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2022 George Temple Poole Award, Julius Elischer Award for Interior Architecture, Jeffrey Howlett Award for Public Architecture and John Septimus Roe Award for Urban Design | Walyalup Civic Centre | Kerry Hill Architects | Photographer: Nicholas Putrasia
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Western Australian CHAPTER

The WA Chapter represents the interest of the Institute and all of its members in Western Australia. Working in accordance with the Institute’s strategic plan, our committees implement programs to support our members and respond to current issues and opportunities for the profession.

We also focus on advocacy, raising the bar of excellence in architecture and the built environment more broadly in WA while actively engaging with the broader community, industry partners, universities, and state and local government.

The WA Chapter recognises the Noongar people as the traditional land owners of Nedlands. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Programs and Activities

Policy & Advocacy

South Terrace Mezzanine House | Phillip Stejskal Architecture | Photographer Dion Robeson

The Institute is committed to developing and promoting a strong architectural profession and advocating for safer, more sustainable communities. Learn about local and national advocacy initiatives.

Awards

The Melbourne Hotel | Buchan | Photographer Joel Barbitta

Our Chapter and National Awards programs are an opportunity for public and peer recognition of the valuable contribution architecture makes to our communities locally, nationally and internationally.

CPD

Margaret River House by MDC Architects. Photo: Dion Robeson

Continuing Professional Development is an important avenue to improve professional knowledge and competence. CPD is compulsory for registration in Western Australia.

View our range of online and face-to-face CPD opportunities.

Council and Committees

South Perth Foreshore Connect South Canopies | iredale pedersen hook harchitects with Place Laboratory and ETC | Photographer Peter Bennets

Meet our Chapter Councillors and discover our local committees helping shape our work and the built environment.

Local Events

SwanCare New Leisure Precinct | iredale pedersen hook architects | Photographer Peter Bennetts

Our Chapter hosts a range of local events celebrating architecture and catering to the profession and the broader community. Discover upcoming events now.

The Architect

The Architect is the official journal of the Western Australian Chapter.

NOTICE BOARD

Looking for the latest architectural jobs in Western Australia? Check out our notice board for information.

PARTNER WITH US

2020 WA Architecture Awards

Kids' Bridge (Koolangka Bridge) | Fratelle and Brownlie Ernst & Marks (BEaM) | Photographer: Asset Reports

2022 ENTRANT GALLERY

The Australian Institute of of Architects Awards program offers an opportunity for public and peer recognition of the innovative work of our WA architects. The program also provides the Institute with a valuable mechanism to promote architects and architecture within WA, across Australia and internationally.

View 2022 Entrants

Continuing Education

WA CPD Program

View CPD Events

The Chapter hosts continuing professional development (CPD) events that address many aspects of architectural practice.

We also conduct activities including site tours for emerging architects as well as forums addressing consumer and industry trends.

Partner with us

partnership opportunities

Partner your business with the peak body for architecture and design!

Partnership with the Institute provides your business with a range of different engagement and networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with key decision-makers from architectural firms throughout WA and Australia.

For more information see our 2022 Partnership Prospectus or contact us at wa@architecture.com.au 

2022 Partnership Prospectus

Policy and advocacy

medium density policy review

The WA Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects in collaboration with the WA branch of the Association of Consulting Architects have produced a short film aimed to outline the key points of the

State Government’s new SPP7.3 Draft Medium Density Code. We have been working with the DesignWA team at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage at various levels of stakeholder engagement and testing of the new code. 

This has been a great opportunity for architects to be at the centre of the conversation about the future of our cities and communities.

Featured events

Mar 8

WA Chapter IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity

8 Mar 2023 at 8:30 am - 10:30 am +0845
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Mar 9

WA: Mario Nanni’s 8 Rules of Light – Mondoluce CPD

9 Mar 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:45 am AWST
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Mar 14

7-Star – Honing in on Energy Efficiency

14 Mar 2023 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm AWST
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Latest News

WA Chapter IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity

28 Feb 2023

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 with a delicious cocktail-style breakfast and an impressive line-up of guest speakers at Fraser’s Kings Park.

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WA Architects welcome boost to housing choices for our State

28 Feb 2023

The Australian Institute of Architects, WA Chapter, has welcomed yesterday’s joint announcement of $80 million for housing infrastructure headworks by Premier McGowan and Ministers, the Honourable Saffioti and Carey.

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WA: Mario Nanni’s 8 Rules of Light – Mondoluce CPD

28 Feb 2023
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7-Star – Honing in on Energy Efficiency

28 Feb 2023

Join us on an excursion clarifying changes and showing practical experiences for achieving the new 7 Star rating. The presenters put the magnifier on the newly introduced energy efficiency clauses

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The Emerging Architect Prize Tour with Daniel Moore (WA)

28 Feb 2023

The Emerging Architect Prize (EAP) has been developed to recognise an individual emerging architect or architectural collaboration’s contribution to architectural practice, education, design excellence and community involvement, which advances the

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Architects and Image Makers develop new photography partnership

16 Feb 2023

We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Image Makers Association Australia which will formalise collaboration, training and education programs between the two peak bodies, and encourage Image Makers Association members as the preferred photographers for Institute members.

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The Architect

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Journal of the WA Chapter

  • The Architect is the biannual journal of the Institute’s WA Chapter. WA Chapter Members receive The Architect as part of their membership. The magazine can be purchased at a range of local newsagents and book stores for a limited time. Click here for a full list of stockists.

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Notice Board

Western Australian OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for a new career opportunity in Western Australia? Or a new space to lease? View architectural and built environment employment and location opportunities below.

SUBIACO CO-SHARE WORKSPACE AVAILABLE

A co-share workspace in Subiaco is available for lease, currently shared by 2 small architectural practices, nashandghersinich architects and interior designers and Maze Architects.

There are extra spaces (4 – 5 workstations) suitable for a like-minded small practice or sole practitioners in architecture or other design-related
professions. For further details, please contact Derek Nash on 0402 792 066.

Perth CBD Leasing opportunity for Architect Studio

Level 4, 56 William St, Perth

Built in 1930, 56 William Street makes a grand impression with its unique character and heritage features.

The existing tenants include Gresley Abas Architects, Mode Design Corp and Site Architecture Studio, who all have great co-existing relationships between each other. Another Architect Studio would be a perfect addition.

The level 4 office offers an impressive outlook over Central Park and surrounding area which provides plenty of amenities and lunch options. The tenancy has parquetry flooring, high ceilings, openable windows and an abundance of natural light, making this available suite an exceptional working space.

This suite is fully fitted with a modern functional fit out of 2 meeting rooms, breakout, storeroom and 20 workstations. 

For further details, contact Bryce Daniel 0437 225 632 or Daniel Wee 0451 411 506

Want to advertise a job? Free job listings are an exclusive benefit for Institute members. Contact us at wa@architecture.com.au to find out more.

Chapter Staff

ADAM JOHNSON-KAIN – WA STATE MANAGER

BRETT WOOD-GUSH
State Manager

XAHLIA JEFFCOTE
Events and Awards Manager

HARPREET KAUR
Business Development Manager

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P: 08 6324 3100
E: wa@architecture.com.au

 

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