Tag: Government architects

Emma Williamson has been appointed as WA's new government architect and chair of the state's Design Review Panel.
People | Adair Winder | 7 Feb 2024

Western Australia appoints new ‘highly credentialled’ government architect

Emma Williamson, architect and co-founder of The Fulcrum Agency, has been appointed Western Australia’s new government architect and chair of the state’s Design Review Panel.

Western Australia's first female government architect, Rebecca Moore has announced she will be stepping down from the role
People | Adair Winder | 23 Oct 2023

WA government architect steps down

Western Australia’s first female government architect, Rebecca Moore, will be stepping down from the position.

Antwerp Provincial Government Building by Xaveer De Geyter Architects from Open Call 2101.
Discussion | Susan Holden | 4 Oct 2023

How innovative government procurement transformed a country

The Flemish Government Architect’s Open Call procurement method has contributed to overturning Belgium’s reputation for ugliness. Susan Holden finds out what Australian can learn from this program.

Catherine Townsend has been reappointed as the ACT government architect.
Industry News | Isla Sutherland | 30 Aug 2022

ACT government architect reappointed

Catherine Townsend has been appointed for another term the government architect for the Australian Capital Territory.

Mon Repos Turtle Centre by Kirk was the winner of the state's highest architecture accolade, the Queensland Medallion at the 2020 Queensland Architecture Awards.

Queensland government architect ‘desperately under-resourced’

The Australian Institute of Architects is urging both major parties to increase resources for government architect’s office.

Rebecca Moore.

Rebecca Moore appointed WA government architect

Western Australia has appointed Rebecca Moore the state’s new government architect.

The appointed government will consider proposals that could support WA's post-pandemic economic recovery.

WA seeks new government architect

Geoff Warn, who served as government architect from 2013, concluded his term in February 2020.

Geoff Warn.

Geoff Warn concludes term as WA Government Architect

Geoff Warn has stepped down as Western Australia’s Government Architect after seven years in services.

Peter Poulet.

Peter Poulet steps down as NSW Government Architect

The former NSW Government Architect Peter Poulet has been appointed to the Greater Sydney Commission.

NSW State Design Review Panel members with planning minister Anthony Roberts.
Industry News | Patrick Hunn | 4 Apr 2018

NSW government architect names members of pilot state-wide design review panel

The NSW government architect has announced the expert members who will be called upon to advise the government on state-significant projects.

ARM’s work at Victoria’s Shrine of Remembrance, completed over two stages, involved the addition of four sunken courtyards that provide an entrance to the visitor centre located beneath the Shrine.

Vic government architect publishes guide to heritage design

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect has released a guide exploring and detailing the relationship between good design and heritage.

Devil's Corner by Cumulus Studio
Industry News | Patrick Hunn | 11 Jul 2017

Australia’s best architecture to battle it out in new TV show

Government architects from each state and territory will co-present Australia by Design, which airs this Saturday.

The NSW Architects Registration Board. L-R: Prof Gerard Reinmuth, Melonie Bayl-smith, Sue Weatherley, Nigel Bell, Peter Poulet, Milly Brigden, Dr Deborah Dearing, Sarah Marshall, Shaun Carter, Peter Salhani (Absent: Matt Curll)
Industry News | Patrick Hunn | 22 Jun 2017

First woman president appointed to NSW Architects Registration Board

Architect Deborah Dearing and two non-architect members have been appointed to the NSW Architects Registration Board.

Central Adelaide.
Industry News | Patrick Hunn | 30 May 2017

‘Missing middle’ housing focus of new 30-year plan for Greater Adelaide

A revised version of The 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide lays out plans to increase density while limiting high-rises.

Urban Growth NSW is leading the redevelopment of Sydney's Bays Precinct, a significant project representing 95 hectares of government-owned land and 94 hectares of waterways.
Industry News | Louisa Wright | 2 Nov 2016

Urban Growth NSW establishes design advisory panel

Ken Maher and Peter Poulet will co-chair an advisory panel providing design guidance for the NSW government’s urban transformation agency.

The ACT's new Government Architect, Catherine Townsend of Townsend and Associates Architects.
Industry News | Louisa Wright | 5 Sep 2016

Catherine Townsend appointed as ACT Government Architect

The Australian Capital Territory government has appointed Catherine Townsend of Townsend and Associates Architects as its new Government Architect.

Jill Garner appointed Vic Government Architect
Industry News | Linda Cheng | 27 Oct 2015

Jill Garner appointed Vic Government Architect

Victorian planning minister Richard Wynne has appointed Jill Garner as the state’s government architect.

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