NSW Chapter Prizes - Australian Institute of Architects

CELEBRATING LEADING ARCHITECTS AND PRACTICES
IN NSW

The Australian Institute of Architects’ NSW Chapter supports a range of prizes that recognise excellence and reward outstanding contributions in the fields of architecture and the built environment.

NSW President’s Prize

David Lindner Prize - public realm and urban renewal research proposal

Marion Mahony Griffin Prize for female in architecture

Reconciliation Prize

Best in Practice Prize

Adrian Ashton Prize for architectural culture and literature

Fellowship and life fellowship

Brian Patrick Keirnan Prize for Students of Architecture

Christopher Procter Prize - urban design and city making research proposal

Policies and Guidelines

For further information relating to Architectural Competitions, including requests for Institute endorsement for your competition please email prizes@architecture.com.au

For more information regarding NSW Prizes, please email nsw@architecture.com.au

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