Future Work Immersion | Archipelago Architects

Who can participate? 
Architecture, design and planning undergraduate students who are in their second or third year & Masters students. 
This session is not suitable for undergraduate first years. 

Why participate?
In this hands-on workshop session you’ll get the chance to:

• Contribute to solving industry challenges and explore where innovation is headed
• Engage directly with industry professionals and make a lasting impression
• Develop practical skills and experience for your resume and solid examples to reference in future job interviews.
• Gain a unique insight into your future career and understand the skills and ideas employers expect from graduates.

Future Work is an opportunity to experience what working in your field is really like, while making industry connections.

This session will be most relevant to second or third year & Masters students studying:

• Architecture 
• Design
• Planning

Who is Archipelago Architects?
Archipelago Architects is an award-winning architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture practice based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Founded by Peter Edwards, a distinguished architect and urbanist with over 30 years of experience, the firm is renowned for its commitment to creating sustainable, contextually sensitive, and people-focused designs. 

Operating globally, Archipelago Architects has contributed to major urban projects across five continents, with team members based in Canada, the United States, and Australia. Their portfolio includes complex master plans, Olympic precincts, public realm initiatives, and community health and knowledge centers. 

The firm's core values—technical excellence, quality, respect, and diversity—are integral to every project. They invest in research and development to address the industry's most pressing technical challenges and embrace diverse perspectives as a driver of innovation.

What will the Future Work Immersion cover?

This workshop will focus on Brisbane / Australia's housing shortage and affordability crisis and will suit students with an interest in social and affordable housing and community planning and architecture. This session is not suitable for undergraduate first years. 

How can I get there?

We recommend using public transport and getting a train to Central station followed by short walk or bus to the front of Archipelago's office. Another option is uber/taxi. There is no parking onsite. The EAIT Employability Team will meet you at the entrance inside the lobby.

Please refer to the google maps link with the correct location pinned https://maps.app.goo.gl/wEFatfjmw483Kx3w9

Event details:

• Event date: Friday 3 October 2025
• Event time: 10.15am - 3.00pm
• Event location: Level 3/199 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Please email employability.events@eait.uq.edu.au if you have any questions.