Election Statement
I am a founding director at Collective Architecture, a 100% employee-owned studio rooted in creative freedom, equality, sustainability and collaboration.
In 2017, I was instrumental in forming A New Chapter to reimagine the RIAS to enact change and optimism. Since then, I have been on RIAS Council (3 years) and RIBA Architects for Change (2 years).
I am compelled to stand, at this moment, because there is no time for hollow words, inequality, vanity or inertia. This is a time for change and a time for action.
New Models with Social Purpose:
The current public health crisis shone a bright light on all that is good and bad in the process of making of architecture. It highlights the need to proactively address challenges to better serve society. We must engage everyone within, and outwith, the RIBA to further develop new models for education, housing, procurement and practice that are accessible and empowering. To achieve this, we must embed equality, diversity and inclusivity into everything we do.
Unity and Urgency:
To face the challenges and opportunities ahead we must harness our collective skills, abilities and ‘voice’ from every corner of the country, and beyond, to positively support and influence. The RIBA should be a dynamic federation of architects that sets clear priorities, encourages positive action and enables quality.
Climate Action:
Together, we must take local and global action to address the ever-increasing climate emergency and embrace sustainability in its widest sense. We must embolden those who have consistently worked in this area, actively encourage agitators and ensure informed people are round the table to enact change.
I believe I have the vision, integrity, and capability to serve as your President and will advocate and empower our profession to be more responsible, more capable and more ingenious for the benefit of all.