Research delves into the interesection of urban design and marine ecology, focusing on soft infrastructures like oyster reefs to combat coastal erosion and enhance biodiversity. Through fieldwork and interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to reimagine coastal urbanism.

Byera Hadley, SLNSW, Sophie Lanigan, Polykatoikia research

Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship Research
Presenting ‘On Horizontal Architecture’
State Library of NSW
April 2025

Cambridge PhD Conference Presentation on coastal urbanism and the land-sea edge

Cambridge Architecture PhD Conference
Presenting ‘Between City and Sea’
Faculty of Architecture, Cambridge, UK
November 2024

Seascapes from Shells, Group Discussion and Research Presentation, Melbourne Design Week 2024

Seascapes from Shells
Group Discussion and Research Presentation
Melbourne Design Week 2024

presentation at powerhouse museum on coastal adaptation, coastal urbanism and the land-sea edge

Powerhouse Late: A Pecha Kucha of Architecture
Studio Presentation at the Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo Sydney
December 2023