About the SA Architecture Awards 2021
18 Jan 2021
A Message from our Awards Director & Deputy Director – see article below for key 2021 dates Catherine Startari – SA Awards Director 2021 The
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South Australian CHAPTER
The SA Chapter represents the interests of all its local members across the state. We promote the advancement of the profession by providing education and research programs and by engaging with local and state governments to address issues relating to the built environment.
We also work with local media outlets to promote discussion about the value of architecture in society and we foster strong industry partnerships to create more continuing education opportunities for our members.
The SA Chapter recognises the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
Programs and Activities
The Institute is committed to developing and promoting a strong architectural profession and advocating for safer, more sustainable communities. Learn about local and national advocacy initiatives.
The Australian Institute of Architects National Awards program is a great way to receive public and peer recognition for your work and helps the Institute to promote architects and architecture within SA, across Australia and internationally.
Continuing Professional Development is an important avenue to improve professional knowledge and competence.
View our CPD opportunities.
Meet our Chapter Councillors and discover our local committees helping shape our work and the built environment.
Our Chapter hosts a range of local events celebrating architecture and catering to the profession and the broader community. Discover upcoming events now.
Looking for a room to hire or the latest architectural jobs in SA? Check out our notice board for information.
archi ed introduces school students to the world of architecture
An architect has moral rights in relation to the use of their design and should be attributed when images of the work are published. See our template letters for asserting your rights.
SA Designers for Diversity exists to ensure that architecture and affiliated designers of built environments can work in a profession that is equally and meaningfully navigable for all practitioners.
Awards
community connection - the sa architecture awards 2020
This year’s South Australian Architecture Awards recognised projects that have a considerable impact on the communities they serve and demonstrate generosity toward the broader public.
Part of a national awards program run by the Australian Institute of Architects, the presentation was held virtually for the first time this year via a live YouTube stream on 2 July.
See details and watch again here
Continuing Education
CPD in SA
The Act to proclaim the start of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in South Australia came into operation on 1 July 2020. All practicing architects will be required to undertake CPD, and report their CPD annually at the time of renewing registration.
The first full year of operation will be from 1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021, and the Architectural Practice Board of SA has set an amount of 10 points for this first year only. At least 5 points must be Formal CPD, with the remaining points Informal. This reduced amount is in recognition of the current economic situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that this is the first year of mandated CPD in South Australia.
From July 2021, the full 20 points will be required – including a minimum of 10 Formal points. For more information please visit the Board’s website
The Institute has become aware that companies are approaching architects with range of CPD offerings that they claim will earn the architect formal points. We note that no organisation, including the APBSA and the Institute, endorses CPD presentations or can guarantee that attendees will be awarded formal points. Formal CPD points will be assessed by the Board based on the records kept by the architect and whether those records demonstrate that the architect gained knowledge relating to the stated NSCA competencies. Information is available from the APBSA website. In the interim, be wary of organisations offering ‘too good to be true’ CPD, including points that can be stockpiled for use in future registration years.
ARchi Ed
archi ed is a task group of the SA Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. We want to encourage an appreciation of architecture and the built environment in school students and the wider community. We will do this by introducing school students to the world of architecture, the thinking behind architectural design and the many factors that contribute to what, where, how and why buildings are constructed.
Attribution
At the Institute we often see images of a building in an article in the media that do not attribute the architect for the project.
As author of the work, the architect has moral rights in relation to the design and should be attributed when images of the work – whether digital renders, hand drawings or photographs – are published. Even where copyright in the projects is transferred to the client, as is the case with projects for government and some private client organisations, the architect retains moral rights.
Where images are provided to the media this information should be included by the client for the project, where construction is yet to occur. Once the building is completed, it is the building owner’s responsibility to provide this information. Attribution of the photographer or artist, where applicable, is also required, but does not negate the requirement to attribute the architect.
We’ve developed some form letters around media attribution to be sent under Institute letterhead reminding people of their role. Please feel free to use these templates or contact the Institute if you would like us to send it on your behalf.
Designers for Diversity
SA Designers for Diversity exists to ensure that architecture and affiliated designers of built environments can work in a profession that is equally and meaningfully navigable for all practitioners, regardless of gender, age, race, sexual preference, family structure, whether able-bodied, living with a medical condition or disability. We also value and recognise these qualities in the built environment.
We have a range of SA Practices who have signed on to the program including:
- Brown Falconer
- Cox Architecture
- DASH Architects
- GHD Woodhead
- Hames Sharley
- Hardy Milazzo
- Hodgkison
- KHAB
- Swanbury Penglase
- TCL
- Tectvs
Please contact us to find out more sa@architecture.com.au
Featured events
Latest News
Vale Michael Bryce AM AE KStJ FRSA LFDIA LFRAIA
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With the deepest sadness, we acknowledge the passing of acclaimed architect and designer Michael Bryce AM AE KStJ FRSA LFDIA LFRAIA.
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Our Elections have now ended. Congratulations to all of the new National and Chapter Councillors. We also thank the outgoing members for their valuable contributions.
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At the end of a year so clearly marked by the concept of distance, what I believe will stay with us most powerfully here at
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The Australian Building Codes Board has a number of papers out for consultation that relate to the recommendations of the Building Confidence Report. These papers
Notice Board
SA notice board
Looking for a new career or tender opportunity in South Australia? View architectural and built environment listings below.
Senior Architect/ Associate - Greenway Architects
Diverse, innovative and passionate in every sense – Greenway Architect’s strategic growth plans have created a new opportunity for a talented Senior Architect to join our team! Creating strong relationships across the industry, we are second to none when it comes to delivering exceptional tailored outcomes for clients.
We understand the uniqueness that comes with each project and revel in the challenge of using a wide range of expertise across the team to benefit clients. With sustained growth and a strong pipeline for 2021, this rare opportunity will see an experienced Architect join the executive team at Greenway Architects, with the opportunity for future directorship / shareholding for the right person!
- Career defining opportunity working a versatile range of projects
- Design focused senior position with future growth
- Continual growth and strong pipeline for 2021
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have 10+ years’ experience in working in a commercial architecture studio in Australia. As a Registered Architect, you will have experience across contract administration and a versatile range of project delivery methodologies. You will have advanced experience in managing projects end to end, combined with Revit and Adobe Suite knowledge. Most importantly, Greenway Architects are seeking a dedicated Architect to head up project teams and to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
To apply: Head to: Senior Architect / Associate Job in Adelaide – SEEK
Architect or graduate in architecture - MPG Architects
Max Pritchard Gunner Architects are seeking a full time Architect / Graduate in Architecture with 2-8 years experience. The role would involve design development, documentation and contract administration on a range of residential and tourism projects across the state. We’re looking for someone interested in long term employment, who would be suited to working in a small team located at Glenelg.
Favoured attributes / skills:
- Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite.
- Background in SA residential design + documentation.
- Good communication skills.
To Apply: Please send a brief CV and folio to admin@mpgarchitects.com.au
Experienced registered architect - Bohdan Dorniak & Co Pty Ltd
Bohdan Dorniak & Co. Pty. Ltd. are looking for an experienced Registered Architect. We are looking for a person with these skills:
Revit and AutoCAD
Design, Documentation and Contract Administration
Able to work in a team or independently.
To apply please send CV to bohdan@bdcoarchitects.com.au
ARCHITECT OR ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSPERSON - Planbuild Architects
A flexible part time position is available for an experienced architect or architectural draftsperson at Planbuild Architects, Town Planners and Builders.
Planbuild is a small practice established over 40 years ago which is directed towards providing a wide range of services in architecture, town planning and building from offices located in Hutt Street, Adelaide.
We are seeking a person with substantial practical and CAD experience who is interested in a challenging, well paid and interesting job offering flexible and casual working hours.
To apply, please contact us at email@planbuild.net or telephone Peter Hignett on +61 8 8232 0177.
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Room Hire
The South Australian Chapter has rooms for hire from a small meeting room to host interviews, small meetings or your interstate workplace to our large boardroom.
Contact us to book.
Chapter Staff
Nicolette Di Lernia - SA Executive Director
Vanessa Thamm
Communications and Projects Officer
Lesley Ganf
Events and Special Projects Officer
Zafiro Papanikitas
National Education Project Officer
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