NSW

Name of state group: DARCH

Name of representative: Joe Snell

DARCH is waking up from a long sleep... and is making plans for the New Year. DARCH is also looking for new members for its lead team, so if you are interested, please contact us via the NSW Institute.

QLD

Name of state group: yarch.Q

Name of representative: Christina Cho

Our first event of 2009, PechaKucha Night Brisbane was held on the 11th February at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Over the past year and a half, members of yarch.Q have been involved in producing 8 volumes with over 80 ‘creatives’ from Brisbane and across Australia sharing their ideas and inspiring the audience.

We hope to plan many more events this year, including another series of “In Practice” talks and registration study groups to create better networks and sharing of knowledge between graduates, emerging, and established architects.

Events:

Friday 27th March, 8:20pm-
PechaKucha Night Brisbane Vol10 in conjunction with the IDEAS festival @ State Library of QLD

SA

Name of state group: New Architects Group

Name of representative: Danielle O’Dea

2009 SA Architecture Awards Launch
The Official Launch of the 2009 SA Architecture Awards was held at the National Wine Centre on the 29th January, with creative director Andrew Vorassi announcing the theme of the 2009 Architecture Awards SA:

It has been said that ‘Adelaide architecture is boring ... ?’

He went on to say that even in little old Adelaide, from time to time, debate has raged about whether Adelaide architecture is boring...? Unlike Melbourne and Sydney, where the debate is almost constant; whereby people from all walks feel free to voice their opinions. The Institute of Architects calls upon its members, other design professionals and the public to get involved... either to disagree or agree, discuss, defend or dissect.

He emphasised that this debate should not be happening in isolation without input from the architecture community, the wider design professions or the public; to this end, the Institute created a platform for members and the public to engage and become involved. This topic is provocative, subjective and inquiring. Andrew encouraged everyone to be prepared to argue the case.

Have your say about Adelaide Architecture at: voice.architecture.com.au

Andrew Vorassi also announced the nine ‘named’ SA awards which have been named for iconic and influential architects in South Australia, including Jack McConnell, John S Chappell, Newell Platten, Keith Neighbour, Robert Dickson, Gavin Walkley, Marjorie Simpson and Jack Cheesman. The 2009 NAG Award will feature within the State Award categories and recognises the contribution of an Emerging Architect who has made a substantial contribution to architecture in South Australia.

Entries for the 2009 SA Architecture Awards opened on 2nd February and Close on 2nd March.

VIC

Name of state group: V-YAG (Victorian Young Architects & Graduates)

Name of representative: Michael Roper

This month saw Jacqui Alexander and Tom Morgan deliver their first of many successful PROCESS evenings. Going under the title of ‘If Vegetables Eat Vegetarians, What Do Humanitarians Eat?’, this month’s PROCESS focused on social and environmental sustainability. Speakers included Antarctica Group, artist Ceri Hann and Bellemo + Cat Architects.

With many more exciting topics and presenters lined-up for the year ahead, PROCESS is at 6:30pm on the first Monday of every month at Loop Bar in Melbourne (www.looponline.com.au). To view flyers from previous events, visit www.myspace.com/melbourne_process.

WA

Name of state group: MERGE | Emerging Architects

Name of representative: Todd Paterson

From all at Merge, we hope you had a fantastic Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

The first Merge meeting was held on February 10th. With some of our most experienced young architects moving onto bigger and better things in 2009, Merge is on the hunt for enthusiastic people to join the team to push the culture of emerging architecture in Perth in 2009.

Events we are anticipating on holding in 2009 are:

• Registration seminars with the Institute and Board.
• Practice talks / professional development events.
• Uni talks at Curtin and UWA.
• 3 Over / 4 under in Architecture Week
• Gold Medal Event
• Film Festival
• Small Bar Tour
• Guest lecture by visiting renowned Architect

To become involved with Merge please contact myself, Todd at: todd.p@kpa-architects.com

The Institute wishes to thank Dulux and Virgin Atlantic for their generous support of this program
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