We had a lot on last year and didn’t manage to post much here at all. Let’s try this year! We have an excellent new piece up now by Gill Matthewson on the horror that is the Grokipedia entry on Parlour 😤🤯
Aptly titled FFS
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Not sure if this is done in #Bluesky but it is #FollowFriday & I thought I would try to make it to 1000. Ever wondered why I always write #keepswimming? I reflected on it for @parlourinc.bsky.social in this piece. 5 years later I made it back home and I #keepswimming.
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Two women on chairs speaking. Sorry for the poor quality photo.
View of Sydney Harbour from the office of Cox architecture.
Last night I went to the latest @parlourinc.bsky.social salon at Coxs office. Thanks so much @justineclark.bsky.social for organising. Great to see @lhsyd.bsky.social there too. Great chat!
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It was an amazing session!!!
One of the many things Parlour does is rotational guest hosting of our instagram account, and this week we have a fantastic hist – Jaslyn Ng. Follow Parlour to see Jaslyn's exquisite drawings and reflections on her career so far. www.instagram.com/_parlour/
On in less than an hour, but there is still time to book for The Australian Mosque Today – online at 12.30AEDT
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The Sydney Summer Salon is also booking up very fast! RSVP now for 26 February – with Saneia Norton and Kim Bazeley parlour.org.au/seasonal-sal...
Just 10 spaces left for tomorrow's Melbourne Summer Salon – Melburnians, book now!
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Work in Progress explores the life-long process of developing skills & knowledge, building competency & the many & varied ways of charting a career – from the perspectives of immigrant practitioners,
Join Debjani Sarkar & Lameesa Yousuf in convo with Badru Ahmed, Kavita Gonsalves & Daniela Silva.
On the Verandah 3 – Work in Progress
Join us for the third session of On the Verandah, an online event series highlighting the value of cultural background & intercultural literacy, within practice & beyond.
Book now for Work in Progress – 21 Feb 12.30 AEDT
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Come along to find out about some of the case studies, learn about the the core findings and explore what they mean for architects and design professionals collaborating across cultures.
The Australian Mosque Today analysed ten mosques, from design consultation through to construction, completed since 2000. Focusing on the nuances of the design process, the research reveals significant, complex narratives of engagement, collaboration and impact.
OK, getting active here! Parlour has a great online event coming up on Mon 17 February, 12.30 AEDT.
A research-based discussion abt creative collaboration & cross-cultural engagement in the making of 10 mosques, with @maryamgusheh.bsky.social & Katharine Bartsch.
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Calling Australian architects & built env practitioners!
What do the First Nations performance criteria in the NSCA mean to you?
Take the survey to assist research and share your thoughts & experiences.
Submissions close 14 March.
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Our event program is back up & running for 2025.
First up is the Hobart Summer Salon next Thursday evening, with Gabrielle Philllips & Lucy Burke-Smith.
Held in collaboration with The Findlay Project and convened by Nicky Adams.
Still time to book!
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Parlour is mostly still taking a summer break, easing our way in by setting up an account here. :-)