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CURRICULUM VITAE URBANIST, OPTIMIST, PLACEMAKER
Bryony is a designer working at the intersection of urban design, city strategy and placemaking. Bryony is passionate about creative problem solving; using human-centred design thinking and collaboration to promote places which support resilient, future-proof communities. She has a particular love of cities, and the delights of the public realm. Bryony’s love of people and place is informed by an education in Architecture and experience working in community engagement and tactical urbanism. She has worked in cities across Australia and the UK to prepare strategies which consider liveability, sustainability, density, accessibility and economic feasibility for government at both state and local level as well as developers and landowners. She is adept at graphic design, has successfully led multi-disciplinary teams and is a confident facilitator. Bryony’s passion for culture and creativity spans beyond her professional experience as a Designer and Placemaker. She has had work published on the topic of Urbanism, creates collages, and makes music.
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EDUCATION NOV 2017 - NOV 2018 Certificate in Engagement International Association of Public Participation, Australasia JULY 2018 Biophilic Design Masterclass Living Future Institute of Australia SEPT 2012 - MAY 2015 Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Hons) University of Newcastle, UK
SKILLS ADOBE SUITE inDesign (advanced) Illustrator (advanced) Photoshop (intermediate) MS OFFICE Word (advanced) Excel (advanced) PowerPoint (advanced) TECHNICAL DESIGN Hand drawing (intermediate) AutoCAD (basic) SketchUp (basic) STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Engagement Design Engagement Delivery Engagement Facilitation Engagement Evaluation STRATEGY Research and interview Copy writing and editing Understanding of policy & legislation
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT NOV 2018 ‘Embedding Placemaking into Urban Design’ International Cities, Town Centres and Communities Conference, Australia (Speaker) JULY 2018 - PRESENT Living Future Institute of Australia (Member) JUNE 2018 - JULY 2018 UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab One of 1000 talents selected to work on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals at a 7-day forum, Singapore JULY 2015 ‘Community-Building Through Meaningful Participation’ International Conference on Innovative & Sustainable Architecture, Planning & Landscape, UK (Speaker)
EMPLOYMENT AUG 2016 - MAR 2019 Urban Designer and Placemaker RobertsDay, Sydney (Aus) Managed a placemaking team to deliver complex city-shaping projects for state and local government as well as private developers and advocacy groups. Worked as co-author and designer on a mix of urban renewal, adaptive reuse, and transit-oriented masterplans and strategies, liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and delivering stakeholder and community engagement. Work spanned from
initial research and visioning through to detailed implementation, with a focus on high quality graphic communication as well as videography.
Drive, Newcastle, to encourage reengagement with place and space as well as improved daily experiences on the way to school, home and work.
FEB 2016 - AUG 2016 Placemaker PlacePartners, Sydney (Aus)
PUBLICATIONS
Worked as part of this specialist consultancy with an interdisciplinary approach to the creation and revitalisation of great places, including waterfront precincts, workplaces, shopping destinations and main streets. Undertook research and engagement to prepare strategies which responded to the local economy, community, culture and environment.
JULY 2018 ‘Leave No One Behind’ Mouthful Magazine (Guest writer)
OCT 2015 - JAN 2016 Associate Creative Space Management, Sheffield (UK) Developed proposals for ‘Meanwhile Use’ as part of the wider marketing and audience engagement strategy for building developments in both Sunderland and Newham, London. This involved collaboration with designers, development of illustrative activity programs, preparation of marketing strategies, and exploration of financially sustainable solutions. MAY 2015 - SEPT 2015 Researcher University of Newcastle, Architecture Planning & Landscape (UK) Worked under a ‘co-production’ ESRC Research grant to collaborate with a team on a DIY Streets Project. The project focused on Fenham Hall
JULY 2018 ‘A Love of People and Place’ Architecture Bulletin (Guest writer)
MAY 2016 ‘36 Hours in Sydney’ Commotion Magazine (Guest writer) SEPT 2015 ‘Improving Community Engagement: Learning from Acorn Road’ Report commissioned by Jesmond Residents Association JAN 2015 ‘Temporary Urbanism’ Affix Magazine (Guest writer) JAN 2015 ‘To Change Ourselves by Changing the City’ (Academic Writing)
EXHIBITIONS FEB 2019 - MAR 2019 ‘Curious Landscapes’ Solo exhibition, Gaffa Gallery, Sydney (Aus)
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FURNITURE MAKER COACH PRODUCTION
CABLE MAKERS
BAKERY GLASS MERCHANT
SHOP FITTERS
METAL STAMPERS
FOOTWEAR MANUFACTURER
WHEELWRIGHT
PEN AND PENCIL CO TELEPHONE MAKERS
COPPERSMITHS
BOX MAKER
ELECTRICAL PLATING
SOAP MAKER FUR WORKS
FURNITURE MAKER COTTON MERCHANT CORDIAL FACTORY TIMBER YARD PAPER PROCESSORS POTATO CRISP FACTORY Learning from history: Manufacturing spaces, City of Sydney Civic Survey 1938-50 Food + drink Stationery
BOLT AND NUT MANUFACTURER NAIL AND WIRE NETTING
Electrical + engineering Sheds + yards Furniture + products Clothing Metal + wood
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Drawing produced by Bryony Simcox, using historic map
ENGINEERS
SHOP FITTERS
PLACEMAKING STRATEGY WATERLOO ESTATE Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Client: UrbanGrowth NSW
WATERLOO STATE SIGNIFICANT PRECINCT
MID CONCEPT PLAN OPTION
CONCEPT PLAN MID OPTION VIEW 1
This ongoing project looks at the redevelopment of a 22ha State Significant Precinct in central Sydney, catalysed by the delivery of a new metro station. Over the next 15-20 years, the masterplan will guide the development of about 6,800 new homes, including improved and increased social housing. Other social benefits include improved services, shops, community facilities, better transport and jobs as well as three hectares of safe open spaces, including new public parks and landscaped boulevards. Bryony took the role of Placemaking Lead to deliver a Placemaking Framework, Strategy and Action Plan. The Study champions ‘Place Excellence’ and the delivery of unique, safe, inclusive, attractive and authentic places for the community through a set of character words, principles and recommendations. The Placemaking Study considers the social, economic, environmental and cultural elements of the Waterloo area in the context of 21 technical studies, and identifies planning, design and programming recommendations which can strengthen and enhance those elements. Through workshops and engagement with stakeholders, community, and the technical and design teams, the Placemaking Strategy aims to guide future development in order to create a strong sense of place that supports a culturally rich thriving community.
WATERLOO STATE SIGNIFICANT PRECINCT
MID CONCEPT PLAN OPTION
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Visualisations of the masterplan options hand-drawn by Tim Throsby
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COMPLETE STREETS BANKSTOWN CBD Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Client: City of Canterbury Bankstown The Complete Streets study brings together Urban Designers, Landscape Architects and Transport Planners in order to re-imagine central Bankstown‘s into a system of complete streets and connected great places, as a means to get from A to B, but also as the stage for everyday life. The transport and street design analysis revealed key issues affecting the Bankstown CBD, including physically constrained streets, lack of pedestrian priority, large-scale buildings which offer little street activation, and safety concerns. However, Bankstown is rich with opportunity, with a successful multicultural community, fantastic cultural and civic assets and a strong local arts scene. The city’s diverse mix of people, food and shopping experiences are its DNA. These issues and opportunities informed the development of the Masterplan. Supporting the Masterplan is a suite of strategies which address the different modes and activities to be integrated in the future streets and spaces. Bryony and the project team adopted an innovative approach; presenting the initial findings through a short documentary-style video. The video served as a effective tool for communicating the place audit in an evocative and easy-to-digest way. It can be viewed at https://bit.ly/2xJbb78
Stills from Complete Streets video, filmed and edited by George Webster, produced and directed by Bryony Simcox
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Render produced by Oleg Bilotserkevych, with management from Bryony Simcox
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Graphic produced by Greg Meckstroth and Bryony Simcox
‘FINE GRAIN PEOPLE PLACES’
MANY SHAPES + FORMS
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Client: Greater Sydney Commission COMPACT+ PERMEABLE
This study sets out to champion fine grain and mixed grain development across Sydney, arguing the case for social infrastructure within a humanscaled environment. The resultant strategic report was incorporated into the Greater Sydney Region Plan. Bryony took an active role in the development of this document, offering her research and graphic design skills to visually communicate ties between urban design, planning and social sustainability, and argue the importance of built form which promotes walkability and sociability. The report can be read at https://bit.ly/2XBsWkS.
CO-LOCATED MULTIFUNCTIONAL ACTIVE USE + ACTIVE TRANSPORT FLEXIBLE + ADAPTABLE
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Diagrams produced by Bryony Simcox
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PLACE FRAMEWORK THE FOUNDATIONS Location: Portland, NSW, Australia Client: AWJ Civil Portland has come to be known as ‘the town that built Sydney’, centred on the impressive former Cementworks, including heritage powerhouse building and multiple quarry lakes. The Place Framework documents the outcomes of a rigorous place analysis, resulting in a Masterplan and supporting Planning Proposal to redevelop the site as a productive part of Portland once again. Research revealed the site’s defining attributes, including the distinctive industrial structures, undulating green space, an engaged community with a strong cultural focus, and the town’s strategic location on the fringes of the Blue Mountains World Heritage site. Building upon this research and a process of community consultation, the Place Framework sets out a vision for the Cementworks as ‘The Foundations’: an engaging precinct combining tourism, culture, community and recreation, loved by locals and visitors alike. The Framework combines a long-term Masterplan for the site’s transformation as a regional destination with short-term activation strategies. Early ideas are already underway, including murals, markets, and pop-up museums curated by a Place Activation Officer.
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Bryony worked as a designer and researcher on the project, and is currently making a documentary about Portland and The Foundations. Timeline produced by Bryony Simcox
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Renders produced by Artur Chyra
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FLUCTUATING POPULATION
PART 2: CONTEXT
PART PART 2:1: CONTEXT
SHOALHAVEN IN SUMMARY
DIVERSITY OF PART 2: CONTEXT UNIQUE NATURAL LANDSCAPES SHOALHAVEN IN SUMMARY
PART PART 2:1: CONTEXT
PART 2: CONTEXT
SHOALHAVEN IN SUMMARY UNIQUE NATURAL SETTING & DIVERSITY OF LANDSCAPES Shoalhaven is defined by its natural environment. Undulating topography, natural bushland, coastline, waterways, lakes and rural hinterlands create a stunning setting that has a rich diversity of landscapes.
LACK OF HOUSING DIVERSITY & AFFORDABILITY
DISPERSED NETWORK OF SETTLEMENTS
FLUCTUATING POPULATION
AGING COMMUNITY
small proportion of medium density dwellings, providing little choice or diversity in housing options.
UNIQUE NATURAL SHOALHAVEN IN SETTING & DIVERSITY OF LANDSCAPES
DISPERSED NETWORK SUMMARY
RELAXED RECREATION UNIQUE NATURAL LIFESTYLE SETTING & DIVERSITY
UNIQUE NATURAL ETTING & DIVERSITY OF LANDSCAPES
HOUSING SITY & DABILITY
Housing in Shoalhaven is
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LACK OF HOUSING DIVERSITY & AFFORDABILITY relaxed RECREATION LIFESTYLE
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PART PART 2:1: CONTEXT
relaxed RECREATION LIFESTYLE LACK OF HOUSING Shoalhaven is well known for its DIVERSITY lifestyle benefits; relaxed& coastalAFFORDABILITY villages and towns surrounded by natural
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bushland and rural landscapes, Housing Shoalhaven away frominthe hustle andis predominantly low density bustle of more urban areas. separate dwellings and a very It small is a place that offers a variety proportion of medium ofdensity recreational opportunities, dwellings, providing including but not limited to little choice or diversity in surfing, swimming, housing options. fishing, boating, kayaking, Shoalhaven rock also has the and bushwalking, climbing highest level of housing stress hobby farms. in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Shoalhaven’s Region, and lifestyle is one ofattracts the least two key household affordable areas.types; families with young children Theretirees. impact of this is that it and attracts a very narrow range Shoalhaven is well known forof its household types (namely, lifestyle benefits; relaxed families children and coastal with villages and towns retirees), andby does not provide surrounded natural affordably priced housing for bushland and rural landscapes, most low awayvery from theincome hustle renters and and lowofincome purchasers. bustle more urban areas.
Shoalhaven’s population is an aging one. The median age of 48 is much higher than in NSW (38 years). 42% are over the age of 55, and 11% are over 75. The high proportion of older people is a result of both community aging in place, and the trend of ‘seachanger’ and ‘tree changers’ moving to the area from more urban areas upon retirement.
relaxed RECREATION LIFESTYLE
An aging community bring with it a number of challenges that need to be planned for; specifically, availability and access to aged care services, and appropriate housing choices. It is important that Shoalhaven fosters active, healthy and safe communities that support an aging population.
It is a place that offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including but not limited to surfing, swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, bushwalking, rock climbing and hobby farms. Shoalhaven’s lifestyle attracts two key household types; families with young children and retirees.
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Diagram produced by Bryony Simcox
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The natural landscape and significant environmental PART barriers it creates has meant that settlements in Shoalhaven are quite dispersed, and some are relatively isolated.
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Shoalhaven is a popular holiday destination and is increasingly attracting more people. It is the most visited LGA in NSW outside of the Sydney Central Business District (CBD), attracting over 3 million visitors a year.
Shoalhaven is well kn lifestyle benefits; rela coastal villages and t surrounded by natura bushland and rural la away from the hustle bustle of more urban
As a result of the large tourism sector, Shoalhaven has a significant transient population. This has both positive and negative impacts, including a large number of vacant holiday homes, rapid population expansion during peak summer season, and difficulty providing adequate services.
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Wollongong
Location: Shoalhaven, NSW, Australia Client: Dept. of Planning & Environment A1
The NSW State Government, together with Shoalhaven City Council, engaged the preparation of character assessments to identify the existing and desired future place character for 58 settlements across the region.
Budderoo National Park
Seven Mile Beach National Park
The assessments explore the themes of Natural Environment, Built Form, Land Use, Connectivity, Amenity, Activity and Community. They will ultimately inform development controls as part of the Growth Management Strategy, to help plan for the provision of new housing and services which are respectful of the area’s local identity.
SHOALHAVEN HEADS
Nowra Bomaderry
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Jerrawangala National Park
Bryony undertook the audit, co-authored the report, and attended community engagement sessions to explain and seek feedback on the assessments.
Jervis Bay National Park
Vincentia
Booderee National Park
JERVIS BAY
Conjola National Park
Ulladulla Meroo National Park
A1 Bimberamala National Park
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Illustrative map produced by Bryony Simcox
Murramarang National Park
Batemans Bay
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DIY STREETS FENHAM HALL DRIVE Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK ESRC-funded project with Sustrans and APL Newcastle DIY Streets is a well-established program that seeks to work closely with local communities to help them re-design their neighbourhoods affordably, making them more conducive to active, healthy travel. Bryony worked on an ongoing research project which applied the DIY streets program to Fenham Hall Drive, with a particular focus on capacity-building through participation and co-design. The research was based on a belief that an open and reflective approach is required for participation in urban design processes to elicit meaningful outcomes. The team adopted a narrative-driven approach to facilitate deep dialogue, and used sensory mapping, drawing, 3D models, play cards, and street prototyping. Bryony was heavily involved in this prototyping, constructing temporary installations to test potential public space solutions. As described by local Ward Councillor Marion Talbot, these “showed, better than a map or diagram could ever do, the way in which people could change their environment for the better.” As a result of the research project and increased community engagement, residents and local stakeholders worked together to apply for a government grant to establish a pocket park. They were granted £15,000, and the pocket park was built and opened in May 2016.
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(From top): Visualisation and 3D model produced by Bryony Simcox, 1:1 street installations designed and constructed by DIY Streets project team (including Bryony Simcox)
Lasercut ‘play cards’ designed and produced by Bryony Simcox
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All collages designed and hand made by Bryony Simcox
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CREATIVE PRACTICE ANALOGUE BRYONY Bryony’s creative practice uses analogue collage, a self-described form of meditation. From an early age, Bryony has been drawn to magazines, books and found materials, and the hands-on approach of cutting and composing them into new scenarios. Both playful and provocative, the collages invite viewers to imagine technicolour scenarios and impossible configurations. Elements from urban design, fashion, interior architecture, and travel photography are drawn together and stripped of their original context. Through an intentionally open-minded process of composition, new narratives and imagined landscapes are woven, inspired by the human form and possible futures. The works were exhibited at Gaffa Gallery as part of ‘Curious Landscapes’, Bryony’s debut solo show. The collages can be viewed online at www.instagram.com/analoguebryony
BRYONY SIMCOX PORTFOLIO
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BRYONY SIMCOX PORTFOLIO