Mary Mann was Communications and Design Services Manager at Architecture Media, where she worked across the company’s print and online design publications, and its events portfolio. Prior to this, Mary was the editor of Architectural Product News magazine. She was previously a reporter at The Northern Star daily newspaper. Mary completed a Bachelor of Media at Southern Cross University and a Master’s in Publishing and Editing at Monash University.
Mary Mann's Latest contributions
A lasting impression: the design and drive of Torben Madsen
Torben Madsen is head of design at Link Arkitektur, the practice behind Vola’s tapware and accessories since 2006. He says we all have an obligation to stop making things that we just throw away.
Aligning the Art Deco chakra: Backyard Yoga Studio
More than a space for practising yoga, this clever little pavilion by Folk Architects is also a reminder of the value of nature and a nod to the heritage of the home it’s tucked behind.
Urban Wildscapes
A book exploring abandoned and marginal spaces that have evolved, rather than been designed or planned.
Interior Gardens
This book shows how a well-designed “secret garden” can work to define the overall character of a house.
Illustrated History of Landscape Design
A chronological collection of plans, drawings and case studies that captures the “dynamic experience of space.”
Constructing Shadows
This collection of projects explores the phenomenon of shade.
Hargreaves: The Alchemy of Architecture
This collection of works by Hargreaves Associates shows how the firm has developed over its two-decade history.
Landscaping for Bushfire: Garden Design and Plant Selection
A free publication from Victoria’s Country Fire Authority for architects and home owners to help prepare for bushfire season.
Graceland Cemetery: A Design History
Christopher Vernon’s book about one of the world’s best-known landscapes.
