This prize is named after the architect and urban designer Christopher Procter who died suddenly of DVT while arriving back to Sydney in November 2018 from the USA.

Upon graduation in Adelaide in 1986 Christopher won the University of Adelaide (then South Australian Institute of Technology) Medal, the Rod Roach Design Grant and the South Australian Gas Company Prize in Architecture. These enabled him to undertake research and travel that furthered his passion for design.

The prize has been established for the Institute of Architects in his memory by his wife, architect Bridget Smyth, colleague architect Bill Tsakalos and sponsored by Ethos Urban, where he was a director.  The purpose of this prize is to provide an emerging architect, who has demonstrated a commitment and passion for the design of cities, with the opportunity for research based travel or study to enrich their professional development.

Prize

The award will be $5,000 towards study, travel, and research. The prize must be used within two years of receipt and the recipient will be expected to present the “Prize report” at the annual Christopher Procter Cocktail Party to be hosted by Ethos Urban and will be invited to publish their outcomes and experience in the NSW Architecture Bulletin.

Partners

We thank Ethos Urban and Sydney Community Foundation for their support of the Christopher Procter Prize.