2006 RAIA National Conference

Kerstin Thompson began Kerstin Thompson Architects in Melbourne in 1994 and has established the practice as a significant and innovative reference point in Australian architecture and urban design. Kerstin’s work intelligently addresses site, brief, landscape and infrastructure, challenging expectations and creating bold and sensitive new buildings. She has designed numerous houses in Victoria, NSW and QLD; recently completed Pod H, a crèche, carpark and commercial space in the QV development in the Melbourne CBD; and is currently working on the Library and Food Technology Building for St. Margaret’s School Berwick, Victoria. Kerstin is a Contributing Editor of Architecture Australia, a writer and lecturer with close links with schools of architecture and professional institutes in Australia and overseas. She plays an active role not only within the profession, but also in promoting quality design in the wider community most recently with regards to the improvement of Victoria’s planning system and as Creative Director for the 2005 RAIA National Conference.