Episode 62 : Interview with Suzanne Bosanquet of Suzanne Bosanquet Architecture

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Feb 26 2024 • 1 hr 24 mins

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Suzanne Bosanquet, RAIA, of Suzanne Bosanquet, Architect

https://suzannebosanquet.com/

Suzanne Bosanquet, RAIA, multi-faceted professional known for her roles as an Architect, Business Owner, Sessional Educator, Artist, and Community Leader.

Suzanne is also mother to four young men.

With an architectural career spanning since 1995, and is currently enjoying sole practice, focusing on considered and crafted residences with a few select commercial fitouts as well.

She has a broad architectural portfolio that spans close to thirty years, that includes local, national, and international award-winning projects. The scale and breadth of the portfolio range from international art installations, luxury vs community housing and large sporting facilities including involvement with four Olympic Stadiums. Her work has been published widely across various media formats.

In addition to her architectural achievements, Suzanne has been honoured with numerous Community and Business Awards, underscoring her commitment to social impact and enterprise. She has been recognized with prestigious accolades such as the Australian Government Award for Community and Business Partnership , the Griffith Australia Day Award and as a finalist in the Women In Business Australia Awards.

Currently she holds the position of State President of Women Chiefs of Enterprise International , a significant affiliate within the global network of women entrepreneurs. Her leadership in this capacity underscores her commitment to empowering and promoting women-led businesses on a global scale. She was on the first series of Shark Tank Australia, for a young men’s all natutal deodorant.

In 2017 she founded Little Architects in Australia which delivers built environment education and creative workshops for families and children, including sports holiday clinics.
Notably, she currently serves as the Australian Institute of Architects representative on the International Union of Architects Architecture Children Work Programme, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of built environment education, in particular to children, who are our future and will determine how it is shaped. Her passion for education extends to her role as a National and State examiner for the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia.

Suzanne also serves a quasi-judicial role representing the State Government in Development Tribunals, influencing decisions critical to community development. Notably, she co-founded SONA (Student Organized Network of Architecture) in the 90s, advocating for student pay rights and professional recognition within the architectural community.