Lecture 3: Kate Symons, Studio Ilk

Join Kate Symons from Studio Ilk for the third lecture in the 2023 Contemporary Australian Architects Speakers Series.

Studio Ilk is a small, ambitious practice working on a broad range of project typologies, from small-scale residential alterations with heritage focus to large commercial and landscape driven works.

They pride themselves on producing truly unique responses to each project, site and client and as a team, share a common connection to place in lutruwita/Tasmania. Always seeking to understand the individuals behind the brief. The approach is continually evolving and is informed by deep connection of personal and professional relationships, people, place and the greater social context in which they practice. This empowers them to enrich their clients’ experience by responding with beautiful, purposeful built outcomes.

Kate spent her formative architectural training working closely alongside her long-time mentor - local award winning, and well-respected architect, Maria Gigney.

Although stepping back from the directorship in 2016, Maria and the team at Studio Ilk continue to work collectively on a number of larger commercial and residential ventures, both in Tasmania and interstate. Their work has been widely published across a broad range of medium both in Australia and overseas.

Passionate about improving the path for women in the construction industry, in particular the architectural profession. Within her team, Kate fosters an approach of inclusion and equality, not only in their design approach but also in the day-to-day practice.

Studio Ilk focus on producing highly resolved enduring solutions which perform for their occupants.

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.

Sponsored by BCA Certifiers Australia Pty Ltd.

To learn more about the series and ticket options, please visit the 2023 Contemporary Australian Architects Speakers Series on our website.

The main doors will open at 5.15pm and there will be pop up bar where you can purchase a drink before the event.

SINGLE TICKETS

Available only from Friday 1 September 2023. Theatre tickets can also be purchased onsite on day of event. Online tickets can only be purchased before 12pm on day of event and the viewing link will be provided by 2pm on the day of the event.

JAMES FAIRFAX THEATRE

• $35 standard
• $28 concession
• $28 Institute and National Gallery Member
• $17.50 students

ONLINE

• $35 standard
• $28 concession
• $28 Institute and National Gallery Member
• $17.50 students

Bookings for online tickets to Lecture 3 have now closed.

SEASON TICKETS (4 lectures)

Bookings for online and onsite season tickets have now closed.

Both online and onsite season tickets include access to the recording of each lecture for 1 week following the event.

ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE ONLINE SEASON TICKET:

In 2023 for the first time, we are offering architecture practices the opportunity to host private screenings for their staff. Included in the ticket is a live streaming link, as well as individual tickets for your staff to access the Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series 2023 online from their personal devices. The Architecture Practice Ticket also includes access to the recording of each lecture for 1 month following the event.

• Small Architecture Practice (up to 5 staff) – $448
• Medium Architecture Practice (up to 10 staff) – $896
• Large Architecture Practice (more than 10 staff) – $1792

Bookings for Architecture Practice Online Season Tickets have now closed.

UNIVERSITY ONLINE SEASON TICKET:

In 2023 for the first time, we are offering Universities the opportunity to host screenings for their students and staff. Included in the ticket is a live streaming link, as well as individual tickets for your students and staff to access the Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series 2023 online from their personal devices. The University Online Season Ticket also includes access to the recording of each lecture for 1 month following the event.

• University season ticket: $1120

Bookings for Architecture Practice Online Season Tickets have now closed.