Katherine (Kata) Rickard
Queensland Studio Lead
M Arch, D Des St (Architecture) / BOAQ 4648 / ARBV 801390 / RAIA
Architect, facilitator, educator, researcher – Kata is an accomplished and influential communicator who advocates everywhere for great design and successful places. Based between our Gold Coast and Brisbane studios, Kata is a driving force behind our Queensland work and responsible for connecting clients to the expertise across ARM nationally.
Katherine quietly listens and then comes out with gold, making her the right fit for the high profile, complex projects ARM seeks out. Her leadership on challenging public projects such as the Gold Coast Civic and Music Hall demonstrates that she has the nerve it takes to protect and project ideas.
“Queensland needs architecture that embodies storytelling and identity. It’s why I love adaptive reuse – making memory, place, and culture visible.”
Having the full team work as one organism to deliver the best outcome is where Kata’s leadership shines. The environment is safe for anyone to suggest anything, and the only judgement is whether the idea makes a good contribution towards the common goal.