
Deep Dive: Diversity in conversation with Catherine Ramsay and Samantha Donnelly
12/09/21 • 18 min
In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of:
- Increasing diversity and power sharing
- Examples of projects that are doing this well
- The challenges currently blocking progress in building diversity and power sharing
- What designers can do to support progress in building diversity and power sharing
Catherine 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.
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This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org
Find 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 here
Credits:
Samantha Donnelly:
Instagram: @samdonnelly11
Croxon Ramsay:
Instagram: @croxonramsay
The Fulcrum Agency:
Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency
LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency
Twitter: @fulcrum_agency
Angela Dapper:
Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/
Flora Samuel:
Twitter: @floraarchitect
Instagram: @profflora
LinkedIn: @florasamuel
Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org
Angelique Edmonds:
Instagram: @angelique.edmonds
LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds
Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com
Technical production:
BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS
Instagram: @big.buoys
Website:
In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of:
- Increasing diversity and power sharing
- Examples of projects that are doing this well
- The challenges currently blocking progress in building diversity and power sharing
- What designers can do to support progress in building diversity and power sharing
Catherine 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.
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This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org
Find 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 here
Credits:
Samantha Donnelly:
Instagram: @samdonnelly11
Croxon Ramsay:
Instagram: @croxonramsay
The Fulcrum Agency:
Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency
LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency
Twitter: @fulcrum_agency
Angela Dapper:
Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/
Flora Samuel:
Twitter: @floraarchitect
Instagram: @profflora
LinkedIn: @florasamuel
Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org
Angelique Edmonds:
Instagram: @angelique.edmonds
LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds
Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com
Technical production:
BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS
Instagram: @big.buoys
Website:
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Deep Dive: Diversity in conversation with Emma Williamson and Nick Juniper
In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of:
- Increasing diversity and power sharing
- Examples of projects that are doing this well
- The challenges currently blocking progress in building diversity and power sharing
- What designers can do to support progress in building diversity and power sharing
Emma Williamson is a co-founder and Partner at TheFulcrum.Agency and has nearly thirty years’ experience working in design practice. Emma is renowned for her progressive approach to business and her skills and experience in project critique. She Chairs the Design Review Panel for the City of Canning and the City of Belmont, is Deputy Chair at the City of Stirling Design Review Panel and sits on the Design Review Panel for the City of Rockingham. She is a member of both Western Australia and South Australia’s State Design Review Panels.
Emma holds Degrees in both Architecture and Interior Design and is able to contribute to a project at all scales, from the detail through to the big picture. She is passionate about the value of good design and the role that it can play in shaping our cities and communities for the better. Emma is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University.
Nick Juniper is Associate Principal at The Fulcrum Agency and a Registered Architect with twenty-five years’ experience delivering projects in Australia and Asia. Nick is focussed on strengthening the relationship between project delivery, profitability and social impact, creating long-term benefits for our clients, communities and practice. He has studied the principles of social impact assessment and has been awarded Level 1 Associate Practitioner status by Social Ventures International.
Nick’s project experience includes health and community facilities, schools and aged care facilities across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. He particularly enjoys the opportunities and challenges that come with working in remote communities. Nick holds an Honours degree in Architecture from the University of Western Australia, is a Studio Practice Tutor for Notre Dame University new architectural course and an active member of SIMNA, Social Impact Measurement Network Australia.
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.
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This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org
Find 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 here
Credits:
Samantha Donnelly:
Instagram: @samdonnelly11
Croxon Ramsay:
Instagram: @croxonramsay
The Fulcrum Agency:
Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency
LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency
Twitter: @fulcrum_agency
Angela Dapper:
Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/
Flora Samuel:
Twitter: @floraarchitect
Instagram: @profflora
LinkedIn: @florasamuel
Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org
Angelique Edmonds:
Instagram: @angelique.edmonds
LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds
Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com
Technical production:
BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS
Instagram: @big.buoys
Website:
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