Heather MacRae
Principal
What do I like most about the work that I do? The opportunity it’s providing to work with communities to help them become more self-sufficient. We’re trying to find a way to change the path so that there is an impact where there might not otherwise be one with a standard outcome.
Heather is a Principal and Registered Architect at The Fulcrum Agency, where she brings considerable experience in community-led projects in remote locations across WA and the NT.
Heather believes in the potential of participatory design to enhance lives and empower communities. She led a series of award-winning housing and community infrastructure projects on Groote Eylandt, where she formed meaningful relationships with young women and female Elders across the Archipelago. This approach proved equally valuable in Wadeye, NT, where she guided Traditional Owners through a complex community planning process, helping them articulate and map out their vision for the township’s future.
As well as her commitment to delivering excellent projects, Heather oversees the financial wellbeing of the practice, ensuring that our work is delivered on budget and according to client expectations. Her focus on design excellence and operational rigour has been instrumental in building lasting relationships with remote communities while maintaining the practice’s sustainability.
