Tamara Donnellan

Tamara Donnellan is Associate Director of TERROIR which she joined in 2000 after completing her architectural education at the University of Adelaide. Tamara worked for the practice until her departure for international experience.

In 2003 and 2004, Tamara worked as a Senior Architect in the Edinburgh office of major British practice, RMJM. She was the Project Architect on the design, documentation and contract administration of the School of Music, Performing Arts & Media for Newcastle College. Returning to TERROIR at the beginning of 2005, Tamara has been Project Architect of 86-88 George Street, Commonwealth Place Amenities, Leichhardt House, Burnie Makers Workshop along with working on the retail portfolio. Currently Tamara is working as the Project Architect on the refurbishment of the National Capital Exhibition in Canberra.

Tamara is an active member of DARCH and member of the NSW Chapter's Practice Committee and was awarded the 2010 AIA NSW Chapter Emerging Architect Prize.

This is Tamara’s second year as a Festival Champion.