Georgia Taylor-Berry

I studied at the University of Western Australia in Perth, where I became interested in integrating social justice into architecture. A trip to India and a year of studying in Berkeley further shaped my ideas. Upon graduating in Perth, I received a high distinction for my research, which focused on addressing urban sprawl in the outskirts of Perth. After my studies, I traveled around the world. Together with my partner, I visited many extraordinary architects, whom we interviewed while visiting their buildings. This culminated in the publication Through Cities, the result of our research into the diversity of 50 cities in 20 countries. In 2018, we decided to settle in Amsterdam, and I joined Paul de Ruiter Architects because they are aware of the impact construction has on the environment and put sustainability at the heart of the design process. I enjoy working here on sustainable public projects where we seek solutions to social challenges. My work focuses on the spatial intersection of society with its physical, ecological, and cultural environment.