Assemblage - peter chivers ARN 9135

Assemblage/Teknemodus is a collaboration of two architecture practices with a common thread. Our work has a timeless materiality that both reflects the surrounding environment and responds to our clients' needs and aspirations. We work with clear forms and spaces to create refined and thoughtful responses to context. Subtle layers of light intersect with folding interior forms and permeable edges.  Since 2003 Anika and Peter have worked in collaboration making meaningful places that uplift the experience of the everyday.

Peter Chivers PhD (ARN9135) is a registered practicing architect and is founding principal of Assemblage Architecture Sydney. His PhD thesis is an enquiry into place-making and contributes to questions around context, site and tectonics. Peter's completed architectural projects are multidisciplinary and include religious, sports, childcare, and commercial buildings, as well as multi-unit residential, individual houses, studios, alterations and additions. Design studio teaching has been a continuous practice since 1997, including tutoring Masters Graduation Studio at UNSW (five times), tutoring and guest critic at the University of NSW, University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney. Peter has delivered lectures on design practice at UTS, UNSW and the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA).

Anika Asplund FRAIA (NSW8611 QLD5537 SA3837 LH Assessor 20380) is a registered practicing architect and maker of interpretive sculpture. Of Swedish, Irish, Australian heritage completing her studies of Architecture in Sweden and Australia 2001.  Anika founded Teknemodus PL in Sydney 2003, relocated to the Southern Highlands of NSW in 2008, now based in Currumbin since 2017. Tekne, refers to making, fabrication; modus, the way in which something is made. Teknemodus’ design focus is grounded in place making, use of sustainable materials and efficiency of form, creating environments that are a framework for life and register the landscape.

Assemblage respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and build.