Ingrid Richards is a renowned Australian architect who co-founded Richards and Spence with Adrian Spence in 2008, and has since contributed significantly to the civic identity of Brisbane and beyond.

The practice is perhaps best known for its instrumental involvement in the development of the James Street Precinct in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley through a series of independent projects – including the Calile Hotel and the Ada Lane Development.

In today’s episode, Katelin Butler, editorial director at Architecture Media, asks Ingrid to reflect on the considerations required when designing civic legacy from private commissions and what urban qualities evolve best over time.

Further Reading

Urbane luxury: The Calile Hotel

Incremental civic-ness: James Street Precinct

2019 Eat Drink Design Awards: Best Hotel Design

Nineteen James

Tactical urbanism: Fish Lane

205 North Quay by Hassell, REX and Richards and Spence

Richards and Spence’s seven favourite hotel designs