Mparntwe Speaks: Andrew McPhee – Owen Kelly
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Owen Kelly, Director of Dogspike Design and Architecture joined Kate Lyons-Dawson on the Big Brekky Show to tell us about tonight’s Mparntwe Speaks talk with Andrew McPhee. Mparntwe Speaks is a series of talks that brings together leading voices in design, architecture, art, culture, and research. Linked by creative thinking that emerges from living and working in Central Australia.Andrew’s visionary work helped shape the built environment of Alice Springs and remote Aboriginal communities from the 1960s through the 1980s. His architecture goes beyond buildings — it’s grounded in a deep understanding of place, people, and culture.You’ve likely seen his iconic designs all over town — from the Council Chambers to both the Catholic and Anglican churches, and many distinctive homes. His work reflects a rare sensitivity to landscape, climate, and community needs.A Conversation with Andrew McPhee – Pyramids, People and Place, this Thursday, 12 June 2025 from 5.30pm for 6.00pm Start – 8.00pm at the Hartley Street School Museum.
