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 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.
Our members who have been elevated to Life Fellow and Fellow within the SA Chapter, as well as associated events are highlighted.
ArchiEd is an initiative which aims to introduce school students to the world of architecture. Architects and educators are invited to get involved.
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.
The SA Regen Committee has compiled a selection of useful resources and tools for anyone interested in learning more about regenerative design when it comes to the built environment.
Part of the National Awards Program, the SA Architecture Awards enables public and peer recognition of the innovative work of our members, and provides a valuable mechanism to promote architects and architecture within SA, across Australia and internationally.
The 2024 awards are now open for entries!
Entries close 12 February 2024 5:00pm ACDT
The SA Architecture Medal was established in 2021 and celebrates one outstanding project from the SA Architecture Awards – the best of the best.
The SA Chapter is proud to present the Architecture Medal Series, which showcases the winning projects of each Awards program. Each film explores the working relationship between architect and client, and how a well-designed building can bring not only value, but joy to the communities using it.
CPD is a requirement for all architects registered in South Australia and is regulated by the Architecture Practice Board of South Australia (APBSA). The rules for CPD in SA can be found here.
CPD activities help you build your business, keep pace with current trends, enhance your recruitment and develop the skills you need to provide the best service to your clients. The SA Chapter is always happy to consider themes and topics that are of particular interest to our members, so if there is CPD that you would like to see please get in touch.
For any queries about what qualifies as CPD, please contact the APBSA.
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 SA Chapter if you would like us to send it on your behalf.
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.
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:
Please contact us to find out more.
The Australian Institute of Architects is proud to announce an exclusive three-year partnership with ArchiBuild Expo. This strategic alignment showcases our Continuing Professional Development program (CPD) to a broad industry
Nominations close strictly at 9.00 AM AEDT on Friday, 9 December 2023.
Australian architects will find it easier to have their professional registration recognised internationally, following a series of landmark agreements. The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia has reached binding agreements with the Board
Architects will have the opportunity to acknowledge, learn and respect First Nations’ Connection to Country at a three-day immersive course in February next year. The Country. Culture. Community. program –
Dr Kent’s Paddock Confirmed as a State Heritage Place The SA Heritage Council has confirmed the provisional entry of Dr Kent’s Paddock Housing Complex in the South Australian Heritage Register
Looking for a new career or tender opportunity in South Australia? View architectural and built environment listings below.
Job reference: 556056
Location: 5000 – ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Department for Trade and Investment facilitates South Australia’s growth in a way that is strong, effective, and sustainable by identifying and promoting South Australia’s competitive advantages. DTI helps attract local, national, and international investment and makes it easier for South Australian businesses to export premium goods and services.
DTI oversees South Australia’s planning system to create liveable and sustainable communities that enhance the lives of all South Australians. It helps create an environment that promotes a culture of good design in the built environment and one where people and businesses can thrive.
Office for Design and Architecture SA
The Office for Design and Architecture SA (ODASA) sits within DTI and is led by the South Australian Government Architect. ODASA promotes the value of good design with the view that every new development has the potential to improve our quality of life, attract investment and reduce our impact on the environment. We work across state government agencies, as well as with local government, the private sector, professional peak bodies and educational institutions.
This position sits within the Design for Government team and involves close liaison with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT).
The Role:
The primary purpose of the Urban Design Advisor is to manage delivery of the state government’s Urban Design Review Panel (UDRP) program and provide high level expert design advice and strategic guidance to government in relation to the North-South Corridor: Torrens River to Darlington (T2D) Project.
The UDRP has been established to provide independent and expert design recommendations to the North-South Corridor: River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project.
Key responsibilities include:
About You:
To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate the following key attributes/capabilities:
Essential Qualification:
Desirable Qualification:
Special Conditions
Applications close: 14/11/2023 9:00 PM
Job reference: 557280
Location: 5000 – ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Department for Trade and Investment (DTI) facilitates South Australia’s growth in a way that is strong, effective, and sustainable by identifying and promoting South Australia’s competitive advantages. DTI helps attract local, national, and international investment and makes it easier for South Australian businesses to export premium goods and services.
DTI oversees South Australia’s planning system to create liveable and sustainable communities that enhance the lives of all South Australians. It helps create an environment that promotes a culture of good design in the built environment and one where people and businesses can thrive.
Office for Design and Architecture SA
The Office for Design and Architecture SA (ODASA) sits within DTI and is led by the Government Architect. ODASA promotes the value of good design with the view that every new development has the potential to improve our quality of life, attract investment and reduce our impact on the environment.
This position sits within the Design Review and Advice team and involves close liaison with Planning and Land Use Services (PLUS) within DTI.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated architect/graduate of architecture to join our dedicated Design Review team. This role reports directly to the Team Leader, Design Review and Advice.
Key Responsibilities
Working in collaboration with the Government Architect and the Design Review team, your key responsibilities will include:
About You:
To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate the following key capabilities:
Essential Qualification:
Essential Technical Expertise:
Desirable Technical Expertise:
Special Conditions
Applications close: 07/11/2023 9:00 PM
People matter – Creativity matters – Growth matters – Trust matters
The idea that what we create should be mindful of the place it occupies and the people who live, work, learn or play within it is forefront – details matter.
Established in 2007, we have steadily grown, delivering work across multiple sectors from education and commercial to health and residential projects.
We invest in our relationships with each other, our consultant team and our clients. We collaborate and embrace our creative diversity so that we deliver successful projects for our clients
Our ideal candidates are proactive, hard-working individuals with excellent knowledge of the architecture sector. With a creative flair and your leadership skills, you will be passionate about innovative and creative design solutions and thrive in a team environment.
Architect / Documentation Guru
We are looking for an experienced Architect with a passion for documentation and strong design, development and construction knowledge.
Send your CV to Kathryn Whitmoor-Pryer: kathryn@detailstudio.com.au
For contract work in Australia on Australian and (primarily) UK-based residential and large-scale rural and private estate projects.
The work is diverse and spans basic residential projects to significant private estate and rural complexes and from new, modern builds and extensions to, heritage-listed developments. The work is medium to fast-paced and requires a thorough understanding of UK construction methods and a fine eye for detail.
Your responsibilities will be to take advanced concepts as developed in conjunction with the principal and generate completed planning and construction sets ready for issue, liaison with planning, engineering and other specialist consultants, ongoing project updates as required and to assist with project management.
You will be expected to atend weekly project meetings and provide regular status reports as well as meeting all project deadlines.
The client is a mid-sized UK based construction company with projects extending across the UK and into Europe with some projects having been completed in the UAE and the Asia Pacific region. The role is initially for a contract position with a view to a permanent position.
The successful applicant will have a thorough understanding of the following:
Essential
• UK / EU Standards / building codes.
• UK Traditional construction methods.
• Thorough working knowledge of Revit, including development of templates and families.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Minimum 7 years experience as a registered architect (UK or Aust)
Preferred
• Experience with 3rd party rendering soware.
• Experience with Sketchup.
Other requirements
• Hold existing or the ability to obtain an ABN for issuing of invoices.
• Hold current, relevant software licences.
• Hold or able to obtain PI insurance.
• A sound respect for client and commercial confidentiality and privacy
Your skills, experience and fastidious attention to detail will be highly regarded.
A graduated, immediate start is available.
In the first instance, please send enquiries and/or resume and portfolio to: uk53projects@gmail.com
We are looking to welcome a proactive and passionate Senior Architect to join our team in our Adelaide office.
In this senior role, you will be responsible for design, documentation, procurement and delivery of Architectural projects in collaboration with clients, consultants and contractors.
The ideal candidate will have sound skills in briefing, design, documentation, coordination, consultant management, tendering, and contract administration. You will also have demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD and Revit skills.
Join Our Team
Tectvs is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary architecture and interior design practice, with more than 33 years of experience delivering innovative, sustainable, and cutting-edge design services.
We are looking for an outstanding and passionate project architect to join our team. Our studio environment is laid back and enjoyable but dedicated to excellence. If you want to be a part of a small practice that allows you the opportunity to design, collaborate, contribute, and evolve as an architect, then we look forward to hearing from you
Architect
– bachelor or master’s degree in architecture
– proven track record of delivering projects through to construction and completion
– experience in multi-residential / commercial / residential projects
– design development and documentation for primarily private sector clients
– comfortable delivering large scale projects
– an excellent technical knowledge of BCA, Australian Standards, council regulations & construction practices in SA
– experienced and comfortable coordinating with project teams, consultants, contractors and clients
– effective time and resources management
– working knowledge of Vectorworks is desirable
– ability to balance several projects simultaneously
– salary offer commensurate with experience and skill base
How to apply
– must be eligible to live and work in Australia and must currently reside in Australia
– submit cover letter, CV and portfolio to melissa@tectvs.com.au
– only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview
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The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
