Anna Maskiell is a registered Architect and co-founder of Public Realm Lab, a Melbourne based design consultancy that translates strategy and culture into vibrant places. Key projects include design strategies for not-for-profit Aboriginal Housing Victoria and the government agency responsible for delivery of a new model of short-term housing for women and children experiencing family violence. Prior to establishing Public Realm Lab Anna worked and studied across Asia including investigating and mapping informal settlements in Yogjakarta, Indonesia. She is the 2019 recipient of the Marten Bequest, which will support 2 years of study and travel investigating designers, organisations and policy makers using evidence based design to support communities.