Australian Capital Territory

Name of state group : Y Arch

Name of representative : Nathan Judd

Y Arch formed in 2005 with the goal of feathering our own nests, feathers were in short supply so we refocused and became a group committed to representing the interests and ambitions of graduate and emerging Architects in the ACT region.

We hold speaker events featuring our peers and contemporaries, run a yearly regi(fru)stration seminar to give people a heads up on the registration process and have been pushing to have a national network of young architect groups established.

We have lots of big ideas like a photo competition/desk diary, developing a media voice and getting the work of young Architects out there + we’ll work towards getting these ideas up.

New South Wales

Name of state group : DARCH

Name of representative : Marcus Trimble

DARCH is a group of energetic architects in NSW that is determined to raise awareness of and provide a platform for discussion of the critical issues that face the city. To this end we run events, publish podcasts, run competitions and host public forums.

We hold Pecha Kucha night in Sydney every two months, usually in the basement of the Commercial Travellers Association in Martin Place, and the latest of which was held in the forecourt of Customs House at Circular Quay as a part of Sydney Design 2007.

In the second half of 2007 we are starting a regular Remarch series that will be a quickfire, wordy, political foil to Pecha Kucha's visual exuberance.

Northern Territory

Name of state group : YNTAG – Young Northern Territory Architectural Graduates

Name of representative : Andrew Karl Schulze

The YNTA (Young Northern Territory Architects) was established in early June 2007, by a small committee of enthusiastic professionals who wanted to promote and express the importance of designers involved across all fields of the building industry and within the wider profession of the NT.

As we have only just begun, we are yet to hold any formal events apart from the actual formation of YNTA on the 6th June 2007. Planning is in progress to develop a yearly calendar for the YNTA; some of these have / may include:

On August 16th, there was the Gold Metal Presentation – with drinks afterwards, October 25th National Awards in Alice Springs – assist with an evening slide show, Invite local & interstate artists to hold a slide night (similar to Pecha Kucha), An exhibition where all designers are invited to submit a piece of art / painting / drawing, lighting event (something similar to sparchel). December Christmas Party

Our long term goal is to progressively increase the number & frequency of events commensurate with experience gained. The YNTA committee also meets at the Darwin Trailer Boat Club approx once a month @ 6:30pm.

Queensland

Name of state group : yarch q

Name of representative : Ye Ng

yarch.q is a group of young, energetic and voluntary design professionals who come together to create events for the creative community.

yarch.q is committed to creating opportunities for discourse between designers and other professionals with the understanding that such exchange are a key component of a strong and talented design community.

Recent Event - [V3] virtual cube into actual and activated space, a new media installation by Brisbane emerging architects and artists. Participants included Craig Walsh, Ali Verban, Paul Mumme, m3architecture, Chris Bennie, Christina Waterson, Ashley Paine, Genevieve Staines and Delft School of Design.

Up & Coming Event - Pecha Kucha Created in 2003 by Tokyo's Klein Dytham Architects, Pecha Kucha Night is a new kind of event for anyone and offers everyone the chance to present fresh and creative work, ideas or concepts in Architecture,Design, Fashion, Art, Craft, Multimedia or any creative field.

20 slides; 20 seconds; 6 min 40 secs of fame Designers, drinks and the newest creative ideas in the same room at the same time, who knows what will happen…

Spread the word, Join the conversation. Location: Turbine Hall, Brisbane Powerhouse Wednesday 12th September | Friday 26th October

South Australia

Name of state group : New Architects Group (NAG)

Name of representative : Danielle O’Dea

The New Architects Group (NAG) was formed in 2005, to build awareness of the relevance of our place in the profession and to acknowledge, empower and give voice to the new architect.

The New Architects Group is focused on providing a responsive social and information-sharing network which addresses the concerns and interests of recent graduates and registered architects in South Australia. The New Architects Group aims to foster greater dialogue between the newer members and more established members of the profession. To this end we are working on developing more efficient interaction methods, which are relevant to today’s communication technologies and we have elected representation on the RAIA SA Chapter council.

The New Architects Group is working with SONA at a university and graduate level to make the transition between study and practice seamless.

In 2007 the New Architects Group has been involved in a range of events, which include professional lecture sessions with local architects, social networking events and we supported the SONA Superstudio as tutors. Upcoming NAG events include the first Pecha Kucha event in Adelaide and a walking tour of Adelaide's outstanding Architecture and Urban Design. In 2008 NAG will take a leading role in the Adelaide Fringe, helping to host the next Design Derby.

Tasmania

Name of state group : Young Architects Tasmania

Name of representative : Peter Walker

Young Architects Tasmania is based in Hobart and comprises of between 10-20, mainly Architects and Graduates. The group meets informally monthly / bi-monthly and also includes Artists and Designers from other fields. The group is chaired by Scott Christensen and the standard format of meetings is one in which the group invites 2 emerging Tasmanian designers to make a short presentation on current ideas/ new work, followed by discussion / planning for new events / general news / etc, all over a glass of good tasmanian wine. An email newsletter is produced and circulated regularly advising of upcoming talks, events, and interesting websites found. Highlight events organized by the group include 10x10x10 (A four night presentation series run during architecture week where 10 speakers talk for 10 minutes on 10 images. Speakers included Architects, Builders, Artists, Academics, Writers, Planners and others, presenting their thoughts about architecture) and Owen + Vokes (Talk by QLD emerging architects Owen + Vokes organized in conjunction with the University of Tasmania to discuss their work and experience of the first years of setting up a practice.)

Victoria

Name of state group : EmAGN Victoria

Name of representative : Michael Roper

Emerging Architects & Graduates Network Victoria was founded in 2003 by Simon Knott (BKK Architects) and Milly Cameron (RAIA) as the Young Architects Committee. Its aim is to promote and support emerging architects and designers with a particular focus on bridging the gap for those between architectural study and emerging practice. The prime activity of EmAGN Victoria is PROCESS, a monthly forum for the discussion of architecture and design related topics. PROCESS is held on the first Monday of every month at Loop Bar in Melbourne CBD. A highly successful event, it never fails to attract a full house of students, practitioners, designers and members of the general public. Recent topics have included Emerging Practice, Fashion:Body: Architecture, Frontier Designers, Micro-Macro City, Jewellery & Architecture, Neighbours, Hobart Waterfront &c. &c. This event has a website at www.myspace.com/melbourne_process. Other events have included the Small Exhibition which invited emerging practitioners to exhibit an idea occupying no more than 1m³ and Arch^Up, an annual series of architectural debates held at the end of the year within the PROCESS format. As a platform for architects and designers, EmAGN Victoria is always on the lookout for fresh ideas and initiatives from new and existing members.

Western Australia

Name of state group : MERGE

Name of representative : Paul Edwards

In 1998, the RAIA-WA established a Young Architects Committee to provide a social network of likeminded young architects and to collectively give them a voice within the state Chapter. In 2007, the committee formed under the banner of MERGE – emerging architects.

MERGE seeks to bridge the gap from study to practice and to provide an environment conducive for the professional development, intellectual stimulation and social growth of young and emerging people in Perth’s architectural scene. MERGE’s mission is to assist its members in establishing and developing their architectural career by providing opportunities to network with other professionals and familiarize themselves with the challenges and issues relating to architectural practice in Perth.

Currently, the Committee of 7 students, graduates and registered architects collectively organize events such as our annual 3 over 4 under exhibition and forum, registration seminars, golf day, wine tasting, movie and slide nights, talks on various practices, university talks and sundowners. We also have representatives on other RAIA committees and other groups such as the Young Professionals Network (YPN-WA). Through association with other groups such as Property Council, Young Planners and Young Engineers Associations, bridges are established across the borders between future professional leaders within the built environment.