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Emma Young
Emma Young was born in 1971, Australia. Established in 2002 PHOOEY Architects along with her partner Peter Ho.

Early life and achievements
Emma Young initially commenced her Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design at the University of Canberra. She further pursued her interest to complete her degree at RMIT University. Emma Young has worked in numerous renowned architectural practices including Max May & Rijavec Architects, Lyons, and Places Victoria (VicUrban). She initiated PHOOEY Architects with her partner, Peter Ho in 2002. Emma Young with her partner have won many prestigious awards such as RAIA. Their Contribution to awareness of sustainability and re-use of materials in their projects has elevated them and brought them great recognition both nationally and internationally, thus receiving prestigious awards internationally for their contribution to sustainable architecture. Currently in practice with her partner Peter Ho, in Melbourne.

Key projects
Cubo house is a renovated 1880's heritage listed house in Fitzroy North, VIC. Inspiration for the house came from the 'cultural memory of the existing building' combined with Phooey's commitment to sustainability. The house has sustainable features including; passive solar shading, rainwater harvesting for use as well as low energy use. "It's about sustainability and education in sustainability, but it has to look good" she says. Many material from the original house have been upcycled and reused. To do this Young made an inventory of materials and items removed from the project. All the removed windows are repositioned into a window wall creating a light well to the new basement level. In front of the window wall in the center of the new bespoke staircase, hangs a chandelier made of original stair parts. Security screen re-emerge as privacy screen and sun shades. The Bluestone fire hearth was once the doorstep. The salvaged timber flooring is now the face of the kitchen joinery. Original slate roof tiles and bricks are integrated into the facade. The rear façade and internal joinery details were informed by using the surrealist technique of cubomania. This involved cutting photos of the original building into cube and rearranging them.

Kaleidoscope is a two bedroom apartment in Melbourne in an old warehouse complex. It sits on the second level, above artist studio and Industrial designers. It has no external space other than the stairwell, so the design feature is the internal courtyard. It lets light in through the red orange and yellow hues windows about the glass doors. Original roof trusses are a feature painted black. The kitchen cabinets are also colourful, all in different blue and purple hues. The design reuses the timber flooring and keeps the existing walls with plumbing for the bathroom.

The Children's Activity Centre is located in South Melbourne the centre is constructed from four shipping containers clamped together. Two large at the bottom and two smaller at the top. The craft of the design by PHOOEY, minimises waste along with embodied energy of the materials. The container doors are used as balcony ends, the removed side walls are cut into balustrades and awnings. It fully using up the remnants and off cuts on the site in the project.

Awards

 * Edna Walling Award for Residential Designed Landscape - Winner 2014. Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (VIC) In collaboration with Simon Ellis Landscape Architects.
 * Bruce Mackenzie Landscape Award - Finalist 2014. Think Brick Awards (National) In collaboration with Simon Ellis Landscape Architects.
 * Houses Awards - Outdoor - Commendation 2014. Houses Awards (National) In collaboration with Simon Ellis Landscape Architects.
 * Residential Alterations & Additions Award - Commendation 2014. Australian Institute of Architects (VIC).
 * Green Dot Award - Residential Built - Honorable Mention 2013. 6th Annual Green Dot (International) Awards. The Green Dot Awards Honors Excellence in Innovative Environmental Projects, Products and Services. See the project page: Cubo House National Award for Small Project Architecture - Winner 2008. Australian Institute of Architects (National).
 * Award for Small Project Architecture - Winner 2008. Australian Institute of Architects (VIC).
 * Sustainability Award - Winner 2008. Australian Institute of Architects (VIC).
 * Premier's Design Mark for Cultural Architecture - Winner 2008. Premier’s Design Awards, State of Victoria.
 * Outstanding Public Building - High Commendation 2008. Architectural & Design Excellence in the South East Awards, South East Development.
 * Mayor's Award - Winner 2009. Tenth Design & Development Awards, City of Port Phillip.
 * AA Prize for Unbuilt Work - Special Mention 2010. Architecture Australia.
 * Building of the Year - Winner 2008. 3RRR FM.
 * Westpac Bank Ruby Award - Winner 2011. Westpac Bank, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.
 * AR Awards for Emerging Architecture - Honorable Mention 2007. The Architectural Review (UK).
 * Building of the Year - High Commendation 2008. World Architecture Festival (Spain).
 * Leadership in Sustainable Buildings - Finalist 2005. Banksia Environmental Awards, Banksia Foundation
 * Green Building Award - Finalist 2005. World Environment Day Awards, United Nations Association of Australia.
 * Merit Award for Environment in Landscape Architecture - Winner 2004. Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (VIC).
 * Year of the Built Environment National Awards - Exemplar 2004. Exemplar in 4 x categories: Design for All, Excellence in Building, Imagining the Future, Towards Sustainable Communities.