She-constructed

A familiar figure in the Adelaide architecture sphere, Nicolette balances a richly woven experience professionally and personally. 
In this conversation we touch on many things; among them the pace of life now compared with a perhaps gentler, perhaps more polite recent past, the change from practice to administration, the value of advocacy and the fundamental nature of architecture and the role of architects.  We dip into the ...

On first meeting Jo you will be struck by her warmth and openness and by her ability to articulate her thoughts clearly and always respectfully. 
In this conversation, we touch on generational wisdoms, passions, the power of positivity and the pleasure you can take from architecture if you dive right in.  There is some good advice about making the most of the journey, about looking outward and at the big picture, and about com...

At the time of the interview, Deb was Senior advisor with the Department for Education.  She has since returned to Brown Falconer as Principal and this conversation allows us a glimpse of the dedication and passion which has gained her the widespread respect of the profession, clients and colleagues, and of the kindness, humour and optimism she radiates whenever you are lucky enough to be in the same space.
This conversation ta...

TotalSpace was founded in 1993.  30 years on, Sarah merged her practice with Grieve Gillett Architects.  This interview was done prior to the merge and our conversation ranges an expansive field.  It’s an inspiring story of how architecture can work alongside teaching and learning, philosophy, philanthropy, and advocacy and of how embracing opportunities can unleash a fulfilling career inside and outside of architecture.
Sarah ...

Christie is She-constructed’s inaugural interviewee.  It’s a great conversation, thanks entirely to Christie’s ability to articulate her thinking so beautifully and her willingness to share her story and her philosophies.
Listen to hear her thoughts on the importance of listening and for creating space for inspiration.  She’ll explain her thinking on shared ownership of projects, on carving out time for yourself, on doing thing...

She-constructed is a podcast dedicated to shining a light on women in and around architecture, their stories, thoughts, philosophies and contributions to the spaces we inhabit, admire and enjoy.

Each episode will be a conversation with one of these amazing women.  I am inspired by their creativity, their ingenuity, their attention to detail, their commitment and their passion.  We will learn what inspires them, what drives them, wha...