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What's a Guthrie Project ?

The Guthrie Project is a small collection of the creative work of Ben Guthrie. With formal training in both architecture and photography, most of Ben's time is spent photographing buildings from outside to inside for architects, builders, interior designers and other building professionals.  

When not working on a commercial basis for architectural clients, Ben can be found quietly toiling away on a number of personal projects. These include attempts at capturing the dizzying pace of moving through urban moments with his 'Fluttering Shutter' project, or occasionally shooting nightscapes out under clear rural skies or amidst the light pollution of our urban surroundings.    

Scroll down if you'd like to read more about Ben's professional background. 


Ben Guthrie  

Education     

  • Living Large, Planet Earth, 1975 - present 
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons. 1) UNSW, CoFA 1994 – 1997 
  • Short Course on Digital Imaging, UNSW, CoFA – 1995 
  • Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) UTS, 1999 – 2002 
  • Bachelor of Architecture (Hons. 1) UTS, 2003 – 2004 
  • Project Management Training Program, PSMJ Resources, 2009 

 

Professional Experience  

  • The Guthrie Project - Photographer, Property Developer, Building Designer, Web Designer, Generalist, 2013 – Present 
  • University of Sydney - Tutor, Architectural Professional Practice, 2013 – 2017 
  • Tzannes Associates - Project Architect, 2001 – 2013    
  • Government Architect’s Office, BDS, DPWS - Architectural Assistant, 2000 – 2001 
  • Paragrid Architecture - Architectural Junior / Computing Support / Web Designer, 2000  
  • Self-employed exhibiting Fine Art Photographer & Printmaker, 1995 - present.


Selected Clients


Aqualand 

Barbara Bagot Architecture 

Ben Walker Architects 

BTB Architecture Studio 

Build by Design  

BVN  

Carter Williamson  

DKO 

Emily Knight Design  

Fitzpatrick & Partners  

Gazy Architecture  

Group GSA  

Habitat Architecture  

Hill Thalis  

Humphrey & Edwards  

Infinity Constructions  

Kennedy Associates  

Lahz Nimmo  

Leenders Cottier  

MaKo Architecture  

MaSQ Architecture  

Noho Architecture  

Paragrid  

Plus Minus Design  

Potter & Wilson  

Scope Architects  

Scott Carver   

Smith Tzannes  

Tzannes  

Valencic + Associates  

Welsh + Major

 

Copyright

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Acknowledgement 

of Country

The Guthrie Project acknowledges the Eora, Gadigal, Wangal, Dharawal, Darug, Guringai, Wiradjuri, Kameygal and Murubora people of the land immediately around us, as well as the indigenous communities of the broader nations who have occupied this land for tens of thousands of years. 

This Australian land upon which we walk, make commerce and exchange real estate is contested space; it is stolen land. Its sovereignty has not been ceded. We support the need for a Makarrata and treaty between this country’s first peoples and those who have come to occupy it more recently. We support the calls for constitutional recognition of the traditional custodians of this land and for a formal First Nation’s Voice to Parliament. It's time to pay the rent. 

We pay homage to the rich culture and image-making traditions of the original Australians and to their elders – past, present and emerging. 

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Client Recognition

Select Architectural Peer Awards, 

Photographed by The Guthrie Project


2022 

AIA (NSW) - Award for Urban Design - Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk, by Hill Thalis with McGregor Westlake & Jane Irwin

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Heritage Adaptation - Wesley Edward Eager Centre, by Scott Carver

AIA (ACT) - Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture - Finn Street House, by Ben Walker Architects

Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award - Judith Neilsen Institute for Journalism & Ideas, by Tzannes


2021 

AIA (National) - Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design - Sub Base Platypus, by Lahznimmo Architects & Aspect Studios

AIA (NSW) - Lloyd Rees Award for Urban Design - Sub Base Platypus, by Lahznimmo Architects & Aspect Studios

AIA (NSW) - Award for Heritage Architecture - Sub Base Platypus, by Lahznimmo Architects

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Heritage Architecture - Judith Neilson Institute, by Tzannes

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Multiple Housing - Llandaff St Bondi Apartments, by Hill Thalis & McGregor Westlakes

AIA (ACT) - Award for Residential Architecture; Houses (New) - SL House, by Ben Walker Architects

AIA (ACT) - Commendation for Residential Architecture; Houses (New) - Narrabundah House, by Ben Walker Architects

National Trust - Heritage Award for Adaptive Re-Use - Sub Base Platypus, by Lahznimmo Architects

Inner West Council - Commendation, Marrickville Medal - The Sydney Retreat, by BTB Architecture Studio

Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award - Daramu House, by Tzannes

DrivenXdesign Awards - Gold for Public & Institutional Architecture - Queanbeyan Police Precinct, by Group GSA

DrivenXdesign Awards - Gold for Multi Residential Architecture - Lumina Penrith, by DKO Architecture

UDIA (NSW) Presidents Award - Ironbark Apartments Forest Lodge, by Scott Carver

UDIA (NSW) Excellence in Affordable Housing Development - Ironbark Apartments Forest Lodge, by Scott Carver


2020 

AIA (National) - Award for Educational Architecture - MLC School Senior Centre, by BVN

AIA (NSW) - The William E Kemp Award for Educational Architecture - MLC School Senior Centre, by BVN

AIA (National) - Commendation for Commercial Architecture - Daramu House, by Tzannes

AIA (NSW) - Award for Commercial Architecture - Daramu House, by Tzannes

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Sustainable Architecture - Daramu House, by Tzannes

Australian Timber Design Awards - Award for Commercial Buildings - Daramu House, by Tzannes

AIA (National) - The Frederick Romberg Award for Residential Architecture; Multiple Housing - The Wedge Studio Apartments, by Hill Thalis

AIA (NSW) - Award for Residential Architecture; Multiple Housing - The Wedge Studio Apartments, by Hill Thalis

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Residential Architecture; Houses (New) - The Seed House, by Fitzpatrick and Partners

AIA (NSW) - Award for Heritage - Level 5 Ballarat House, by Hill Thalis

AIA (ACT) - Award for Residential Architecture; Houses (Alterations and Additions) - Marty and Naomi’s SunTrap, by MaKo Architecture

AIA (ACT) - Commendation for Residential Architecture; Houses (New) - AB House, by Ben Walker Architects

AIA (ACT) - Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture - Elm Grove House, by Ben Walker Architects

The Urban Developer - Development of the Year Award; High-Density Residential Winner - Darling Square North by Tzannes & Lend Lease


2019 

AIA (National) - Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture 2019 - Dangrove, by Tzannes

AIA (NSW) - Sir Arthur G. Stephenson Award for Commercial Architecture - Dangrove, by Tzannes

AIA (National) - Award for Interior Architecture 2019 - Dangrove, by Tzannes

AIA (NSW) - Award for Interior Architecture - Dangrove, by Tzannes

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Urban Design - Elizabeth Bay Marina, by Lahz Nimmo Architects

AIA (ACT) - Cynthia Breheny Award for Small Project Architecture - Phased Change House, by Erin Owens / MaKo Architecture

IDEA Awards - Public Space Overall Winner 2019 - Dangrove, by Tzannes

NSW MBA - Award for Industrial Buildings $25M+ (Joint Winner) - Dangrove, by Infinity Constructions

Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award; Museums and Cultural Buildings - Dangrove, by Tzannes

Woollahra Design Excellence Awards - commendation for New Buildings - Bellevue Hill House, by MaSQ Architects

World Architecture Network - Silver Award x 2, Commercial Award, Wood Award - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes

Property Council of Australia - Development Awards x 3 - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes


2018 

AIA (National) - Award for Commercial Architecture - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes 

AIA (NSW) - Sir Arthur G. Stephenson Award for Commercial Architecture - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes 

AIA (NSW) - Milo Dunphy Award for Sustainable Architecture - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes 

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Small Project Architecture - Paper Bird, by Plus Minus Design 

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Sustainable Architecture - Paper Bird, by Plus Minus Design 

AIA (NSW) - Award for Enduring Architecture - Sirius Apartments, by Tao Gofers, NSW Department of Housing, Alexander and Lloyd Architects 

AIA (Newcastle) - Award for Houses (alts & adds) - Blue House, Lake Macquarie, by Welsh + Major  

World Architecture Festival - Best Use of Certified Timber Award - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes 

NSW MBA - Awards x 5 - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes 

Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes 

UDIA NSW - Award for Excellence in Commercial Development - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes 


2017 

Australian Timber Design Award – Excellence in Timber Design (x 4) - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes 

Chicago Athenaeum and the European Centre for Architecture and Design; International Architecture Award - International House, Barangaroo, by Tzannes 


2016 

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Urban Design - City of Sydney Public Domain Furniture, by Tzannes 

Red Dot Award - Product Design - City of Sydney Public Domain Furniture, by Tzannes 

Good Design Award - Furniture and Lighting, Gold Winner - City of Sydney Public Domain Furniture, by Tzannes 

Good Design Award - Urban Design and Public Spaces, Gold Winner - City of Sydney Public Domain Furniture, by Tzannes 


2014 

AIA (NSW) - Commendation for Sustainable Architecture - Latte Yattah House, by Tzannes 

AIA (NSW) - Award for Public Architecture - OLMC College – Janet Woods Building, by Tzannes

Perpetual Self Portrait

 

Thanks for scrolling down this far. 

 

It started in 1999. 

A narcissistic habit developed.  

As a result, Ben now feels compelled to capture a photograph of himself every day.  

Here's one year's worth, twenty years in. 


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