SOLD OUT Mid-Century Matters: Conservation in Context

Join us at Wash Street for a thought-provoking panel discussion on mid-century heritage conservation.  With a focus on the ongoing Tower Hill conservation project as a departure point, this event will explore the complexities of preserving significant mid-century sites, highlighting case studies with distinct typologies, site conditions, and heritage challenges. We will hear from guest convenor Edwina Jans (GML) and speakers Tina Tam (Lovell Chen) on Tower Hill, Sarah Bryant (Bryant Alsop) on Yarra House and Peter Mallat (Six Degrees) on Stop 1 University of Melbourne. By comparing and contrasting these projects, our panel will uncover common themes and unique considerations in conservation approaches—examining how heritage values are balanced with contemporary needs.

Speakers:

Edwina Jans, GML
Edwina is an archaeologist and museums and cultural heritage expert and has held executive roles in national and state cultural institutions and government agencies, specialising in heritage planning, policy development and engagement. At GML she leads strategic heritage reviews for local government, conservation management and interpretation planning for places on the national, state and local heritage registers for public and private sector clients. Edwina is a Churchill Fellow and has been recognised for her work through numerous awards including from the Australian Institute of Architects (ACT), National Trusts of ACT and NSW, Australian Museums and Galleries Association, and the Australian Public Service. She is a regular contributor at national and international conferences, makes frequent local and national media appearances and sits on the Working Heritage Committee of Management. Edwina is a co-director of Canberra Modern, an award-winning events-based organisation founded in 2017 to celebrate the extraordinary modernist spirit and design legacy of Canberra.

Tina Tam, Lovell Chen
Tina is a registered architect in Victoria and Tasmania, and a Certified passive House Designer. She is particularly interested in the application of Passive House principles to heritage buildings, and in finding design responses that balance the modification of structures to suit new uses with respect for a building’s heritage significance. She also leads on residential projects of all types. She heads the R&D wing of the practice, preparing our Sustainability Action Plan and a manifesto to drive our approach in general. As well as leading projects, Tina’s management activities include strategic planning, recruitment and resource planning. She plays a key role in mentoring and supporting architecture team members, and regularly contributes to industry knowledge through conferences and events.

Sarah Bryant, Bryant Alsop
Sarah is the Director of Bryant Alsop, she founded the practice in 2008. She has broad experience in residential and commercial work, including housing, retail, commercial fit-out, aged care, health, multi-residential, and hospitality projects. Sarah enjoys the ‘human scale’ in residential projects, and loves to work with a range of materials exploring texture and colour. She has a strong interest in design and interior architecture. Sarah is a current Victorian Chapter Councillor and co-chairs the medium Practice Forum alongside sitting on the Housing and Education Committees for the AIA.

Peter Malatt, Six Degrees
Peter is an architect and founding director of Six Degrees Pty Ltd, with over 30 years experience in the industry. He has been project leader for many of Six Degrees large projects , and is currently delivering over 1200 dwellings in the affordable housing sector. In 2012 Peter was elected to the National Council of the AIA, and he served as Victorian President from 2013-2014.

This event is generously supported by Brickworks Building Products, Konpira Maru Wines and Yumbo Soda Co.

Doors will open at 6.30 pm to allow attendees to explore Walsh Street and enjoy refreshments in the courtyard. The talk will commence promptly at 7 pm.