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Angelique Edmonds

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Place Agency explores the ways in which design can elevate social impact. In each episode, host Angelique Edmonds is joined by a pair of conversation partners exploring how we can enhance social value through the design process. Season two focuses on why relationships matter in social value creation for the built environment, with conversations spanning four themes: Country, Care, Collective Action, and Commercial. Each theme is presented in two parts.

12/09/2021

Deep Dive: Diversity in conversation with Catherine Ramsay and Samantha Donnelly

In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of: Increasing diversity and power sharingExamples of projects that are doing this wellThe challenges currently blocking progress in building diversity and power sharingWhat designers can do to support progress in building diversity and power sharingCatherine Ramsay has been a practicing architect for over 20 years and specialises in community and public buildings. A strong interest in environmentally sustainable outcomes for the built environment is integral to catherine’s practice of architecture and informs her design decisions. Catherine has been the design director for numerous community and public buildings. This includes the saltwater community centre, designed for wyndham city council which was awarded both the australian institute of architects melbourne prize and sustainability award in 2016 and the phoenix youth centre which was awarded the 2010 winner local government property award and australian property institute awards of excellence 2009 winner community assets & infrastructure initiative award for the local government pro excellence awards. Samantha Donnelly's architectural work focuses on social impact, inclusion, gender-sensitive design and sustainable practices. She has worked with not-for-profit organisations and vulnerable communities on projects that respond to the need for spaces that provide a sense of dignity and care. Samantha currently lectures at UTS in the School of Architecture and is an active collaborator with the UTS Design Innovation Research Centre on projects that address violence through design. As a PhD candidate at Monash University, Samantha’s research considers the benefits of tailored accommodation for women and children leaving violence and the importance of safe, long-term accommodation for older women. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design. -- This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org Find out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally here Credits: Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11 Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsay The Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency Twitter: @fulcrum_agency Angela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/ Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitect Instagram: @profflora LinkedIn: @florasamuel Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org Angelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmonds LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS Instagram: @big.buoys Website: https://bigbuoys.studio This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Production + Editing: @apenning_

19 min
12/08/2021

Deep Dive: Diversity in conversation with Emma Williamson and Nick Juniper

In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of: Increasing diversity and power sharingExamples of projects that are doing this wellThe challenges currently blocking progress in building diversity and power sharingWhat designers can do to support progress in building diversity and power sharingEmma Williamson is a co-founder and Partner at TheFulcrum.Agency and has nearly thirty years’ experience working in design practice. Emma is renowned for her progressive approach to business and her skills and experience in project critique. She Chairs the Design Review Panel for the City of Canning and the City of Belmont, is Deputy Chair at the City of Stirling Design Review Panel and sits on the Design Review Panel for the City of Rockingham. She is a member of both Western Australia and South Australia’s State Design Review Panels. Emma holds Degrees in both Architecture and Interior Design and is able to contribute to a project at all scales, from the detail through to the big picture. She is passionate about the value of good design and the role that it can play in shaping our cities and communities for the better. Emma is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University. Nick Juniper is Associate Principal at The Fulcrum Agency and a Registered Architect with twenty-five years’ experience delivering projects in Australia and Asia. Nick is focussed on strengthening the relationship between project delivery, profitability and social impact, creating long-term benefits for our clients, communities and practice. He has studied the principles of social impact assessment and has been awarded Level 1 Associate Practitioner status by Social Ventures International. Nick’s project experience includes health and community facilities, schools and aged care facilities across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. He particularly enjoys the opportunities and challenges that come with working in remote communities. Nick holds an Honours degree in Architecture from the University of Western Australia, is a Studio Practice Tutor for Notre Dame University new architectural course and an active member of SIMNA, Social Impact Measurement Network Australia. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design. -- This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org Find out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally here Credits: Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11 Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsay The Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency Twitter: @fulcrum_agency Angela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/ Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitect Instagram: @profflora LinkedIn: @florasamuel Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org Angelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmonds LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS Instagram: @big.buoys Website: https://bigbuoys.studio This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Production + Editing: @apenning_

16 min
12/07/2021

Deep Dive: Diversity in conversation with Flora Samuel and Angela Dapper

In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of: Increasing diversity and power sharingExamples of projects that are doing this wellThe challenges currently blocking progress in building diversity and power sharingWhat designers can do to support progress in building diversity and power sharingFlora Samuel is Professor at the University of Reading and is former Head of Sheffield University School of Architecture. The author of Why Architects Matter (2018) she has been awarded over £2million of research funding to investigate the positive impact of good design on people and to forward the case for research in practice. She was the first RIBA Vice President for Research and is lead author of the Social Value Toolkit for Architects (RIBA, 2020). Angela Dapper is a Principal in the London office of Grimshaw Architects leading projects that combine place making, transportation connections, health and well being, and sustainability, to create aspirational and transformative spaces. In addition to her architectural work, Angela is a keen advocate for diversity; she is Grimshaw's Chair for their Umbrella Diversity Group, leading diversity initiatives across their office; she is a RIBA London Councilor; an advisor to the RIBA Architects for Change and a contributor to the Mayor of London’s diversity panel. Angela also lectures and examines at a few UK universities; supports a number of charities and is a mother to two amazing children and one dog. Last year Angela won the 2020 Women in Construction and Engineering (WICE) award for Best Woman in Architecture. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design. -- This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org Find out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally here Credits: Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11 Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsay The Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency Twitter: @fulcrum_agency Angela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/ Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitect Instagram: @profflora LinkedIn: @florasamuel Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org Angelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmonds LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS Instagram: @big.buoys Website: https://bigbuoys.studio This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Production + Editing: @apenning_

26 min
12/06/2021

Deep Dive: Trust in conversation with Flora Samuel and Angela Dapper

In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of: Cultivating trust which support outcomes for greater social connectionExamples of projects that are doing this wellThe challenges currently blocking progress in building greater trustWhat designers can do to catalyse progress in building greater trustFlora Samuel is Professor at the University of Reading and is former Head of Sheffield University School of Architecture. The author of Why Architects Matter (2018) she has been awarded over £2million of research funding to investigate the positive impact of good design on people and to forward the case for research in practice. She was the first RIBA Vice President for Research and is lead author of the Social Value Toolkit for Architects (RIBA, 2020). Angela Dapper is a Principal in the London office of Grimshaw Architects leading projects that combine place making, transportation connections, health and well being, and sustainability, to create aspirational and transformative spaces. In addition to her architectural work, Angela is a keen advocate for diversity; she is Grimshaw's Chair for their Umbrella Diversity Group, leading diversity initiatives across their office; she is a RIBA London Councilor; an advisor to the RIBA Architects for Change and a contributor to the Mayor of London’s diversity panel. Angela also lectures and examines at a few UK universities; supports a number of charities and is a mother to two amazing children and one dog. Last year Angela won the 2020 Women in Construction and Engineering (WICE) award for Best Woman in Architecture. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design. -- This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org Find out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally here Credits: Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11 Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsay The Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency Twitter: @fulcrum_agency Angela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/ Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitect Instagram: @profflora LinkedIn: @florasamuel Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org Angelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmonds LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS Instagram: @big.buoys Website: https://bigbuoys.studio This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Production + Editing: @apenning_

34 min
12/05/2021

Deep Dive: Trust in conversation with Catherine Ramsay and Samantha Donnelly

DEEP DIVE 2: Trust - Show NotesIn this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of: Cultivating trust which support outcomes for greater social connectionExamples of projects that are doing this wellThe challenges currently blocking progress in building greater trustWhat designers can do to catalyse progress in building greater trustCatherine Ramsay has been a practicing architect for over 20 years and specialises in community and public buildings. A strong interest in environmentally sustainable outcomes for the built environment is integral to catherine’s practice of architecture and informs her design decisions. Catherine has been the design director for numerous community and public buildings. This includes the saltwater community centre, designed for wyndham city council which was awarded both the australian institute of architects melbourne prize and sustainability award in 2016 and the phoenix youth centre which was awarded the 2010 winner local government property award and australian property institute awards of excellence 2009 winner community assets & infrastructure initiative award for the local government pro excellence awards. Samantha Donnelly's architectural work focuses on social impact, inclusion, gender-sensitive design and sustainable practices. She has worked with not-for-profit organisations and vulnerable communities on projects that respond to the need for spaces that provide a sense of dignity and care. Samantha currently lectures at UTS in the School of Architecture and is an active collaborator with the UTS Design Innovation Research Centre on projects that address violence through design. As a PhD candidate at Monash University, Samantha’s research considers the benefits of tailored accommodation for women and children leaving violence and the importance of safe, long-term accommodation for older women. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design. -- This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org Find out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally here Credits: Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11 Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsay The Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency Twitter: @fulcrum_agency Angela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/ Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitect Instagram: @profflora LinkedIn: @florasamuel Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org Angelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmonds LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS Instagram: @big.buoys Website: https://bigbuoys.studio This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Production + Editing: @apenning_

21 min
12/03/2021

Deep Dive: Trust in conversation with Emma Williamson and Nick Juniper

In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of: Cultivating trust which support outcomes for greater social connectionExamples of projects that are doing this wellThe challenges currently blocking progress in building greater trustWhat designers can do to catalyse progress in building greater trustEmma Williamson is a co-founder and Partner at TheFulcrum.Agency and has nearly thirty years’ experience working in design practice. Emma is renowned for her progressive approach to business and her skills and experience in project critique. She Chairs the Design Review Panel for the City of Canning and the City of Belmont, is Deputy Chair at the City of Stirling Design Review Panel and sits on the Design Review Panel for the City of Rockingham. She is a member of both Western Australia and South Australia’s State Design Review Panels. Emma holds Degrees in both Architecture and Interior Design and is able to contribute to a project at all scales, from the detail through to the big picture. She is passionate about the value of good design and the role that it can play in shaping our cities and communities for the better. Emma is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University. Nick Juniper is Associate Principal at The Fulcrum Agency and a Registered Architect with twenty-five years’ experience delivering projects in Australia and Asia. Nick is focussed on strengthening the relationship between project delivery, profitability and social impact, creating long-term benefits for our clients, communities and practice. He has studied the principles of social impact assessment and has been awarded Level 1 Associate Practitioner status by Social Ventures International. Nick’s project experience includes health and community facilities, schools and aged care facilities across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. He particularly enjoys the opportunities and challenges that come with working in remote communities. Nick holds an Honours degree in Architecture from the University of Western Australia, is a Studio Practice Tutor for Notre Dame University new architectural course and an active member of SIMNA, Social Impact Measurement Network Australia. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design. -- This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org Find out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally here Credits: Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11 Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsay The Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency Twitter: @fulcrum_agency Angela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/ Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitect Instagram: @profflora LinkedIn: @florasamuel Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org Angelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmonds LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS Instagram: @big.buoys Website: https://bigbuoys.studio This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Production + Editing: @apenning_

23 min
12/01/2021

3 - Social: In conversation with Flora Samuel and Angela Dapper

In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of: The relationship between design and enhancing social connection/supporting social impactHow the balance of hard and soft infrastructure influences opportunities for social connectionWhat they consider to be the greatest challenges designers face when seeking to enhance social connectionprojects they are involved with that seek to enhance social connection, and how they’ve managed challenges themselvesFlora Samuel is Professor at the University of Reading and is former Head of Sheffield University School of Architecture. The author of Why Architects Matter (2018) she has been awarded over £2million of research funding to investigate the positive impact of good design on people and to forward the case for research in practice. She was the first RIBA Vice President for Research and is lead author of the Social Value Toolkit for Architects (RIBA, 2020). Angela Dapper is a Principal in the London office of Grimshaw Architects leading projects that combine place making, transportation connections, health and well being, and sustainability, to create aspirational and transformative spaces. In addition to her architectural work, Angela is a keen advocate for diversity; she is Grimshaw's Chair for their Umbrella Diversity Group, leading diversity initiatives across their office; she is a RIBA London Councilor; an advisor to the RIBA Architects for Change and a contributor to the Mayor of London’s diversity panel. Angela also lectures and examines at a few UK universities; supports a number of charities and is a mother to two amazing children and one dog. Last year Angela won the 2020 Women in Construction and Engineering (WICE) award for Best Woman in Architecture. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design. These first three episodes of the series are a part of a CPD product for the AIA. Be sure to go to this link to record your points. -- This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org Find out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally here Credits: Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11 Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsay The Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency Twitter: @fulcrum_agency Angela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/ Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitect Instagram: @profflora LinkedIn: @florasamuel Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org Angelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmonds LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS Instagram: @big.buoys Website: https://bigbuoys.studio This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Production + Editing: @apenning_

38 min
12/01/2021

2 - Social: In conversation with Emma Williamson and Nick Juniper

In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of: The relationship between design and enhancing social connection/supporting social impactHow the balance of hard and soft infrastructure influences opportunities for social connectionWhat they consider to be the greatest challenges designers face when seeking to enhance social connectionprojects they are involved with that seek to enhance social connection, and how they’ve managed challenges themselvesEmma Williamson is a co-founder and Partner at TheFulcrum.Agency and has nearly thirty years’ experience working in design practice. Emma is renowned for her progressive approach to business and her skills and experience in project critique. She Chairs the Design Review Panel for the City of Canning and the City of Belmont, is Deputy Chair at the City of Stirling Design Review Panel and sits on the Design Review Panel for the City of Rockingham. She is a member of both Western Australia and South Australia’s State Design Review Panels. Emma holds Degrees in both Architecture and Interior Design and is able to contribute to a project at all scales, from the detail through to the big picture. She is passionate about the value of good design and the role that it can play in shaping our cities and communities for the better. Emma is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Monash University. NickJuniper is Associate Principal at The Fulcrum Agency and a Registered Architect with twenty-five years’ experience delivering projects in Australia and Asia. Nick is focussed on strengthening the relationship between project delivery, profitability and social impact, creating long-term benefits for our clients, communities and practice. He has studied the principles of social impact assessment and has been awarded Level 1 Associate Practitioner status by Social Ventures International. Nick’s project experience includes health and community facilities, schools and aged care facilities across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. He particularly enjoys the opportunities and challenges that come with working in remote communities. Nick holds an Honours degree in Architecture from the University of Western Australia, is a Studio Practice Tutor for Notre Dame University new architectural course and an active member of SIMNA, Social Impact Measurement Network Australia. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design. These first three episodes of the series are a part of a CPD product for the AIA. Be sure to go to this link to record your points. -- This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org Find out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally here Credits: Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11 Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsay The Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency Twitter: @fulcrum_agency Angela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/ Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitect Instagram: @profflora LinkedIn: @florasamuel Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org Angelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmonds LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS Instagram: @big.buoys Website: https://bigbuoys.studio This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Production + Editing: @apenning_

30 min
12/01/2021

1 - Social: In conversation with Catherine Ramsay and Samantha Donnelly

In this episode our conversation partners are engaged by host Angelique Edmonds in discussion of: The relationship between design and enhancing social connection/supporting social impactHow the balance of hard and soft infrastructure influences opportunities for social connectionWhat they consider to be the greatest challenges designers face when seeking to enhance social connectionprojects they are involved with that seek to enhance social connection, and how they’ve managed challenges themselvesCatherine Ramsay has been a practicing architect for over 20 years and specialises in community and public buildings. A strong interest in environmentally sustainable outcomes for the built environment is integral to catherine’s practice of architecture and informs her design decisions. Catherine has been the design director for numerous community and public buildings. This includes the saltwater community centre, designed for wyndham city council which was awarded both the australian institute of architects melbourne prize and sustainability award in 2016 and the phoenix youth centre which was awarded the 2010 winner local government property award and australian property institute awards of excellence 2009 winner community assets & infrastructure initiative award for the local government pro excellence awards. Samantha Donnelly's architectural work focuses on social impact, inclusion, gender-sensitive design and sustainable practices. She has worked with not-for-profit organisations and vulnerable communities on projects that respond to the need for spaces that provide a sense of dignity and care. Samantha currently lectures at UTS in the School of Architecture and is an active collaborator with the UTS Design Innovation Research Centre on projects that address violence through design. As a PhD candidate at Monash University, Samantha’s research considers the benefits of tailored accommodation for women and children leaving violence and the importance of safe, long-term accommodation for older women. Our host Angelique Edmonds has been working in this area for the last two decades with a passion for how we can elevate design for social impact. Her practice work has consulted with local, state, and federal governments, in parallel with teaching at the the University of South Australia for the past 12 years. Her contribution to the conversation is informed by her own practice research presented in her 2020 book - Connecting People, Place and Design. These first three episodes of the series are a part of a CPD product for the AIA. Be sure to go to this link to record your points. -- This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.org Find out more about Angelique’s work at the schoolforcreatingchange.com and in her 2020 book Connecting, People, Place and Design. Available in Australia here, and internationally here Credits: Samantha Donnelly: Instagram: @samdonnelly11 Croxon Ramsay: Instagram: @croxonramsay The Fulcrum Agency: Instagram: @thefulcrum.agency LinkedIn: @thefulcrum.agency Twitter: @fulcrum_agency Angela Dapper: Website: https://grimshaw.global/practice/people/angela-dapper/ Flora Samuel: Twitter: @floraarchitect Instagram: @profflora LinkedIn: @florasamuel Community Consultation for Quality of Life Project Website: www.ccqol.org Angelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmonds LinkedIn: @angelique.edmonds Website: schoolforcreatingchange.com Technical production: BIGBUOYS PRODUCTIONS Instagram: @big.buoys Website: https://bigbuoys.studio This program has been made possible with support from the Alastair Swayn Foundation. Find out more at alastairswaynfoundation.orgAngelique Edmonds: Instagram: @angelique.edmondsLinkedIn: @angelique.edmondsWebsite: schoolforcreatingchange.com Production + Editing: @apenning_

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Place Agency explores the ways in which design can elevate social impact. In each episode, host Angelique Edmonds is joined by a pair of conversation partners exploring how we can enhance social value through the design process. Season two focuses on why relationships matter in social value creation for the built environment, with conversations spanning four themes: Country, Care, Collective Action, and Commercial. Each theme is presented in two parts.

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