Media Releases

Welcome from the New Government Architect

23 Nov 2020

WA Government Architect, Rebecca Moore It’s now three months since I was appointed as WA Government Architect, the 14th since George Temple-Poole inaugurated the office as ‘Principal Architect’ in 1891, ten years before Western Australia entered Federation. His job description would have been somewhat different, focusing on creating the key civic and institutional buildings and […]

Queensland’s 2021 State Jury Announced

The Queensland Chapter Council is proud to announce the 2021 State Jury for Queensland’s Architecture Awards program.  The Jury will be comprised of: Eloise Atkinson (Chair of Juries) Shy Tay (Deputy Chair) Dirk Yates Lada Bodnaruk There are still opportunities to be considered as a regional jury member. To express your interest in participating as […]

From the SA Chapter E.D. – Nov 2020

We’re approaching the end of another year.  And what a year it’s been.  The Institute, like the profession, has adapted as events have unfolded.  We are proud of the way that members have responded and the flexibility that the profession has demonstrated. We also thank members for their understanding regarding necessary changes to our programs, […]

Celebrating 90 years of the Australian Institute of Architects

20 Nov 2020

This November marks the 90th anniversary of the Australian Institute of Architects. Over the last nine decades, the Institute has

2020 Annual General Elections

19 Nov 2020

The Institute is accepting nominations for the Institute’s 2020 Annual General Elections for Nationally-elected Councillors, Chapter Presidents/Chair and Chapter Councillors.

SA Stay at Home Direction

UPDATED: 23 NOVEMBER 2020 In line with the SA Health directive that Working from home is strongly recommended, SA Chapter staff will continue to work from home until restrictions ease. Our phones are diverted and we will continue to be available on email. We are happy to assist in any way we can, please email […]

Vale Dudley Keith Wilde, AM LFRAIA

WILDE, Dudley Keith, AM (1930 – 2020) was the son of Clifford [Joe] Wilde, a sawmiller who later served with the Royal Australian Navy in World War 2, and Mavis Sheehan. Among primary schools he attended was Oakleigh where he joined the band leading to a life-long love of music. His secondary schooling was at the […]

2021 Awards entries now open

18 Nov 2020

Part of the National Architecture Awards Program, one of the leading design awards programs in the country, the Chapter Architecture Awards enables public and peer recognition of the outstanding work of our members. The program also gives us a valuable mechanism to promote the value of architects and architecture across Australia and overseas.

Introducing Community, your new member networking platform

We know that an important part of being a member of the Institute is connecting with fellow professionals, both during and outside of the events and conferences held throughout each year. Even more importantly during this exceptional year, we’ve been working hard to provide peer to peer opportunities for discussions on important topics to the […]

Architects applaud historic social housing investment

16 Nov 2020

The Australian Institute of Architects has warmly welcomed the Victorian Government’s historic $5.3 billion investment in social housing saying it will have an enduring and transformative impact for generations. Institute CEO Julia Cambage said more investment in sustainable social and affordable housing had long been one the Institute’s top advocacy priorities. “The monumental injection of […]

WA Chapter President’s Message

9 Nov 2020

Peter Hobbs, WA Chapter President Congratulations to all the 2020 National Architecture Award winners in particular our WA recipients; Curtin University Midland Campus by Lyons Architecture with Silver Thomas Hanley for winning the 2020 National Educational Award and Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook with Advanced Timber Concepts for their commendation award […]

National Registration Framework update from ACA and the Institute

Following our initial response to the proposed National Registration Framework (NRF), the Australian Institute of Architects and the Association of Consulting Architects have welcomed the opportunity to meet jointly with the Building Confidence Report (BCR) implementation team to make further comment for consideration. In re-iterating our earlier submission, we strongly recommended greater distinction between architects and […]