In this episode of Design Conversations, Geoff chats with Louise Dann, a globally experienced strategic planner and designer, about her remarkable journey through the world of Australian and international design.
Highlights include:
- Louise’s upbringing in Beaumaris and her early influences in mid-century modernist architecture
- Her education at RMIT and initial work at Geyer, focusing on workplace design
- Overseas experience in Europe, the UK, and Asia, working with major clients like Hutchison Whampoa and Swire
- Memorable projects, including designing nightclubs in Istanbul and a residence for U2’s Bono and The Edge
- Returning to Australia and working on retail and educational projects at Monash University
- Louise’s advice for young designers, emphasising curiosity, sustainability, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Key themes:
- The importance of protecting architectural heritage
- The value of curiosity and lifelong learning in design
- Sustainability and circularity in construction and design practices
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