BArch (Hons) Qld

Carroll's  Bachelor of Architecture degree was completed in 1997.  The study focused on the issues of Aboriginal environmental design and culminated in the completion of her final year thesis entitled "The Mutitjulu Experiment: A Study of Decentralised Houses by Paul Pholeros" which was awarded the thesis prize.  Recent project work includes engagement as a design consultant by Musgrave Park Cultural Centre Inc. on their proposal for an Aboriginal Cultural Centre in inner city Brisbane.

Carroll is a descendant of the gumbilbarra people of the Dyirrbal language group of the upper Tully River, and maintains connections and interests in the Atherton Tableland region.  She has worked at the Aboriginal Environments Research Centre as a researcher since 1989 and part-time educator since 1994. Other past work has been undertaken with Aboriginal community organisations such as Kambu Progress Association (1984-1987) and Tangentyere Council (1991-2), and she has carried out studies in Anthropology at the University of Queensland.   Previous work has included  various architectural firms in Brisbane involved in residential and commercial projects, and as a design team member of the Bidungu Housing Project, Gregory Crossing, North Queensland.

Recent architectural work has included a role in the early stages of the Oorala Aboriginal Centre, University of New England for James Cubitt Architects.   Project work has extended to design projects with 'Phorm Architecture + Design'.  A number of projects have been completed to date including Injilinji Aged Hostel, Mt Isa in Association with Bruce Barrett Architects and a design competition proposal for the Joulni Keeping Place at Lake Mungo, NSW.  Carroll's recent architectural work, the 'Shroud House Project'; incorporated a fusion between contemporary architecture and Dyirbal symbols.  The project was commended in the Awards programmes of DIA (Qld) and RAIA (QLD) in 2005 and 2006:

• 2006 Royal Australia Institute of Architect QLD Chapter: RAIA Qld Regional Awards, Brisbane Regional Commendation for Residential Building - Alterations + Additions Architectural Award
• 2006 Royal Australia Institute of Architect QLD Chapter: RAIA Qld State Awards, High Commendation for Residential Building - Alteration + Additions Architectural Award
• 2005 Design Institute of Australia: Qld Design Awards, Commendation for Interior Design - New Residential Interior