
Deep Dive: Trust in conversation with Flora Samuel and Angela Dapper
12/06/21 • 33 min
In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of:
- Cultivating trust which support outcomes for greater social connection
- Examples of projects that are doing this well
- The challenges currently blocking progress in building greater trust
- What designers can do to catalyse progress in building greater trust
Flora Samuel is Professor at the University of Reading and is former Head of Sheffield University School of Architecture. The author of Why Architects Matter (2018) she has been awarded over £2million of research funding to investigate the positive impact of good design on people and to forward the case for research in practice. She was the first RIBA Vice President for Research and is lead author of the Social Value Toolkit for Architects (RIBA, 2020).
Angela Dapper is a Principal in the London office of Grimshaw Architects leading projects that combine place making, transportation connections, health and well being, and sustainability, to create aspirational and transformative spaces. In addition to her architectural work, Angela is a keen advocate for diversity; she is Grimshaw's Chair for their Umbrella Diversity Group, leading diversity initiatives across their office; she is a RIBA London Councilor; an advisor to the RIBA Architects for Change and a contributor to the Mayor of London’s diversity panel. Angela also lectures and examines at a few UK universities; supports a number of charities and is a mother to two amazing children and one dog. Last year Angela won the 2020 Women in Construction and Engineering (WICE) award for Best Woman in Architecture.
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:
- Cultivating trust which support outcomes for greater social connection
- Examples of projects that are doing this well
- The challenges currently blocking progress in building greater trust
- What designers can do to catalyse progress in building greater trust
Flora Samuel is Professor at the University of Reading and is former Head of Sheffield University School of Architecture. The author of Why Architects Matter (2018) she has been awarded over £2million of research funding to investigate the positive impact of good design on people and to forward the case for research in practice. She was the first RIBA Vice President for Research and is lead author of the Social Value Toolkit for Architects (RIBA, 2020).
Angela Dapper is a Principal in the London office of Grimshaw Architects leading projects that combine place making, transportation connections, health and well being, and sustainability, to create aspirational and transformative spaces. In addition to her architectural work, Angela is a keen advocate for diversity; she is Grimshaw's Chair for their Umbrella Diversity Group, leading diversity initiatives across their office; she is a RIBA London Councilor; an advisor to the RIBA Architects for Change and a contributor to the Mayor of London’s diversity panel. Angela also lectures and examines at a few UK universities; supports a number of charities and is a mother to two amazing children and one dog. Last year Angela won the 2020 Women in Construction and Engineering (WICE) award for Best Woman in Architecture.
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: Trust in conversation with Catherine Ramsay and Samantha Donnelly
DEEP DIVE 2: Trust - Show Notes
In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of:
- Cultivating trust which support outcomes for greater social connection
- Examples of projects that are doing this well
- The challenges currently blocking progress in building greater trust
- What designers can do to catalyse progress in building greater trust
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 Flora Samuel and Angela Dapper
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
Flora Samuel is Professor at the University of Reading and is former Head of Sheffield University School of Architecture. The author of Why Architects Matter (2018) she has been awarded over £2million of research funding to investigate the positive impact of good design on people and to forward the case for research in practice. She was the first RIBA Vice President for Research and is lead author of the Social Value Toolkit for Architects (RIBA, 2020).
Angela Dapper is a Principal in the London office of Grimshaw Architects leading projects that combine place making, transportation connections, health and well being, and sustainability, to create aspirational and transformative spaces. In addition to her architectural work, Angela is a keen advocate for diversity; she is Grimshaw's Chair for their Umbrella Diversity Group, leading diversity initiatives across their office; she is a RIBA London Councilor; an advisor to the RIBA Architects for Change and a contributor to the Mayor of London’s diversity panel. Angela also lectures and examines at a few UK universities; supports a number of charities and is a mother to two amazing children and one dog. Last year Angela won the 2020 Women in Construction and Engineering (WICE) award for Best Woman in Architecture.
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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