I write in response to Tom McIlroy’s article, “Architects say War Memorial rebuild will harm heritage” (August 23), which refers to an open letter penned by a former national president of the Australian Institute of Architects, Clare Cousins.

I am surprised by Ms Cousins’ claims to represent the views of the membership of the Australian Institute of Architects as a whole. Five leading architects (Cox Architecture, Scott Carver, Lyons Architecture, Guida Moseley Brown Architects, and DJAS Architecture) who are AIA members are involved in the development project.