Kerstin Thompson Architects

<p>Kerstin Thompson is the director of Kerstin Thompson Architects, a large Melbourne-based practice established in 1994. KTA works across a variety of projects spanning architecture, interiors, landscape and urban design – with a focus on strong, clear design ideas and buildings that forge connections with their surroundings.</p><p><br>In this episode, we discussed:</p><ul> <li>How the practice got their first public projects.</li> <li>The importance of Kerstin’s time teaching architecture and how it helped her hone her communication skills and design ideas.</li> <li>The challenges of growth and how Kerstin balances her time working on projects as well as running a large business.</li> <li>How she removes herself as a bottleneck in the design process.</li> <li>Her thoughts on the importance of being a generalist practice.</li> <li>How Kerstin's writing and public speaking help her to attract likeminded clients.</li> <li>Why it’s critical to be an advocate for architecture whenever you get the chance.</li> </ul><p>If you’d like to learn more about Kerstin and the work of Kerstin Thompson Architects, you can visit <a href="https://www.kerstinthompson.com/">kerstinthompson.com</a>.</p><p>You can also follow Kerstin on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ThompsonKerstin">@ThompsonKerstin</a> or on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kerstin_thompson_architects/">@kerstin_thompson_architects</a>.</p>