Critics CV

REBECCA JERRAM
Landscape Architect BA, MRRP, MLArch, Dip Sust Reg AILA 2013  NZILA 2015
I have worked across the spectrum of RMA Planning, Urban Design, and for the last 10 yrs Landscape Architecture, in New Zealand and overseas. I am passionate about creating bespoke, naturalised and resilient environments, and have professional expertise in technical detailing and the contractual
aspects of landscape construction.Recent work has focussed on high -end delivery of ecological and public open space projects, and program management for  threatened Kaurilands for Dept of Conservation.

RAU HOSKINS
Director
Ngāti Hau, Ngāpuhi, BArch, MArch(Hons), Pae Matua Ngā Aho

As a director of designTRIBE architects, Rau has over 25 years experience working with Māori community-based design projects and has for the past 20 years specialized in the design of Māori educational institutions in the wider Auckland area. He has worked extensively as an urban and cultural design consultant, as well as in iwi liaison capacities on a range of large public projects where he has co-developed the Te Aranga design principles with Tāmaki mana whenua. Rau sits on the Ministerial Advisory Group to the Minister of Housing, is active in Māori housing advocacy and papakāinga design projects as well as sitting on the Auckland Council Urban Design, Public Arts Advisory and Heritage Advisory Panels. Rau teaches part-time at the Unitec Department of Architecture and has been active in researching both traditional and hybrid Māori dwelling construction techniques. He presented the 13-part TV series Whare Māori, which won the AFTA for best information programme at the 2012 Aotearoa Film and Television Awards.

Elvon Young
Senior Lecturer AUT

Master of Art & Design with First Class Honours (AUT University)
Bachelor of Architecture with Honours (The University of Auckland)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (The University of Auckland)
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and International Business (The University of Auckland)

AAA (Auckland Architecture Association) - Past President
Young + Richards - Director
EGG (Emerging Geometries Group) - Co Director
NZIA (New Zealand Institute of Architects) - Member
DINZ (Designers Institute of New Zealand) - Member

Research interests:
Digital & Parametric Design Methodologies
Generative Systems
Modular Design & Construction Technologies
Architecture
Interiors
Furniture & Products
Selected presentations and publications:
Publications

Contributor to 'Telecom Prospect 07' book, published by City Gallery, Wellington.
Contributor to 'Barcode' book, published by Balasoglou Books, Auckland.
Joint Editor 'Paper House' book, published by Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
Various reviews and profiles in magazines such as : Urbis, Home, Architecture New Zealand, Interior Details

Ben van Bruggen
Manager of Auckland's Urban Design Strategy team in the Auckland Design Office & Director at van Bruggen Urbanism

I am a professional Urban Planner with more than 20 years experience working in the public and private sectors in the UK and internationally. I provide strategic advice to private and public sector clients on urban planning, urban design and architectural aspects of planning applications; Master Planning.

I'm about to take on the Manager of the Urban Design Strategy unit within the Auckland Design Office.

As Director of van Bruggen Urbanism I add value to complex schemes by acting as a critical friend and preparing design statements for planning applications. I contribute to design briefs for new projects as well as being involved in the design development. I also prepare evidence for and appear at planning inquiries and hearings to give expert evidence relating to urban design and planning.

I am involved in major projects giving expert advice on the design approach, the quality of the scheme and how the planning and design aspects of any planning application need to be communicated. Design advocacy and negotiation through the planning system are key skills.

As joint Head of Urban Design at Savills, and a Director in the London Planning team, I worked to established a national team of 15 urban designers and graphic designers to work on projects in the UK and Internationally. 


I led projects in China, Russia and Montenegro as well as major projects in London. I also assist clients in getting the most from their architects and master planners for complex urban projects. One of my particular area of specialisation is in negotiating design through the planning process, including liaising with statutory bodies such as the Greater London Authority, English Heritage and local planning authorities as well as review panels such as Design Council cabe.


Megan Rule
Megan Rule graduated with honours from the Auckland School of Architecture in 1992 and worked on award winning projects, including Axis Building, D72 (Commercial Refits) and St Helier Residence with Auckland practice Patterson Co Partners until 1998. Prior to completing her degree she traveled extensively while based in the UK working for large commercial practice RHWL. In 1995 Megan participated in an international summer school based out of Macerata (Marche region) and Rome, Italy. From 1998 an extended break from the industry evolved into establishing an independent practice, South Pacific Architecture in 2000, with an expanding interest in the investigation of spatial and material context to produce environmentally sensitive enduring architecture.


Guest Lecturer Auckland University School of Architecture 2003, 2004, 2005.

Member of the NZIA NZ Awards Jury 2005, 2006

Bryce Julyan

Senior Technical Director - Environments at Beca
A Senior Technical Director in Beca Ltd, Bryce provides strategic, technical direction on planning across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. He is passionate about the planner’s role in creating good urban environments, the infrastructure to support them and strengthening the role of planners in collaborative teams to achieve good environmental and development outcomes. 

With 30 years’ experience as a planner in both NZ and the UK, Bryce is an active member of the NZ Planning Institute, having served on the Board since 2008 and having completed two terms as Chair, he continues as Immediate Past Chair to Chair the NZPI Professional Standards Committee. Bryce is also Vice President of the Australasia and Pacific region for the Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP) with a focus on building networks and capacity. He represents CAP and NZPI on a number of international initiatives including Planners for Climate Action (P4CA) and the Global Planners Network. 


Working with a wide range of clients, including central and local government agencies, transport and infrastructure providers, commercial, hotel and residential development organisations, Bryce leads planning project teams on major projects particularly in the urban transport and development sector.

Charlotte Grieve
Landscape architect at Auckland Council
Landscape Architect at Auckland Council, with experience working mostly in community and public space design. Experience seeing projects from initial concept design to built construction, overseeing small to medium projects, and supporting on larger ones. About 7 years working experience, including a year and a half working in Sydney, Australia as a graduate. Skilled in ArchiCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Programs. Graduated with an undergraduate and masters degree in landscape architecture, from Victoria University of Wellington, with a period of 6 months study abroad in Copenhagen.