In partnership with Curtin University, the University of Western Australia, University of Notre Dame Australia and Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne.
Session 2A (S2A)
When: 11:45-1:15pm , Saturday, 03 May
Where: York Theatre, Seymour Centre, University of Sydney
CPD: 1.5 Formal Points
How can design shape the cities of the future—both revitalizing existing urban environments and creating new ones? This session explores the challenges and opportunities of designing adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable urban spaces, from the transformation of public spaces to the creation of entirely new neighbourhoods. Through case studies and innovative approaches, we will examine how architects and planners can integrate resilience, environmental stewardship, and community engagement to create spaces that foster connection, economic vitality, and long-term sustainability.
Speakers:
Harold Vermeiren, Architect and Partner, 51N4E
Harold Vermeiren is an architect at 51N4E, a Brussels-based architecture firm. He studied architecture at Sint-Lucas School of Architecture in Ghent, Belgium. At 51N4E, Harold engages in projects and programs, co-developing Acte to implement his personal vision in practice and enjoys combining it with those of others.
Fatou Kiné Dieye, Independent Expert Consultant and Advisor
Fatou is a consultant specialised in the design of buildings, policy frameworks and the corresponding supply chain mechanics necessary for building Sub-Saharan Africa’s next generation of green and inclusive cities. She was previously the Managing Director of Skat Consulting’s offices in Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo, responsible for the implementation of the Swiss Cooperation’s construction industry transformation program for Africa’s Great Lakes Region. Prior to joining Skat, Fatou was team leader for the Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Development Unit for the City of Kigali and an urban designer for the New York City Department of City Planning.
Fatou holds degrees in architecture, urban planning, and sustainability management from Princeton and Columbia Universities and a certificate in International Housing Finance Systems from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
Kate Meyrick
Dr Kate Meyrick is a passionate urbanist and place maker with more than 25 years of international experience working throughout Australia, as well as Asia, Europe and the United States. She is globally respected for her expertise in visioning and positioning city scale precincts, working sensitively with stakeholders and the community to co-create powerful new futures for well-loved places.
She has been influential in shaping thinking about the global competitiveness of Australian Cities, their future identity and quality of life. A regular speaker, panellist, and conference moderator; Kate is recognised as a thought leader in relation to city-shaping, knowledge and innovation precincts and talent attraction.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
