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Catherine Lassen is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Her work bridges modern Australian architectural history with contemporary practice, emphasizing representation and sustainable design. She co-authored key publications on architects Glenn Murcutt and Hugh Buhrich, including a monograph on Murcutt’s drawings and a book on Buhrich’s modernist legacy.
Her research explores architectural history, material innovation, and heritage conservation. Notable projects include designing site-specific furniture for Yoko Ono’s art installations and co-curating exhibitions such as Thinking Drawing / Working Drawing in Tokyo. Lassen's work has been exhibited globally and recognized in academic and professional circles.
Recent contributions include a 2023 analysis of Mitchell/Giurgola’s AIA competition and collaborations with pioneers like Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal through the Rothwell Chair program. Her 2022 grant project, Locating Giurgola, investigates the global impact of the Philadelphia School of Architecture.
Lassen’s academic roles include co-teaching with Murcutt and leading design studios. Her exhibitions, such as Lacaton & Vassal: Living in the City, highlight adaptive reuse strategies for urban environments. She actively engages with architectural pedagogy and regional design identity.
