This prize aims to inspire graduates and emerging architects through research to engage in important and challenging design issues involving the public realm. Dedicated to encouraging new research on architecture in the public realm, the prize seeks submissions exploring a broad range of topics relevant to current architectural discourse in Australia and internationally. The prize is awarded annually to an individual whose submission generates ideas for solving real challenges facing our cities, and contributes to the profession as well as the broader community.

The prize was established in memory of David Lindner, a talented young Sydney architect who tragically disappeared in Iran in 1993. The Institute would like to thank the Lindner family for their generous support. This prize is run with the support of the NSW Emerging Architect and Graduate Network (EmAGN).

Have a burning research idea you’d like to work on? Is there someone you know who has some great ideas we should hear more about? 

Prize

Following review by jury panel, a winning proposal will be selected and awarded funding of $5,000 towards carrying out the research. An article on the research will be published in the NSW Architecture Bulletin, and feature in a public presentation organised with the Institute’s NSW Chapter. Winning researcher/s may also be paired with a mentor to aid research development with regular progress meetings, and help establish relevant industry contacts if required.

Partner

We thank the Lindner family for their support of the prize.