Biography

Ann Cleary FRAIA is a registered Architect and Lecturer in Architecture (part-time) at the University of Canberra.  Ann also has a studio practice  a r k k u : architecture and urban design. 

Ann’s experience in architectural and urban design work encompasses almost twenty-five years on both large scale architectural projects as well as small scale residential and urban infill projects.  Ann has been able to work in the offices of two international practices – AKOS Arkitektkontor in Goteborg, Sweden and Mitchell/ Giurgola in New York, USA.  The range of project types has included public and institutional projects, performing arts, waterfront, industrial and campus programs, as well as urban infrastructure, streetscape and ephemeral art installations.

Ann’s research interests are focused on the public realm, the interstitial and the revitalisation of the urban fabric. Drawing as thinking and architecture as a spatial language are also areas of focus.  She has extensive experience working with artists and craftspeople on public art collaborations and commissions.

Ann has been involved at UC in visiting critic and guest design studio roles from 1991 till her appointment as Lecturer in Architecture (part-time) in 2003, which affords her the opportunity to pursue her interest in teaching and to continue to keep her studio practice going on selected projects.

Ann has served as a Jury member in the 2002 and 1991 RAIA ACT Chapter Awards Programs and as a member of the committee for establishment of the 25 Year Award.  She was elevated to Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects in 2000 and has received awards for residential and urban design work. In 2009 Ann was awarded the AIA ACT Chapter Clem Cummings Medal for outstanding contribution to architecture and the built environment.

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