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The national architecture awards shortlist has dropped!
The Australian Institute of Architects’ (AIA) 2026 National Architecture Awards Shortlist has been revealed, showcasing some of the country’s best new homes, buildings and community spaces before the winners are announced in October.
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An architecture of Australian cultural expression: AIA Gold Medal 2026 announced
Architects Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers of Durbach Block Jaggers have been named as joint recipients of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Gold Medal for 2026.
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Shortlisters announced for mid-year NSW Architecture Awards
The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the shortlist for the 2026 New South Wales Architecture Awards, with more than 120 projects recognised across 13 categories.
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“The junction of the rational and the poetic”: Glenn Murcutt’s award bestowed upon Francis Kéré
With the inaugural Glenn Murcutt Symposium set to take place in Sydney in September 2025, Pritzker Prize-winner Francis Kéré receives the Murcutt Pin.
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Speakers share their reflections ahead of fjcstudio’s Queensland event
As the next event in a series of discussions centring on Richard Francis-Jones’ book comes to Brisbane, we hear directly from the speakers on fences, villas and the importance of critical community.
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All about Sydney Metro as the 2025 NSW Architecture Awards winners are announced
The very best of NSW architecture was celebrated in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2025 NSW Architecture Awards in a gala celebration at Sydney’s ILUMINA.
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WA’s Architecture Awards winners
Woods Bagot, Architectus and Hassell were among the big recipients at the Western Australian Architecture Awards 2025.
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Vinu Daniel, UTZON Lecturer, joins us on Stories Indesign
Fresh from the Australian Architecture Conference, Vinu joined Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Surry Hills to discuss vagabond architecture, linear practice, mud and more.
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Vinu Daniel, Timothy Hill and more at Australian Architecture Conference
The 2025 Australian Architecture Conference has just taken place over two days at the Sydney Opera House and Seymour Centre, with a plethora of international and local speakers.
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2025 Australian Architecture Conference: Key speakers and themes announced
The 2025 Australian Architecture Conference is set to take place on over 2nd-3rd May in Sydney, with some notable attendees from overseas.
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Shaping the future: 2025 Newcastle Architecture Awards shortlist
The 2025 Newcastle Architecture Awards shortlist showcases the city’s latest innovative, sustainable and inspirational buildings, reflecting its evolving architectural landscape and future vision.
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The Stirling Prize-winners setting up a Sydney studio
British architecture practice, AHMM, now has a home in Sydney. We caught up with Paul Monaghan ahead of his Australian Architecture Conference keynote speech.
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8 thought-provoking stories about housing and its multiple crises
From housing affordability to questions of density, multi-residential design and the future of cities, here are eight varied stories from our archives.
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The 2024 WA Architecture Awards exhibition launches
The official launch of the 2024 WA Architect Awards opens today – Wednesday 1st May – with the opening of the AIA WA Awards Exhibition.
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Who, what, when and where – On The Move February careers news
Rounding up the movers and shakers across architecture and design in February 2024, including news from McGregor Coxall, Buchan and more.
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AIA Queensland President’s Prize recognises a design advocate
The eponymous founder of Lindy Johnson Creative has been honoured with the 2024 President’s Prize by the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA), Queensland Chapter.
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The Architecture Ball 2024 sets the scene for Sydney Mardi Gras
Architecture with Pride (AWP) 2024 has kicked off with style! The Architecture Ball just took place in Sydney, with more events to follow soon.
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Winners of the AIA Dulux Study Tour announced
Five early-career architects from across the country have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2024 Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Dulux Study Tour.
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How do we imbue architecture with life?
The latest instalment of fjcstudio’s Truth and Lies talk series looked at ‘The Consciousness of Architecture and the Will of the Architect’.
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Architecture with Pride is back for 2024!
Architecture with Pride (AWP), bringing together the LGBTQI+ design community, is back again with events coming very soon – tickets are on sale now.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
VIC
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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?
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How can we, as designers, reach the net-zero target by 2040?
Interiors have a significant embodied carbon footprint and their churn rate is much greater than base buildings. Dr Caroline Noller of The Footprint Company lays out the situation.
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Is Queensland the education design capital of Australia?
The AIA’s 2021 Queensland Architecture Awards winners demonstrate strong investment and innovation in educational design throughout the state.
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What does a ‘good client’ bring to the table?
In this comment piece, Stephen Crafti reflects on his experience collaborating with architect Robert Simeoni on the renovation of his own home, casting a quizzical eye over the relationship between architect and client.
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Strong connections win the favour of AIA’s Victorian chapter
With the Victorian Architecture Awards 2021 shortlist revealed, connection to the bigger picture will be what ultimately distinguishes the winners from the rest.
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The Institute’s 2018 National Architecture Awards shortlist revealed
Take a look at the outstanding work that made the cut in the Australian Institute of Architects’ national awards program.
People
In conversation with Moshe Safdie
Moshe Safdie should need no introduction. He is a stalwart of the industry with megastructures dotted all around the world. Michael Smith of The Red and Black Architect sat down with Moshe Safdie when he was recently in the country for the Australian Institute of Architects National Conference.
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Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves: A Win for Australia’s Female Architects
The Australian Institute of Architects has just appointed its first female president of the AIA WA Chapter.
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AIA Honors & Awards 2015
The American Institute of Architects’ Hong Kong Chapter celebrates architecture and design once again. Tamsin Bradshaw checks out this year’s winners and honourable mentions.