Public Works: The Upstream Designer
Transformations in the cities and suburbs are instigated by a multitude of actors rather than just the hand of a design practice. This two-day symposium investigates the role of architects and designers in the public sector, and the interface of the public sector with the built environment to shepherd in design that works in the public interest. Public Works investigates where briefs are constructed, budgets are drawn, allies are made, and good design is advocated for, and enforced.
Across two days, a series of talks, discussions and informal conversations, Public Works swims upstream through the processes that shape buildings and places. There has been an uptick in the number of talented architects, urban designers and landscape architects working in local and state government in a more expansive strategic role. They could be city or state government architects, councillors, design advocates, design excellence managers, strategic designers, urban designers, project managers or advisors. They could be in roles that shape advocacy, investment or regulation. And their tools may vary: from controls (refusal, approval) and incentives (density bonuses, developer contributions, value capture) to capacity building (reviews, advisory, advocacy) and design policies that influence behaviour (guidelines, frameworks and protocols).
This symposium occurs over two days from March 16 – 17. Sessions will be moderated by Leanne Hodyl, Rory Hyde, Andrew Mackenzie and Shelley Penn, and includes a keynote by Phil Thalis and Laura Harding of Hill Thalis Architects + Urban Projects.
This event builds on the research of Andy Fergus and Timothy Moore developed in association with Monash Architecture. The symposium is convened by Mel Dodd, Timothy Moore and Andy Fergus as part of Monash Architecture’s public program.
Program
Wednesday 16 March
- 3–3.30pm: Welcome and introduction by Mel Dodd, Andy Fergus and Timothy Moore
- 3.30–5pm: Session One: Panel session moderated by Andrew Mackenzie
- 5–6pm: Refreshments and networking
- 6–7.30pm: Session Two: Keynote with Phil Thalis and Laura Harding followed by a conversation with Shelley Penn
Thursday 17 March
- 3.30–5pm: Session Three: Panel session moderated by Leanne Hodyl
- 5–5.30pm: Refreshments and networking
- 5.30–6.30pm: Session Four: Roundtable discussion with Rory Hyde
This event is part of Melbourne Design Week 2022, an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV.
Event Details
- Date:
- 16 March 2022 at 12:00 am – 17 March 2022 at 12:00 am
- Venue:
- Collingwood Yards
- Categories:
- Architecture
Description
Transformations in the cities and suburbs are instigated by a multitude of actors rather than just the hand of a design practice. This two-day symposium investigates the role of architects and designers in the public sector, and the interface of the public sector with the built environment to shepherd in design that works in the public interest. Public Works investigates where briefs are constructed, budgets are drawn, allies are made, and good design is advocated for, and enforced.
Across two days, a series of talks, discussions and informal conversations, Public Works swims upstream through the processes that shape buildings and places. There has been an uptick in the number of talented architects, urban designers and landscape architects working in local and state government in a more expansive strategic role. They could be city or state government architects, councillors, design advocates, design excellence managers, strategic designers, urban designers, project managers or advisors. They could be in roles that shape advocacy, investment or regulation. And their tools may vary: from controls (refusal, approval) and incentives (density bonuses, developer contributions, value capture) to capacity building (reviews, advisory, advocacy) and design policies that influence behaviour (guidelines, frameworks and protocols).
This symposium occurs over two days from March 16 – 17. Sessions will be moderated by Leanne Hodyl, Rory Hyde, Andrew Mackenzie and Shelley Penn, and includes a keynote by Phil Thalis and Laura Harding of Hill Thalis Architects + Urban Projects.
This event builds on the research of Andy Fergus and Timothy Moore developed in association with Monash Architecture. The symposium is convened by Mel Dodd, Timothy Moore and Andy Fergus as part of Monash Architecture’s public program.
Program
Wednesday 16 March
- 3–3.30pm: Welcome and introduction by Mel Dodd, Andy Fergus and Timothy Moore
- 3.30–5pm: Session One: Panel session moderated by Andrew Mackenzie
- 5–6pm: Refreshments and networking
- 6–7.30pm: Session Two: Keynote with Phil Thalis and Laura Harding followed by a conversation with Shelley Penn
Thursday 17 March
- 3.30–5pm: Session Three: Panel session moderated by Leanne Hodyl
- 5–5.30pm: Refreshments and networking
- 5.30–6.30pm: Session Four: Roundtable discussion with Rory Hyde
This event is part of Melbourne Design Week 2022, an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV.