Flavia Kiperman

Biography

Based in our Perth office, Flavia brings more than 25 years of experience in architecture and heritage practice to the team. She is recognised for her holistic perspective, problem-solving, and ability to balance community, cultural, and development needs in complex urban environments. Her expertise spans First Nations engagement, heritage strategies, conservation planning, impact assessments, adaptive reuse, and traditional construction materials and technologies, and is supported by a strong commitment to sustainability principles and culturally informed outcomes.

Flavia has contributed to significant projects, including the Boola Bardip New Museum WA, the Cossack Townsite Cultural Landscape Management Plan, the Heritage Chapter for the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia, the cultural context work for North Coogee, and a number of infrastructure projects. Earlier in her career, she ran her own practice in Rio de Janeiro and advised on major heritage sites, including Valongo Wharf, Santa Cruz Fortress, and Sugar Loaf Mountain, all of which are now World Heritage sites.

A registered architect in Western Australia, she serves on several design advisory committees and provides specialist guidance on heritage legislation, planning policy, and development impact. She also participates in national and international heritage initiatives, including actively contributing to the International Council on Monuments and Sites, an advisory body to UNESCO, and the World Heritage Committee.

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