PARLOUR: a space to speak – bringing together research, informed opinion and resources; generating debate and discussion; expanding the spaces for women in Australian architecture.
Transform: Altering the Future of Architecture

Transform: Altering the Future of Architecture

If architecture was more inclusive would it also be in a stronger position? Parlour and the University of Melbourne invite you to participate in a day of discussion and debate about gender, agency and remaking the profession.
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Crowdfunding call for Villa E-1027 restoration

Crowdfunding call for Villa E-1027 restoration

Makers of the Eileen Gray feature film, The Price of Desire, are seeking funding through Kickstarter to permanently restore Gray's iconic Villa E-1027 (France).
Position vacant

Position vacant

Lindy Johnson urgently requires a marketing and PR professional with good writing skills and media contacts.
A new job?

A new job?

The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation is looking for a new director. Based in New York, the foundation works to change the culture of the building industry so that women’s work– past, present and future – is acknowledged, respected and valued. It does this by documenting women’s work, educating the public...
Where to next?

Where to next?

What is an architectural career anyway? Sara Stace describes the twists and turns she has taken so far.
Demanding Pritzker recognition for Denise Scott Brown

Demanding Pritzker recognition for Denise Scott Brown

A new petition demanding that the Pritzker Prize Committee recognise the contribution of Denise Scott Brown is rapidly collecting signatures – add yours. The Women in Design group at Havard’s GSD has started a petition asking the Pritzker Prize Committee to recognise Denise Scott Brown alongside Robert Venturi in the 1991 Pritzker Prize. The petition follows on...
Cinecity

Cinecity

Sixty seconds of architectural films – submit to Cinecity's latest project.
International women's day

International women’s day

Breakfast events to celebrate International Women’s Day are scheduled at three chapters of the Australian Institute of Architects – in Melbourne, the ACT and South Australia. ACT A breakfast celebration of diversity in practice with speakers Natalie Coyles, associate, Cox Architecture; Alastair Swayn, principal director Canberra, Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn and ACT...
The women of Victorian architecture

The women of Victorian architecture

The latest issue of Architect Victoria celebrates the celebrates the contribution women make to architecture in the state.
The graduate pay gap – new figures

The graduate pay gap – new figures

Shelley Penn, National President of the Australian Institute of Architects, updates the figures for the architecture graduate pay gap.
Employers, the law and the dreaded pay gap

Employers, the law and the dreaded pay gap

What can we do about the gender pay gap? Neph Wake has collated some helpful links, along with questions to help check how gender friendly our workplaces are.
Updating the numbers, part 3: Institute membership

Updating the numbers, part 3: Institute membership

Gill Matthewson does the numbers on membership of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Public Offer

Public Offer

Parlour is very pleased to have been included in a new exhibition that has just opened at RMIT's Design Hub.
NAWIC Int'l Women’s Day Scholarship

NAWIC Int’l Women’s Day Scholarship

NAWIC's International Women's Day Scholarship for research by women in the construction industry is now open.
Updating the numbers, part 1: at school

Updating the numbers, part 1: at school

Gill Matthewson updates our statistical knowledge of women's participation in Australian architecture, starting with the state of play in architecture schools.
Updating the numbers, part 2: at work

Updating the numbers, part 2: at work

An update on the statistics – measuring women's involvement in practice and the profession.
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