Praise for Panfilocastaldi:
“Small architecture practice and the cloud, a thoroughly enjoyable presentation.”
- James Flaherty, graduate architect, Melbourne
“Great cloud advice for small practice!”
- Charity Edwards, architect and teacher, Melbourne
“Very entertaining, while also very good advice.”
- Jason Davidson, landscape architect, Melbourne
“Setting up a cloud backup has never been so easy (or fun)!”
- Graham Bennett, graduate architect, Melbourne
“I thought your review of the Melbourne panel was excellent!”
- Tania Davidge, architect, writer and advocate, Melbourne
“Fantastically written review, thanks! Definitely provided some food for thought for the community.”
- Graduate school of the faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, Melbourne
“Your article, as usual, is a great read.”
- Michael Smith, architect and blogger, Melbourne
“Nice discussion / reaction to criticism panel in Melbourne.”
- Alexandra Lange, architectural critic, New York
“Great article.”
- Alison Cleary, Victoria Chapter Manager of the Australian Institute of Architects
“Well said on the invisible architects epidemic. Sentiments I’ve never managed to put into words, glad someone can / did.”
- Erika Bartak, ESD consultant, Melbourne
“Great post with some excellent points!”
- Michael Smith, architect and blogger, Melbourne
“Nice article!”
- John O’Callaghan, architect, Sydney
“Really enjoyed your post on Tom Kundig. We are in the process of collaborating with him on a private residence and studio for our family. It was a real pleasure to read such an insightful and well-written piece on his work.”
- Lou Maxon, client of Tom Kundig, Seattle
“Really enjoyed reading your reviews of both the [Robin Boyd Foundation] open day and John [Denton] and Garry [Emery's] design discussion.”
- Tony Lee, Executive Director of the Robin Boyd Foundation, Melbourne
“I love this post. It is a brilliant demonstration (amongst other things) of the way that wider perceptions are created or steered by the representations we encounter through education and everyday life. Thanks for reminding.”
- Richard Gwyn, author, Cardiff
“It is perfectly reasonable to refer to The East St Kilda House as a type of Brutalism.”
- Callum Morton, artist, Melbourne
“I appreciate the spirited discussion. To the question of knock-offs existing legitimately as an option for the price sensitive, using the analogy of a fast food meal compared to a fine dining experience, or a classic sports car compared to a modest compact, here is the key difference: the buyer is not being duped into believing they are purchasing the higher quality alternative.”
- Mark Schuman, Herman Miller, Zeeland
“We love your entry. Great job and good luck!”
- Zombie Safehouse Competition, architecture competition organisers, Busselton
“I liked the sketch – very evocative.”
- MMADfan, blogger, New York
“Great post, I really do love The Sandpit!”
- The Artist Makena, artist and blogger, Rapid City
“Excellent wrap up. I agree with your view that it’s a fine balance however these guys provide an impression of the scales tipped heavily on the dream. This is obviously the skill they possess and the reason they are on tour.”
- Steve Rose, architect, Melbourne
