July 2017
Construction Underway UC Building 28
Construction is currently underway on the new lift annex at the University of Canberra Building 28.
15 June 2017
Construction Underway CBE Courtyard
Construction is currently underway on the exciting new Courtyard refurbishment at the ANU College of Business & Economics. See pictured the very cool new swiveling blackboard.
7 April 2017
The Link Ginninderry Launch
As part of MDa's involvement in the GInninderry housing project. We recently attended the launch of 'The Link'. A multipurpose community & information Hub which will form the heart of the new community.
16 December 2016
The Missing Middle Competition
MDa received a special mention in 'The Missing Middle' housing competition. A competition aimed at showcasing the future of medium density housing.
28-30 April 2016
Australian Institute of Architects Conference 2016
MDa staff recently attended the 2016 Institute of Architects National Conference. Which provided us with a chance to take a step back & reflect on the profession as a whole.
11 May 2016
CBE Student Hub Unveiling
Celebrating the unveiling of the MDa designed Student Hub with our friends from The College of Business & Economics.
March 2016
Construction Underway CBE Student Hub
Construction is currently underway on the exciting new Student Hub at the ANU College of Business & Economics.
9 Feb 2016
Parlour Feature Article on Melinda Dodson
Parlour is running an article as part of its 'Women in Architecture' segment featuring Melinda.
April 2015
Australian House & Garden
Melinda has been featured on the honor roll of Australian women in architecture.
9 Feb 2016
State of Australian Cities Conference 2015
Melinda will be speaking at the State of Australian Cities conference. Drawing on her ongoing research into user centered design.
28 November 2014
Downtown Q Competition
MDa recently placed in the top 5 of the Downtown Q 2025 Competition. An international competition to re imagine the future of one of Australia's oldest towns.
28 November 2014
7th International Urban Design Conference
As part of her ongoing research into compact living. Melinda will be speaking at the 7th International Urban Design Conference.
24 November 2014
New Experimental Architectural Typologies Featured on Domain
MDa's ideas on smaller adaptable housing. Stemming from our winning entry in the NEAT competition have been written up in Domain.
21 - 29 November 2014
Design Canberra
MDa will be giving a talk as part of design Canberra week. We will be discussing our learnings from the NEAT competition & compact housing more broadly. Come meet us in Garema Pl for a chat..
New Experimental Architectural Typologies Competition
MDa won the international NEAT housing competition A competition aimed at revealing viable concepts for innovative and compact dwellings. Particularly suitable for the nation’s capital in the 21st Century.
24 November 2014
24 November 2014
New Experimental Architectural Typologies Featured on Architecture & Design
Our winning entry in the NEAT competition have been written up in 'Architecture & Design'.
June 2017
What I Wish Planners Knew?
Melinda was asked to deliver a speech to the ACT chapter of the Planning Institute of Australia. The speech looked at ways that planning regulations could be used to deliver better quality medium density housing.
5 October 2016
Canberra Urban & Regional Futures
Melinda has recently contributed to a report on sustainable urban renewal in & around Tuggeranong.
August 2014
LDA Housing Design Guide
MDa was selected to contribute to the Land Development Agency housing design guide.
June 2014
Healthy Cities Conference
Melinda has been asked to be the Stream Chair at the 2014 Healthy Cities Conference. MDa will be presenting our idea on healthy cities through our prism of compact & sustainable housing.
December 2013
CCCR Annual Report 2013
As part of Melinda's ongoing research at the University of Canberra. Melinda contributed to the 2013 Annual Report.
October 2013
National Women in Construction Award for
Outstanding achievement in Industry
Melinda was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Industry Award at the National Women in Construction Awards.
