2022 Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series

For more than two decades the National Gallery has proudly partnered with the Australian Institute of Architects (ACT Chapter) to present the Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series. This annual lecture series showcases the latest work of renowned Australian architects.

The 2022 series kicks off with Kate Fitzgerald from Whispering Smith.

Whispering Smith is a staunchly feminist residential architecture practice and medium density housing leader in Perth. They are champions for millennial housing, sustainable design and friendly minimalist architecture, and are renowned vocal advocates for gender equality. Frustrated with unsustainable development and tree canopy loss in their local Perth neighbourhoods, Whispering Smith founded sister company and sustainable developer, New Resident. With a united vision for affordable, ready-made architecture, they defy the sameness and short cutting of traditional developers to deliver a revolution in new and architecturally renovated homes. Out with the old, in with the new. Their 'House A' carbon-neutral dwelling in Scarborough won the Institute of Architects WA Chapter’s Small Project Award in 2018.

In Canberra? Join us in the James Fairfax Theatre. Or join us online from the comfort of your own home.

Check the starting time in your state:

ACT, NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD: 6pm

SA, NT: 5.30pm

WA: 4pm

Early bird season tickets on sale until 5pm, 2 Sep 2022.

Single tickets released 1 Sep 2022. Single tickets for online are on sale until midday the day of the event.

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