Timothy Burke

Timothy Burke is a Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Newcastle, Australia, affiliated with the School of Architecture and Built Environment within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment. Since 2015, he has integrated architectural drawing, fabrication, and creative practice into teaching and research, specializing in research-led design studios for the Master of Architecture program.

His educational background includes a PhD in Architecture (2019), Master of Architecture with First Class Honours and University Medal (2015), and Bachelor of Design in Architecture, all from the University of Newcastle. Key research interests span architectural drawing, creative practice, speculative design, and post-industrial architecture, often explored through exhibitions and interdisciplinary collaborations at venues like the Biennale of Sydney and Tin Sheds Gallery.

Burke's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on drawing machines, unbuilt architecture, and material experimentation, with recent works examining decay in industrial sites and urban heat resilience. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications through digital fabrication and community-engaged projects.

Scientific recognition includes:

• The University Medal (2015)
• Dean of Architecture Medal (2015)
• AIA First Degree Graduate Prize (2012)
• NSW Chapter History and Theory Prize (2015)
• FEBE Postgraduate Research Prize (2016)

He actively supervises six PhD candidates in architectural design and construction, with completed projects including 'Drawing Thought' and 'Contemporary Precisionism'. Current research funding includes the 2025 'Model Newcastle' grant ($5,000) with Newcastle City Council for urban resilience strategies. Burke co-coordinates the Faculty Makerspace facility and collaborates on industry projects like the John Hunter Children's Hospital redevelopment and Tangentyere Council's accessibility initiatives, translating academic research into real-world applications in healthcare and low-income housing.

His work integrates Indigenous perspectives with architectural practice, particularly through projects addressing unceded Country and community engagement in the Anthropocene era.