The Institute is dedicated to the promotion of Australian architects and architecture in both national and global arenas. Since 1981, we have upheld excellence in the profession by recognising best practice in the field through our National Architecture Awards program and inspiring others to continue striving to positively shape communities through architecture.
To enter the Australian Institute of Architects Architecture Awards Program, an entrant must be a registered architect and Institute member. To be eligible to enter, entrants must:
It is a requirement of entry that all entrants read and understand the Newcastle Awards Entry Handbook. The Handbooks are an excellent resource of helping to develop a successful awards entry. Give your project the best possible chance to succeed and familiarise yourself with the Handbook before commencing your entry.
To enter your project, click here
Chapter | Entries Open | Site Visits | Awards Presentation |
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Newcastle | Monday 29 April – Monday 22 July 2024 | Monday 12 August - Thursday 15 August 2024 | Friday 15 November 2024 |
The Newcastle Architecture Awards recognises excellence and innovation in design and are conferred via a rigorous system of peer review. The awards are presided over by a jury of three members.
Sarah Lawlor
Government Architect NSW
Matthew Travis
Matte Architecture
Dean Williams
Architect George
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The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.