We foster a culture of collaboration and collective expertise.
2025 Gold Medal X EmAGN tour of the State Library of Queensland, organised by Yolande.
Photographer: Nina Hamilton
We are a female-lead practice established in 2025 by Yolande Vorster. Our practice supports an active interest in community involvement, from teaching and speaking at events, to mentoring and volunteering.
We value research and are always seeking opportunities to expand our knowledge and understanding.
Yolande Vorster
Director
BArch(Des), MArch
Registered Architect QLD
ICOMOS Full International Member
yolande@vorster.au
Yolande brings a wealth of knowledge and experience across project scales and typologies, both locally and internationally. She has developed particular expertise in the adaptive reuse and conservation of existing and heritage-listed buildings, and has undertaken further training in practical building conservation at the Longford Academy.
Photographer: Nina Hamilton
Community Involvement
We enjoy engaging with the broader community, sharing our knowledge and creating opportunities for connecting. Below are a few things that our director, Yolande, has been involved in:
Brisbane Open House board member: 2025 to current
ICOMOS Full International Member: 2023 to current
RAIA QLD Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee member: 2024-current
EmAGN QLD Co-Chair and Chapter Council member: 2025-current
EmAGN Committee Member: 2023 - 2024
RAIA Mentor: 2023 - 2024
Speaker at Architecture Media Design Speaks Symposium - Out of Office: 2024
Longford Academy - Introduction to Practical Building Conservation workshop: 2023
Bach Bar Installation Design and Construction for Piano Mill Music Event: 2019 & 2021
Tutor, Guest Lecturer, and Course Co-coordinator at the University of Queensland for design, research, and professional practice courses between the Bachelor and Masters architectural degrees: 2017 to current
If you would like to discuss speaking opportunities, please contact Yolande via yolande@vorster.au
2025 Gold Medal X EmAGN tour of the State Library of Queensland, organised by Yolande,
Photographer: Nina Hamilton