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The AAA is proud to support a special talk by international architect Julian Lipscombe, director of UK firm Bennetts Associates Architects, at Sydney University, 6pm Tuesday 3 April. Don't miss out on what is sure to be a fascinating presentation on some of the high profile projects completed by firm.

Bennetts Associates were a founding member of the UK Green Building Council and play an active role in it's governance and events. They have designed an impressive portfolio of multi award winning sustainable projects across the UK and Europe.

One of the projects that will be discussed at Sydney University on Tuesday night, is the Royal Shakespeare Theatre (RST) in Stratford-upon-Avon. In the past year, this exceptional cultural building has been recognised with a series of design industry awards such as the RIBA Award, the Civic Trust Award, the FX International Interior Design Awards - 'Leisure or Entertainment Venue' winner and Building Awards Project of the Year.  It was one of the six shortlisted projects for the RIBA Sterling Prize chosen from more than 70 RIBA award winners.  Click here to watch a presentation of the design on the RIBA website!

Available for sale on the evening at a special price of $15, will be a monograph on the RST project that includes a description of the project from inception through to completion, along with images, conceptual sketches, through to design drawings. The monographs will also be available at a later date through the AAA website.

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Members of the AAA and students (with student ID) are entitled to discounted tickets.

Special International Architect Talk:

Julian Lipscombe of UK firm Bennetts Associates Architects

Holme Sutherland Room, University of Sydney

2012 sees the return of the Australian Architecture Associations' international architects talk series. Our first speaker for the year is Julian Lipscombe, director at one of the UK's leading firms, Bennetts Associates Architects.

When I first heard Julian Lipscombe would be presenting his firm's work for the AAA, I suffered a fit of nostalgia for my time working as a designer in London. For anyone interested in all things theatrical, London is definitely the place to be! Bennetts Associates Architects designed the Hampstead Theatre, one of my favourite places in London to experience new writing and see contemporary productions.

The Hampstead Theatre at night. (Photo courtesy of Bennetts Associates)

Despite it's name, the Hampstead Theatre is actually located in the suburb of Swiss Cottage. Completed in 2003, this RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) awarded building (2003), was the first freestanding theatre to be constructed in London since the National Theatre in South Bank was built in 1975.

Founded in part by grants from the Arts Council of England, the theatre formed a part of a larger master plan developed in 1994 by Bennetts Associates. The inclusion of a new cultural institution in the area was envisaged as a catalyst for the revitalisation of Swiss Cottage in northwest London. Not only would it attract theatre enthusiasts into the area, it would also encourage the establishment of associated organisations and commercial business in Swiss Cottage.

Interior view of the Hampstead Theatre ancillary spaces and elliptical auditorium. (Photo courtesy of Bennetts Associates)

The clients, The Hampstead Theatre Foundation, wanted a space that was compact, with the flexibility to adapt the staging to a variety of productions.

The building's sculptural form expresses the volume of the auditorium and stage rising out of a rectangle of ancillary accommodation. A large basement prevents the building from dominating the site, which is surrounded by low-rise buildings.

The auditorium's shallow ellipse accommodates various sizes of audience and stage format while maintaining the feel of a complete ‘room'. Flexible education and production workshops facilitate the client's work commissioning and staging new plays.

Interior view of the Hampstead Theatre auditorium seating. (Photo courtesy of Bennetts Associates)

With the completion of the Hampstead Theatre, Bennetts Associates Architects established themselves as one of the leading designers in the UK for cultural buildings.

On the 3 April, Julian Lipscombe will present another theatrical building Bennetts Associates Architects completed in 2010, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in the English Midlands.

We expect places at the talk to fill up quickly, so don't miss out, book now!

The AAA is proud to announce the commencement of the first of it's new walking tours for 2012. The Castle Cove - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly walking tour, will be led by one of our volunteers, architect and design educator, Ben Gerstel.

Enjoy a Saturday afternoon immersing yourself in 1960's suburbia and trace how it is changing. Be reminded of your growing up years - of textured coloured brick, decorative balustrades and lots and lots of features too good to miss!

Join our launch walk on 25 February and be part of the launch event which will take place in the above house designed by Marston Architects.

In 1920 Walter Burley Griffin founded the Greater Sydney Development Association (GSDA), which purchased 650 acres of Middle Harbour and encompassed the peninsulas of Castlecrag, Middlecove and Castlecove. Castlecove was the last of which to be developed as a suburb.

Originally Castle Cove was a pure 1950's and 1960's single dwelling suburb and one of the first to incorporate a golf course. The area is now gentrifying, with houses either being renovated or knocked down.

Over the course of the walk you will view numerous buildings designed by architects. These include works by Martin and King Architects, White Box Architecture, Harry Seidler & Associates, Marston Architects, Bruce Rickard and Luigi Roselli Architects.

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Green roofs and green walls are popping up in many newly finished buildings in Australia and internationally. We all know they will literally "green" the building and also give the building a "greener" star rating. However, the actual benefits of having them and the key to design and maintain a successful installation specific to the Australian conditions are not common knowledge to everyone.

The presenter of this talk will be Stuart Tyler from FYTOgreen (The company has recently completed the largest green wall in Australia at 1 Bligh Street, which we visited in our Short Black Talk last October)

Presentation Duration: 1 Hour (1 Formal CPD Point) in Rosebery

Cost: $30 (Members) $40 (Non-Members)

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(Photo by Nurit Gazit @ Flickr. Licenced by Creative Commons)

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• CPD Talks Series - Green Roofs & Green Walls in Australia
  Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Signing up to LinkedIn and making connections is one thing, using your LinkedIn profile to increase exposure and actively grow your business is something else altogether. In this formal CPD talk, you will learn tips about how to optimise your LinkedIn personal and company profile and identify ways to promote yourself and your business for free using LinkedIn.

The presenter of this talk will be Sarah Wooltornton from Lead Creation, a leading business to business marketing company specialising in social media products.

Presentation Duration: 1 Hour (1 Formal CPD Point) in Crows Nest

Cost: $30 (Members) $40 (Non-Members)

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(Photo by Sheila Scarborough @ Flickr. Licenced by Creative Commons)

 

Ever wondered what to give your loved one for an upcoming birthday or to celebrate a special occasion? The AAA has the perfect solution!

Give them the AAA limited edition, boxed set of cards, the perfect gift for the architectural enthusiasts in your life.

With 24 cards of varying sizes, printed with drawings by 23 of Australia's most loved Architects, such as Glenn Murcutt and Harry Seidler, this set looks great as a framed arrangement.

These cards are now available for online order for $75 while AAA members enjoy a special price of $60 (Including postage to Australia only, for delivery to other countries, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details.  Click here to get it now!

Our first CPD talk will be held on 30 November 2011 on "Energy Efficient Lighting".  You will learn about different energy efficient light sources and how they work in application.  Don't miss out and book now!

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding the variety of energy efficient light sources
2. Learning the technical measurements of efficiency and how this works in application.
3. Roadmap of the future of Energy efficient light sources

Presenter: Guy Briguglio

Guy has 25 years of experience working in architectural lighting having seen remarkable technological changes in this period. His experience extends from lighting design through to Architectural lighting manufacture.

Presentation Duration: 1 Hour (1 Formal CPD Point)

Location & Parking Details: TCW, Showroom 24, Level 1, 69-73 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria, NSW, 2015, Australia. Free parking under the building with lift access to showroom.

(Photo by Karl Baron kalleboo@Flickr. Licenced by Creative Commons)

 

AAA is proud to announce a new series of CPD talks from May to October. In association with Inhouse Group 3, we are offering a talk each month, covering a great variety of topics:

• Custom Art Glass
• Sustainablity in Business
• Artistic Expression in Timber Flooring
• Introduction to Environmental Rating Schemes
• Shading Innovations
• The Aesthetic and Functionality of Windows and Doors in Steel

For NSW registered architects, upon finishing each talk you will accrue 1 Formal CPD point. However, many of the topics are of a more general nature and would be of interests to anyone from the public who manage a business or want to renovate their home.

All these talks will be held at SOHO Annex South in Rosebery. The new special ticket price for the talks is $25 for public and $15 for AAA members.

Our sixth Short Black - Architects in their Space will be given by Paul Reidy, Principal with Rice Daubney on Coca-Cola Place (formerly known as The ARK).

Integrated into North Sydney's heritage precinct the iconic form of Coca-Cola Place (The Ark) rises above its peers to create a new benchmark for innovation and sustainable design for the CBD skyline.

Coca-Cola Place is the first completed high-rise commercial building to achieve a 6 Star Green Star V2 As Built rating in New South Wales, Australia and is the first fully integrated Building Information Model (BIM) completed high-rise in Australia.

Architecturally sophisticated, Coca-Cola Place is representing ‘World Leadership' in sustainable design. It has received many awards including the Baulderstone Award for Best Sustainable Development in Australia - New Buildings. Coca Cola Place is that rare building that will be described as iconic for years to come.

The perfect union of architectural and technological innovation - of style and substance.

The talk and tour will be followed by an opportunity for informal discussion with Paul and fellow guests over drinks.

The talk is supported by Investa Property Group.