JOHNSON, Brian Charles

Architect

Born in Bath, England; graduated from Bath University of Technology (1965). Emigrated to South Africa (1967). Recorded in 1969 as a salaried member of the TPIA in the employ of Sir John Brown, Henson and Partners, 117 Sloane street, London, UK. He entered into private practice in 1972 in partnership with Andrew MURRAY to form JOHNSON MURRAY ARCHITECTS (1981). Involved in the study of Anthroposophy, the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner. Living in a new country has helped heighten awareness of natural growth patterns and formative forces. Work is always experimental. Opposed to the superficial application of fashionable historical allusions; currently studying philosophical geometry, proportional systems, rhythms, and the forms of prehistory.

(UIA Issue 8, 1985)

Brian JOHNSON was conferred a Master's of Architecture degree at the University of the Witwatersrand in December 1987 with Dennis RADFORD as study leader, the study is titled "Domestic Architecture at the Cape, 1892-1912: Herbert Baker, His Associates and His Contemporaries."

Recipient of the Gold Medal Award from the South African Institute of Architects in 2000.

All truncated references not fully cited in 'References' are those of Joanna Walker's original text and cited in full in the 'Bibliography' entry of the Lexicon.

List of projects

With photographs
With notes

Asoka Hotel: c1970. Reservoir Hills, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Architect

References

Beck, Haig (Editor). 1985. UIA International Architect : Southern Africa (Issue 8). London: International Architect. pp Inner front cover, 42-43

ISAA. 1969. The Yearbook of the Institute of South African Architects and Chapter of SA Quantity Surveyors 1968-1969 : Die Jaarboek van die Instituut van Suid-Afrikaanse Argitekte en Tak van Suid-Afrikaanse Bourekenaars 1968-1969. Johannesburg: ISAA. pp 95, 140

Books by JOHNSON

Johnson, Brian Andrew. 1987. Domestic architecture at the Cape, 1892-1912 : Herbert Baker, his associates and his contemporaries. Pretoria: UNISA (unpublished MA thesis)

Entries in books by JOHNSON

Johnson, Brian and Murray, John. Johnson Murray. House, Durban (1983-85). In UIA International Architect : Southern Africa (Issue 8). 1985. International Architect