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Julian Raxworthy is an Associate Professor and Discipline Lead in Landscape Architecture at the University of Canberra's Faculty of Art and Design. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and has held tenured faculty roles at RMIT, Queensland University of Technology, and the University of Cape Town. His research focuses on decolonizing landscape practices, urban morphology, and the intersection of parametric design with gardening traditions. Raxworthy's work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing the materiality of plants (the 'viridic') and their agency in design. His books, including *Overgrown* (2018) and *Sunburnt* (2011), explore these themes. Awards include a Graham Foundation Grant and a 2024 National Landscape Architecture Award for the University of Canberra HUB Courtyard project.
Education:
- PhD, University of Queensland (2013)
- Masters, RMIT (2002)
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours), RMIT (1996)
Research Interests: Decolonizing urbanism, parametric design, gardening practices, land tenure, and the 'viridic' theory of plant material. His work critiques instrumental uses of plants, advocating for ethical collaboration with ecological processes.
Recent Contributions: Keynotes at international conferences, including the Harvard GSD's Sylvester Baxter Lecture (2020). His upcoming book *Latent City* explores land tenure's role in landscape architecture.
Awards & Grants:
- Graham Foundation Grant (2018)
- National AILA Award (2024)
Advising & Grants: Supervised projects like the Atherton Gardens and contributed to the RMIT Urban Spaces Project (1996–2015). His research often spans academia and practice through collaborations with firms like Wolff Architects and Aspect Studios.
