International architects Miralles Tagliabue EMBT, BVN Architecture, Johnson Pilton Walker and Make will present this Black talk in Sydney on 26 November 2009.

These renowned firms will be discussing the body of work which led to their selection as competitors in the design excellence competition for Goldfields House, Circular Quay; reflecting on their history, influences and impressions of Australia's international city.

This Black talk is kindly hosted by Sydney University.

 

Time: 6:30pm, 26 November 2009 (Thursday)

Venue: Footbridge Theatre, University of Sydney

Cost: $60 (Public) $50 (AAA Members)

In Support of AAA, 01 Editions, the publishers of the Glenn Murcutt folio, has issued three unique folios each containing a one-off museum quality art print of an iconic Murcutt building. These beautiful black & white prints are from exclusively commissioned photographic stock owned by 01 Editions. Each print comes with its own Certificate of Authenticity. Whether framed or left in its glassine sleeve in the folio, it is something to be treasured. These special folios, each signed by Murcutt, are available exclusively through the Australian Architecture Association (AAA) until the end of December 2009 at the standard price of $1,790 including GST and shipping to anywhere in Australia. For each folio sold, $300 will be donated to AAA Fund.

Folio No.29 + one art print of the Fredericks House, Jamberoo

Folio No.30 + one art print of the Magney House, Bingie Point

Folio No.31 + one art print of the Simpson-Lee House, Mount Wilson

To enable the AAA programme to expand its programme into schools, you can make a donation to the AAA Fund, all donations are tax deductible as the AAA Fund is included on the Register of Cultural Organisations. If you would like purchase one of the special Folios please contact Annette Dearing on P: 02 8297 7284 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Learn about one of Sydney's most picturesque garden suburbs on a two hour walk this Saturday 14 November at 2pm, meeting at the Castlecrag Shopping Centre. Tour leader Ben Gerstel, who is a local architect, will lead the last Castlecrag tour for 2009. This tour looks at a number of architect designed houses and Ben explains Walter Burley Griffin's and Marion Mahoney's plans for this leafy suburb.

Don't miss out, book now.

The 2009 Newcastle Open is the largest architectural community event in Newcastle and this year it will be on Sunday 15 November.  More than 20 buildings, apartments and homes will be open to the public.

This is the perfect event for those interested in exploring the city's award-winning contemporary designs and cultural legacy of our heritage buildings. Newcastle is often remarked upon for its unique showcase and concentration of a range of architectural styles all within walking distance in the city.

Participants will experience the building in its urban context and the wide range of buildings provided by the Newcastle Open are located in an area of the city bound by Newcastle East, The Hill, Darby Street and the Civic and Honeysuckle precincts. Notable architectural examples abound in this area, examples by creative architects that bring to the public what Brian Suters calls, "the happiness of architecture."

This is a great day to be out and about and gives people the chance to see award-winning designs and spaces normally restricted to the public.

A visit to each building is enhanced by the insight provided by AAA expert guides and the informed comment offered by many of the buildings' owners and users.

Book online here or phone (02) 4925 2265.

For a complete list of buildings, please visit the Lock-Up Cultural Centre website.

(Photo by: Garry Jones)

 

This is the fifth annual exhibition presented by the Australian Architecture Association (AAA) and supported by Customs House.

A new generation of international architects from Europe and America are making Sydney their home and look set to transform the future of the city.

Young, digitally savvy and globally connected, their work is the subject of this year's AAA exhibition at Customs House, Circular Quay.

"This show marks the ascendency of people, all in their 30s, who five years ago were not even on the radar," says architect Gerard Reinmuth, curator of the exhibition. They are attracted by Sydney's lifestyle but have the technology to work globally and are designing towers not house extensions.

The exhibition includes the work of architects from overseas and Australian architects who have returned home with digital skills and experience.
Discover how digital design is being utilised to envision the projects of the future. Featured in the exhibition are Anarchi, David Burns, Enter Architecture, Dan Hill, Adrian Lahoud, LAVA, Russell Lowe, Offshore Studio and Super Collossal.

Exhibition Space, Level 2, Customs House. Open daily - Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat/Sun 11am-4pm. Entry free.

Book any walking tours in October or November for your chance to win one of the AAA's box of limited edition Cards worth $60.

There are 24 cards in the box with prints of drawings and images by renowned Australian architects: Glenn Murcutt, the late Harry Seidler, Angelo Candalepas, Richard Johnson, Nick Hollo, Lawrence Nield, Camilla Block, Lindsay Clare, Donovan Hill, Neil Durbach, Sean Godsell, Alex Popov, Peter Stronach, Peter Stutchbury, Peter Tonkin, Stephen Varady, Colin Griffiths, Terroir, Abbie Galvin, Richard Goodwin, Col Madigan, Pem Gerner and James Grose.

The winner will be notified by email in December.

Spring is here and the daylight evenings are with us. Look at some of Sydney's most important buildings in a leisurely walk after work to learn more about the city's architecture. From Harry Seidler's iconic Australia Square tower that dominated the Sydney skyline when it was completed in 1970 to Deutsche Bank Place and Aurora Place, recent additions to Sydney's skyline.

Twilight walks are every Wednesday at 6.00pm starting this Wednesday 14 October through to 9 December.

Book here

 

The annual Sydney Architecture Festival is presented by the Australian Architecture Association, the Australian Institute of Architects NSW Chapter and the NSW Architects Registration Board.

Occuring on World Architecture Day and Habitat Day, 5 October 2009 (Labour Day public holiday), it is an opportunity to celebrate our unique city.

The AAA has some great tours planned for the festival. These include the Architecture Harbour Cruise, the Sydney City Architecture Walk, The Governor's Street tour, the Harbours Edge Tour, the Martin Place tour and the Big Street Big Buildings tour.

Other programs on the day include exhibitions, workshops, talks and kids activities. For more information, plesae visit the Sydney Architecture Festival website.

The AAA is a Sydney Design 09 partner and this year we are running a number of architecture tours.

Starting on Saturday 1 August there is an Architecture Harbour Cruise which is the only architecture cruise run in Sydney. Leading this cruise will be well known Sydney architect Philip Thalis. Also on 1 August is a two hour Sydney City Walk looking at Sydney's modern high rise towers including the British architect, Sir Norman Foster's Deutsche Bank Place. Discover where the highest garden in Sydney is located and learn why Australia Square is round.

On Saturday 8 August walk with a trained AAA guide and explore the architectural history of Sydney, as revealed by its' artworks. Discover how sculpture can enrich the experience of architecture and public space with the Scupture of the City Walk. Also on 8 August is the walking tour of leafy Middle Cove discovering some of Sydney's best domestic architecture from the 1950's to today with architect Ben Gerstel.

Sunday 9 August - There is a focus on the work of the late Harry Seidler, with a tour of Harry's City Towers led by architectural scholar Gevork Hartoonian.

Mondays 10 and 17 August. - Sydney City Bar Tours. Design has been critical in redefining the bar experience in Sydney's CBD. Join our AAA guide, David McCrae who will take you inside the bars and explain the details behind these dynamic and exciting spaces.

Walk through Time on Saturday 15 August with AAA guide Vincent Lam starting in Australia's oldest public precinct. You will learn who Sydney's first architect was, his passage to Australia in chains and his skills in designing finely detailed brick buildings. You will see many different architectural styles through examples from 19th Century Geogian to early 20th Century Beaux-Arts to 1960-70's Brutalism and 1980's Post-Modernism.

Book online now or phone 02 8297 7283.

Sydney City Architecture Walk
• 01 August
• 08 August
• 15 August

Architecture Harbour Cruise

• 01 August

Middle Cove Walking Tour

• 08 August

Sculpture of the City

• 08 August

Harry Seidler's Towers with Gevork Hartoonian

• 09 August

Sydney City Bar Tour

• 10 August
• 17 August

Walk Through Time

• 15 August

If you are interested in becoming an AAA volunteer, come to our Volunteer Recruitment Information Night on 29 July 2009 (Wednesday) at 6pm in the Meeting Room, Level 2, Customs House, Circular Quay.

Our founding director, Annette Dearing will explain the missions and the achievements of AAA in the past 5 years.  You will get to know the breadth and depth of the many tours we offer.  Some of our tour leaders who have been with us since our first walking tour in 2005 will be there to share with you their experiences, laughters and excitement throughout the years.  You will also learn the benefits and obligations of being a volunteer.

In the meantime, please take a look at our "Becoming a Volunteer" page for some basic information.

Please RSVP via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name, email address and contact number by 27 July 2009.