The AIA announces first Architect in Residence

Dr Carmen Fiol-Costa has been selected as the first Droga Architect in Residence for the Australian Institute of Architects. The renowned Spanish architect arrived in Sydney to take up her three-month residency in early March.
The unique architecture residency program — the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere — will encourage new approaches, the exchange of ideas and international collaboration.
Co-founder of Arriola and Fiol Arquitectes in Barcelona, Dr Fiol-Costa is an architect, urban designer and landscape architect known for highlighting the importance of the public realm within the scope of her architectural projects.
With a focus on urban regeneration, Dr Fiol-Costa’s body of built works ranges from large-scale urban developments and housing projects to the successful production of a series of urban furniture and lighting fixtures.
“Dr Fiol-Costa exemplifies the vision of the Institute through her commitment to design excellence, social wellbeing and environmental responsibility,” says National President Paul Berkemeier.
During her time here, Dr Fiol-Costa will work with the University of Sydney, the Office of the NSW Government Architect, the Institute and local government to develop case studies for enhancing urban spaces through architecture. She will also participate in a program of public and private events and activities that engage students, architects, design enthusiasts and the wider community.
Dr Fiol-Costa will also be presenting lectures and seminars for several programs including the Bruny Island Utzon Series with the University of Tasmania, the Thursday Night Lecture Series in conjunction with the University of Sydney and the lecture series at the University of Canberra.
Dr Fiol-Costa will stay at the award-winning Droga Apartment, Surry Hills, which has been generously gifted for use as an architect residency, by cultural philanthropist Daniel Droga.
For more information visit wp.architecture.com.au/residence/

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Parc Central de Nou Barris, Barcelona 2007 by Dr Carmen Fiol-Costa


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