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Place AgencyAuthor: Angelique Edmonds
Place Agency explores the ways in which design can elevate social impact. In each episode, Angelique Edmonds is joined by a pair of conversation partners exploring how we can enhance social value through the design process. Language: en Genres: Arts, Design, Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Deep Dive: Diversity in conversation with Catherine Ramsay and Samantha Donnelly
Episode 9
Thursday, 9 December, 2021
In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of:Increasing diversity and power sharingExamples of projects that are doing this wellThe challenges currently blocking progress in building diversity and power sharingWhat designers can do to support progress in building diversity and power sharingCatherine Ramsay has been a practicing architect for over 20 years and specialises in community and public buildings. A strong interest in environmentally sustainable outcomes for the built environment is integral to catherine’s practice of architecture and informs her design decisions.Catherine has been the design director for numerous community and public buildings. This includes the saltwater community centre, designed for wyndham city council which was awarded both the australian institute of architects melbourne prize and sustainability award in 2016 and the phoenix youth centre which was awarded the 2010 winner local government property award and australian property institute awards of excellence 2009 winner community assets & infrastructure initiative award for the local government pro excellence awards.Samantha Donnelly's architectural work focuses on social impact, inclusion, gender-sensitive design and sustainable practices. She has worked with not-for-profit organisations and vulnerable communities on projects that respond to the need for spaces that provide a sense of dignity and care. Samantha currently lectures at UTS in the School of Architecture and is an active collaborator with the UTS Design Innovation Research Centre on projects that address violence through design. As a PhD candidate at Monash University, Samantha’s research considers the benefits of tailored accommodation for women and children leaving violence and the importance of safe, long-term accommodation for older women. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design.--This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgFind out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally hereCredits:Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsayThe Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agencyLinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agencyTwitter: @fulcrum_agencyAngela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitectInstagram: @proffloraLinkedIn: @florasamuelCommunity Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONSInstagram: @big.buoysWebsite: https://bigbuoys.studio
