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BRAIN TRUST

“THAT OFFENSIVE IMAGE OF FRANK GEHRY GIVING THE ONE-FINGER SALUTE SYMBOLISES TO ME THE ARROGANCE OF MUCH CONTEMPORARY ‘HERO’ ARCHITECTURE.” – ELIZABETH WATSON BROWN

/ ELIZABETH WATSON BROWN LFRAIA

DESIGN DIRECTOR, ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

You know you have been around for a long time when you are asked about legacy!

As a legacy of my generation of women architects, I would like see the profession mature to become radically more equitable and diverse, to represent the diversity of the community we serve, to give agency to all.

This is not just about rights, but utterly essential for a better future. The design of our cities is the design of

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