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26/10/2026

It's a busy day for ACT Chapter ! ACT President Nugroho Utomo and Executive Leader Peta Forwood at the media launch for the Canberra House Pattern Book Design Competition, stage one launch 🏘️🏘️ It was a pleasure to be among Catherine Townsend and Minister Steel during this launch.

https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/chris-steel-mla-media-releases/2026/pattern-book-design-competition-to-deliver-more-homes-across-canberra?utm_name=sked&utm_source=actfacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6adeccd0102d20fca7510979

08/09/2026

Join Reinier de Graaf for an intimate evening at sAme sAme with a small group of delegates, exceptional food and candid conversation about architecture, practice and leadership.

Thursday, 29 October | 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Secure your spot via the link in bio.

https://www.architecture.com.au/aac-2026-program?utm_name=sked&utm_source=actfacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6aa08e31ed283614af3fe0ff

13/08/2026

ACT Office Temporary Closure Notice

Please note that the ACT Chapter office will be closed from today and is expected to reopen on Tuesday, 18 August, due to essential heating repairs.

Our team remains available during normal business hours to assist you. Please reach out via email at [email protected] for any inquiries.

Thank you for your understanding.

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04/08/2026

The 2026 recipients of the Institute’s Gold Medal Camilla Block LFRAIA, Neil Durbach LFRAIA and David Jaggers LFRAIA, are touring the country delivering their Gold Medal address.

NT: Monday, 7 September
ACT: Wednesday, 9 September
WA: Monday, 14 September
SA: Tuesday, 15 September
VIC: Thursday, 17 September
TAS: Tuesday, 22 September
QLD: Thursday, 24 September
NSW: Tuesday, 29 September

Register with link in bio to secure you seat.

Thanks to Dulux , exclusive partner of the 2026 Gold Medal Tour.

The Gold Medal is the Australian Institute of Architects’ highest honour. It recognises distinguished service by architects who have designed or executed buildings of high merit, produced work of great distinction resulting in the advancement of architecture, or endowed the profession of architecture in a distinguished manner.

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03/08/2026

New Member Benefit | 30% off LEIF

Your Australian Institute of Architects membership is designed to support you professionally and reward you personally. We are constantly expanding our partner perks to bring you continuous value in the studio, at home, and everywhere in between.

Your exclusive new perk:
Australian Fills & Modern Form. LEIF heroes native flora in a design-led range for hand, body, hair and home. As an Australian Institute of Architects member, enjoy 30% OFF* the LEIF range, every day.

How to claim your member savings:
Register via the link in our bio using the email address associated with your membership account.

*Terms: Exclusive to Australian Institute of Architects members using their RAIA membership email. Valid for 30% off full-priced items ongoing, not applicable with other discounts, promotions, or gift vouchers.

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22/07/2026

Working on a heritage project? Don’t let approvals, regulations and uncertainty slow your design process.

Heritage Series 2026 gives architects and built environment professionals the practical tools and expert guidance to confidently manage heritage projects, from concept development to approvals.

4 sessions | 8 Formal CPD Points | Live + On-Demand

Register via link in bio.

Image credit: The Hedberg | Liminal | Peta Heffernan

https://members.architecture.com.au/EventDetail?EventKey=CPD260806&utm_name=sked&utm_source=actfacebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6a6061ef8c592cd4d6ab2603

20/07/2026

Designing built environments that genuinely respect and integrate with Country requires moving beyond theoretical frameworks to embrace meaningful, community-led action. This session will equip you with the practical guidance needed to foster authentic collaboration and integrate genuine stewardship into your firm's workflows.

Join the upcoming Living Design Series webinar, First Nations Guidance and Advocacy, to gain clear, actionable strategies to strengthen your engagement with First Nations Peoples and deliver more culturally responsive, place-based design outcomes. Co-chairs of the Institute’s First Nations Advisory Committee, Associate Professor Michael Mossman and Dr. Shaneen Fantin, will share essential insights through a case study of the Wrights Creek land care project on Yidinji Country and provide a comprehensive overview of Walk Together: Design Guided by Country, a major new engagement resource launching this August.

DETAILS
When: Thursday, 6 August 2026
Where: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm AEST (Brisbane)
Platform: Teams Webinar

Register through the link in bio.

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15/07/2026

Tickets on sale - The 2026 Griffin Lecture

When: Wednesday 12 August 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Where: The Shine Dome | 15 Gordon Street, Acton ACT 2601

Since its first delivery in Canberra in 1961, the Griffin Lecture has addressed the big issues in architecture and design.

In 2026, we will have a panel discussion around the theme Housing as Country, community and civic infrastructure. As housing pressure intensifies across Australia, the discussion will look beyond housing supply alone and consider what kind of homes, communities and places we are creating.

Panellists: Jo Clay MLA, Nectar Efkarpidis, Felicity Stewart and Georgia Stynes.

Register today to avoid missing out! Link in bio

The Griffin Lecture is proudly supported by

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15/07/2026

TICKETS ON SALE - 2026 Griffin Lecture

Presented by Jo Clay MLA, Felicity Stewart, Nectar Efkarpidis and Georgia Stynes

When: Wednesday 12 August 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Where: The Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Acton ACT 2601

As housing pressure intensifies across Australia, the discussion will look beyond housing supply alone and consider what kind of homes, communities and places we are creating.

The panel will bring together First Nations knowledge, government, development and architecture to explore housing through the lenses of Country, inclusion, planning reform, design quality and delivery. Together, the speakers will explore how housing can move beyond supply targets to become a stronger expression of belonging, equity and civic value.

The Griffin Lecture is named in honour of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin and has been organised by the Australian Institute of Architects since 1961. Since its first delivery, the Griffin Lecture has addressed the big issues in architecture and design.

Register today to avoid missing out - link in bio!

The 2026 Griffin Lecture is proudly supported by

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14/07/2026

New Member Lean In series is here: Sustainable Materials and Design: From Extraction to Regeneration.

The built environment is increasingly shifting from a focus on “less harm” toward regenerative design - where buildings actively contribute to the health of people, ecosystems, and material cycles.

Over three dates, each session will prioritise practical insights and clear takeaways, enabling participants to apply learning directly to their projects and practice and to consider ‘What should I do differently on Monday morning?’

You can find our more about each session, the speakers, and register now via the link in our bio.

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2A Mugga Way
Canberra, ACT
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Opening Hours

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+61262082100

Website

http://www.architecture.com.au/act

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