The Australian mosque today
17 February 2025
12.30–1.30pm AEDT
Join us for the first Parlour LAB of 2025, a fascinating discussion about research into collaborations between architects and communities in the creation of Australian mosques – with Katharine Bartsch and Maryam Gusheh.
PLEASE NOTE: the date of this session has changed to Monday 17 February

LAB 34 invites us to consider creative collaboration and cross-cultural engagement through the findings of a fascinating research project, The Australian Mosque Today: Architectural Collaborations. This project analysed ten mosques, from design consultation through to construction, completed since 2000. Focusing on the nuances of the design process, the research reveals significant, complex narratives of engagement, collaboration and impact.
Come along to find out about some of the case studies, learn about the the core findings and explore what they mean for architects and design professionals collaborating across cultures.
Katharine Bartsch is Associate Professor in architecture at the University of Adelaide. Her research examines how human mobility shapes the built environment, specifically Islamic architecture. Her interdisciplinary approach enables a critical understanding of the production and transformation of the predominantly hybrid architecture of Muslim communities, with increasing emphasis on the Australian context.
Maryam Gusheh is Associate Professor in architecture at Monash University, and a Director of Parlour. Her work examines the relationship between architectural practice and the social and political contexts in which the built fabric is designed, constructed and received. Her interests include culture and identity in architecture, cross-cultural practices and inclusive architecture.
When & where
Online, Monday 17 February 2025
12.30–1.30pm AEDT
12–1pm ACDT
11.30am–12.30pm AEST
11am–12pm ACST
9.30–10.30am AWST
Cost
$45 General
$30 Parlour Collective
$15 Concession
We offer additional group discounts for Parlour Collective practices – see Pricing details below.
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1 formal point on completion of the cpd questions.
Refer to the Learning Objectives for Parlour LAB.
$45 General
$30 Parlour Collective
$15 Concession
Note: all ticket prices are per person, and cover the cost of running the program. We offer additional group discounts for Parlour Collective practices as follows:
- 10–19 tickets – 5% additional discount
- 20–49 tickets – 10% additional discount
- 50+ tickets – 15% additional discount
Some Parlour Collective levels have access to complementary tickets. Find out how to access these here.
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We understand that life circumstances ebb and flow, and we don’t want costs to be a barrier – so if you are not in a financial position to purchase a ticket at the moment, send us a quick email and we will give you a complimentary ticket, no questions asked.