Margaret Heathcote

Margaret Heathcote studied architecture at Sydney University and assisted with artist Christo’s wrapping of Little Bay. Prior to completing her studies at University of Westminster she lived in France. An accomplished amateur musician she sang with the Philharmonia Chorus of London, enjoying frequent concert tours in Europe.

Following marriage to Richard they returned to Australia, and Margaret worked in commercial architectural practices in Sydney and Melbourne. A change of job took her into the heritage field working with varied historic buildings and lighthouses. Completion of a Masters Degree in Cultural Heritage at Deakin University included study trips to Vietnam and Cambodia and a semester spent at the University of Leuven, Belgium.

In Adelaide Margaret has worked as a conservation architect and as Heritage Advisor with the SA State Heritage Unit.  In retirement she continues singing and quilting, and having more time to enjoy leading ASA Tours.