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Presented as part of Melbourne Design Week 2021

Kerstin Thompson Architects

Encompassing People & Place – A Conversation

Book launch and panel discussion for Kerstin Thompson Architects: Encompassing People & Place.

Moderated by Virginia Trioli, this event includes a presentation by Kerstin on her public and community focused projects exploring the theme of ‘cultural memory’ and including the award winning Broadmeadows Town Hall, and the upcoming Jewish Holocaust Centre. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Kerstin and guests from across architecture, education, visual art, local government and community members. Panellists include Leon van Schaik AO, Robbie Rowlands, Jayne Josem and Matt Wilson.

Kerstin Thompson Architects: Encompassing People & Place is published by Thames & Hudson, authored by Leon van Schaik AO, edited by Fleur Watson and designed by Stuart Geddes. Presented by RMIT School of Architecture & Urban Design and Thames & Hudson. Supported by Centre for Architecture | Open House Melbourne and The Capitol.

Presented by The Capitol, RMIT School of Architecture & Urban Design and Thames & Hudson as part of Melbourne Design Week 2021, an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV.