Any extra-curricular activities or hobbies?
Aikido, Harp, Jazz

If you couldn’t live without one thing what would it be?
Music

Everyone has a good app idea. What’s yours?
One that blocks data – Enjoy your time with friends when you’re out!

What is the most played song/TV show/movie/album and why?
Album: Bill Evans Trio, Jazz sounds different every time

Do you take part in any activities outside of the Industry? E.g. Tutoring, teaching, mentoring, volunteering etc.
I volunteer for Spur Afrika, a non-for profit organization which supports children living in poverty in Afrika. I’m in a quartet and we play at events. Cello.

Favorite place or building in the world?
The Toilet or shower, it’s where all my ideas come from

What’s your dream job?
Research of space – to pursue a space which enhances an action or process of something. Space that brings understanding and changes human emotion.

What do you want to achieve in Architecture?
Something original

What do you love most about your city?
How diverse in form and ideas we have

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you move?
Japan

ArchiMates was an informal gathering over chips and drinks, where students had the opportunity to learn more about the architecture profession from:

• Michael Woodhams – Executive Director of the WA Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects
• Suzie Hunt – President of the WA Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects and Director of Suzanne Hunt Architect
• Neil Cownie – Director of Neil Cownie Architects and member of the Architects Board of WA.

The students enjoyed hearing and asking questions about our guests’ experiences and insights from their studies to their careers. We were fortunate to receive helpful advice to guide us for the duration of our studies and continued career. Advice ranged from getting out into the world more through travelling studio or personal travel – whether it’s abroad or within Australia – to gain exposure and experience with different environments and cultures; to asking practices if they would be able to take you for site visits to gain experience. Getting your LinkedIn profile going, and your business card ready for networking.

Michael, Suzie, and Neil not only provided insights and advice for the students, but also gave encouragement by continuing being actively connected to the profession through SONA, which gives fellow students and professionals opportunities to network with from the industry. 

SONA UWA would like to thank Michael, Suzie, and Neil for their generous time spent at the event.

It was a fantastic opportunity to welcome new members and provide understanding of what the 2018 SONA calendar holds. Students gained real insight as three of the South Australian Chapter Members came along; Mario Dreosti, Nicolette De Lernia and Zafiro Papanikitas.

This was very valuable as students got to know professionals in a relaxed, non- intimidating setting. Overall around 20 members came along for the evening and it was a huge success especially when the next event was announced.

We look forward to what SONA will bring to its members in 2018.

Ask yourself what has been working well for you? 

• Have you been staying on top of your assignments, maintaining healthy relationships and keeping up with paying your bills by the due date?
• Have you attended any of the first SONA events in your state?
• How many people have answered yes I’m on top of everything and super organised?

For most of us that is only but a dream, architecture studies aren’t supposed to consume your entire being, so now as we start refining our routines for the second quarter, I ask you to evaluate where you allocate your time?

Have you been utilising all the benefits that come with being a member of SONA?

• SONA provides a network that can lead you to your first work experience placement, open up opportunities for you to be involved at many architecture events, it can see you connect with industry which could lead to your first job.

We want you to get the most out of being a member of an organisation that for the past twenty years has voiced our concerns as a collective student body and provided endless opportunities.

If you’re still unsure as to what’s happening in your hood, keep your eyes peeled on the SONA website and be sure to follow the Sona Instagram for your state.

We have some exciting events just around the corner including the Upscale design and build workshop taking place at the National Conference and the SuperStudio competition where you and 2 other SONA members can win tickets and flights to the Venice Biennale.

Don’t forget that these events are all exclusive for you. Good luck with your studies in the coming weeks and honour your mind and body with regular exercise.

Look forward to seeing you at a SONA event soon.

As part of the National Conference EDGE

The tour will take place along Palm Beach, Burleigh and Nobby’s Beach, featuring five bars with speakers discussing the venues along the way.  Tour groups will be a comfortable 20 people per group.  All groups will start and finish the night together but will embark on their own smaller group tours in between, so all can experience the larger rooftops and niche boutique bars on offer.

Participants will be communicated closer to the date with maps and venue details highlighted. A charter bus will be arranged to transport the groups on the night.

Date: Thursday 7 June
Time:  6pm – 10pm

Tickets cost: $25 for members / $45 non-members.
This ticket price includes a drink at each venue and nibbles at one venue.

Limited numbers so be quick and Register here