Justine Clark on whether inclusive design should move from aspiration to obligationArchitectureAu Asks the Melbourne architectural researcher and advocate, “Our building code ensures occupants’ safety, amenity, health and accessibility – what about their sense of belonging?” Jul 16 26July 16, 2026Article at ArchitectureAU
Bringing women in design together since 2015 — the dynamic line up for this year’s Women in Design Colloquium at Design TasmaniaThis years Women in Design at Design Tasmania brings together leading female designers across all design disciplines. Oct 30 24October 30, 2024Article at Australian Design Review
AIA 2023 Gold Medallist Kerstin Thompson: Negotiating the in-betweenJust as Kerstin Thompson Architects’ built projects revolve around interstitial spaces, Thompson’s cultural contributions have influenced “the grey zones of invention and possibility,” countering myths and opening up spaces for discussion. Parlour… Oct 01 23October 01, 2023Article at Architecture New Zealand
Kerstin Thompson: Negotiating the in-betweenKerstin Thompson Architects’ Queensberry Street studio, taken for the monograph Kerstin Thompson Architects: Encompassing People and Place by Leon van Schaik (Thames and Hudson, 2021). Image: Ying Ang Early in 2001, Kerstin Thompson presented the… Aug 15 23August 15, 2023Article at ArchitectureAU
AA Prize for Unbuilt Work revisitedAfter almost a decade, the reintroduction of the AA Prize for Unbuilt Work recognizes the essential and ongoing role of speculative design. Justine Clark, editor of Architecture Australia during the prize’s previous iteration, reflects on the… Mar 25 21March 25, 2021Article at ArchitectureAU
Architecture’s untapped opportunities to maximize advantageThe world has shifted into uncharted waters, and there is an even greater need to apply the architecture profession's collective intelligence to the problems that face our communities and countries. Feb 08 21February 08, 2021Article at ArchitectureAU
Part 1 – who responded?This is the first of a series of posts exploring the preliminary finding of the survey Work & Wellbeing – Australian architecture & the COVID-19 pandemic. More detailed analysis and commentary will follow. We had an amazing turnout – 2082 responses… Oct 23 20October 23, 2020Article at Parlour
In conversation with … Madhavi DesaiArchitect, researcher, writer and teacher Madhavi Desai reflects on her feminist awakening, the founding of the Women Architects Forum and the importance of writing the women architects of India into the history books. My father was a medical doctor… Jul 18 20July 18, 2020Article at Parlour
In conversation with … Jude BarberIn a wide-ranging interview, Collective Architecture’s Jude Barber discusses her early experience of being labelled an ‘extreme egalitarian’, the value of experimentation and diverse work, the benefits of employee ownership, and the need for us all… Jul 11 20July 11, 2020Article at Parlour
In conversation with … Jos BoysRenowned UK writer, researcher, educator and unapologetic activist Jos Boys takes us on a journey from Covent Garden squatting to Matrix, from academic life to tearing down ableist stereotypes with The DisOrdinary Architecture Project. I fell into… Jun 11 20June 11, 2020Article at Parlour
Parlour awarded Paula Whitman Leadership in Gender Equity PrizeArticle by Tili Bensley-Nettheim In recognition of eight years of research advocacy and action toward achieving gender parity in architecture, Parlour has been awarded the Paula Whitman Leadership in Gender Equity Prize. The Leadership in Gender… May 19 20May 19, 2020Article at Australian Design Review
Event review: Dissent 2019For the first time in more than a decade, the Australasian Student Architecture Congress returned to New Zealand, gathering in October in Christchurch with 75 delegates, 21 speakers, 32 scooters, nine separate venues and, surprisingly, zero arrests.… Nov 29 19November 29, 2019Article at Architecture New Zealand
In conversation with … Alison BrooksCanadian-born and raised, London-based, RIBA-award-winning architect Alison Brooks sat down with Justine Clark for a fascinating discussion about her early career, the value of professional recognition, urban housing project work, the challenge of… Nov 21 19November 21, 2019Article at Parlour
In conversation with … Julie EizenbergKoning Eizenberg Architecture co-founder and Australian Institute of Architects 2019 Gold Medal winner Julie Eizenberg joined Justine Clark to reflect on inspirational teachers, the creative potential of being an outsider, and the critical role of… Sep 17 19September 17, 2019Article at Parlour
The sticky social: Koning Eizenberg“Social responsibility is not a ‘feel good, do good’ add on.” – Julie Eizenberg “Architecture is a social medium.” This simple statement underpins all of the work of Koning Eizenberg Architecture and its founding directors, Julie Eizenberg and Hank… Jun 25 19June 25, 2019Article at ArchitectureAU
Design Guide for HeritageImplementing the Better Placed policy for heritage buildings, sites, and precincts The Design Guide for Heritage was officially launched on 30 January 2019. Developed collaboratively between the Heritage Council of NSW and the NSW Government… May 18 18May 18, 2018Article at NSW Environment, Energy and Science
Liminal Studio wins design competition for History and Interpretation CentreArticle by Online Editor The winning design for a new History and Interpretation Centre has been unveiled by the Hon. Elise Archer MP at the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site in South Hobart. The architectural design competition launched in March… Mar 07 18March 07, 2018Article at Australian Design Review
Parlour and gender equity in Australian architecture: Where to from here?Parlour editor Justine Clark reflects on the organization's progress and development since the publication of research in 2014 that laid bare the state of gender inequity in Australian architecture, turns an eye to the future, and explains how you… Mar 07 18March 07, 2018Article at ArchitectureAU
Trailblazing Aussie female architects and designersArticle by Online Editor ADR shines a light on some of the women who’ve been blazing a trail on the Australian design scene. This is by no means an exhaustive list; simply a small snapshot of what is a great number of influential Australian female… Mar 08 17March 08, 2017Article at Australian Design Review
Parlour launches Marion’s List – a public register for female architectsArticle by Online Editor Above: Marion Mahony Griffin, one of the first licensed female architects in the world. Image courtesy Parlour/National Library of Australia PIC/9929/2046. Parlour has announced the launch of Marion’s List, a new public… Dec 07 16December 07, 2016Article at Australian Design Review