Palm Springs - 'Modern Cities' - Talk By Tone Wheeler

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On Thursday 25 May enjoy a talk by AAA President and architect, Tone Wheeler, hosted by Havwoods Australia and receive a bonus ticket for AAA architecture walking tour.

Palm Springs California is recognised as a destination for the appreciation of all things Mid-century Modern.

Located within two hours of Los Angeles - the area became a popular retreat from the 1920s onwards for Hollywood film stars, musicians and writers. Developments in the 1930's and 40's such as the Movie Colony neighbourhood, provided housing for some of Hollywood's biggest stars such as Dinah Shore, Cary Grant and Marilyn Monroe.

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The Latest News From AAA Sponsor NATSPEC

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SPECIFYING CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER
By Emma Green, NATSPEC Communications

As with any new material, it is important that cross-laminated timber be used in such a way that makes the most of its potential. NATSPEC’s worksection 0385 Cross-laminated timber (CLT) responds to the industry’s needs by accommodating the growing trend of cross-laminated timber.

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Are You Interested in Becoming a AAA Volunteer?

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Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?  If you have missed our first Volunteer Information Night on 3 May, we will be holding another one on 17 May at the Environa Studio in Surry Hills.  

We have a small team of dedicated volunteers who range in age and experience, but share a high level of enthusiasm for architecture, people, and what happens in our built environment.

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@home Visits A Home In Balmain

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It's April and time to enjoy another @home residential tour. On Sunday 30 April explore 'Balmain Hearth', a renovated Victorian Terrace designed by Benn + Penna.

The original Terrace was split into two interlocking dwellings - each with separate street entries, however, both dwellings were in poor condition and disconnected from the garden, therefore the new additions have unified the dwellings.

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