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.
The Finer Print
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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.