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Reporting, interviews and conversations about architecture as a tool for social change.
ABC Radio National · Anthony Burke’s By Design
Radio interview ·
Esther Charlesworth and humanitarian architect David Anderson join Anthony Burke to discuss how architecture can support community recovery and reduce future risk after Nepal’s floods.
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ArchitectureAu
News ·
ArchitectureAu reports on the launch of AWF Friends and how the supporter program will help deliver community facilities, health services and places of safety.
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The Link · LinkedIn
Contributed feature ·
In a feature published by Henri Alain Chazelles, Esther Charlesworth explains AWF’s approach to community-led design, its projects and the role of AWF Friends.
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Power of Women · Episode 65
Podcast ·
Esther Charlesworth talks with Di Gillett about founding AWF, designing with communities and the connection between architecture, ethics and social justice.
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ArchitectureAu · Architecture Australia
Interview ·
Justine Clark interviews AWF director Robert Stent about how architects can work with communities and recovery agencies to improve disaster preparedness and rebuilding.
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Shareable · Cities@Tufts
Recorded talk ·
Esther Charlesworth reflects on three decades of humanitarian design and the founding of AWF. Shareable hosts the talk, video and transcript.
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IndesignLive
Feature ·
Jarrod Reedie speaks with Esther Charlesworth about AWF’s work connecting design expertise with communities that need health, education and community infrastructure.
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ArchitectureAu
News ·
Coverage of AWF founding director Esther Charlesworth’s appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia, recognising her contribution to architecture, education and communities in the Asia-Pacific region.
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ArchitectureAu · Architecture Australia
Contributed feature ·
Esther Charlesworth explores community-led preschool design in India, tracing The Anganwadi Project’s origins through then-AWF director Jane Rothschild and designer Jodie Fried.
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ArchitectureAu
Project coverage ·
Patrick Hunn reports on AWF and Hassell’s collaboration with Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation on the Maningrida Arts & Culture Precinct, bringing together arts, cultural heritage and the Bábbarra Women’s Centre.
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En Pointe · Point Line Projects
Interview ·
Nikhita Bhagwat interviews Esther Charlesworth about her path into humanitarian architecture, working across disciplines and planning for the long-term needs of communities after disaster.
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Curry Stone Foundation · Social Design Insights
Podcast ·
Esther Charlesworth joins Eric Cesal to discuss humanitarian architecture, AWF’s work and the role of design in communities facing disaster and disadvantage.
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ABC News
Feature ·
An ABC feature discussing humanitarian architecture, with AWF founder Esther Charlesworth.
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ArchitectureAu · Architecture Australia
Archive feature ·
Andrew Mackenzie examines AWF’s collaborative approach through the Dien Ban disability day centre in Vietnam, developed with the Kianh Foundation and a team of design professionals.
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ArchitectureAu · Architecture Australia
Archive feature ·
Peter Johns surveys humanitarian work by Australian architects, including AWF’s preschool program in Ahmedabad and the importance of sustained relationships with local communities.
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ABC Radio National · Saturday Extra
Archived radio transcript ·
Geraldine Doogue speaks with Esther Charlesworth, Andrea Nield and other guests about rebuilding after the Indian Ocean tsunami and the contribution architects can make. The original broadcast is preserved as a transcript.
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ABC Radio National · Perspective
Archived commentary transcript ·
In this early radio commentary, Esther Charlesworth reflects on the origins of AWF and the role of architects in rebuilding communities affected by conflict and disaster.
Read the transcript at ABC