A well-built career

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An archive image of Professor Brit Andresen (left) and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Keniger (right) with former students

Prominent architect Professor Brit Andresen has bid a fond farewell to UQ after a successful academic career spanning more than three decades.

Professor Andresen is recognised for her thoughtful works of architecture and her tireless advocacy for architectural design, and has exhibited projects internationally including at the 2010 Venice Biennale.

A farewell function was held in March to coincide with the launch of a special issue of international architecture magazine UME 22, entitled “Andresen O’Gorman Works 1965–2001”.

The publication showcases the work of Professor Andresen and her late husband and fellow architect Peter O’Gorman.

Andresen O’Gorman Architects are known for works including Ocean View Farmhouse at Mount Mee (1994), Mooloomba House at Point Lookout (1998) and Moreton Bay House in Wynnum (2001).

Deputy Head of UQ’s School of Architecture Dr Antony Moulis said Professor Andresen’s legacy to the profession was multi-faceted.

“Professor Andresen was the first female architect to be employed by The University of Queensland and has been an inspiration to both her colleagues and students for more than three decades,” Dr Moulis said.

Professor Andresen received a UQ Excellence in Teaching Award in 1990, and in 2002 was the first woman to receive the prestigious Royal Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal.

She has been appointed Emeritus Professor in the School of Architecture.

An exhibition of Andresen O’Gorman works is on show at the State Library of Queensland until August.

By Madelene Flanagan

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