Sandra Kaji-O’Grady took up the role of Head of School and Dean of Architecture at the University of Queensland in 2013. Her previous academic appointments were at Deakin University, the University of Melbourne, the University of Technology, Sydney and the University of Sydney. She was creative director, with John de Manincor, of the 2013 Australian Institute of Architects National Conference.
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Shaping the city, one parcel at a time
Sandra Kaji-O’Grady reflects on the urban impact of the 21st century ‘Santa’s workshop’ – the logistics centre.
A marred portrait: Swanston Square
The facade of ARM Architecture’s “Portrait” apartment tower in Melbourne is a worthy civic-minded gesture but, behind it, a dehumanizing financial logic is at play.
The architecture of fear
ISIS strives to turn the world into a battlefront; their success will be written into the fabric of our cities.
The problem with university rankings
Survey-driven university rankings are unreliable indicators of education quality, says Sandra Kaji O’Grady.
Academic rigour: Melbourne School of Design
At the University of Melbourne, a partnership between John Wardle Architects and NADAAA yields a layered new school rich in ideas and meticulous in detail.
Does motherhood + architecture = no career?
Sandra Kaji O’Grady examines the “proverbial elephant in the room”: the impact of children on women’s architecture careers.
Kevin O’Brien Architects
This Queensland studio explores the friction between robust built form and urban erasure.
Material future
Dr Sandra Kaji-O’Grady, co-convenor of the 2013 national conference, urges architects to experiment with new materials.
Material: countdown to the conference
Creative directors Sandra Kaji-O’Grady and John de Manincor talk about the 2013 National Architecture Conference.
Lyons: more and less
Sandra Kaji-O’Grady reviews More: the Architecture of Lyons.