Jeanne Gang at the University of Melbourne

October 7, 2014
Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne
Melbourne

In the third and final ABP Dean’s Lecture of 2014, titled “In, On, Around, and Beyond: Expeditions in the Contemporary City,” Jeanne explored how today’s cities must cope with vast industrial-era spaces after those uses have lapsed. Through the lens of some of her firm’s most recent and noteworthy projects, she spoke about how architectural practice might be refocused to help reimagine these territories and initiate transformation. Jeanne also addressed her longstanding interest in the new ways that cultural and science-based aspects of natural systems can aid in defining the city.