Author Archives for Frances Grant

Christmas in the Valley: Meanjin Architecture Pantry Drive

January 31, 2025 11:28 am Published by Comments Off on Christmas in the Valley: Meanjin Architecture Pantry Drive

By Genevieve Quinn, Architect and Social Impact Lead At the end of 2024, we opened our community pantry. Available 24 hours a day, the pantry allows community members to access grocery and hygiene items. Since its inauguration, the pantry has proven very popular. Unfortunately, this is a sign of the great stress the housing crisis…


Collaging as a means of community connection

January 10, 2025 3:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Collaging as a means of community connection

Collaging is more than a creative passion for Magda Myszkowski, an Associate and Interior Designer at Deicke Richards—it’s a transformative practice she uses to foster connection, well-being and storytelling within diverse communities. From aged care settings to intergenerational Polish cultural workshops, Magda’s collaging sessions offer participants an opportunity to connect, express themselves and celebrate shared…


Introducing our Community Pantry

November 6, 2024 4:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Introducing our Community Pantry

We would like to introduce the newest addition to the office – our community pantry! Over the past few months Genevieve and Cameron have been busy designing and building a tiny piece of public architecture. Using mostly recycled materials, we hope this project will sustainably deepen our connection with our local community and help us…


Launching our new Sustainability Action Plan

September 18, 2024 2:52 pm Published by Comments Off on Launching our new Sustainability Action Plan

Globally, buildings and construction play a major role in the ongoing climate breakdown and biodiversity loss crisis, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats. Deicke Richards recognises the architectural profession as integral to the journey towards more regenerative built environment. At Deicke…


New Associates at DR

September 9, 2024 9:13 am Published by Comments Off on New Associates at DR

We are pleased to announce that Sasha Sharry, Magda Myszkowski, and Nick Vella have all been promoted to Associates and will be joining the Deicke Richards leadership team. Sasha, Magda, and Nick have all got many years of experience with DR, and are highly valued and talented members of the team. This is a fantastic…


Lismore flood reconstruction: our practice of innovative architecture

August 22, 2024 11:17 am Published by Comments Off on Lismore flood reconstruction: our practice of innovative architecture

February of 2022 is remembered by most Australians as the period in which Queensland and New South Wales was hit by unprecedented and devastating floods. In the city of Lismore, on February 28, flood waters reached 14.5m, causing widespread damage and destruction to the CBD and residential areas throughout the Northern Rivers region. In 2024,…