E-News December

NEWCASTLE CHAIRMAN REPORT FOR 2011

2011 saw the Newcastle Division continue to provide a multitude of activities that support our members and our industry through links with the practices of the region, the local authorities and the University of Newcastle.

• Glen Spicer as outgoing chair and current committee member participated in the State Visiting Panel review of University of Newcastle School of Architecture.


• The Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards continue as a successful initiative working in conjunction with the five local Councils to administer the awards, with this year’s event held in Port Stephens with over 150 attending.


• 2011 was also our inaugural year for the Newcastle Division Architecture Awards. Twenty eight entries, five awards and five commendations, along with 100 people at the awards dinner has been an auspicious start.


• For the last six years the Newcastle Division, through the dedication of Peter Kemp, has provided the PALS course for regional students to assist them in the final examination process.


• Refuel, CPD events, joint lecture series with the University of Newcastle and participation on industry review panels for Council DCPs, all continues to be part of our annual activities.


• The Newcastle Division is also proud to announce the Les Reedman Book, ‘Early Architects of the Hunter Region’ has currently sold over 400 copies, and the committee is looking at the next 40 years from 1940 - 1980.


• As the Newcastle Committee Chair I will be meeting with Country Division Committee on Saturday 3rd December to discuss planning for regional NSW members in 2012.

DECEMBER EVENTS

Friday 1 December
Port Macquarie – NSW Country Division Mini Conference
‘DESIGN NOW’

Time: 10-12pm Free Public Session
12:30pm Registration and lunch
2pm – 5pm Professional Session
Venue: Glasshouse, Clarence Street Port Macquarie

DESIGN NOW IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT ON HOW A MIX OF DESIGN DISCIPLINES ADD TO THE RICHNESS OF OUR ENVIRONMENT.

A free public session discusses the importance of design and highlights design at the core of textiles, furniture and architecture.
The afternoon professional session explores the interface between the built form and the public realm and considers the sustainable design principles inherent in the house and the landscape.

Members $72
Non-Members $120
Graduates $34
Students $24

3 Formal CPD points

To register online, click here.
To download the program and registration form, click here.

This event is in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and is generously supported by the Glasshouse.

Wednesday 7 December
ArchiTECH Free Lunchtime Talk
Presented by PGH Monier

Come and enjoy a lunch with PGH Monier as they showcase some new and exciting products

Venue: SOHO on Darby, Cooks Hill
Time: 1pm – 2pm
FREE
1 informal CPD
Click here to register

Wednesday 7 December
CPD Talk – Disability Access Changes for Architects
Presented by Garry Poole, Director BCA Building Code Advisory Services

Time: 6pm – 8pm
Venue: Travelodge Newcastle, Cnr of Steel and King Streets

Cost: Members $50
A+/Practice Members $47
Non-members $75
Graduates $45
SONA Students $29

2 Formal CPD
Click here to register online now.

Friday 2nd December
SEPP 65 Review in Newcastle
The NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure is inviting public comment on a discussion paper outlining potential areas of amendment to State Environmental Planning Policy 65 – Design Quality of Residential Flat Development (SEPP 65) and the Residential Flat Design Code. SEPP 65 and the Design Code were introduced in 2002 and this review will make sure they remain current, relevant and useful resources.

Information sessions about the discussion paper will be held at:
• Parramatta – Monday 28 November
• Ballina– Wednesday 30 November
• Newcastle– Friday 2 December
• Sydney – Monday 5 December
• Port Macquarie – Tuesday 6 December

Please email sepp65@planning.nsw.gov.au to register your interest in attending. Further information, click here

Celebrating Australian Architecture

INSPIRE Australian National Architecture Awards 2011 is a unique, full-colour catalogue that celebrates the best of contemporary Australian architecture. Order your copy online at architext.com.au or email architext@architecture.com.au to preorder and reserve your individually numbered copy (RRP: $99.11 plus P&H).

MEMBER DISCOUNT: Institute members receive a 10% discount. When you purchase INSPIRE 2010 & 2011 receive an additional 10% discount.

Visit architecture.com.au/inspire

Member Survey Results

Congratulations to Abigail Lewis from QOH Architects who has won the $50 Architext Voucher for sending in her feedback. Thank you for all of those you sent back Newcastle Member Surveys, we will put this feedback to good use in shaping events and CPD for 2012. The survey will remain accessible on our website should you wish to still use it for feedback.

www.architecture.com.au/newcastle

2012 Newcastle Architecture Awards Changes

Please note that in order to align the awards into the National Awards Program, the Newcastle Awards will not open for nominations until October 2012, with winners announced in March 2013. This will give Newcastle architects more opportunity to complete projects for nomination. All winners of Newcastle Awards will have the opportunity to advance their projects into State and then onto National levels as part of the 2013 National Awards Program.


Urban Design Awards

Congratulations to all the winners at the November Landcom Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards held at Shoal Bay Resort & Spa. For a full list of winners, please see our website. Well done to EJE Architecture for taking out the major award of Excellence in Urban Design for their work on Honeysuckle Hotel.

Thank you to everyone involved in the committee and jury for 2011. We will be launching a new website for the awards next year which will launch in May, and 2012 awards will be hosted by Newcastle City Council.

Jury Nominations – Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards Committee are looking for a member of the AIA to act as a representative to participate in the 2012 awards. Must have the ability to devote two (2) days dedicated Jury Visit during August and attend monthly Committee members.

Expressions of Interest to: newcastle@architecture.com.au

Newcastle Office on the move in 2012

The Newcastle Division office will be moving from King Street in the New Year, to take up residence in Bolton Street from January. Please note that most contact information will remain the same, including telephone and post box address.

The new Business Address is:

Suite 29, Level 7
19 Bolton Street, Newcastle NSW 2300

The Office Hours will remain Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm and are serviced by two part time employees of the Institute, Kate and Melissa.

The Division Office will be closed over the Christmas period from December 23 and be staffed from January 9th 2012.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS!

Cheers!
Kate Griffith
Newcastle Division Manager