James Jamison - Niimori Jamison Architects.
James Jamison is one half of the architecture practice Niimori Jamison Architects. James is based in Ballarat with his co-director, Yudai Niimori, located in Japan. Having met while studying architecture in Switzerland and under international, award winning architects, James and Yudai share a passion for detailed and atmospheric design. Niimori Jamison Architects work across the residential, commercial, institutional and interior architecture sectors with projects completed in Switzerland, India, Australia and Japan.
· When did your interest in architecture begin?
In high school, somewhere between art and woodwork classes.
· Tell us about the beginnings of Niimori Jamison Architects and your practice?
Yudai and I met while studying at USI in Switzerland. We wanted to practice in our own countries, while collaborating and influencing each other from afar.
· What are you working on right now?
A church to residence conversion in Ballarat East and a yoga studio in Melbourne.
· What do you most enjoy about your work?
The cross disciplinary nature of architecture and the pursuit of creating something beautiful.
· What is your connection to Ballarat?
I went to high school here.
· How would you describe the creative community in Ballarat?
Vocal and inclusive.
· Can you give us three words that sum up your inspiration?
Atmosphere, context, landscape.
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