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Justine Ebzery & Romina Richardson | Brisbane Winter 2024

January 12, 2026 • Parlour

Our conversationalists for this episode are Justine Ebzery, a director at Fulton Trotter Architects and Romina Richardson a senior associate at Architectus Conrad Gargett.

In this episode, Justine and Romina share practical insights into navigating the profession, stepping into leadership, and balancing ambition, career and parenthood. They reflect on the critical role that communication, empathy and trust play when engaging with stakeholders and leading successful, collaborative teams.

Justine and Romina touch on the future of the industry, including the inevitable impact of AI, and acknowledge that women still face significant barriers in ownership and leadership. They highlight the persistent gender gap in architecture practice ownership, explore its causes, and share advice for architects pursuing the pathway to ownership.

Generous, candid and packed with good advice. Well worth a listen.

This episode was recorded live on Yuggerah and Turrbal Country at the 2024 Brisbane Spring Salon. Held at the Brickworks Design Studio on 7 November 2024, it was convened by Justine Clark. Photos: Alanna McTiernan.

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