Lauren is a registered architect at Grieve Gillet Architects with ten years of industry experience, and the Parlour Annexe coordinator.

Hailing from Scotland, Lauren has a love for travel which has seen her study in Canada, and work in New Zealand, UK, and Australia. These experiences have shaped the architect she is today. Through her travel experiences, her philosophy that ‘people make architecture’ has only been reinforced; with a belief that consideration for the human experience and the environment we are designing for should be at the forefront of every design.

Having experience across a variety of sectors, Lauren has found her passion in secure facility architecture. She is an advocate for trauma-informed, thoughtful design with the hope of contributing to reduced recidivism rates. She enjoys attending conferences and knowledge sharing with other disciplines. More broadly, Lauren enjoys the variety that a career in architecture has to offer.

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys attending industry events, having previously been EmAGN co-chair in 2020-2021. During this time, Lauren set up a number of initiatives including regular registration events, Overseas Qualification information sessions, Beers with Peers, and most recently, Archibubs.

Motherhood has added an extra dimension to Lauren’s professional perspective, and she is passionate about demonstrating the range of additional skills working parents bring to our profession.