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Justine Clark
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| Alma mater | University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington |
| Occupation | Architectural editor, writer and researcher |
Justine Clark is an important writer, editor, and researcher who focuses on architecture. She lives in Melbourne, Australia. She is known for being the editor of Parlour, an online platform. She also used to be the editor of Architecture Australia magazine.
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Justine Clark's Education
Justine Clark was born in New Zealand. She studied architecture at the University of Auckland, earning her bachelor's degree. She then completed her master's degree in architecture at Victoria University of Wellington. As of 2023, she lives and works in Melbourne, Australia.
Her Career in Architecture
After finishing her studies, Justine Clark became a research fellow at the Alexander Turnbull Library in 1998. This work led to a book she co-wrote called Looking for the Local: Architecture and the New Zealand Modern. She also helped create an exhibition based on the book.
Working at Architecture Australia
In 2000, Clark started working for Architecture Australia. This is a magazine for the Australian Institute of Architects. She became the editor of the magazine in 2003 and stayed in that role until 2011.
Starting Parlour
Justine Clark was a key person in a big research project. This project looked at fairness and diversity in the Australian architecture world. Her work on this project led her to become the first editor of an online platform called Parlour: Women, Equity, Architecture.
Parlour started as a place to share the research findings. Now, it's a continuing platform. It shares new research and ideas about gender, fairness, and architecture. It helps make the architecture profession a more welcoming place for everyone.
Other Contributions
Justine Clark has also written reviews about buildings for The Age newspaper. She helps organize and create art exhibitions. Besides her work with Parlour, she is part of important design review panels. These panels help make sure new buildings are well-designed. She is also an honorary research fellow at the University of Melbourne.
In 2019, Justine Clark received the President’s Prize from the Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. This award recognized her amazing contributions to the architecture profession. She believes that organizations should change to support more diverse workplaces. She once said, "Wouldn’t it be great if the procuring of buildings required the demonstration of a commitment to equity?" This means she hopes that when new buildings are planned, the people hiring architects will make sure they support fairness.
Exhibitions She Helped Create
Justine Clark has helped put together several exhibitions about architecture:
- 1996: Cuttings from the Centre at City Gallery Wellington. She was a co-curator and co-designer.
- 2000: Looking for the Local at the Adam Art Gallery. She was a co-designer and co-curator.
- 2015: Portraits of Practice at Tin Sheds Gallery, University of Sydney. She was a co-curator and co-designer.
Awards and Recognition
Justine Clark has received many awards for her work:
- Victorian Institute of Architects, Bates Smart Award for Architecture in the Media (2009) - for a special issue of Architecture Australia about Indigenous Housing.
- Victorian Institute of Architects, Bates Smart Award for Architecture in the Media (2011) - for her important writing in Architecture Australia.
- Victorian Institute of Architects, Bates Smart Award for Architecture in the Media (2013) - for her contributions to Parlour.
- Munro Diversity Award (2014) - with Gill Matthewson, for starting Parlour and promoting fairness in architecture.
- Victorian Institute of Architects, Bates Smart Award for Architecture in the Media (2015) - for her work on the Parlour Guides to Equitable Practice.
- Marion Mahony Griffin Prize (2015).
- Victorian Institute of Architects 2019 President’s Prize.
