Australian Institute of Architects

In the Sep/Oct edition of Architecture Australia, Stuart Harrison reviews Munro Development and narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services by Six Degrees Architects and Bates Smart: “The material palette through the library interior is diverse. The concrete structure and services are exposed but plenty of timber and painted steel is layered, and there are moments of bright colour, particularly in staircases, and some glam goldish finishes to the library counter and lift car interior. This rich blend of materials, served in a didactic way, clearly demonstrates Six Degrees’ years of experience in designing hospitality spaces.” Read the review in the current issue of AA here: https://aus.archi/aa Munro Development and narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services | Traditional Owners: The Wurundjeri People | Architect: Six Degrees Architects and Bates Smart | Builder: Buildcorp Group and Hamilton Marino | Facade screens: Rose Nolan, Artwork on carpet, mirrors and sculpture: Maree Clarke | Image: Dan Preston | Writer: Stuart Harrison   #design #architecturedesign #architect #architecture #architectural #architects #architectureanddesign #contemporaryarchitecture #AustralianArchitecture #AustralianArchitects

How can the interaction with Japanese architecture help us tackle challenges like ageing populations, hybrid households, urban greening and climate adaptation in Australia? Join the conversation at the “Forum: Found in Translation”, presented by the Robin Boyd Foundation and curated in collaboration with David Neustein from Other Architects. Taking place on Saturday 23 November in Melbourne, local, interstate and international speakers exploring these challenges include: Mio Tsuneyama from Studio mnm (Tokyo), Keynote Speaker, Ayano Toki + Yohei Omura from Parafeeld (Brisbane), Ben Berwick from Prevalent (Sydney/Newcastle), Dan Hill from the Melbourne School of Design (Melbourne), David Neustein from Other Architects (Sydney), James Jamison from NIIMORI JAMISON (Melbourne), Louise Wright from baracco+wright (Melbourne) and Marika Neustupny from NMBW Architecture Studio (Melbourne). Purchase your tickets here: https://aus.archi/neon Pictured: Piles and Pointed Roof | Architect: Studio mnm #architecture #ArchitectureDesign #Architecture #Architect #Design #InteriorDesign #ContemporaryArchitecture #Architects #AustralianArchitects #JapaneseArchitecture #TokyoArchitecture

“The Office Manual Notepack is an absolute winner, providing such a wealth of knowledge.” – Sander de Vries - FRAIA, chair of National Practice Committee. This Notepack curates relevant Acumen Notes to assist in the establishment of an office manual for your practice. Learn more: https://aus.archi/chbb Celebrating 60 years of the Acumen Practice Notes. Acumen is a member benefit. Pictured: JCB Studio | Traditional Owners: The Wurundjeri People | Architect: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (JCB) | Builder: BD Projects, LEEDA Projects | Photographer: Shannon McGrath #AustralianDesign #Architecture #Architectural #Architects #AustralianArchitecture #AcumenNote #architecturalpractice

Have you worked on a project that embodies cultural wisdom in climate adaptation? As part of its "Wisdom of Tradition" initiative, the UIA - International Union of Architects Sustainability Commission is calling for project submissions for publication. The Commission seeks completed projects that explore how to repurpose traditional knowledge and practices in a contemporary context. Some projects may also incorporate modern technologies. The objective is to showcase inherent wisdom of traditions and their potential to inspire contemporary sustainable solutions, while avoiding nostalgia and imitation. Two types of projects may be submitted: – Constructed projects. – Restoration projects utilising novel sustainable techniques. The call for projects closes on 30 November 2024 at 18:00 Paris time. Submit here: https://aus.archi/tju4   Pictured: Kampung Batu Bigga (Rocky Knoll Shelter), which uses rammed earth | Traditional Owners: The Ngarigo People | Architects: Philip Leeson Architects and Sarah Truscott Architect | Builder: Braithwaite Building | Photographer: Anthony Basheer #architecture #ArchitectureDesign #Architecture #Architect #Design #InteriorDesign #ContemporaryArchitecture #Architects #AustralianArchitects #traditionalbuilding #rammedearth

In the 2024 National Architecture Awards, Courtyard House by Clare Cousins Architects has been shortlisted in the Residential Architecture – Houses (New) category. See all the shortlisted projects here: https://aus.archi/f1ge The National Architecture Award winners will be announced at the 2024 National Architecture Awards in Adelaide on 7 November 2024 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Tickets to the event are closing this Friday 25 Oct. Courtyard House | Traditional Owners: The Bunurong People | Architects: Clare Cousins Architects | Builder: Original Projects | Photographer: Tom Ross   #design #architecturedesign #AustralianArchitecture #architect #architecture #architecturephotography #australiandesign #architectural #architects #architectureanddesign #AustralianArchitects #contemporaryarchitecture #24NationalArchitectureAwards

We’re keen to share our recent efforts regarding the proposed NSW Building Bill. After extensive work, we submitted our response to the government on October 18 and met with Minister Anoulack Chanthivong on October 14 to discuss our concerns. Read our submission, https://lnkd.in/g2Jkpf6b Your insights and support are crucial as we advocate for a brighter future for our industry! #BuildingBill #NSW #Architecture #PublicSafety #Advocacy #IndustryUpdate

“In 2020-2022, as creative director of the City of Melbourne’s Flash Forward project,” writes Lachlan MacDowall, “I curated the installation of 40 art works in Melbourne’s laneways. Drawing on Melbourne’s rich archive of graffiti and street art, Flash Forward commissions would be semi-permanent additions to the city becoming, over time, part of the identity of Melbourne and the next layer of the archive.” Read more here: https://aus.archi/0wdq From: Architect Victoria | Radical inclusion + Melbourne’s new identity | Edition 2 | 2024 Bootleg Comics, Untitled (2022) / Jarra Steel, You are on Country (2022) / MERDA, Pythagoras (2021) for the Flash Forward project | Traditional Owners: Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country | Photographer: Nicole Reed | Writer: Lachlan MacDowall   #ArchitectureDesign #Architecture #Architect #AustralianArchitecture #Design #InteriorDesign #ContemporaryArchitecture #Architects #AustralianArchitects #VictoriaArchitecture #Melbourne #streetart #flashfwdmelb

Circling back to an impactful event featuring industry pioneers. Katie Skillington and Nikita Bhopti are sharing key takeaways from the discussions on transitioning to a circular economy. Challenging the audience to reshape their processes, values, and design practice to place more value on existing buildings and materials, the speakers asked how architects could shift from the modus operandi of the linear to a more circular, regenerative future. What resonated most with you, and how can we implement these insights in real-world scenarios? Read now: https://aus.archi/7265 Panel was made up of: Lucy Marsland – Senior Environmental Designer, Atelier Ten Mastura Mokhtar – Associate, Six Degrees Architects Robbie Neville – Founder, Revival Sustainable Practice Césare Peeren (S.os) – Co-founder, Superuse Studios Sponsored by Fielders Photographer: Elizabeth Campbell | Writers: Katie Skillington and Nikita Bhopti #architecturephotography #architects #design #architectural #contemporaryarchitecture #AustralianArchitecture #architectural #architect #architectureanddesign #australiandesign #architecturedesign #sustainability #circulareconomy

This online CPD session reflects on what the group behind Nightingale Village set out to do, what now stands, and what might be the next frontier. 1 Formal CPD Point. Thursday 24 October 12.00-1.00pm AEDT Register here: https://aus.archi/zfm9 Speakers: Victoria Reeves – Director of Architecture at Kennedy Nolan Architects Clare Cousins – Director of Clare Cousins Architects In 2017, a group of six architects; Architecture architecture, Austin Maynard Architects, Breathe, Clare Cousins Architects, Hayball and Kennedy Nolan, came together to develop a housing precinct in Brunswick under the Nightingale model. Faithful to the model’s charter of the time, but also fueled by each practice’s own experience working in the conventional developer environment, the group aspired to innovation and ‘better than compliant’ environmental performance for the project, from the urban to the interior scale. Sponsored by NATSPEC Nightingale Village | Parklife by Austin Maynard Architects | Evergreen by Clare Cousins Architects | Skye House by Breathe | Leftfield by Kennedy Nolan | CRT+YRD by Hayball | Skye House by Breathe Traditional Owners: The Wurundjeri People | Photographer: Tom Ross   #Architect #Architecture #AustralianArchitects #Architects #CPD #AustralianArchitecture #AffordableHousing #SustainableArchitecture #Sustainability

EmAGN VIC Committee EOI 2025 Come join us! The EmAGN VIC Committee is on the look-out for new committee members to contribute to our exciting range of events and initiatives in 2025.  Applicants should be an emerging architect (within 15 years of graduation), an Institute member and keen to contribute to the Australian Institute of Architects as an EmAGN VIC committee member. Please let us know how you’d like to contribute and what you think will make you a valuable member of the team. To apply please fill in the EmAGN VIC Committee 2025 EOI application form and return it to us by Friday 15th of November 2024. You can find more details about responsibilities in the EOI form, we would love to hear from you! Sponsored by Fielders Lysaght Apply here: EmAGN VIC Committee EOI 2025 - Australian Institute of Architects