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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

‘Before housing could be created, the potential for housing had to be created.’ Further insight on why Vienna remains a touchstone for housing, for ALL. x.com/mcmansionhel...

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kate wehwalt (@mcmansionhell) on X

wrote briefly about the housing legacy of red vienna and about how seeing the karl marx hof temporarily cured my depression https://t.co/qm6mAeCzZb

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

German colleague, just arrived in Australia, sighs with relief at Melbourne’s coolth. Grateful to have escaped Europe’s heat. It’s come to this. #climatechange

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

“Dumping election promises” is the laziest media intro to pre budget announcements. How about focusing on what a rethink might DO?? What inequities it might address?

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Wellington’s lovely cluster on Oriental Pde of smallish apartment blocks b/n 8-10 storeys. Small footprints too so high int amenity w plenty of corner apartments & ample windows inc to bathrooms. Height works well, lower relative to hill behind, allowing landscape to maintain its primacy in the city

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

“A lack of bling makes this seaside motel sing”. Lovely words by Stephen Crafti about KTA’s gentle makeover of the #BlackDolphinMotel at Merimbula for Aspen Group. Some of the original Robin Boyd spirit returns. A terrific collaboration with Finding Infinity, Openwork & WildernessConstructions

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Finally reading Tim Low’s book Where Song Began. Rich with insights on australian ecology interlinking the intense sounds of our birds with nectar abundant plants & infertile soils. Fascinating. #wheresongbegan

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Fiona Tribe @fionatribe.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

This includes the unique way you sense-make — your way of thinking, feeling, writing, seeing, understanding, critiquing, making, arting … all of it.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

In exciting news the fish pie is back…oh & the Wellington Library now renewed & reopen. Very appreciative they kept the same cafe operators. And that this most civic part of the city once again has people.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Richmond Housing_ Elizabeth Street, North Richmond. A model for the missing middle - Higher density medium height housing. A cluster of 4-8 storey blocks. 144 new dwellings, 100% public. For Homes Victoria’s Big Housing Build Architects: KTA & Hayball

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

‘Albanese is cementing a legacy of cautious, centrist incrementalism at a time when he could be making reforms that would make a material difference in people’s lives, addressing the inequality and stacked deck that has plagued Australians for the past 30 years.’ Too cautious

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Who said architects only worry about what a building looks like? This list is a great breakdown of the multitude of issues, responsibilities, liabilities & specializations (of other consultants)- that architects have to be across. We are the great & often under acknowledged, underpaid integrators

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Sqratch (@sqratch.in) on Threads

People see the building. They rarely see the work behind it. This list shows everything architects actually do. The coordination, responsibility, and decisions that begin long before a drawing is app...

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Aeroguard = nostalgia. The smell of so many summers.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Lose friction and you lose criticality. Resistance is useful.

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Laura Harding @lhsyd.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Auspol. Please stop talking about the stupid parties. The slightly less stupid party that is governing needs much more scrutiny….

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

A must listen - clear, sensible advice from Sebastian Pfautch, Prof of Urban Management & Planning, WSU, on what individuals, cities, councils can do to mitigate the impact of extreme heat. More trees, more shade, better building design. Care for your neighbours too. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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As heatwaves worsen, what can we do to beat the heat? - ABC listen

Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales have all suffered record breaking temperatures this week with the mercury rising above 49 degrees in several towns.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Beats a cabana…beach structures from storm debris

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Kent Parkstreet @kentparkskeet.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Instead of saying Trump did this or Trump did that, why not say the US did this or the US did that? The US failed to prosecute him, elected him, elected two houses to suit him, obeyed and flattered him. Right now Trump is being used as an excuse. The US is the real issue.

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Tim Waterman @tim-waterman.co.uk · 11/01/2026

Succinct, clear, and necessary framing of how universities can navigate dire financial straits.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

"Wickedness thrives in darkness and prejudice thrives in ignorance born of silence. The open discussion of ideas, beliefs, facts and opinion is ultimately the pathway to community cohesion. Silencing and censorship are not."

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Laura Harding @lhsyd.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

It is so important to understand the arrangement and ‘type’ when discussing housing. Philip always includes plans in his posts. So much discussion of housing in Australia (by others!) shows only renders and imagery. It is intentional. Type and amenity are predominant Australian housing weaknesses.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Touch screens require seeing so eyes taken off road & to screen. Inherently dangerous. Tactile switches don’t - yes bring them back. For all kinds of instruments.

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Pop — Screen sharing for remote teams

Work together like you’re in the same room. Supports Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Safari, Firefox & Chrome.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Anyone know what this is? Looks like an orchid. Found in coastal dune of Lorne

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

“What do we not want to know about ourselves?” The combination of unambitious governments & systemically weak media is how you end up with seemingly intractable problems..in housing,aged care,employment services, scientific research,higher ed..NDIS…climate policy open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...

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A rare win

On investigative journalism and its consolations

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Those year-in-review audio mash ups lead as end of year irritants.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Beautiful tribute to the powerhouse and munificence that is Maudie Palmer. Vale to an incredible mentor, friend & collaborator. www.smh.com.au/culture/art-...

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Nobody ever said ‘no’ to Maudie Palmer. The world is better for it

The titan of Australian arts died this week but leaves a strong legacy of advocacy.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Martin McKenzie-Murray strikes again ‘Here were the strokes made by someone who’s seen them played by others but is yet to feel them himself & thus occupies that path to confidence in one’s craft by first passionately mimicking the established.’ www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/sport/cricke...

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Poignant memories of junior cricket

Watching young cricket players on a pitch close to home, the author is visited by memories that flow from the action.

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Philip Thalis @philipthalis.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Bracing #abc program on housing & homelessness, focusing especially on the vulnerable group of women over 50. Too many sleeping in cars, in vans, abandoned buildings… Such a need for crisis housing, for long term structural solutions. In such a rich country as Aust, no one should be homeless

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

From its cracker opening lines onwards Martin McKenzie-Murray’s piece “Brand of dopes’ vainglory” in today’s @SatPaper is a superb reflection on test cricket. Read it and laugh (or weep depending on your side). #Ashes2025

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

“I hit the deadline and I couldn’t spend any longer fucking things up” _ Brian Eno

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Essential read on D&C. “How can any architect in their right mind claim to know what’s been installed on a building when others routinely change specification without regard to the documentation setting out what needs to be done?” @russellcurtis www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...

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The Grenfell inquiry missed the elephant in the room: design and build

The Grenfell report fails to grasp the wider lessons of this tragedy by ignoring the warped procurement culture that encouraged so many awful decisions, argues Russell Curtis

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

“You give space to the listener - he can go inside and live there.” Beautiful observation by Bjork during her interview of Arvo Pärt in 1997. #arvopärt

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Can’t understand why the Australian Parliament begins each term with a church service. How is this appropriate for the multicultural community it supposedly represents?

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Never enough women’s toilets. Meanwhile men’s empty…the sooner we go all gender the better. #melbourneairport #allgendertoilets

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

On close reading… “As you read, a line might hit you. You feel struck. You pause. Here’s where close reading happens. Hold up. Linger with that line. Read it again, a few more times. What gives it its force here in its immediate moment? Work out its power.” defector.com/close-readin...

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Close Reading Is For Everyone | Defector

In Sigrid Nunez’s 2018 novel The Friend, a famous writer kills himself. Not long before, he complains to the narrator about readers: “People talking about a book as if it were just another thing, like...

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

How about a “great government of allies”? Excellent thinking here from #richardflanagan

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Interesting density stat from The Conversation. Worth a read. theconversation.com/victorias-pl...

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

“If Melbourne’s middle suburbs – those between two and 20 kilometres from the CBD – were as dense as those of Toronto, that increase in density alone could accommodate all of the 800,000 extra homes the state government plans to build over the next decade.” theconversation.com/victorias-pl...

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Victoria’s planning reforms could help solve the housing crisis. But they are under threat

Councils have made it hard to build more townhouses and apartments in the suburbs. That’s why these planning reforms are needed.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

‘The lost art of neighboring’ Savannah Fishel discussing intergenerational & communal living on #lifematters @abcnewsbot.bsky.social

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

‘Listening to the student voice to learn about thriving in vertic(all) schools’ What a great workshop full of insights - & videos - from an impressive range of students & principals too. Hosted by Prof Jill Willis & Dr Jenna Gillett-Swan #LEAConference #2025Odyssey #LEA

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Tonight on @SBS Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. Interesting timing.. #Auspol2025

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

It should be easy to obtain a planning permit for a new house such as this, regardless of heritage overlay. When heritage drives the design of new buildings we risk poor patterns being replicated. Better to thoughtfully reconfigure to reflect today’s living/amenity expectations.

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Kerstin Thompson @kerstinthompson.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Bandaids rather than wider reform of the major issues facing the nation - climate, housing, inequity etc - apparently enough to retain government because there is no competition. The serious problem of no serious opposition. www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

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Voters lose out as Dutton implodes and Albanese coasts

The election is becoming a choice between ‘more of the same’ versus ‘we’ll work it out at some point’, and we all end up losing.

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