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AIA Gold Medallist Kerstin Thompson at the World Architecture Festival

AIA Gold Medallist Kerstin Thompson at the World Architecture Festival

Timothy Alouani-Roby caught up with the Melbourne-based architect at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) after her AIA Gold Medal speech.

All the winners from the 2023 NSW Architecture Prizes

All the winners from the 2023 NSW Architecture Prizes

Fellows, Life fellows, President’s Prize and more – this year’s Australian Institute of Architects New South Wales Chapter Prizes and Honours Awards have been announced.

An unprecedented inquiry into precedents with Kevin Carmody

An unprecedented inquiry into precedents with Kevin Carmody

Following his recent keynote speech at the 2023 Australian Architecture Conference, we spoke to architect Kevin Carmody about his inspirations and experience.

An argument of architects

An argument of architects

Packed into The Mint in Sydney, a gathering – ‘argument’ is the correct collective noun – of architects provided a fascinating discussion on questions raised in Richard Francis-Jones’ book.

Can you put a dollar value on wellbeing? Investigating Hayball’s social value initiative

Can you put a dollar value on wellbeing? Investigating Hayball’s social value initiative

Hayball has partnered with the Australian Social Value Bank (ASVB) to launch a ground-breaking initiative on measuring the social value of architecture. We spoke with architect Eilish Barry about the concept and its ramifications.

Three essential changes: NSW AIA criticises the state’s Affordable Housing Strategy

Three essential changes: NSW AIA criticises the state’s Affordable Housing Strategy

The NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, led by president Adam Haddow, voices concerns about the NSW Affordable Housing Strategy, citing a risk of abuse for financial gain. The Institute advocates for permanent affordable housing, management by registered non-profits and a restriction on development approval times to deter land banking.

Five outstanding projects shortlisted for the 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards

Five outstanding projects shortlisted for the 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards

The Australian Institute of Architects has unveiled its 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist, featuring remarkable design innovation. Here, we delve into the unique stories of five standout projects — a mix of wellness centres, commercial spaces and residential precincts.

Tackling housing density on the Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist

Tackling housing density on the Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist

The shortlist for the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Awards has been published. Nightingale Village is one of the projects in the mix and we spoke to Austin Maynard Architects about their part in it.

Agent for change: SJB’s Adam Haddow in profile

Agent for change: SJB’s Adam Haddow in profile

Once the domain of the ‘starchitect’, architecture has become a much more inclusive and accessible practice, with people like SJB director Adam Haddow leading the way.

Anita B. Lawrence Centre launches: 25-year anniversary marks renaming of UNSW Red Centre

Anita B. Lawrence Centre launches: 25-year anniversary marks renaming of UNSW Red Centre

As part of UNSW’s Celebrating Women on Campus project, the home of UNSW’s School of Built Environment has been renamed in honour of a trailblazing architecture graduate.

World Pride is here: Architects with PRIDE invites you to these 4 events

World Pride is here: Architects with PRIDE invites you to these 4 events

Bringing together the LGBTQI+ communities of our built environment industry, Architects with PRIDE is here to celebrate the 2023 World Pride and Mardi Gras Festival. Attend these 4 events this February.

“2023 is all about preparing for the future”: Designers on the move

“2023 is all about preparing for the future”: Designers on the move

Is it really February already?! With 2023 already well on its way, it’s time for our first On The Move round-up of promotions and hires across the design industry. Who’s moved in 2023?