In the wake of rapid development across Queensland in preparation for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, there has never been a better moment to reflect on where we started, how far we have come, and what the future of heritage protection might look like.
This insightful panel brings together founding members of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and authors of the Burra Charter to trace the origins of heritage protection in Australia, explore the evolution and ongoing impact of the Charter, and consider future directions for the field. Hannah Lewi, co-author of the recently released book Adapt, will discuss the adaptive reuse of historic buildings in Australia, before the panel turns its attention to one of Brisbane’s most cherished public buildings: State Library of Queensland.
Speakers
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Prof Hannah Lewi is co-director of the Australian Centre for Architecture History and Urban and Cultural Heritage at the University of Melbourne. Her research spans architecture history, heritage conservation, and the representation of architecture in new media. A former president of SAHANZ and chair of Docomomo Australia, she has authored and edited several books including the award-winning Australia Modern and, most recently, ADAPT: Designing New Lives for Old Buildings.
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Peter Marquis-Kyle is an architect with more than forty years of specialist heritage practice, with particular interests in cultural significance, conservation policy, timber structures, and historic lighthouses. He is co-author of the award-winning The Illustrated Burra Charter, a guide to heritage practice widely used in Australia and beyond. A former member of the Queensland Heritage Council and Brisbane City Heritage Advisory Committee, he is a full professional member of ICOMOS Australia.
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Jane Lennon AM is a Brisbane based heritage consultant who trained as an historical geographer, with a PhD on cultural landscape conservation. A founding member of Australia ICOMOS and its former chair, she has served as an Australian Heritage Commissioner and on the Australian Heritage Council and Queensland Heritage Council. Since 2010 she has sat on the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on cultural landscapes, and for 24 years has assisted the Barkindji Maura at Taru (Lake Victoria) in managing their cultural landscape.
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Damian Eckersley, Senior Practice Director BVN is a Senior Practice Director at BVN, with over 30 years of architectural practice in Brisbane and beyond. Building on his time as an Associate with Donovan Hill, he has contributed to significant projects including the internationally recognised D House, the nationally awarded State Library of Queensland and the Translational Research Institute. A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, his interest lies in the capacity of architecture to shape positive experiences for clients and the broader community.
This program is generously supported by the State Library of Queensland to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Millennium Arts Project.