An urbanist at heart, 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis has demonstrated how a higher-density future can also yield a quality public realm and civic opportunity. His design thinking is effective across all scales: from the joy of a light-filled and affordable dwelling interior through to precinct formation and master planning. Under his direction, Hills Thalis has successfully undertaken some of Sydney’s most important urban projects, including Sydney2030, the University of NSW Ma...