Sunshine Coast Design Strategy, Sunshine Coast, QLD
The Sunshine Coast Council initiated a collaboration between Cathryn and it’s project team, to develop a design strategy for the Sunshine Coast region. Cathryn provided strategic direction for the project including methodology, facilitation of working sessions and technical inputs into the strategy’s development. The project seeks to establish a clear and concise overarching design vision for the Sunshine Coast region. This vision will help shape the region’s architecture, public realm, infrastructure and private developments..
(Social) Housing Design Guidelines, QLD
Cathryn has been engaged by the State Government Department of Housing Partnerships to work collaboratively with the department team, the Queensland Government Architect’s team and Surroundings Architects to develop housing design guidelines for the State. In her role, Cathryn provides: Strategic project direction - Guidelines’ drafting and development - Support to the team - Facilitation of working sessions.
The project is drawing on lessons learnt from ten demonstration projects (currently under development) and aims to establish a new design framework and supporting resources to guide better social and private housing outcomes across Queensland
Moreton Bay Great Places Program, Moreton Bay , QLD
The newly formed Moreton Bay Regional Council Urban Design and Place Making team engaged Cathryn to work with Council to plan and direct its Great Places Program, which aims to improve urban development outcomes across the region. The project has defined a five-year program of work for the team — designed to improve urban outcomes and increase awareness of the value of good urban design and place making to a rapidly growing Region.
Australian National University Acton Campus Master Plan, Canberra, ACT
Cathryn was appointed as Design Manager for the Arup team — commissioned by the Australian National University to deliver a master plan to guide the future evolution of its 145 Ha Acton Campus.
Alongside Urban Enquiry, the team combined the diverse skills and experience of Arup, Lovell Chen, John Wardle Architects, Turnberry Consulting, Karen Wright Projects and Mantra Studios. Together, the team delivered a comprehensive master plan incorporating energy and heritage strategies for the university.
Greater Curtin Academic Heart - Campus Planning and Place Making Consultancy, Perth WA
Cathryn led the Perth-based project team that combined the expertise of Meter Design and Donaldson + Warn with AECOM’s Design and Planning team. Working collaboratively with Curtin University, key stakeholders and other consultancies, the team developed a Master Plan to guide the growth of the ‘Academic Heart’ of the university within the context of the Greater Curtin Master Plan Vision.
Q Design - Better Design Agenda, QLD
The Queensland Government Architect engaged Cathryn to work collaboratively with his Office to establish urban design guidelines for the State. The project sought to establish a concise reference document and design resource to guide the delivery of high-quality architectural, public realm and street design outcomes for Queensland. QDesign was launched publicly by The Hon. Mick De Brenni MP in December 2018.