2026 Abedian School of Architecture | Lectures & Events
Architecture Lecture 3
Date: Wednesday, 27 October, 2026
Time: 5:30pm arrival & refreshments; for a 6pm start
Location: Abedian School of Architecture, Bond University
Guest Lecturer: Simon Pendal Architect
About the speaker
Simon Pendal is founder of Fremantle-based practice Simon Pendal Architect, and associate professor and co-chair of the Studio Programme at The University of Notre Dame. Simon Pendal Architect (formerly Pendal and Neille) is a design based architectural practice established in 2005. Central to the practice is the idea of modest beauty . Beauty in the sense of making buildings, gardens and interiors that are carefully designed moments- quiet, atmospheric and correlated. His work has been widely recognised in publications and awards – most recently winning the 2026 AA Prize for Unbuilt Work in collaboration with Whadjuk Balardong Elder Robyn Collard.
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