Session Partner: Dulux
Session 2B (S2B)
When: 11:45am – 1:15pm
Where: Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre, University of Sydney
Join Andreia Teixeira, Associate Principal at SHoP, and Scott Duncan, Design Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), for an inspiring exploration of architecture at the cutting edge. Andreia will delve into the award-winning Atlassian Headquarters in Sydney — set to be one of the world’s tallest commercial hybrid timber towers — while Scott brings a complementary perspective from SOM’s global portfolio of innovative and sustainable designs.
Together, they will unpack the role of technology-driven design, hybrid materials, and environmental imperatives in shaping a resilient and sustainable built environment. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn from two of architecture’s most visionary leaders redefining our urban future.
The session will include a panel discussion moderated by Philip Vivian and Lotte Beardt from the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Speakers:
Andreia Teixeira, Associate Principal, SHoP
Andreia Teixeira is an Associate Principal at SHoP and has played a key role in several of the firm’s most important commercial, cultural, and mixed-use projects. She worked in Denmark and Belgium before coming to New York City as part of the team that launched BIG Architects NYC. Since joining SHoP in 2013, Andreia has brought exceptional design leadership to a diverse range of residential, commercial, and competition projects worldwide. In recent years, she has focused on technology-driven design, leading a number of prestigious workplace projects on the West Coast and in New York.
Scott Duncan, Design Partner, SOM
Scott Duncan is a Design Partner at SOM, where he leads the design of transformative, large-scale projects across Chicago and internationally. Known for his commitment to SOM’s vision for integrated, interdisciplinary design, Duncan brings together architects, engineers, and specialists from a wide range of disciplines to create impactful, contextually responsive work. His holistic approach combines the latest in urban research and sustainable practices, prioritizing designs that elevate quality of life and stand the test of time.
Image: Atlassian Headquarters | Courtesy of SHoP
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