“Taking its cues from the context, it creates a built form that allows the setting to take centre stage. “Spanning varying scales, from large public projects to intricate domestic architecture, Thompson’s sublime work is at once generous, bold and highly nuanced,” Ms Battisson said. Gold Medal Jury Chair and Past National President Shannon Battisson FRAIA said Ms Thompson had contributed significantly to architectural discourse through her work as a designer, educator, and highly respected keynote speaker throughout more than three decades of work. It acknowledges distinguished service by those who have contributed to the advancement of the profession, produced work of great distinction, or endowed the architecture industry in a distinguished manner.ĭuring the year of their award, the Gold Medal recipient travels to all Australian states and territories to present a speech and overview of their works and experiences in architecture. ![]() The Gold Medal is the highest honour presented by the Institute. Melbourne-based Ms Thompson is an outstanding architect whose design practice is renowned internationally as a significant and innovative reference point in Australian architecture and urban design. ![]() The Australian Institute of Architects has announced Kerstin Thompson LFRAIA as the recipient of the prestigious Gold Medal for 2023.
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