Does architecture have a PR problem? | Elizabeth Farrelly

02/12/2025 20 min Episodio 18
Does architecture have a PR problem? | Elizabeth Farrelly

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Episode Synopsis

We all interact with architecture in some way, but the public’s understanding of the value and services of architects continues to be limited. Is this simply a professional image problem, or a symptom of something greater?
Elizabeth Farrelly is a veteran critic, urban thinker and architectural educator. Trained in architecture and philosophy and with a PhD in urbanism from the University of Sydney, Elizabeth is a former City of Sydney councillor and was the Sydney Morning Herald’s weekly principal essayist on urban planning and city-making for 30 years.
In this episode, Elizabeth considers why architects have the reputation they do, and whether it’s holding the industry back from leading on contemporary issues.
 
Further reading:

Elizabeth Farrelly – contributor on ArchitectureAu
https://architectureau.com/contributors/Farrelly-Elizabeth/
Architecture has a talk problem
https://architectureau.com/articles/architecture-has-a-talk-problem/
Are we dollarising architecture to death?
https://architectureau.com/articles/are-we-dollarising-architecture-to-death/
Architecture’s core dilemma: Beauty versus justice
https://architectureau.com/articles/Architectures-core-dilemma-beauty-versus-justice/
Brutalising brutalism
https://architectureau.com/articles/brutalising-brutalism/
 
Correction: An earlier version of this episode included wording that could be interpreted as describing Elizabeth Farrelly as an architect. Elizabeth is not a registered architect. The audio has been updated to clarify this.