How do concepts of ‘becoming’ affect professional identities and organisational models?
Jonathan Robberts’ keynote presentation explores ‘becoming’ in architecture amidst constraints and consumption. This is based in Jonathan’s PHD research, undertaken as part of the Wellbeing of Architects research project. The research included extended fieldwork embedded within a large Australian architecture practice. In seeking to understand this one practice, the research sought wider insights into the profession as a whole – its aspirations, configuration, and activities.

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John Doyle, Kate Hislop, Philip Oldfield, Kathy Waghorn and Blake Hillebrand on what peak bodies can do.

Angelina Maallini Pillai, Cameron Bruhn, Tiffany Liew, Sonia Sarangi and Glenn Scott examine the possibilities that emerge when professional groups come together with common purpose.

Throwing out the playbook – Narelle Lemon on empowering students as agents of transformation.
Held at Collingwood Yards on 8–9 May 2024, the Wellbeing of Architects Symposium is an outcome of the Wellbeing of Architects research project. The practice day was convened by Naomi Stead.
The films of these sessions were made by Shing Hei Ho. The production and release of the practice day videos is supported by the NSW Architects Registration Board. Photography: Alexander Salem.