Philip Thalis asks how architects can champion public interest

A provocation by 2024 Gold Medallist Philip Thalis at the upcoming ArchitectureAu Asks event challenges experts to consider the reciprocal relationship between architecture and the city context, and how it impacts the quality of urban life today.

The ArchitectureAu Asks event programme originates from an editorial series of the same name, where experts from various sectors of the built environment are presented with a question concerning current and critical issues faced by industry.

The inaugural event features a provocation from Philip Thalis, who has asked invited participants to address the question: "how can architects champion public interest?"

Speakers to offer their perspectives include Isabelle Toland of Aileen Sage Architects; Bradley Kerr of Winsor Kerr; Susan Phillips of Phillips Pilkington Architects; Eloise Atkinson of Deicke Richards; Trent Woods of Officer Woods Architects; James Legge of Six Degrees Architects; Ali Bounds of BVN; Jasmine Placentino of Parabolica, and Mat Hinds of Taylor and Hinds.

In their responses, participants will explore the "publicness" of public buildings, the engagement of our commercial spaces with the surrounding streets, and discuss future possibilities for public and affordable housing.

The event make its debut the day after the 2024 National Architecture Awards in Adelaide on Friday 8 November at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Attendees can earn 3.5 formal CPD points. To find out more about the event, visit here.

ArchitectureAu Asks is a Design Speaks program organised by Architecture Media (publisher of ArchitectureAu) and supported by premium partner Bondor.