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FORWARD THINKING - Architecture

A FOCUS ON DESIGN

There can be a tension between architecture and planning, in part because of a site-based rather than community-based orientation. However, both orientations are essential and they share one inescapable value – good design lifts our spirits and makes us proud of our local and wider environments. So what have the last couple of years taught us about design values? Have new design trends emerged? Are they of the moment or are there long-term implications? Are our planning schemes sufficiently flexible to accommodate them? How strong a role should planning schemes assume in all this?

Our 2 speakers, from ARIA and Sunshine Coast Regional Council, approach these questions from different perspectives, but ultimately have the same objectives of enabling design to better enrich our lives.

Simon White leads Aria’s design team. Under his guidance, Aria has furthered its focus on architectural and urban design excellence, resulting in a series of high-profile awards.

He will discuss the challenges of maintaining high design standards in competitive markets, in medium and large scale developments. Drawing on his extensive experience of negotiating development outcomes and observing recent design trends, he will discuss the constraints and opportunities presented by planning schemes and make suggestions for changes to schemes or planning practice.

About the speakers

Simon White, Design Manager at ARIA is a registered architect, Simon oversees all external design teams and drives Aria’s creative direction across apartments, retail and public realm projects. His design excellence has pioneered Aria’s Resident Rooftop Club spaces and iconic facades. Prior to joining Aria he established and grew an award winning national architectural design practice for 14 years. Simon holds a Master of Architecture from the Queensland University of Technology.

Sarah Chalkley, Manager of Design and Placemaking Services, Sunshine Coast Council. Sarah will present the Sunshine Coast Design Strategy, covering the development of the book, the development of the online portal and the next steps. The book is a first step in bringing high quality design to the forefront of development conversations on the coast.

Sunshine Coast Design is part of a long term Design Strategy to help our community and council manage the challenges of population growth, economic development and climate change, so that the liveability of the Sunshine Coast is maintained and enhanced. Sunshine Coast Design has been developed to inspire and encourage quality place-based design on the Sunshine Coast. It includes a suite of tools to help design homes, buildings, parks, public spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.

Note: Payment is by credit card only. If you require another method of payment please contact qld@planning.org.au

A link to view this seminar recording will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.