MARION MAHONY GRIFFIN

PRIZE WINNERS 1998-2019 We would like to acknowledge the First Nations ‘2020 is a distinctive year for women in . people of the lands on which we live and practice, and to pay our respects to their Elders, For the first time in NSW we have a female Government past, present and emerging. We would like to Architect and our membership, academic and regulatory acknowledge the 60,000+ years of continuous cultural connection to this land and its waters, bodies are all led by women.’ by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose knowledge as Traditional Custodians is incredibly rich - its importance to the future of this continent and surrounding islands, for a shared, sustainable way forward, should never be underestimated.

In recognition of this, we commemorate the Marion Mahony Griffin (MMG) breakfast this year with 20 Looking to Marion Mahony Griffin, the namesake previous MMG prize winners joining us for the of this prize, we see a female architect of event. These remarkable women have progressively tremendous depth, passion and a true driver of disassembled the glass ceiling and continue to collaboration. The prize in her honour recognises lead the way for the next generation of architects her depth and breadth of commitment to the to follow. NSW Government Architect Abbie Galvin profession by acknowledging a female design will deliver this year’s keynote address, and a professional for a distinctive body of work. panel discussion involving some of the previous winners will discuss their philosophies, passions American born Marion Mahony graduated in 1894 and experiences. We are in for a real treat! from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She was the second woman to do so. Her first 23 years ago, in 1997, Beverley Garlick chaired role was with her cousin, an architect in Chicago, the Australian Institute of Architects Women Illinois, in which state she became the first female in Architecture Task Group. The remit of the to license and practice. In 1895 she was Frank group was to ‘investigate more thoroughly the Lloyd Wright’s first hired employee, working The Australian Institute of Architects thanks the patrons and situation of women architects in the profession with him until 1909, when he eloped to Europe with his married client Mammah Cheney. In this and to take measures to increase their supporters of the Marion Mahony Griffin Prize and Gender period of scandal and uncertainty, he asked involvement and representation.’ At that time Marion to run the studio in his absence, but she Equity Taskforce initiatives: 7% of registered architects were female, and declined. Instead Herman Von Holst took over 15% of Institute members were women. (Source: the studio’s commissions with Wright’s stipulation Patrons Architecture Bulletin December 1997, p10.) that Marion retain design control. To assist with the workload Marion recommended Walter 20 years later, in 2017, the Institute had 25% Burley Griffin join. In 1911 they were married. registered members that were female, and 29% of all members were women. (Source: Institute Thereafter is the story we are all familiar with, National Committee for Gender Equity 2019.) when the Griffin/Mahony designs and water Clearly we still have a long way to go. colours won the jury’s hearts for the Canberra competition, culminating in them moving to However there are positive signs of change. Australia in 1914. They have been winning hearts Supporter In 2019 the Institute National Board reached ever since. Based in , Marion managed and 60% female to 40% male representation. was responsible for all their private commissions. The gender target mix was achieved in the If the Canberra competition had been today, her first year of this target mix discussion. joint contribution with Griffin would have seen rightful recognition on submission and credits. Quotas work, targets work, open and frank Events like the MMG breakfast let us tell conversations addressing the issue work. So does stories and recognise the contribution of these support, mentoring and sharing the knowledge of remarkable women. It lets us celebrate their Content supporter what we have learnt and how we can do better. contribution to the profession and to the built environment, and importantly, it encourages the next generations to keep moving us forward. #EachforEqual.

Kathlyn Loseby FRAIA 2 NSW Chapter President 3 Dr Jennifer Taylor, LFRAIA The Marion Mahony Griffin Prize is awarded 1998 Anne Higham, LFRAIA, MICOMOS annually to acknowledge a female in the field 1999 of achitecture for a distinctive body of work. 2000 Joan Domicelj, AM Established in 1998 by the NSW Chapter, it aims 2001 Diane Jones, LFRAIA to acknowledge the significant contribution 2001 Christine Vadasz, FRAIA of women architects to the profession across 2002 Dr Elizabeth Farrelly a number of industry platforms including 2003 Louise Cox, LFRAIA, RIBA, FRSA, Hon JIA, Hon RAIC, Hon architectural education, journalism, research, FKIA, H KIRA, Hon FNZIA, Hon FCARM, Hon FAIA, Hon FUAP, AO, AM professional practice and theory, as well as 2004 Susan MacDonald, RIBA MPAI ICOMOS for built architectural work. The adoption of 2005 Beverley Garlick, LFRAIA the name of Marion Mahony Griffin recognises 2006 Dr Anna Rubbo, LFRAIA her invaluable contribution to the combined 2006 Kim Crestani, FRAIA effort of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Wendy Lewin, FRAIA Mahony to the architecture of Australia. 2007 2008 Andrea Nield, FRAIA 2009 Dr Catherine De Lorenzo 2010 Jan McCredie 2011 Caroline Pidcock, LFRAIA 2012 Julie Cracknell Candidates should display attributes across the following criteria: 2013 Professor Helen Lochhead, LFRAIA FRIBAHon, AIAHon AILA MPIA FAICD

Displays personal and professional attributes A commitment to the development of others, 2014 Bridget Smyth befitting of the award namesake, eg adventurous, whether through mentoring, sponsorship, creative, original and independent thinker, education, or other means of support. Justine Clark cross disciplinary, collaborative, resilient. 2015 Influence and impact on the built Professor Desley Luscombe, FRAIA Shows a broad participation and commitment environment through a significant body 2016 to the profession, evidenced by activities of work of five or more years. Jocelyn Jackson, FRAIA such as participation in professional 2017 committees, juries, talks and lectures, A lack of previous formal recognition teaching or other roles in higher education, by or ineligibility for other awards. Oi Choong and contribution to publications. 2018 2019 Abbie Galvin 4 5 1998Dr Jennifer Taylor

‘Like Marion Mahony, Jennifer has pursued her career with relentless intellectual rigour and devotion.’

Jury Citation Reflection

Jennifer Taylor has without doubt, created an Like Marion Mahony, Jennifer has pursued ‘I believe in living life to the full.’ Vale Jennifer Taylor, ArchitectureAU outstanding body of architectural work in the her career with relentless intellectual rigour areas of both architectural writing and education. and devotion. Whilst she has a worldwide Dr Jennifer Taylor Indesign Luminary: Jennifer Taylor, Indesign Live She is one of the foremost pioneers in the study reputation for her work, it could also be said 12 April 1935 – 7 December 2015 and recognition of Australian architecture. that like Marion Mahony, she has not had the Obituary: Jennifer Taylor, Architecture Bulletin degree of acclaim her work deserves, due in As a lecturer and Associate Professor at the part to her unassuming nature. Hopefully this Remembering Jennifer Taylor, archiparlour over a period of 28 years, award will remedy this situation to some extent. she has instilled in her students a high regard for It is hoped that Jennifer will continue her intellectual endeavour and a pride in Australian research and writing for a long time to come. architecture. The consistent quality of her lectures and her bus tours of architects’ houses in Sydney will long be remembered by architects. 6 7 1999Anne Higham

‘An architect’s love for the stone buildings of Sydney.’

Jury Citation Reflection

The Marion Mahony Griffin award for 1999 Anne’s passion for stone is also conveyed to Anne was the recipient of sixteen State and Anne Higham is a specialist in the conservation has been awarded to Anne Higham, from students in her lectures at various universities. National Awards over a 47 year career. Anne of historic buildings who worked for the NSW State Projects of the NSW Department of Her students are enthralled by her enthusiasm. has had extensive experience in all aspects of Department of Public Works and Services Public Works and Services, in recognition architectural design and project management from 1987 to 2003. The 1999 Marion Mahony of her work as stonework coordinator within Anne is currently assisting in the production of as project architect as well as experience in all Griffin Award recognised her work as stonework the Heritage Group of State Projects. an educational video to record the work of the aspects of town , urban and landscape coordinator with the department, developing a equally inspirational Public Works stonemason design, , heritage long-term strategic plan for the conservation She has brought both passion and innovation to George Proudman. It is expected to reach a management and conservation projects including of government sandstone buildings in NSW. the role. Following the repair of several individual much wider audience. In 1993 Anne Higham economic appraisal, plus documentation, stone buildings in the 1980s, a long-term and the Heritage Group won the Institute contract supervision, construction She undertakes research and technical program was established for the repair of major Greenway and Lachlan Macquarie Awards for management and project management. advisory services and has extensive government sandstone buildings within NSW. the Stonework Program. The Stonework Program experience in heritage conservation. has attained such a distinction through dogged Architectural projects include office buildings, Since then she has been involved in a number perseverance, an innovative application of library buildings, sports and recreation She worked until her retirement in December 2011 of scientific investigations related to the economics and technology, and an architect’s buildings, old peoples housing, commercial as the heritage architect for the NSW Chapter project and these investigations are leading love for the stone buildings of Sydney. and industrial buildings, low, medium and of the Australian Institute of Architects and as the industry in terms of sandstone research. high density housing, shopping centers, a specialist stonework advisor to conservation She also has been involved in local and supermarkets, schools and education institutions consultants and government departments. international conferences where the in addition to interior design and restoration industry has been informed of her work. work. Client relations experience ranges from federal, state and local government departments as well as dealing with private, 8 corporate and quasi-Government institutions. 9 Joan 2000Domicelj

Jury Citation ‘Any gender concerns are ones of human rights, not capability.’ This year the jury has selected Joan Domicelj to rethinking of the role of the built environment receive the Marion Mahony Griffin Award. Joan’s by developing new ways of understanding the work reflects a long commitment to the built past. She has been a member of the Australian environment as a democratic site of creativity and Heritage Commission, chair of ICOMOS Australia social responsibility, carried out in national and and Vice-President of ICOMOS Paris and is international arenas. In this she is an inspiration currently Australia’s delegate to ICCROM. and a role model to professionals and lay people alike. Joan is a heritage advisor and cross cultural As a teacher of architecture and planning in the mediator. She graduated in architecture at the 1970s she introduced the ideas of ecological University of Sydney with first class honours and thinking to these disciplines. Joan continues was awarded the University Medal. Following to lecture on heritage matters at universities this she studied at the University and conferences worldwide She is appreciated of Edinburgh. Her work has since developed for her intellectual generosity and her ability Reflection in several different areas and in each her work to help others realise their capacities. has been distinctive. Joan is also a former Architecture led me to urban design, assessor in the Land and Environment Court. As principle consultant, chief editor and co- planning and then, inevitably perhaps, to author, Joan Domicelj worked on the two world cultural and natural ecology – just as for Joan Domicelj has taken a significant role on heritage nominations for the Sydney Opera and both Marion Mahony many state, national and international committees House 1995-96, and the Greater Blue Mountains, and Walter Burley Griffin, long before. of the built and natural environment. While a 1998. The nominations deal with the built, cultural member of the State of the Environment Advisory and the natural environments and have been All those fields are about `Understanding the Council of NSW and the Heritage Council of widely praised for setting new standards of place’ (to reference JS Kerr, ‘The Conversation NSW, she redefined the ways in which we think argument and presentation, and have greatly Plan’), including its physical evolution, its climate, about heritage evaluation, emphasising the links enhanced appreciation for these places. its biology, its botany and its people, in depth, between the cultural, natural and socio-economic before entering the excitement of creativity environments and change. She has taken these This award celebrates an outstanding career, in response to it and the custodianship of its ideas into national organisations such as the and the consistent application of a humanistic development at any particular point of time. Australian Heritage Commission and ICOMOS and ethical approach to the environment. Australia, as well as international organisations In my long experience, women and men have like International ICOMOS and ICCROM. shown the same capacity for the thoughtfulness, Joan has successfully argued for a major imagination and inspiration required. Any gender concerns are ones of human rights, not capability. 10 11 2001Christine Vadasz

‘Architecture has given me the most rewarding life, and I feel blessed.’

Jury Citation Reflection

The Marion Mahony Griffin Award differs from Christine Vadasz lives and works in Byron Bay, I began studying architecture in 1964 in Adelaide. other Institute awards in that it recognises a and is the recipient of a number of design awards I totally loved it! But it was a struggle with distinctive body of architectural work carried including the NSW President’s Award (1984) and only two girls to 70 boys, plus all the lecturers out over a period of at least five years. The the Architecture in Environment Award (1999). Her were male. It seemed normal then but I was award recognises that a ‘body of work’ practice has been mainly domestic. Organic and constantly harassed. I was told that I was wasting may take various forms, for example in ‘the sustainable principles developed in residential space by being there - I’d only get married. area of architectural journalism, research, design were later applied to award-winning tourist professional practice and theory as well as developments, and to her teaching and lectures. After graduating, I went to Sydney and worked for built architectural work.’ Consideration with builders and carpenters, doing renovations is also given to whether the nominee has a Like Marion Mahony Griffin, Christine and and landscaping. I was determined to understand philosophy or approach in sympathy with Diane have worked collaboratively to achieve all aspects of my work beyond the office desk. that of Marion Mahony Griffin’s own work. better results, have made a practice of helping recent graduates and students Architecture has given me the most rewarding This year’s jury comprised of Shelley Indyk, learn their profession, and have achieved life. From living where I want to live, building Beverley Garlick, Anna Rubbo, Kirsten Orr, Joan excellence in a profession which is still to my own home, travelling to beautiful places, Domicelj and Adrienne Kabos. This year two a considerable degree a man’s world. making good friends from my clients and distinguished practitioners share the award: trying to build an environment that respects Christine Vadasz and Diane Jones. In the view this beautiful earth we live in, I feel blessed. of the jury, both meet the criteria in different but complementary ways and demonstrate a breadth of professional accomplishment. 12 13 2001Diane Jones

‘Empathy, evidence-based research, design-led innovation, and multi-disciplinary collaborations.’

Jury Citation Reflection

The Marion Mahony Griffin Award differs from Diane Jones is an associate at Peddle Thorp and Clear design intentions realised in all aspects Her team has undertaken the role of other Institute awards in that it recognises a Walker, where she has worked since 1990. Within of a project frame Diane’s approach to principal industry partner for five ARC distinctive body of architectural work carried this large corporate office, she has established a practice. Specific to each project, these Linkage grants which have tested empirically out over a period of at least five years. The small studio working primarily in the field of civic/ intentions are informed by empathy, evidence- the influence of architecture on people’s award recognises that a ‘body of work’ public buildings and masterplanning. She has a based research, design-led innovation, and wellbeing and cognitive abilities. may take various forms for example in ‘the sustained interest in architectural conservation multi-disciplinary collaborations, all guided area of architectural journalism, research, and contemporary design in public architecture. by a strong sense of responsibility to the Diane contributes to professional, industry and professional practice and theory as well as wider community and environment. government committees and advisory panels. for built architectural work.’ Consideration Like Marion Mahony Griffin, Christine and Recent and current appointments include is also given to whether the nominee has a Diane have worked collaboratively to achieve In addition to practice (Executive Director of UDIA Seniors Living and Alternative Housing philosophy or approach in sympathy with better results, have made a practice of PTW Architects since 2014), Diane is an adjunct Committee. Diane is an invited member of the that of Marion Mahony Griffin’s own work. helping recent graduates and students professor, built environment UNSW, co-convenor NSW Government Architects Design Review learn their profession, and have achieved of the Court of the Future (research) international panel and the Advisory Council BE UNSW. This year’s jury comprised of Shelley Indyk, excellence in a profession which is still to network and has begun a practice-based PhD. Beverley Garlick, Anna Rubbo, Kirsten Orr, a considerable degree a man’s world. Joan Domicelj and Adrienne Kabos. This year Diane is committed to advancing active two distinguished practitioners share the interactions between the profession, award: Christine Vadasz and Diane Jones. industry and universities. In the view of the jury, both meet the criteria in different but complementary ways, and demonstrate a breadth of professional accomplishment. 14 15 2002Dr Elizabeth Farrelly

‘Elizabeth captures the joy and delight of architectural and urban space in words.’

Jury Citation Reflection

The Marion Mahony Griffin Award is an important Just as Marion Mahony Griffin conveyed a sense Australia is extraordinarily urbanised, even within Modern embodied the triple fallacy that award acknowledging the significant and varied of delight in architecture through her design and a rapidly urbanising world. Yet we continue land, energy and air were limitless and costless. role women play in the profession and art drawings, Elizabeth captures the joy and delight to make cities in a way that both intensifies The neo-Liberal mindset, within which we self- of architecture. It differs from other Institute of architectural and urban space in words. and renders us more vulnerable conceive not as citizens but as consumers, awards in that it recognises a distinctive to its effects – fire, flood and drought. Our wants us to obsess over our rights and desires body of architectural work carried out over In Sydney, Elizabeth stands out as an intelligent metropolitan cities and even our sweet regional but ignore our civic duties in order to intensify a period of at least five years. Consideration voice in the debate about the quality of the towns are still doing sprawl, devouring precious that dangerous solipsism. This must change, is also given to whether the nominee has a and its buildings. She writes about often farmland for housing. Our governments, before it is too late. Against this damaging philosophy or approach in sympathy with controversial and complex issues with wit and meanwhile, bellowing the INFRASTRUCTURE! mentality my latest book, KILLING SYDNEY; the that of Marion Mahony Griffin’s own work. grace, providing valuable insights and engaging war cry, foster more and more private motorways, fight for a city’s soul, offers paths of resistance. equally with the profession, the public, politicians encouraging this fossil-fuel folly in order to This year’s jury comprised Kirsten Orr, and bureaucrats. Elizabeth is prepared to take a line the pockets of the toll-road operators. KILLING SYDNEY; the fight for a Beverley Garlick, Diane Jones, Adrienne strong stand in her pursuit of excellence in the city’s soul is published by Picador Kabos, Christine Vadasz and David Brown. built environment: she is more than happy to In so doing they destroy public institutions, Pan Macmillan in April 2020. confront those who run for the writ in preference degrade public parks, sell public assets, flog The jury has selected Elizabeth Farrelly to to engaging in debate. She has also made public housing, degrade public transport and receive the Marion Mahony Griffin Award this significant contributions through her political allow corporate profiteers to exploit public land. year. Elizabeth is a Sydney-based writer and activities, teaching and speaking engagements. Reducing delight in our neighbourhoods and professional critic who has contributed almost 20 amenity in our streets and squares, they strive, years’ architectural criticism to the Architectural it would seem, to tip us into extinction crisis. Review and the Sydney Morning Herald. 16 17 2003Louise Cox

Jury Citation ‘Louise brings persistence, enthusiasm, vision and not a little humour to her work.’ This year the award goes to Louise Cox. Louise’s boards or committees in a range of professional distinguished career is marked by achievement areas. Through this work, Louise has acted in the in three distinct areas of architectural endeavour; interest of the profession and the public it serves. professional practice; contributions to the Most recently, through DOCOMOMO as well as profession through active participation in the Institute, she has become involved in national the Institute, the Board of Architects, and heritage. In her own words she has sought to other state and national committees; and ‘give back to the profession that nurtured her.’ the advancement of architecture in the international arena. In all she has excelled. International Work: Louise was elected as the Union of International Architects Councillor for Professional practice: Louise’s career in Region IV (Asia and Oceania) in 1996, and since practice spans some 34 years during which time 1999 has taken a key role in the development of Reflection she developed skill and expertise in building UNESCO-UIA Charter for Architectural Education procurement, documentation and coordination and the associated Education Policy Paper. The of the construction process. She is an avowed Charter addresses urbanisation as one of the Australia’s First Nations people have shown We must all listen and learn and go forward team player as well as a team leader, and most pressing global issues, and challenges us the way regarding caring for our country, together. 60,000 years of experience is a great acknowledges the pleasures and benefits of universities to educate students so that they our rivers and our forests etc. To date we are legacy to follow and we all have much to learn. the mutual exchange of knowledge and skills. can contribute to a socially and environmentally still not listening properly and what did we get She thinks of herself as a strategic planner and sustainable built environment. Since 2000 this summer? Terrible forest and grass fires on Through working with UN-HABITAT I learned builder. Her career in practice was primarily in the Louise has also contributed to the UNESCO- top of the country being completely disabled and now understand that architects have a great office of McConnel Smith and Johnson (1968- UIA Validation System, which together with the by drought, the like of which has not come responsibility to act as a catalyst to empower 1997), where from 1980 she was a director. Education Policy was ratified at the 2002 XXII together for a long, long time. Now we have dust others to move forward and regain their place UIA Assembly in Berlin. In 2002 Louise was storms and floods as well in the same areas. as equals in society. A little encouragement Contributions to the profession: Louise Cox has elected UIA Vice President for Region IV. and sharing of knowledge goes a long way a remarkable record of service to the profession. Why did the British when they first landed in to move all societies forward, to respect She was the first woman to become the National Louise has been indefatigable in her dedication Eastern Australia think the countryside was like a and to learn from each other. The more we President of the Institute (1994-1995), and the to architecture and architectural education. big English park, while our First Nations people share the more we learn and the better we first woman NSW Chapter President (1988-1990). She brings persistence, enthusiasm, vision managed the landscape to provide food, to can all create sustainable environments. She has served on almost 30 state and national and not a little humor to her work. She will catch fauna, to provide a good balance, using no doubt continue to forge new territory. systematic slow burning techniques in winter? 18 19 2004Susan MacDonald Jury Citation

Amongst a field of strong and impressive Susan returned to Sydney and joined the candidates, the jury selected Susan MacDonald, newly restructured Heritage Office in 1998. ‘Passion for the historic environment and its stewardship.’ Assistant Director of the Heritage Office of Since then she has been involved extensively NSW for the 2004 Marion Mahony Griffin in policy making, and is able to communicate Award. Susan is a passionate advocate of high with politicians, architects, builders, local quality outcomes in the built environment, council, archaeologists and colleagues at all and is a facilitator and role model in heritage levels. Susan brought a consciousness of 20th spheres not only within NSW, but also at an century heritage to an organisation that was yet international level. Author of many informative to examine more recent buildings. She initiated and practical technical publications for interest in the cultural values of whole landscapes the heritage industry, she promotes the that have been created by, and evolved in Reflection preservation of architecture from the second response to, human activities. Susan also brought half of the 20th century – a timely initiative. to the Heritage Office an understanding that My lifelong passion for the historic environment I have been fortunate in having many important concepts of sustainability could be applied to has been core to my thinking about contemporary role models and mentors, from the strong Trained as an architect at the University of built heritage as well as natural environments. design and how it can shape our world. My women in my family to the inspiring women that Sydney, where she also obtained a degree in Susan’s appointment as Assistant Director in current role at the Getty Conservation Institute have touched my professional life, including fine arts, Susan has a masters in conservation 2003 has ensured that these approaches have is a culmination of previous experiences working many fellow MMG winners, and of course the studies awarded jointly by ICCROM Rome and continued to be nurtured within the Heritage as an architect and in public sector heritage men in my life, who have made it all possible. the University of York. She is admired for her Office and Heritage Council. In this role she has organisations in Australia and England. This has creative leadership and an ability to reflect and worked on improving safety, accountability and brought me into contact with the multitude of My present work takes me to many extraordinary act with wit, style and a no-nonsense manner. flexibility of the working environment, supporting professionals and communities that work together places around the globe, where I am constantly A generous mentor to colleagues, she provides women’s issues and other progressive programs to influence change in the built environment reminded that our interactions represent an outstanding role model of a working mother within the workplace. She continues to foster and has provided for a rich and rewarding a mere speck in the life of such places. in a demanding executive position, with a strong an open, consultative, objective and rational career. This work has provided incredible Our actions thus need to be humble, to commitment to the public good. Whilst fulfilling approach to managing assessments with her opportunities to work at the policy level and acknowledge our momentary presence and her role as a senior architectural conservator stated aim of ‘taking the community with you’. in practice, to foster vision and undertake to touch the ground lightly, with care, beauty, at English Heritage, Susan was secretary of Susan has initiated many significant projects, research, to write, to spend time in the field compassion, creativity and most of all with DOCOMOMO UK between 1991-98. She was also such as the State Heritage Register Listing of and to engage in training future generations respect for the ingenuity of humankind. a visiting lecturer at the Architectural Association the . Susan is intent on of built environment professionals. The role (Conservation) and the Institute of Advanced disseminating knowledge, especially with regard and scope of architecture as a professional Architectural Studies at York, and has presented to engendering respect and acknowledgement pursuit and as a vehicle for sustainable change at a number of international conferences. of the past in developing the future. The is something I intend to continue to explore, impact she has already made is significant and and I am continuously thankful that I found it. we look forward to what the future holds. 20 21 2005Beverley Garlick

Jury Citation ‘Beverley’s work is responsible for inaugurating the Beverley Garlick is the recipient of the 2005 For Beverley, as a young female architect working Marion Mahony Griffin Award. She is the director in a predominantly male NSW Government Marion Mahony Griffin Prize’ of Beverley Garlick Architects and for more Architect’s Branch, her experience was that she than 30 years has been committed to serving had to be determined and prepared to challenge the profession and promoting the participation her colleagues in order to retain control of the of women in architecture in Australia, project from design to completion. At a time when the feminist movement was probably at Beverley’s dedication to architecture is its height, the Sydney Morning Herald reported remarkably similar to Marion’s and she has made her award and made much of the difficulties what Marion calls ‘the greater effort’. In addition faced as a woman: first she had to convince the Reflection to juggling the demands of a busy, small practice, department that she was capable of managing Beverley chairs the SEPP 65 Design Review on site and could arrange suitable care for her When you start a new job and you have a On the positive side the percentage of women Panel for the Southern Sydney Region, is a NSW child, then she had to cope without the support bare site and a bare drawing, that is the graduates in 1996 was 41.5 per cent. At that time Chapter Councillor, chair of the NSW Education normally provided to architects embarking on most exciting thing. That keeps me going; it suggested women architects were nowhere Committee, a regular mentor of various state and a major construction project for the first time. I always love that process of design. near to fulfilling their potential capabilities. national visiting panels to schools of architecture, and a frequent contributor to the Architecture Beverley is a staunch supporter of women in the Whilst you are doing all these other things The Women in Architecture Task Group was Bulletin. As chair of NSW Education Committee, architectural profession, chairing the Women in practice, I do really love designing and established by Kaye Remington in 1995 as a Beverley has been instrumental in involving in Architecture Task Group from 1996-1999, drawing. To have a client that is happy is means by which more women could become practitioners on the committee. Her committee representing the group at Chapter Council and the most satisfying thing. The best projects involved in the Institute of Architects and have has streamlined the reporting process for state agitating for greater involvement of women on are when you’ve got a good client, a more voice in the profession. Intended to be a visiting panels, developed the architectural Institute committees. She established the ‘Talks good architect, a good engineer, a good group with a limited life, until such time as women education debates that often pit practitioners x 2’ series and, with the support of David Brown, everything else and they all work together. architects are fully represented in all aspects of against academics, and has recently established was also responsible for inaugurating the Marion the profession, the objectives of the group were a sub-committee to look at architectural research Mahony Griffin Award. One hopes that young During my time as chair of the Women in to investigate more thoroughly the situation of with emphasis on research related to practice. women starting in the architectural profession Architecture Task Group, according to an women architects in the profession and to take today do not take for granted the opportunities Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists measures to increase their involvement and In 1994, Beverley was the first woman to they enjoy and continue to strive for equality and Managers Australia (APESMA) survey in 1996, representation. Happily much has changed since receive a NSW Chapter award in a non- when difficulties arise. One hopes also that 15 per cent of Institute members were women, 1996 and although we continue to strive for residential category for her role as project men recognise the advantages of allowing approximately seven per cent of registered improvements much progress has been made. architect for Petersham TAFE. The recognition women to contribute fully to the architectural architects were women, not many women had conferred by this award was hard won. process and profession because the benefits their own practices, there were very few women are mutual. Beverley is a very deserving recipient in managerial positions in larger practices, and 22 of the 2005 Marion Mahony Griffin Award. their renumeration was substantially lower. 23 2006Dr Anna Rubbo

Jury Citation ‘What initially drew me to MMG was her ability to This year, two candidates were particularly Theory Review (with Adrian Snodgrass) which has outstanding, contributing in distinct ways provided much needed space for the promotion speak truth to power.’ through the aligned fields of education and of theoretical architectural issues in Australia. practice. The common thread in both candidates was their commitment to the social and Working within the tertiary education sector, Anna cultural dimension of architectural practice; has successfully grappled with contemporary foregrounding the capacity of this profession administrative and budgetary pressures. to contribute to social justice and welfare. These difficulties have not deterred her from Reflection We have decided to award them both. pursuing her ideals, instead, they have inspired interesting approaches. Anna has created many Since receiving the MMG Prize I have countries to ‘partner’ with the urban poor so Dr Anna Rubbo’s multifaceted career is opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, undertaken a number of projects that have that as professionals they might work more outstanding and has been progressively students and architects from institutions in diverse ways brought me back to MMG’s effectively with underserved communities; the developed through her wide ranging across Australia and internationally. This has ideas and thinking. In 2015, the Elmhurst People Building Better Cities exhibition (2013- contributions to architectural education. enriched the content of the projects and the Historical Museum in Chicago invited me to 15) that took Global Studio and its approach Anna’s work combines architecture, culture involvement of the participants. Additionally, develop an exhibition on MMG. This allowed to ten countries and 18 cities , and my current and participatory practices in cross- Anna is a recognised scholar of Marion Mahony me to re-purpose several decades of academic project, Accelerating the SDGs through the cultural and global contexts. This has Griffin - her research in this area has helped to publishing on MMG for a general public. Local Project Challenge which profiles 110 particularly been demonstrated by way of: ensure Marion’s more accurate recognition in local projects from 39 countries that engage Australia and the USA. Anna cites a sympathy What initially drew me to MMG, and which I with the Goals. - taking strong, relevant social agendas with Marion’s approach to life and her philosophy, highlighted in the 2016-17 exhibition, were and real clients into design studios. and feels that she similarly continues to extend her forthright opinions about environmental LPC awards were announced at the 2020 UN - participating in a UN task force concerned herself and challenge her comfort zone in sustainability and creative collaborations, her Habitat World Urban Forum where, for the first with the living conditions of slum dwellers. the pursuit of her ideals. In her capacity as ability to speak truth to power, and some of her time, there were more women speakers (56%) - taking related international social a senior female academic in this state, Anna big picture thinking. Anticipating the personal than men, and gender equality in cities was agendas further afield through the has contributed to the education of many is political is professional MMG believed covered extensively. With 70% of the world’s Global Studio in Istanbul, Turkey in 2005 architects. She has been a strong supporter of ‘One of the greatest schools for thinking is population expected to live in cities by 2050, and Vancouver, Canada in 2006. women in the profession of architecture and one’s friendships.’ I couldn’t agree more. the changing role of women and climate change, - setting up and running the thought provoking is a friend and mentor to many. Her impact on SDGs 5 (Gender Equality) 11 (Sustainable Cities and enriching Thursday Night Talks that the profession of architecture has been and Three collaborative projects owe something to and Communities) and 13 (Climate Action) are have been offered free to students, staff, continues to be very positive and deserves the MMG’s thinking: the 2005-12 Global Studio , goals MMG would surely have embraced. architects and the general public since 1995. recognition of the Marion Mahony Griffin Award. a ‘think-and-do-tank’ that encouraged design - being a founding editor of the Architectural students and professionals from over 35 24 25 2006Kim Crestani ‘A dynamo of energy and enthusiasm, who has shown how Jury Citation women can positivity impact in their own way.’

This year, two candidates were particularly The advice from these panels has been outstanding, contributing in distinct ways instructive not only for the proponents of the through the aligned fields of education and designs submitted but also for the council’s practice. The common thread in both candidates assessment staff and elected representatives. In was their commitment to the social and the early-1990s when the architecture profession cultural dimension of architectural practice; was in recession, Kim, as a NSW Chapter foregrounding the capacity of this profession Councillor, created the small practice network. to contribute to social justice and welfare. This group, which has continued to grow and Reflection We have decided to award them both. strengthen, provides a relevant way for architects running their own small practices to connect with Time certainly passes so quickly. The past 14 I have been a senior executive in the NSW Public Kim Crestani is a dynamo of energy and others and share experiences and information. years have been incredible. My practice and Sector; the principal manager Architecture and enthusiasm, who has shown through her trail- Kim’s office is based on the principles that: there way of working in the profession has morphed Station Precincts for the North West Rail Link blazing career how women can positively should be good life/work balance; each member into what I now call a ‘portfolio career’. I have Project. I am a member of the Design Review impact on the profession in their own of the office (or family) should contribute to the come full circle: setting up my original practice Panels for Sydney Metro; both Stadiums in way. Her contributions have been diverse outcomes that she ‘choreographs’; and they at Parramatta in 1984 when there were very Parramatta and Sydney; Westconnex; Brisbane’s including: private practice, teaching at should be producing quality design for affordable few architects, then being appointed to the Cross River Rail and recently Western Sydney all of the architecture schools in Sydney, prices to enrich people’s lives. Her many long- Parramatta Central Planning Panel in the 1990’s, Airport Design. For the private sector, I have and participating in the Institute, other term staff, two Institute merit awards for low and now Parramatta’s first City Architect. This been appointed to the design excellence jury professional groups and government advisory budget projects, and multiple HIA and MBA role has been extraordinary with the completion for Atlassian’s Sydney Headquarters at Central. panels. Kim has always taken a unique path, awards demonstrate her success in this area. of some 25 + Design Excellence Competitions, In 2016 I was awarded the UTS Alumni Award for ensuring that the achievement of affordable, Several of these awards were given to projects including Parramatta Square, the new Civic, Excellence UTS Design, Architecture and Building quality design is at the forefront. Kim developed herself - showing her ability to Cultural and Community Building and the Faculty and was proud to deliver the Occasional walk the talk when she wants to see her ideals Aquatic Centre. My mother asked me ‘When Speakers address to UTS Graduates in 2016. After Kim graduated from architecture in the mid- realised. Kim’s latest venture - the Pod System will Parramatta be finished?’ and I said ‘Never’. The past 20 years have been amazing: one of 1980s, she set up her own practice in Parramatta - reveals her progress in bringing streamlined, Architecture is an amazing profession where it is six practices to design Newington Village for the to bring good design to the western affordable design to a wider group of people. an honour to work with incredible International Sydney Olympics; working in the NSW Premiers of Sydney. She has built on this contribution and Australia-based architects as entrants, Office for the NSW Nation Building + Jobs Plan through her participation as an advisor on the Kim has been an important mentor to many Jury members and advisors, to ensure the Taskforce; being in the ABC television series ‘In Inner West Council’s Design Review Panel on young female architects. She is a strong role City of Parramatta evolves. In February 2019, I the Mind of the Architect’; and guest on Radio residential flat buildings and SEPP 65 legislation. model in both her practice and teaching. was appointed to the competition jury for the National’s The Comfort Zone. I look forward to Her relative youth bodes well for continuing Powerhouse Precinct and will be on the design the next chapter of this career and to promoting influence and we consider her well deserving integrity panel for the duration of the project. the highest quality built form and public domain. of the Marion Mahony Griffin Award. 26 27 Wendy 2007Lewin Jury Citation

Wendy Lewin is a registered architect in Their dialogue and exchange during the design NSW and Victoria and an associate of the process is facilitated by their working methods. ‘Ability to motivate and guide the development of imaginative, Institute. Her body of work to date, represents They are both known for their exceptionally fine elegant and workable solutions.’ a distinctive and multifaceted contribution, pen and pencil drawings, a mode of architectural delivered through the practice of architecture, documentation that is now quite rare. A highly involvement in architectural education and skilled producer of drawings - in ways not service to the architectural profession. Wendy dissimilar to Marion Mahony Griffin - Wendy has been engaged in the design and production prepares a substantial number of working of architectural projects for 27 years. She drawings. These information rich documents, began her career at Ancher Mortlock and capture her interest in the discovery and detailed Woolley Architects (1979) and was Associate description of ‘how everything works’. Wendy Director, 1983-86. She worked on large-scale has a long-term involvement in architectural developments across a range of building types. education. Her emphasis on materiality and She co-founded Lewin Tzannes Architects in ‘making’ are noteworthy. Wendy’s two-fold 1986. As director, she was in charge of numerous expertise as practitioner and educator underpins Reflection residential and commercial commissions, taking her recent appointment as a member to the particular interest in material refinement and advisory committee for Masters Degree Design detailing of architectural components, including Program Sustainability Stream at the University Wendy Lewin is a fellow of the Australian to design education and for over 30 years has furniture elements. In 1993, she established her of Sydney. Wendy has contributed actively to Institute of Architects and currently heads her taught at various universities including the private firm, Wendy Lewin Architect, and for the the profession, serving as a jury member for own architecture studio. Since graduating in University of Sydney, UNSW, UTS and was a past 14 years has worked as a sole practitioner Institute Chapter Awards in 1982, 1984, 1989 architecture from the University of Sydney she visiting professor at Hong Kong University. She and also in association with . and 2001, and mentoring young architects. has held leading positions in private practice and has chaired and participated in numerous state, Collaborative practice has allowed Wendy to Past students attend to her encouraging yet is the recipient of State, National and International national and international architectural design engage with larger scale projects and public challenging criticism, and ability to motivate and awards for her built work and contribution to competition juries, including most recently the programs. She and Murcutt were co-designers guide the development of imaginative, elegant architecture, education and the profession. Her Powerhouse Parramatta design competition, of the Arthur and Yvonne Boyd Centre (with Reg and workable solutions. Since 2004, in her projects include residential, mixed use, cultural and has been appointed to the Design Integrity Lark), their own house in Mosman, the Education role as a founding member of the Australian and educational facilities. She contributes to the Panel for the life of this project. In August 2018 Centre for the University of Wollongong at Architectural Association (AAA), Wendy has public discourse on architecture through her Wendy was appointed a commissioner of the Moss Vale, and Lightning Ridge Opal and Fossil made an important contribution to the promotion varied advisory and curatorial roles - national NSW Independent Planning Commission. Museum. The collaboration between Glenn of architectural discipline. She is currently the symposiums, and national and international Murcutt and Wendy Lewin is a productive one. Vice President of the AAA. Wendy Lewin brings exhibitions - was a creative director for the 2008 integrity, commitment, rigour and modesty to her Australian exhibition at the Venice Architecture professional work and is generous in the sharing Biennale and curator of the 2018 Architecture of her knowledge - qualities that characterise Exhibition at the Mori Sky Gallery, ‘Australia this award’s namesake, Marion Mahony Griffin. Now’ 2018, Tokyo, for the Department of 28 Foreign Affairs and Trade. Wendy is committed 29 2008Andrea Nield Jury Citation

Since completing her Bachelor of Architecture Responding to the real needs of endangered ‘Architects can play a vital role in providing assistance for post degree at the University of Sydney in 1976, communities, her work involves advocating Andrea Nield has been continuously involved in good design as an important element in disaster recovey and help rebuild our communities.’ the design and implementation of a broad range humanitarian . She also develops of national, and more recently international, disaster mitigation strategies and coordinates architectural projects. For more than 25 years the design and implementation of building Andrea worked within the framework of both programs. Emergency Architects are on the large and small architectural studios. She began ground as soon as a country asks for emergency her career at Lawrence Nield and Partners and assistance - they survey building damage and held the positions of secretary and director from provide cost evaluations for reconstruction. Reflection 1975 to 1998. In 1998 she co-founded Andrea Emergency Architects stay with the project, + Lawrence Nield. Until 2003 the substantive working with local professionals and communities focus of her work was the realisation of hospitals, to ensure the work is executed correctly and Women have studied architecture, often against and sourcing international funding. The process schools and community health facilities within transparently. Although chronically under- their teachers’ or parents’ wishes, as I did. was to work with local people as they knew the urban context of Sydney and its greater funded, their mentoring and training programs Studying architecture at The University of Sydney, local materials and had building knowledge . Since that time Andrea ensure sustained achievement in the field. I had to drive taxis and work in restaurants, to pay but needed financial support and assistance has drawn on her extensive organisational my way. On graduating I joined the with better ways to build back stronger with the and architectural experience to direct large- Following the 2006 Boxing Day tsunami office in Pyrmont at the moment of great change knowledge of safer earthquake structures. scale humanitarian design programs. She is and the earthquake in the Solomon Islands, in the city. Despite the fact that I was pregnant, one of the few architects in Australia who is Emergency Architects Australia recruited which at that time usually meant a woman had to I started EAA with generous support from professionally involved in this field. She works architects to work in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and take leave or resign, I was supported for the job the City of Sydney. Engineers provided pro- in areas where resources are scarce, and Java, secured funding for the construction of by a senior male planner at the City. In Pyrmont bono construction assistance, first in Banda innovative and sustainable design practices can 260 houses in Aceh, and designed prototypes I championed industrial buildings and together Aceh after the tsunami, then in Java, the make significant differences to people’s lives. for infrastructure and schools in the western our team saved both the hydraulic pumping Solomon Islands, Timor Leste and Papua New provinces of the Solomon Islands. It is this latter station and the building that the became the Guinea on EAA reconstruction projects. She became the NSW Director of Architects period of work in particular that has brought . In 1973 Lawrence and I Without Frontiers in 2003 and in 2006 became distinction to Andrea’s reputation and to her started Lawrence Nield and Partners in Balmain. Significantly we were called by the community of the founding director of Emergency Architects contribution to the architectural discipline. In Narbethong in Victoria after the Black Friday fires Australia. Andrea works in an open-space awarding Andrea Nield the 2008 Marion Mahony The Asian tsunami triggered my interest in to assist them build a community centre, so that model of business and practice, where a diverse Griffin Prize, the jury recognised her significant helping people in emergencies. I envisioned that the community could stay together. BVN agreed community of participants are connected to commitment as an architect and advocate for Emergency Architects Australia (EAA) – allied to provide architectural services pro-bono designers, architects, engineers and allied non- humanitarian programs in architectural practice. with Patrick Coulombel’s newly formed French and the building received an Institute award. government organisations around the world. equivalent ‘Architectes d’urgences’ – could assist in the Pacific region after disasters, providing I thank the many individuals and practices that 30 architectural solutions for post disaster recovery worked far beyond the call of duty or fees. 31 2009Dr Catherine De Lorenzo

Jury Citation ‘We need to embrace the wisdom of our ancient land and reach out to each other across differences and connectedness.’ Dr Catherine De Lorenzo is a Senior Lecturer Grounded in the humanities, especially art and at The University of New South Wales and has architectural history, De Lorenzo’s research been teaching architecture students since 1975, straddles public art and design, photography, joining the faculty of the built environment in and Australian-European cultural exchange. 1987. Her professional contribution represents She regularly presents papers at national and a distinctive and multifaceted approach to international conferences, and in the past architectural education focused on community- ten years has published numerous papers in based and interdisciplinary design studios. a wide range of scholarly and professional journals. This expansive range of outlets is In her various leadership roles within the matched by her concerted approach to engage Reflection faculty, she has used her cross-disciplinary with colleagues in co-publishing research. strengths to mentor colleagues and I am an art historian whose early experiences in My current research looks at collections postgraduate students. She is an informed Her work with the Dharriwaa Elders Group academia were with people from the humanities, and exhibitions of Australian photography and incisive critic and writer on architecture at Walgett, and other Indigenous groups; creative arts and social sciences. An exposure to and art in Paris, and the that and has been published widely. Through her her ongoing research projects; her love cross-disciplinary arguments proved formative. housed them. I have served on the editorial research and writings she has presented her of travel; her dedication and enthusiasm Once I moved into architecture at UNSW I boards of History of Photography, Design understanding of architecture, and urban art to learn more about her passions of art, expanded my core art history to include cross- and Art Australia Online, and Visual Studies, and design to readers in many disciplines. photographic and architectural history, disciplinary studios, and researched-based and am currently on the editorial advisory and her strongly demonstrated desire to undergraduate and postgraduate subjects. My board of the Journal of Art Historiography. I Dr De Lorenzo was a founding member of the bring these more clearly into our view, research straddles Australian art historiography, am currently an adjunct professor at Monash Creative Village Committee (1990-1995) of the show that there is much more to come. Australian photographic history, Australian/ Art Design and Architecture, Melbourne. then Arts Council of NSW. She also helped devise European photographic exchange, and and run complementary interdisciplinary studios In awarding Dr Catherine De Lorenzo the 2009 contemporary public art, many addressing cross- I believe we need to embrace the wisdom of for UNSW students. These studios provided Marion Mahony Griffin Prize, the jury recognise cultural themes. As a result, my publications are our ancient land and reach out to each other a unique opportunity for faculty students her ongoing significant commitment as a lecturer, scattered through many disciplinary journals. across differences and connectedness. from architecture, historian, researcher, writer, and advocate of Recently I co-authored ‘Australian art exhibitions: and planning to join with fellow students from interdisciplinary teaching and practice. opening our eyes’ (T&H, 2018), which looks at the art and design at the College of Fine Arts, to impact of curatorial strategies on Australian art work closely with communities in identifying history; and a chapter on Max Dupain’s photos of local design needs and then translate these Bruce Rickard’s architecture, in ‘Bruce Rickard: A into integrated urban design concepts. Life in Architecture’ (New South Books, 2018). 32 33 Jan 2010McCredie Jury Citation

In her current position as manager of City residental flat buildings of three or more storeys. Strategy and Urban Design for Wellington In 2007 Jan was appointed group manager urban City Council in , Jan McCredie design at Manukau City Council in New Zealand, ‘Jan McCredie continues to effect urban change based on a continues to effect urban change based on a where she implemented planning instruments strategic, design-based approach, and to marry founded on design-based controls as distinct strategic, design-based approach.’ this with a more streamlined planning process. from the one-size-fits-all approach to . Jan’s 37 years of practice includes work for the NSW state government, local government, Jan has been an associate of the Institute since and private enterprise in private practice, with 1990 and a fellow since 2009. She has received a focus on urban design. She graduated from numerous awards for planning documents, the University of Sydney in 1971 with a master of projects and publications, including the Australian architecture and diploma in town and country Urban Design Award for her work on Pyrmont planning (1975). She first worked for Ian Mackay Point. In 2006 she served as the NSW executive and Partners, before specialising in urban officer for the Planning Institute of Australia. design at the NSW Planning and Environment She is an invited guest speaker at national and Commission, followed by four years at the City international conferences, and a panel judge for of Sydney Council, and a stint in London. major architectural and planning competitions.

She completed a Master of urban design In awarding Jan McCredie the 2010 Marion Reflection in 1989 and joined City West Development Mahony Griffin Prize, the jury recognised Corporation (now the Sydney Harbour Foreshore her lifetime commitment to urban design in Jan McCredie is a highly celebrated and The Marion Mahony Griffin Award in Authority.) While there, she co-authored (with government as a developer of frameworks, respected urban designer, planner, and architect. 2010 recognised a lifetime commitment Edward Alexander) the Urban Design Strategy guidelines and standards, as a passionate to urban design, passion as an educator, for the Ultimo-Pyrmont Master Plan Areas, a educator (as both university lecturer and She has made a significant professional and her integrity and vision. landmark Sydney planning document. Later tutor), and as a private practitioner and contribution through her roles in the private at Auburn and Hurstville City Councils Jan promoter of good urban design through her sector, state and local governments over developed site-specific design codes for the active involvement with the Australian Institute the past 35 years, and is an expert in urban densification of the Hurstville town centre. of Architects and the Planning Institute of design and the relationship between urban Australia. At a time when both architecture design, planning and architecture. From 1999 to 2002 she was Director of the Urban and planning have become compromised by Design Advisory Service of the NSW Department the political process, it is timely to honour Holding a masters degree in Architecture of Planning, responsible for initiation and delivery the work of a practitioner whose integrity and urban design and a diploma in town of the NSW Coastal Design Guidelines and the and vision still lights a path to the future. and country planning, she is a passionate Premier’s Design Quality Program, including advocate of the role of design as a basis SEPP65, which aims to improve design quality of for innovative urban outcomes. 34 35 2011Caroline Pidcock

‘I am now focusing on our profession realising its important Jury Citation creative role in addressing the climate emergency.’ Caroline Pidcock graduated from the University She initiated a forum for women architects of Sydney with a BSc(Arch) in 1984 and called Women in the Profession, and, as BArch(Hons) in 1987. She held a number of chapter president, gave the President’s positions between 1984 and 1992, including with Award to the practice that demonstrated Allen Jack + Cottier Architects. Between 1987 the best workplace policies in respect and 1989 she worked in London for Jestico & of retaining women in the workforce. Whiles. In 1992 she started her own architectural practice in Sydney. Pidcock - Architecture + Caroline has contributed to the education Sustainability is a practice working to excel of future architects. She has been a lecturer ecologically sustainable architecture and at the University of Newcastle, tutor at advice. The firm has won numerous awards, the University of Sydney, and adjunct and most recently joined BlueScope Steel in professor at the faculty of built environment a successful bid to design ‘resilient’ housing at the University of New South Wales. for the Insurance Council of Australia. Caroline has been active on many committees Reflection Caroline is a passionate advocate for, and and authored numerous articles for various educator in, sustainable architecture. Her small magazines. Her interviews on radio and television, Since starting my own practice in 1992, I At the start of 2018 I closed my office and moved architectural practice in Redfern has a large and participation in discussion panels amount to have been exploring what green, sustainable, to being an agile, sole practitioner, enabling me portfolio of projects exemplifying her core countless presentations promoting the profession regenerative design means. This has been a to focus on how to accelerate meaningful and beliefs that the construction industry’s growing in general, and sustainability in particular. rich and varied journey that most recently has impactful action on climate change. My work in demands to improve environmental performance, led me to explore and fall in love with biophilic this area made me realise this would become make it essential to integrate environmental In awarding Caroline Pidcock the 2011 Marion and regenerative approaches to design. They increasingly important and urgent. Even with and sustainable requirements into building Mahony Griffin Prize, the jury recognised involve working with a broad range of people this prediction, the summer of 2019/2020 was design at the earliest possible stage, and her lifetime commitment to architecture and to develop a deep understanding of place shockingly devastating. I am now focused on address them properly during construction. sustainability, as well as her commitment to and culture. This enables us to creatively harnessing my experience to date to help our improving the involvement of women in the realise the potential and energy of the systems profession realise its important creative role in As NSW chapter president from 2002 profession. Her leadership as a promoter we work within and create meaningful and addressing the climate emergency we are facing. to 2005, Caroline contributed to a new of best practice design makes her an multisensory connections with nature. I believe Architects Act and brought the issue of outstanding example of what women can this approach offers wonderful solutions for how sustainability firmly onto the agenda. inspire to and achieve in architecture. we can co-create the living futures we need. 36 37 2012Julie Cracknell

Jury Citation ‘Tenacious yet delicate threads linking research, heritage, The 2012 Marion Mahony Griffin Prize proactively with curators and artists, especially design, community and the public domain.’ was awarded to Julie Cracknell. Indigenous artists. When Hetti Perkins and Brenda L Croft were commissioned by the At the ground level of the Camperdown premises Australia Council for the Arts to curate the of Cracknell and Lonergan Architects (CLA) is prestigious Australian Indigenous Art Commission a comprehensive library of the histories and within the built fabric of Jean Nouvel’s Musée stories of suburbs, sites, streets and buildings du quai Branly, Paris, they recommended in Sydney, and indeed many New South CLA as the support team (2003-2007). Wales towns. Begun in 1992, when CLA was Reflection commissioned to design Tranby Aboriginal The City of Sydney’s project recognising College in Glebe, Julie has continued to build Aboriginal heritage in the public domain is The 2019 Prize night was imbued with goodwill ancestral custodianship, of shared stories. and maintain the library, which is regularly founded on the Eora Journey research co- – by the nature of the prizes, its direction by First Nations leaders in the field of architecture accessed to inform research for heritage and authored by Perkins and Cracknell (2010-2012). women, its grounding by Indigenous presence direct action to ‘de-colonise’, find ‘connectivity’ conservation plans for CLA projects, as well as and its architectural setting – between inside and nurture ‘truth-telling’ (Uluru Statement for many other architectural firms in Sydney. Tenacious yet delicate threads linking and outside. These special recognition prizes from the Heart), to liberate a culturally inclusive, research, heritage, design, community, and dwell in the periphery of the Architecture socially, ecologically and environmentally Additionally, artists, especially Aboriginal the public domain in Julie’s characteristically Awards, each initiated with determined will, responsible, meaningful way forward. artists, seek out CLA library to locate out- understated CV reveal an expanded the recipients not always architects. of-print publications on rock carvings and sense of architectural practice. early waterways, because the library - with The Marion Mahony Griffin prize honours its often rare books, reports, ephemera, her ‘gifts’ to architecture, her democratic plans, images and related material - also has ideas (testing bureaucracy, her spiritual extensive holdings on Aboriginal Sydney. focus and her social and environmental This important resource, one of several responsibility for an informed architectural/ which Julie weaves into her role as Practice planning response) – fitting with the Manager, typifies the understated ways in Indigenous landscape. Acknowledgement which her quiet, informed and expansive remains relevant and meaningful. understanding of architecture suffuses her projects addressing heritage, community The Reconciliation Prize is responsive to the (especially Aboriginal) and public art. gifts of Indigenous leadership, generosity and patience, of resilient responsibility to CLA has a reputation and desire for working 38 39 2013Professor Helen

Lochhead ‘Step out of your comfort zone, and up into the opportunities that leadership brings.’

Jury Citation Reflection

The 2013 jury was privileged to receive director of strategic developments at SHFA, I have had a lifelong passion for the design of When I joined UNSW in 2016, as the first female nominations from a superb group of women Helen had attained the position of assistant the public realm and so have sought out projects dean in the university, women were under- architects, all of whom fulfilled the requirements government architect in the Government and roles with a public interest agenda. This represented in leadership roles, hence missing of this prize. The jury selected Helen Lochhead Architect’s Office (GAO), a position she has has given me a rich and varied career, shaping the opportunities these bring. I have been to receive the Marion Mahony Griffin Prize. held since 2007. In this role she championed a vast range of public projects, from schools to able to use my position to proactively support the promotion of women architects within public spaces through to urban regeneration women through affirmative policies, shared Helen is currently the Director of Strategic the GAO, and has played an important role in and city improvement programs. However, it has leadership opportunities and fostering pathways Developments at the Sydney Harbour Foreshore mentoring graduates. She has taught at three been through the leadership roles I’ve had in to promotion. In parallel, I have facilitated Authority (SHFA). She has over 20 years of of Sydney’s universities and is currently an recent years where I’ve had the ability to make education and leadership opportunities for involvement in the design of the public realm in adjunct professor at the University of Sydney. the most impact. Here I have been able to set the next generation of women in architecture, Australia. Helen has worked tirelessly to achieve agendas, influence decision makers, support establishing scholarships, mentoring and work design excellence in the public sector working One of the considerations in giving this prize talent, shape policy and priorities, as well as placements. I pledged to ensure 50 percent of on architectural, urban design and landscape is that the work be in sympathy with the work design and deliver projects. I recognise that leadership roles would be held by women by projects. Through her role on committees, of Marion Mahony Griffin. The Griffins often I would not have been able to do what I have 2025; this year, we met this goal. At the Institute design review panels and competition juries, and worked at a master planning level, seeking to without taking on the double-edged sword we’ve shown leadership in climate action and the from within local council and state government achieve social improvements by creating a new of stepping up. With this opportunity comes bushfire response, upskilling members through agencies, she has worked determinedly, managing form of suburbia that was more responsive responsibility to others and on the upside, the advisory notes and CPD and hosting Architects to extricate herself from procedural inertia and to the landscape and topography than the ability to create opportunities for others. Assist, an online platform connecting over 3000 the daily difficulties of working in a bureaucracy to standard colonial street grid. Working at the architects to people in need. So, my takeaway make design quality and sustainability important master planning level is a key theme throughout Through my current roles as dean at is: step out of your comfort zone and up into considerations in major capital works projects. Helen’s work, thus we consider her to be well UNSW faculty of built environment and the opportunities that leadership brings. Here Prior to accepting a secondment as the deserving of the Marion Mahony Griffin Prize. national president of the Australian you can make a broader impact in your world. Institute of Architects, I have been able to take this opportunity and run with it. 40 41 2014Bridget Smyth

‘We represent the potential of individuals whose passion and skills in architecture have the power to address the pressing issues of our time.’

Jury Citation Reflection

Bridget Smyth is a distinguished recipient of There she worked on the Central Artery/ It is an honour to stand with the collective Our built environment matters – the 2014 Prize in recognition of her outstanding Tunnel Project - a major city-building and community of the MMG Prize recipients. buildings, landscapes and cities shape commitment to improving cities as places transport infrastructure project. She also We represent the potential of individuals our daily lives and affects us all. for people. This is demonstrated not only undertook a masters in design studies (urban whose passion and skills in architecture through her public projects but also in her design) at Harvard University, graduating in and design have the power to address the My work in Sydney has been a highly collaborative collaborative approach to facilitating countless 1992, and returned to Australia to take on the pressing issues of our time affecting cities process seeking to improve the quality of life strategies, masterplans and programs focused role of director, urban design for the Olympic and regions – resilience, affordability, social for all who tread this extraordinary country. on urban transformation. Bridget’s approach Coordination Authority. There she commissioned inclusion, climate change and liveability. to art, architecture and urban design are in and directed the design of Olympic venues sympathy with the vision of Marion Mahony and the public domain of Olympic Park. For the past 30 years I have pursued a Griffin in many ways. Importantly, she has career in architecture and urban design with involved herself in a broad range of cultural, Bridget has been design director for the a focus on public domain and infrastructure educational and professional activities that City of Sydney since 2001, providing strong projects. Currently in my role as city architect/ extend beyond her professional practice. leadership in the transformation of Sydney and design director for the City of Sydney I the shaping of the city’s sustainable future. In have the privilege of managing a range of A few years after completing her architecture particular, she has been one of the key drivers urban design, strategic and special projects, degree at the University of Melbourne, Bridget behind the promotion of public art as a major including leading the development and took up the position of senior yrban designer enhancement of the urban environment. implementation of Sustainable Sydney 2030. at Wallace Floyd Associates in Boston. 42 43 2015Justine Clark

‘Give voice, and advocate for social justice and gender equity issues.’

Jury Citation Reflection

The jury were unanimous in awarding Justine ever-evolving contribution to the profession has I was thrilled to receive the Marion Mahony that field too – in the old sense of ‘to practice’, Clark the 2015 Marion Mahony Griffin Prize. had a significant influence on both the practice Griffin Award – particularly as I had no idea I being ‘to scheme or plot’. That is, I try to shift Justine is an independent architectural editor, and discourse of architecture. She has been had been nominated. It was a delightful surprise and change it, often in small ways and sometimes writer, researcher, curator and convenor. She continuously active in promoting architecture and I was pleased to be a recipient of one of in quite ambitious ones. I am interested in the graduated in architecture from the Victoria to a wider audience and has through many the few awards that recognises architectural contested nature of the architectural field, in the University of Wellington and has a masters in different forums shown her ability to build contributions beyond the production of buildings. construction of the discipline and the profession, architecture by research from the University dialogue among different constituencies. and in how we might change it and to what end. of . Among various current roles, I was also very proud to join an inspiring group Justine is the editor of the website Parlour: As an editor, Justine has demonstrated of women. Some people see women-only prizes There are other resonances between the prize women, equity and architecture; is a senior strong support for emerging contributors and as a kind of secondbest. For me this couldn’t and my work – at Parlour we named Marion’s research fellow at the University of Melbourne architectural practices as well as seeking to give be further from the truth – look at the amazing List, our online register of women in the built and is a member of the Victorian design review voice and advocate for social justice and gender lineup of women who have been recognised environment, after her. This honours Marion as panel. Justine was also an active member in equity issues. The jury specifically acknowledged through this prize. This is very fine company to one of the many early women who cleared paths the ARC research project ‘Equity and Diversity the personal sacrifice and drive required for keep, not to mention Marion herself! But I also to enable us all to be here today, and it values in the Australian Architecture Profession: Justine to sustain her ongoing involvement with agree with Dr Karen Burns that such prizes are the diversity of her experience, which we see Women, Work and Leadership’ (2011-2014) national feminist initiatives in the practice and also an important political act, and we must mirrored in the many women on the list. To quote and is a former editor of Architecture Australia profession of architecture, as an independent support them as we work to address inequity. Karen again, ‘She was a polymath: a brilliant where her work encompassed the curating, contributor to a collaborative research team. architectural renderer, a building designer, an commissioning and production of 66 issues. The talk associated with the prize was also office manager, a landscape designer, an urban/ an opportunity to reflect on my own rather suburban designer, a writer and a political Justine shares many personal qualities with this haphazard career as a form of practice. I am organiser. And she could carry off wearing prize’s namesake. Her ongoing participation and not an ‘Architect’, but I do practice within the a Tutankhamen turban to a garden party.’ field of architecture. And I try to practice ‘on’ 44 45 2016Professor Desley

Luscombe ‘A courageous leader, role model and mentor.’

Jury Citation Reflection

One of the longest serving deans of the Her creativity and vision for architecture can be Thoughts just short of the grave.... Listen to those around you. built environment, professor Luscombe seen in her educational legacy, her advocacy for has been a courageous leader, role model design excellence within the UTS Campus master Resilience: Wear a string of pearls if you need Learn from experience: Where can you affect and mentor for staff and students over plan her contribution to the Institute as NSW extra armour. My string of pearls had a name: the future? Reach out to those with experience. 36 years of teaching and scholarship. chapter councillor and editor of Architecture ‘the pearls of imperviousness’. They helped a Bulletin, and her ongoing role in Campbell lot when facing a tough job. I could focus on Trust others: Their successes will come to you. Professor Luscombe has led programs of Luscombe Architects, of which she was a founder. feeling their warmth. I rarely wear them now. architecture at UNSW and UTS, undertaken Perseverance: Stick to the course. internationally significant scholarly work The jury noted professor Luscombe’s significant Capacity to prioritise: Understand the investment. on architectural representation and contribution to the profession as a mentor, Memory games will sharpen your focus. was founding editor of Fabrications, the teacher and advocate. She has shaped two Notes taken by a note taker during Journal of the Society of Architectural leading universities, and inspired generations Braveness: 50% of your decisions will be right; Professor Desley Luscombe’s International Historians, Australia and New Zealand. of Australian architects who see in professor 50% of your decisions will be wrong; and 30% Women’s Day 2017 Breakfast address. Luscombe the same strength, resolve and will be recoupable - pick your mountain to die on. determination as the award’s namesake. 46 47 2017Jocelyn Jackson

‘The challenge of climate change, limited resources and doing more with less will lead to design innovation.’

Jury Citation Reflection

Few exemplify such a sustained commitment, Always striving for excellence, this continuous Recalling the wonderful feedback I received from My early years in the profession, at a time where enthusiasm and dedication to the profession body of quality work demonstrates a consistent colleagues and friends after being awarded the there were few women graduates was enhanced of architecture as the 2017 recipient of the energy and capacity to push boundaries Marion Mahony Griffin Prize in 2017, I’d like to by the incredible support and opportunities Marion Mahony Griffin Prize, Jocelyn Jackson. and experiment with new concepts. reflect on my long career in this great profession. when working with Philip Cox and his partners. Being a practicing registered architect for 45 Young architects need mentors and support; A pioneer for women in leadership positions The jury was particularly impressed with Jocelyn years, I’ve noticed some aspects of the profession women architects need support from their in practice, Jocelyn has been a Director of Jackson’s tireless mentorship and advocacy have changed little and others significantly. male and female colleagues to progress in Tanner Architects, and now TKO Architects, for an architectural culture. Recognised as a What’s not changed significantly is that we still the profession. Unfortunately young women for close to thirty years. Her talent for leader and specialist beyond our profession, see graduates and architects working long hours, architects often need to work harder than their architecture was highly awarded as a student her voice on decision making boards for even with the huge changes in technology and male colleagues to be noticed as opportunities and over her career, she has prepared an institutions and client bodies has ensured the communication. This puts incredible stress on don’t come from sitting back and waiting. impressive portfolio with particular strengths thoughtful consideration and championship them, affects their life work balance and sees in urban and architectural design in the of good design for the built environment. them leaving the profession or changing to other The future holds many challenges and sectors of education, commercial, community, design related careers. The process of design opportunities. The challenges of climate change, institutional, residential and adaptive reuse. documentation and building in some sectors limited resources and doing more with less has remained unchanged, except that it all has will lead to design innovation in architecture. to be completed faster, costs more and is being Sustainability in the way we live and build built by contractors, some without the skills and needs to be challenged. Thankfully we are now knowledge of those building 20-30 years ago. seeing a profession starting to engage in this agenda and participating for real change. 48 49 2018Oi Choong

‘The experience has taught me more about our global similarities than our differences. The collective ambition to make our cities more green, equitable and sustainable.’

Jury Citation Reflection

Oi Choong’s impact on the built environment the UNSW Mall; Kuching Waterfront in Trained as an architect and landscape architect, As designers and stewards of our built and and generous contribution to colleagues make Sarawak, Malaysia; and Centennial Parklands I have enjoyed the opportunity to combine natural landscapes, we need to realign our her a most worthy recipient of the 2018 Marion Ponds Interpretation Trail - to name a few. both professions throughout my career. Each values and land management practices, and Mahony Griffin Prize. Oi trained in architecture has informed and enriched the other, allowing to literally ‘re-learn’ our whole continent . but her talents are not limited to the production Oi has been both role-model and mentor for me the opportunity to work locally and abroad, of buildings. She has come to be known as many women in the architecture and landscape and to learn and collaborate through mutual We need to search for community and one of Australia’s most recognised landscape architecture professions. Her generosity and respect, across many cultures and disciplines. environmental sustainability through new forms architects responsible for the production of positive style of leadership has endeared her to of citizenship and engagement related to new some of our most glorious public spaces. Oi is colleagues,. collaborators and clients. In a career The experience has taught me more about ways of using the land. We need to reframe our driven by the belief that landscape architecture spanning four decades Oi has collaborated with our global similarities than our differences, cities and ecological predicament by learning is vital in enhancing the identity, sustainability hundreds of architects working across the public in particular, the collective ambition to make from the achievements of Aboriginal land and the prosperity of communities. and private sectors. Through projects, Oi has our cities more green, equitable, liveable and management and to reimagine new landscapes influenced emerging designers by modelling sustainable. Locally, this translates not only to which are productive, sustainable and imbued Oi held a distinguished career as head of the a form of leadership underpinned by quality the need for more enlightened ways to improve with beauty and spirituality to inspire and heal. NSW Public Works landscape and outcomes over personal egotism; utterly our urban infrastructure, but how we manage design section before establishing the practice authentic presentation and voice; negotiation and protect our depleting resources, protect our To make a difference, architects and landscape CONTEXT in 1990. Oi’s illustrious portfolio skills which are always considered and fertile soils for food production, and promote architects must continue to collaborate as active encompasses major civic projects in Australia and respectful; her gift to draw out talent in others; greater understanding and respect for our designers in focussing on what we want to fight internationally, including: the transformation of and always valuing the contribution of all team shared heritage and Indigenous landscapes. for, rather than just what we want to fight against. Circular Quay; Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens; major members regardless of status or experience. Working together, we have the opportunity to projects for Australia’s Bicentennial celebrations; The unprecedented bushfires, storms and take leadership in an era of accelerating change, the Sydney Olympics master plan; Pyrmont floods of the past summer have forced us to stay relevant and create a better world . Ultimo public domain; Walsh Bay ; to reconsider the social, economic and environmental consequences of our past actions and ‘inactions’ in dealing with country. 50 51 2019Abbie Galvin

‘A public domain and architecture that breathes an authenticity and integrity positively affecting the daily life of our state.’ Jury Citation Reflection Abbie Galvin is an inspiration to her profession Abbie regularly presents at conferences; is and widely considered an architect for her active in architectural education; has sat on A few years ago I responded to questions about levels also. It is a continual interplay of feeling generation. The recipient of more than 40 numerous juries, nationally and internationally; reality, knowledge and inspiration – what feeling and logic, between relational and rational state, national and international awards over and participates in design advisory panels, do you get when a project starts to become real? thought, and allows intuition to sit alongside a 25-year career, Abbie’s design portfolio most notably the Sydney Opera House and Architecture gives us an extraordinary reason with impunity. However, I am immediately spans public, urban, health, research, defense, the inaugural NSW Department of Planning opportunity to explore and experiment with drawn to ‘place’ as a starting point - the power education, commercial and workplace projects, and Government Architects Office. thoughts and ideas and ultimately to have those of what’s around us - in an aim to create a all with her distinct knack for bringing a thoughts and ideas built. This transformation building that has an aura of its intended place, fresh approach to common challenges. Despite her devotion to architecture, Abbie is from the drawn idea to the built object or space and a relationship to its context, be that an admired by her peers for achieving that which is amongst the most mind blowing, humbling urban, spatial, historic or a social one. Abbie resonates the benefits of diversity for eludes many in the profession - balance. She and at times terrifying experiences. I still pinch delivering design excellence. She is a firm prioritises time to pursue her love of knitting myself when a building or a space begins to form Working with others in a genuine dialogue, believer that building typologies benefit and weaving; for running and marathons; and – when someone has had enough confidence one that is truly immersed in discussion and from exposure to other sectors; that experts for family and friends. Her colleagues recognise in us to let this happen, the ultimate privilege. interrogation, is also inspirational. In our in their field will always learn something her for retaining grace under pressure, bringing The feeling of responsibility is quite awesome – need to give attribution to the single genius, from amateurs; and that innovation, at focus to discussion while including different as architects we are given a huge role in shaping we dangerously oversimplify the creative its core, springs from cross-disciplinary voices, all peppered by a humorous warmth. the built environment, in creating buildings and process. Too often architecture is seen as conversation and collaborations. spaces that serve as places to live and work a sole endeavour, when in fact it is mostly At the time of awarding the Marion Mahony and be in, that sit within our cities and become one of extraordinary collective participation. Alongside an exemplary design career, Abbie Griffin Prize, Abbie Galvin was a principal a part of our world. My aspiration is to design Brian Eno coined the word ‘scenius’ – the is also distinguished by her outstanding at BVN. Since this date, her appointment as buildings that become part of the history and intelligence of a whole, of an operation or group advocacy for the profession. She was the Government Architect NSW has been form of their place, in which people instinctively of people’. It suggests an ecology of talent instrumental in the creation of Sydney Open announced, making her the first woman to hold feel good, and that have a sense of dignity. and ideas that create a quality of work more more than 20 years ago, to this day, a highly the position since it was created more than 200 Is knowledge more powerful than inspiration? indebted to the friction between collaborators anticipated annual event which unlocks the years ago. Without doubt Abbie will continue Where do you look to for inspiration? than to the work of any single artist. doors of the city’s most treasured buildings. to champion a public domain and architecture We assess architecture from many aspects that breathes an authenticity and integrity, simultaneously - aesthetically, historically, positively affecting the daily life of our state. functionally, personally, emotionally, and I think 52 the design process works at simultaneous 53 ‘Each generation is under obligation not only to do its own work but so to teach the succeeding generation as to cause progress.’

- Marion Mahony Griffin

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