Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge with deep respect the traditional custodians of lutruwita Tasmania, Aboriginal land and waters.
We acknowledge the spiritual, cultural, and historical significance of this land and the continuing cultural practices and knowledge of the palawa people. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present, and emerging, and express our gratitude for their custodianship of these lands for countless generations. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
Field Labs
Field Labs is focused on creating quality architecture through considered observation, investigation, and exploration of environment and outcomes.
James Wilson
Field Labs is a small, award winning architecture practice based in Hobart, led by Director and architect, James Wilson.
James studied his Bachelor of Environmental Design (UTAS) in Hobart, TAS, and completed his Bachelor of Architecture (Honours) (Deakin) in Geelong, while working in Melbourne, VIC. Following this, James was a founding Director at Room 11 for a decade, before starting Field Labs in 2015.
James enjoys the opportunities and challenges of practicing architecture in Tasmania. Key to this practice is designing liveable, functional and enjoyable environments that respond uniquely to our topography and climate.
We understand that the most powerful designs often arise from a place of clarity and purpose. The aim of James’ practice is to simplify, to listen, to work with good people, and enjoy the process of creating great design outcomes for his clients.
By lending an attentive ear to our clients, we ensure that every project is a collaborative journey.
Experience:
2015 – Present: Director, Architect at Field Labs (Hobart)
2003 – 2015: Director, Architect at Room 11 Studio (Hobart + Melbourne)
Qualifications:
Registered Architect, Tasmania (805) Registered Building Practitioner, Tasmania (CC1043M)
Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons), Deakin University
Awards:
AIA: The Esmond Dorney Award 2011 – Allens Rivulet House 2 – Room 11
AIA: Urban Design Award 2013 – GASP! Stage 1 – Room 11
AIA: Dirk Bolt Award for Urban Design 2014 – GASP! Stage 2 – Room 11
AIA: Award or Public Architecture 2019 - Domain Community Hub – Field Labs
Award for Public Architecture, Domain Community Hub
