Queensland Emerging Architect 2022
Tanya Golitschenko
2022 Queensland Emerging Architect Prize
Tanya Golitschenko
Jury Citation
Tanya Golitschenko is a consistent advocate for equity and accessibility, listening, mentoring and supporting others. After graduating from the University of South Australia, she has crafted a respected career in transport infrastructure projects, actively helping to shape the city and facilitating widespread accessibility in Brisbane’s public spaces, while simultaneously promoting the representation of young women in the design and construction industries.
Tanya’s role as Project Lead on large-scale projects in practice is considered outstanding for an emerging architect, most significantly leading the architectural design and delivery of Brisbane’s Cross River Rail RIS project. Consisting of seven new and revitalised railway stations and associated buildings, Tanya’s and her team’s work has been praised by colleagues, clients and the community alike; her demonstrated leadership and experience described as ‘beyond her years’ and … ‘beyond her peers’ (Travis Dawson, Stations and Buildings Team Design/Engineering Manager, Cross River Rail UNITY Alliance).
Of particular note is her admirable pursuit of equitable research-based architecture using innovative collaboration techniques to achieve best-practice equal-accessible outcomes for all transport users. Tanya’s submission demonstrates her efforts to surpass the Access Codes and Standards, exhibiting a deep understanding of transport users of all abilities. Her personal application and achievement have been acknowledged in the construction industry as a selected finalist in the Women in Design and Construction (WIDAC) Annual Awards and the Probuild Award for Achievement in Design.
Tanya’s continuing work as an advocate, supporter and mentor of younger staff is admired by her colleagues as is her ‘enviable mix of tenacity, humbleness and empathy’ (Lucy O’Driscoll, Principal, Hassell). Her active role within Hassell is commendable, both in respect to the firm’s Gender Equality and Staff Development leadership groups, as well as her industry role as Co-Chair of the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) Education and Mentoring team. Tanya has served as an AIA regional awards juror, a mentor and coach to young women, and a passionate advocate within the construction industry of the importance and value of design.
Alongside her leadership qualities in strongly advocating for industry equity and greater outcomes in the level of accessibility in delivered projects, Tanya has a decade-long involvement with the Redland’s Koala Action Group. using her skills to work with government and inform planning and environmental policies for the betterment of Koala habitats. This combination of professionalism, mentoring and service to the community makes Tanya a worth recipient of the Emerging Architect Prize.
2022 Queensland Jury
Mark Jones, Queensland Chapter President
Tamarind Taylor, 2021 Emerging Architect Prize Winner Queensland
Liehan Janse van Rensberg, EmAGN Queensland Co-Chair
Callum Senjov, EmAGN Queensland Co-Chair