Staff Profile
Career Summary
Biography
Chris Tucker is a Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Built Environment, program convenor for the Master of Architecture, coordinator of the final year design program and director of the architectural practice Herd. Chris has been awarded regional, state and international prizes for architecture and his buildings and designs have been widely exhibited and published. In 2006 he became the first Australian to win the Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition, the 41st year the prize has been awarded. He has been awarded over $100,000 for his research concerning the social sustainability of residential streetscapes and the analysis of the visual characteristics of buildings using computer and robotic software. He is also a research associate for an ARC grant worth $300,000 awarded in 2007 for visual analysis of buildings.
Qualifications
- Master of Philosophy, University of Newcastle, 29/07/2010
- Bachelor of Architecture (Honours), University of Newcastle, 27/04/1995
- Bachelor of Science (Architecture), University of Newcastle, 11/05/1990
Research
Research keywords
- Health and Housing
- Small urban houses
- Urban residual space
Research expertise
Research areas include;
analysis of residual space within urban streets.
urban housing within the residual space of urban streets.
'ageing in place' and social housing.
'cuttings' within buildings to be demolished.
M.Phil.
Developing Computational Image Segmentation Techniques for the Analysis of the Visual Properties of Dwelling Facades within a Streetscape.
PhD (current)
The Mapping and Occupation of Residual Space within the Urban Streets of Newcastle for Housing
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 120101 | Architectural Design | 70 |
| 120508 | Urban Design | 20 |
| 190205 | Interactive Media | 10 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- Member - RAIA
Appointments
| Member of the Hunter Development Corporation Design Review Panel HDC (Australia) | 01/01/2006 |
| Member of the CCC Affordable Housing External Reference Group Cessnock City Council (Australia) | 01/01/2007 |
Awards
Research Award.
| 2010 | Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research Creative Works University of Newcastle (Australia) Vanna3: Realised Architectural Project Chris Tucker Research Background: These houses embrace the complexity and contradiction inherit within the values, regulations and development controls regarding infill housing within heritage conservation areas. The street facing elevation deconstructs the significant and deeply layered Vanna Venturi House as a source for architectural critique. Research Contribution: The construction of two houses, both two storey, is effectively hidden behind a façade that is proportioned and sized on the façade of the 1966 Vanna Venturi house designed by Robert Venturi for his mother. This architectural critique on iconic importation is similar to the digitized stretching of the same façade undertaken by Ashton Raggart McDougall. The existing house on site was deconstructed firstly by making a surgical cut from front to back3, and then as a reinterpretation of stated heritage values the demolished framing timbers were retained to clad the façade of the new house. The interior space in contrast is a covered external space with carefully folded ceiling planes. The houses critique the modernist adage that ‘less is more’ and provides a contemporary interpretation of heritage planning codes beyond the retention of existing street facades. Research Significance This architectural research is significant because of its architectural interpretation of planning codes within heritage areas using one of the 20th centuries most iconic buildings. While the architectural manipulations of façade and icon are yet to be published, the design has been recognised by selection for display in the Australian Pavilion at the 2008 Venice Biennale, publication in the exhibition book ‘Abundant’, and subsequent ‘Abundant Highlights’ exhibition in Australia upon return. |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition Japan Architect (Japan) There is a need for small houses in urban centres through out the world and within Australian cities this is also the case. This housing project is within the east coast city of Newcastle, where single people and single parents represent 70% of all people requiring affordable or public housing. The nearly urban housing project is part of an urban strategy to use available space within the inner city of Newcastle for small houses. The project proposes that a three metre wide space above a pedestrian footpath, on the north west and south west sides of a five storey car parking station, be used for the construction of 30 one and two bedroom houses. By clinging to the surface of the car parking station each house has a car parking space at their front door, while the operational aspects of the car parking station are without change. The addition of these houses brings more people in closer proximity to the public transport hub in Newcastle, and closer to the places where they are more likely to work. The consumption of spaces that make a limited contribution to the life of the street with the habitable spaces of housing activates the surrounding public space. The commercial potential of this residual space otherwise remains unrealised unless released by a buildings demolition or radical overhaul. Mapping these spaces within the city as a network of lost spaces shows that they can occupy a considerable volume. Close to public transport, shopping streets and places of work they should be desirable places for housing. In Tokyo for example, where modern houses occupy ever-smaller parcels of land, any available space appears to be continuously interrogated for possibilities. he value that this process places on spaces within the city reinforces the notion that; urbanity is not a static form at the end of a debate for more dense living. This is rarely the case in Australian cities. The existing landscape of urban buildings and urban spaces are thick with possibility. Already established as places where taller and more substantial buildings have been built, and as a space where people do live more closely with each other, the use of urban space should always be questioned for its potential as housing. This may also help conserve some of the workers cottages within the inner city that are being removed and replaced with more dense and larger apartments. The proposed nearly urban houses are linearly planned with service spaces running against the shared wall with the car parking station. At one end is an outdoor room that might become a study or garden in a one bedroom house. A two bedroom house has a bedroom on the other side of this outdoor room. The houses are cantilevered from the existing wall and structurally supported by the concrete frame of the car parking station. |
Collaboration
Collaborations include;
School of Computer Science; visual algorithms for analysing architecture
Department of Family and Community Services; Social Housing
Newcastle City Council; Social Housing
UoN Think Space; Interactive architecture and projection
Herd pty ltd; architectural practice
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Program Convenor for the Master of Architecture
Program Convenor for the Master of Architecture (Post Graduate entry)
FEBE Faculty Progress and Appeals Committee (School representative)
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Agency within the Built Environment
- Architectural Design
Teaching expertise
Prior Teaching in the B.Design(Architecture) program
ARBE2220 Architectural Design 2a
ARBE2201 Architectural Design 2b
ARBE1101 Construction Technology1
ARBE2100 Construction Technology2
Prior Teaching in the M.Arch
ARBE6220 Architectural Design 4a
ARBE6221 Architectural Design 4b
Current Teaching in the Master of Architecture program
ARBE6222 Architectural 5a
ARBE6230 Architectural 5b
While teaching the second year design program, actual design projects were preferred for design
problems; for the students this provides an insight into the problems that face a practicing
architect, while the community groups benefit by having their design problem creatively
explored.
Teaching design in the final year of the Master of Architecture program prepares students for the professional practice of architecture with an emphasis on self-directed research and learning. The elective design project allows students to research architectural issues and situations in response to the roles that architects are undertaking in natural and urban environments. Critical to this is an understanding of the history and theory of architecture and its relationship to the physical, social, cultural and financial environment.
Highlighted Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tucker CC, Conversion of existing architecture for living in the city, Schinkenchiku-Sha Pty Ltd, Japan (2006) [H1] Exhibited in: 41st Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition, Tokyo. Background In architecture, a particular problem in urban design involves the way in which, as cities develop, usable spaces are sometimes left behind. Mapping these spaces within the city shows that they occupy a considerable volume; but, unless released by a building’s demolition, the commercial and social potential of these spaces is often unrealised. This research sets out to test, using a case study site, whether such residual spaces are appropriate for affordable housing. Contribution This research investigates the potential of providing affordable housing in a three-metre wide space on the outside of a car parking station. The project tests the feasibility of this typical urban space scenario for accommodating small apartments; each clad in reused sections of old houses. The use of these parts of old houses revalues the social knowledge embedded within their shape and texture. The concept for this research was originally developed as part of the Tracings (NSW State Library 2005) and Residue (RMIT, 2007) works by Ostwald, Tucker and Chapman. This research examined aspects of forgotten space, proposing innovative solutions to particular design challenges. The research concept was developed by Tucker and Ostwald for critical review before being refined and submitted to the Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition and then expanded for publication. Significance The research was awarded first place in the 41st Central Glass International Architectural Competition. The chief juror was Pritzker prize winning architect Toyo Ito. This competition received 423 entries and it was the first time an Australian design had ever been awarded it. The design was exhibited in Tokyo and published in the ARC supported volume “ReHousing” edited by Murray, Ramirez-Lovering and Whibley. | ||
| 2008 | Tucker CC, There's Always More, Australian Institute of Architects, Barton, ACT (2008) [J2] The Vanna Venturi house became the departure point for a new house in a heritage conservation area. By slicing and turning parts of the façade, the new form neatly fitted both the site and shape of neighbouring houses. The street facing facade was heavily textured when clad with the framing timbers of demolished houses, a minimalist commentary on the usefulness of lost buildings. However in this model the façade asks ‘what do you want from me’, searching passers by for ideas and values that might be worth using. Why design flatness or tradition when life is so much richer….there’s always more. The significance of this work is through its selection in the Australian pavilion at the 2008 Venice Architectural Biennale, the most significant exhibition in world architecture. This work was also the subject of the 2010 PVC Creative Works Award | ||
| 2007 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, Chapman MJ, Residue: Architecture as a Condition of Loss, RMIT University Press, Melbourne, Victoria, 285 (2007) [A1] The book investigates ten historical moments in Newcastle and provides an architectural conceptualisation of those moments. My role was significant in the architectural conceptualisation, design and preparation of 'line drawings'; for the finished drawings and models that I played a minor role in. Some images in the book are entirely prepared by myself but Michael Chapman is responsible for most. Apart from conceptualising many of the projects I had little involvement with the essays. The book is significant because; of its application of historical moments in the creation of architecture and the fine drawings and models that were created. Some of the works published in Residue were also exhibited at; Tracings: Lovett Gallery, Newcastle Region Library Tracings: State Library of NSW Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2005 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, Chalup SK, Marshall JP, 'A Method for the visual analysis of the streetscape', 5th International Space Syntax Symposium Proceedings Volume II, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2005) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD, STEPHAN CHALUP | ||
| 2008 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, Nearly urban affordable housing project, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (2008) [J2] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Click on a category title below to expand the list of citations for that specific category.
Book (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, Chapman MJ, Residue: Architecture as a Condition of Loss, RMIT University Press, Melbourne, Victoria, 285 (2007) [A1] The book investigates ten historical moments in Newcastle and provides an architectural conceptualisation of those moments. My role was significant in the architectural conceptualisation, design and preparation of 'line drawings'; for the finished drawings and models that I played a minor role in. Some images in the book are entirely prepared by myself but Michael Chapman is responsible for most. Apart from conceptualising many of the projects I had little involvement with the essays. The book is significant because; of its application of historical moments in the creation of architecture and the fine drawings and models that were created. Some of the works published in Residue were also exhibited at; Tracings: Lovett Gallery, Newcastle Region Library Tracings: State Library of NSW Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD |
Chapter (3 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ostwald M, Chapman MJ, Tucker CC, 'Cardboard architecture/paper architecture: Rethinking the load-bearing capacity of the model', Homo Faber: Modelling, Identity and the Post Digital, Spatial Information Architecture Laboratory, Melbourne, Victoria 28-41 (2010) [B1] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2010 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, Chapman MJ, 'Ostwald-Tucker-Chapman', Homo Faber: Modelling, Identity and the Post Digital, Spatial Information Architecture Laboratory (SIAL), RMIT, Melbourne, VIC 66-71 (2010) [B2] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2008 | Ostwald M, Vaughan JL, Tucker CC, 'Characteristic visual complexity: Fractal dimensions in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier', Nexus VII: Architecture and Mathematics, Kim Williams Books, Turin, Italy 217-231 (2008) [B1] Co-authors: JOSEPHINE VAUGHAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD |
Journal article (6 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Le Goff RA, Brewer G, Parkinson L, Tucker C, Landorf C, 'Socially Sustainable Suburbia: Linking neighbourhood characteristics to health outcomes in an ageing population', The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social and Community Studies, 01-11 (2014) Co-authors: GRAHAM BREWER | ||
| 2013 | Tucker C, 'Deconstructing the Children¿s Art Pavilion', Open Arts Journal, 1-16 (2013) [C1] | ||
| 2013 | Tucker CC, 'Response to 'Educational decline'', Architecture Bulletin, 3-3 (2013) | ||
| 2010 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, Chapman MJ, 'Re-tracing history: Drawing the anti-monument', Interstices, 11 99-103 (2010) [C2] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2005 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, Chapman MJ, 'The Fort', Architectural Design Research, 1 7-18 (2005) [C1] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
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Conference (23 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tucker CC, Chapman MJ, 'Visualizing place as the suburbs become the 'nearly urban'', Proceedings of the Conference - Designing Place (2012), Nottingham, UK (2012) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN | ||
| 2012 | Tucker CC, 'Mapping urban residual space and exploring opportunities for the re-use of existing buildings', Book of Proceedings. 5th International Urban Design Conference, Melbourne, Australia (2012) [E1] | ||
| 2010 | Tucker CC, Parkinson L, Brewer GJ, Landorf C, 'Ageing and streetscape: Linking indicators of healthy ageing with the design of residential urban space', On the Edge. Conference Papers of the 44th Annual Conference of ANZAScA, Auckland, NZ (2010) [E1] Co-authors: GRAHAM BREWER, l parkinson | ||
| 2010 | Parkinson L, Tucker CC, Brewer GJ, Leigh L, Landorf C, 'Ageing and neighbourhood: Linking indicators of healthy ageing and urban sustainability', 2010 Australian Association of Gerontology Rural Conference. Presentations, Ballina, NSW (2010) [E3] Co-authors: GRAHAM BREWER, l parkinson | ||
| 2009 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, Chalup SK, 'Line segmentation: A computational technique for architectural image analysis', ACADIA 09: reForm (): Building a Better Tomorrow: Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA), Chicago, IL (2009) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD, STEPHAN CHALUP | ||
| 2007 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, 'Measuring architecture: Questioning the application of non-linear mathematics in the analysis of historic buildings', Techniques and Technologies: Transfer and Transformation: IVth International Conference of the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia 2007, Sydney (2007) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2007 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, 'Developing quantitative analytical techniques for investigating the visual character of dwellings', Symposium: Building Across Borders Built Environment Procurement CIB WO92 Procurement Systems. Proceedings, Hunter Valley, NSW (2007) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2007 | Chalup SK, Clement RM, Marshall JP, Tucker CC, Ostwald M, 'Representations of Streetscape Perceptions Through Manifold Learning in the Space of Hough Arrays', Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE Symposium on Artificial Life (CI-ALife 2007), Honolulu, Hawaii (2007) [E1] DOI: 10.1109/alife.2007.367818 Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD, STEPHAN CHALUP | ||
| 2007 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, 'Calculating characteristic visual complexity in the built environment: An analysis of Bovill's Method', Symposium: Building Across Borders Built Environment Procurement CIB WO92 Procurement Systems. Proceedings, Hunter Valley, NSW (2007) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2007 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, 'Using algorithms to analyse the visual properties of a building's style', Techniques and Technologies: Transfer and Transformation: IVth International Conference of the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia 2007, Sydney (2007) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2007 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, Marshall JP, Chalup SK, 'The visual qualities of liveable streets', Towards Solutions for a Liveable Future: Progress, Practice, Performance, People. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association, Melbourne (2007) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD, STEPHAN CHALUP | ||
| 2007 | Tucker CC, Chapman MJ, Ostwald M, 'Homosexuality and the Star Hotel: Exploring the traces of Queer Space in Newcastle in the 1970s', Conference Proceedings - Queer Space: Centres and Peripheries, Sydney (2007) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2007 | Chalup SK, Clement RM, Tucker CC, Ostwald M, 'Modelling Architectural Visual Experience Using Non-linear Dimensionality Reduction', Progress in Artificial Life: Third Australian Conference; ACAL 2007 Gold Coast, Australia, December 4-6, 2007 Proceedings, Gold Coast, QLD (2007) [E1] DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-76931-6 Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD, STEPHAN CHALUP | ||
| 2007 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, 'Reconsidering Bovill's method for determining the fractal geometry of architecture', Towards Solutions for a Liveable Future: Progress, Practice, Performance, People. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association, Melbourne (2007) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2006 | Chapman MJ, Ostwald M, Tucker CC, 'Deconstructing Las Vegas: Scientific Frictions in Venturi, Scott Brown and Izenour', Challenges for Architectural Science in Changing Climates: Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association ANZAScA, Adelaide, Australia (2006) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2006 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, 'Dwelling and City', U A L International Housing Conference 2006: reHousing Conference Proceedings, Melbourne, Australia (2006) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2006 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, Chalup SK, Marshall JP, 'Sustaining Residential Social Space: A Visual and Spatial Analysis of the Nearly Urban', Challenges for Architectural Science in Changing Climates: Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association ANZAScA, Adelaide, Australia (2006) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD, STEPHAN CHALUP | ||
| 2005 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, Chapman MJ, 'Paper Architecure; Design Thinking and Research', Drawing Together: Convergent Practices in Architectural Education, Brisbane (2005) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2005 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, 'Spatial Configuration Within Residential Facades', 5th International Space Syntax Symposium Proceedings, Delft, Netherlands (2005) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2005 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, Chalup SK, Marshall JP, 'A Method for the visual analysis of the streetscape', 5th International Space Syntax Symposium Proceedings Volume II, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2005) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD, STEPHAN CHALUP | ||
| 2005 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, 'Sustaining Streetscape Character: Assessing the Visual Qualities of a a Dwellings style', Fabricating Sustainability: Proceedings of the 39th Annual Architectural Science Association, Wellington, NZ (2005) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2004 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, Chalup SK, 'A Method for the Visual Analysis of Streetscape Character using digital image processing', Contexts of Architecture, Launceston, Tasmania (2004) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD, STEPHAN CHALUP | ||
| 2004 | Chapman MJ, Ostwald M, Tucker CC, 'Semiotics, Interpretation & Political Resistance in Architecture', Contexts of Architecture, Launceston, Tasmania (2004) [E1] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
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Design (4 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tucker CC, Deconstructing Elladale (2012) | ||
| 2008 | Tucker CC, Vanna3: Realised Architectural Project, Australian Pavilion, Venice (2008) [H2] | ||
| 2007 | Tucker CC, Sugar Suite Hair Salon: Realised Architectural Project, Best New Salon Design (2007) [H2] | ||
| 2006 | Tucker CC, Conversion of existing architecture for living in the city, Schinkenchiku-Sha Pty Ltd, Japan (2006) [H1] Exhibited in: 41st Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition, Tokyo. Background In architecture, a particular problem in urban design involves the way in which, as cities develop, usable spaces are sometimes left behind. Mapping these spaces within the city shows that they occupy a considerable volume; but, unless released by a building’s demolition, the commercial and social potential of these spaces is often unrealised. This research sets out to test, using a case study site, whether such residual spaces are appropriate for affordable housing. Contribution This research investigates the potential of providing affordable housing in a three-metre wide space on the outside of a car parking station. The project tests the feasibility of this typical urban space scenario for accommodating small apartments; each clad in reused sections of old houses. The use of these parts of old houses revalues the social knowledge embedded within their shape and texture. The concept for this research was originally developed as part of the Tracings (NSW State Library 2005) and Residue (RMIT, 2007) works by Ostwald, Tucker and Chapman. This research examined aspects of forgotten space, proposing innovative solutions to particular design challenges. The research concept was developed by Tucker and Ostwald for critical review before being refined and submitted to the Central Glass International Architectural Design Competition and then expanded for publication. Significance The research was awarded first place in the 41st Central Glass International Architectural Competition. The chief juror was Pritzker prize winning architect Toyo Ito. This competition received 423 entries and it was the first time an Australian design had ever been awarded it. The design was exhibited in Tokyo and published in the ARC supported volume “ReHousing” edited by Murray, Ramirez-Lovering and Whibley. | ||
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Creative Work (12 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Chapman MJ, Bingo, The Lock-Up Cultural Centre, Newcastle, NSW, Australia (2013) [J2] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN | ||
| 2013 | Tucker CC, City Evolutions: Threlkeld Speak, Watt Street, Newcastle, Newcastle (2013) [J2] | ||
| 2013 | Tucker CC, City Evolutions: Boom + Bust, Watt Street, Newcastle, Newcastle (2013) [J2] | ||
| 2013 | Chapman MJ, Tucker C, Mediocracy, The University Gallery, Newcastle, NSW, Australia (2013) [J2] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN | ||
| 2013 | Tucker CC, Projects 2013, Sydney (2013) [J3] | ||
| 2013 | Tucker CC, Projects 2013, Sydney (2013) [J3] | ||
| 2012 | Tucker CC, Prime Cuts, Art Systems Wickham Gallery, Wickham, NSW, Australia (2012) [J2] | ||
| 2012 | Tucker CC, The Window, Art Systems Wickham, Wickham, NSW, Australia (2012) [J2] | ||
| 2008 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, Nearly urban affordable housing project, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (2008) [J2] Co-authors: MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2008 | Tucker CC, There's Always More, Australian Institute of Architects, Barton, ACT (2008) [J2] The Vanna Venturi house became the departure point for a new house in a heritage conservation area. By slicing and turning parts of the façade, the new form neatly fitted both the site and shape of neighbouring houses. The street facing facade was heavily textured when clad with the framing timbers of demolished houses, a minimalist commentary on the usefulness of lost buildings. However in this model the façade asks ‘what do you want from me’, searching passers by for ideas and values that might be worth using. Why design flatness or tradition when life is so much richer….there’s always more. The significance of this work is through its selection in the Australian pavilion at the 2008 Venice Architectural Biennale, the most significant exhibition in world architecture. This work was also the subject of the 2010 PVC Creative Works Award | ||
| 2004 | Tucker CC, Ostwald M, Chapman MJ, Lichen Street Pole, Images Publishing, Brisbane + Melbourne (2004) [J2] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
| 2003 | Ostwald M, Tucker CC, Chapman MJ, Tracings, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle (2003) [J2] Co-authors: MICHAEL CHAPMAN, MICHAEL OSTWALD | ||
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $412,080 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2013 (1 grants)
City Evolutions Project - Watt Street$262,430
Funding Body: Newcastle City Council
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Tucker, Professor Mark Balnaves, Doctor Ning Gu, Mr Ramsey Awad, Professor Mario Minichiello, Associate Professor Stephan Chalup, Doctor Keith Nesbitt | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $262,430 | 2013 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1201004 | ||
2012 (2 grants)
Deconstructing Elladale$11,250
Funding Body: Newcastle Innovation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Tucker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Administered Research | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $11,250 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1300970 | ||
Designing Place - International Urban Design Conference, Nottingham UK, 2 - 3 April 2012$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Tucker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,500 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1200561 | ||
2008 (1 grants)
Ageing and neighbourhood: Linking indicators of healthy ageing and urban sustainability$17,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Associate Professor Lynne Parkinson, Mr Chris Tucker, Associate Professor Graham Brewer | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Pilot Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $17,500 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189050 | ||
2006 (1 grants)
Developing computational and algorithmic analytical techniques for investigating urban space$100,000
Funding Body: Newcastle Innovation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Michael Ostwald, Associate Professor Stephan Chalup, Mr Chris Tucker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Administered Research | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $100,000 | 2006 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0188830 | ||
2005 (2 grants)
Applications in computer visualisation: assessing the visual qualities of architectural style$7,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Tucker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Early Career Researcher Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $7,000 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0185685 | ||
5th International Space Syntax Symposium,13-17 June 2005$2,400
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Tucker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,400 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0185344 | ||
2004 (1 grants)
A Method for the Visual Analysis of Streetscape Character Using Digital Image Processing$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Scheme | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross School Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2004 | 2005 |
| GNo:18110275 | ||
(Chris) Tucker
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 5774 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 6913 |
| Chris.Tucker@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Lecturer School of Architecture and Built Environment Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment |
| Focus Area | Architecture |
| Office | A113, Architecture, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/chris-tucker |
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