Participating in the public culture of architecture.
Government architects & the value of leadership
As decisions are made about the next Qld Government Architect, Susan Holden and Kirsty Volz reflect on the substantial contribution women have made as leaders in public office.
Meaningful change for BILT ANZ
The BILT ANZ Committee has significantly increased the number of women attending and speaking at their annual event through awareness raising and a sponsorship initiative, says Ceilidh Higgins.
Filling the gaps
Lynda Simmons outlines the philosophy, motivations and impact of the triennial A+W•NZ Dulux Awards in New Zealand.
Women Leading Change at the NGV
In early 2018, four of the five women leading Victorian architecture schools participated in a public discussion with Parlour on leadership. It was a fascinating discussion.
Power in the Poster
Catherine Griffiths, designer of Parlour’s visual id, is challenging the Designers Institute of New Zealand’s gender-skewed awards program with a remarkable range of activist posters.
Challenging our industry
The 2018 BILT ANZ conference featured a panel session on the importance of gender diversity in the AEC and technology space. Ceilidh Higgins explores the issues.
The importance of claiming recognition
Ignore self doubt and apply for Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Architects! Melonie Bayl-Smith leads by example.
Women in the Street
Karen Burns reflects on protest and the transformation of the street by the fluid body politic.
Cheers to Marion!
Karen Burns raises her glass to Marion Mahony Griffin – one of Australia's most impressive architects, who could also pull off wearing a Tutankhamen turban at a garden party.
Making history
History does not document contributions evenly. Janine Campbell reflects on the structural conditions of her own erasure, and Parlour's role in this.
Be a good fellow!
The only way to redress the serious imbalance among the Institute Fellowship is for eligible women to put their hand up. Vanessa Bird outlines the latest gender equity initiatives of the Institute and calls for women to self-nominate.
Reporting from the Front
Tania Davidge was in Venice on Parlour's behalf. Following her excellent guest posting on Instagram, she shares her thoughts on the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale.
Dear Artforum: Six men memorialise Zaha Hadid
Reading Artforum's latest issue, Karen Burns falls through a gap in time – between a sophisticated account of identity and the antiquated myths of architecture.
“You must be fierce”
Lee Hillam finds herself inspired by How Soon is Now – and Julie Eizenberg's ‘fierce’ comment
Speak up, women!
Why do women knock back the chance to speak? Gill Matthewson explores the reasons why women can be reluctant to get on stage.
