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15 July 2024

The 2024 Hunt Prize: Congratulations Yuki Kawahara

Introducing Yuki Kawahara
Yuki is our 2024 Hunt Prize winner, making her the 3rd recipient of this annual scholarship. Originally from Malaysia, Yuki moved to Perth to pursue an education in architecture at Curtin University. This move was driven by her desire for independence and a passion for experiencing new cultures, both of which have enriched Yuki’s educational journey. We had a chat with Yuki to get to know her better:

 

What attracted you the Hunt Prize internship opportunity?
The opportunity to gain exposure to the diverse range of projects that Hunt Architects pursue. I believe the experience will guide me through the transition from an architectural student to a graduate architect and build a mindset of a professional.

What is an industry topic that interests you at the moment?
At the moment, I am focusing on a few industry trends such as spatial arrangements and sensory experiences. Also emergency shelters and efficient housing solutions in disaster situations.

What interests you the most about our industry/field?
The architect designs spaces with various consideration to the user – making the space comfortable and user-friendly. However, these details are sometimes un-noticeable as it is blended into the spaces, and I think these “un-noticeable considerations” are the beauty of the architecture as it is making an impact to the users without making the users realise.