ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE creative directors

Bianca Smith (left) and Sarah Aldridge (right)

SARAH ALDRIDGE

Sarah Aldridge, Director of Space Studio based in Byron Bay, Founding Committee member and current Secretary of RAA, is an experienced event creative director having delivered regional architectural events for over 15 years. Sarah is committed to providing high quality events that support regional practice, for which she is a passionate advocate.

Since co-founding Space Studio in 2008, Sarah has worked within the Byron community to design and deliver buildings of a high quality that are very much ‘of their place’. Her extensive design and project management experience gained from working across a broad range of project types in Europe and Japan has provided her with a high level of expertise in client liaison, an understanding of complex projects and the importance of community engagement.

BIANCA SMITH

Bianca Smith, founder of Blue Triangle Consulting, has over 20 years' hands-on experience in the management of architectural and engineering practices at all scales. She brings a holistic perspective on the business of architecture - from practice and project management to people and technology - and the challenges that are reshaping how design firms operate. Now based in the Northern Rivers, she works closely with smaller practices throughout Australia helping them build smart and sustainable businesses that are great places to work.

As co-creative Director of Architectural Intelligence – Redefining AI, Bianca is interested in exploring the practical, human side of how architects can adapt with agility and forge a confident path forward in a profession that is changing faster than ever.


EVENT INFO

ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE: Redefining AI

DATES 28-30 May 2026

LOCATION Meanjin / Brisbane on Yuggera & Turrbal Country. The Friday main seminar day will be at the Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD

CPD 6 formal points available on the Friday