Thinking of selling your home? Or just looking to enliven the space you live or work in with a new artwork? Then keep the evening of Thursday 15 August free.

Inhouse Group 3 are offering a special discount to AAA members to attend two talks on the evening. Architects and designers will earn one continuing professional development (CPD) point for each talk.

The first talk will be 'Designing and Decorating Interiors for Sale'. This presentation will introduce what to do and what not to do when designing and decorating homes for sale. Over an hour, presenter Barry Goldman will highlight from his 40 years of experience as a real estate agent and licenced valuer, how to understand the market place, learn what things buyers look for in floor plan layout and what decor appeals to the market.

The second talk 'The Process of Commissioning Public Sculpture', will be presented by Todd Stuart a designer and sculptor represented by Soho Galleries. Over the hour you will gain an understanding of the process of commissioning sculpture and artworks, learn the steps involved in achieving the right result for both artwork and client and learn an appreciation for the merits of public artwork in the urban environment.

The program for the evening is below:
6.00-6.30pm: Light refreshments served
6.30-7.30pm: Presentation 'Designing and Decorating Homes for Sale'
7.30-7.40pm: Tea Break
7.40-8.40pm: Presentation 'The Process of Commissioning Public Sculpture'
Date: Thursday 15 August 2013
Where: ACTIU Showroom - Unit 5, 37-69 Union Street, Pyrmont
Tickets: $45.00 (public) / $35.00 (AAA Members)

To secure your place at the talks, click here.

 

• Article: Vanessa Couzens

 

 

Planning a trip to the historic city of Goulburn? There are some great guides now available on some of the Victorian architecture that graces its streets.

This year Goulburn celebrates its 150 year old status. In celebration Daphne Penalver, David Penalver and Linda Cooper collated together documents from the Manfred Collection held by the Goulburn and District Historical Society Inc. into a series of three guides on architecture by the Victorian architect Edmund Cooper Manfred.

Trained in Sydney under the colonial architect Edmund Blackett, Manfred set up his architecture and surveying practice in Goulburn in 1879. EC Manfred and later Manfred & Son operated until 1950 and had a lasting effect on how the cityscape was formed.

The first guide, 'EC Manfred - Architect and Surveyor, Goulburn' is 39 pages long and provides an overview of Manfred's life and architectural output. It's available for $27, which includes postage within Australia.

The second and third guides, 'A self-guided walking tour around Goulburn's Church Hill featuring the architecture of EC Manfred, a great Victorian architect' (27 pages) and 'Self-guided walking tour of Goulburn's West End featuring the architecture of EC Manfred, a great Victorian architect' (23 pages) will allow you to wander the lovely streets of Goulburn and discover it's architectural history. Both guides are available for $9 each, which includes postage within Australia.

To obtain a copy of these publications email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

• Article: Vanessa Couzens
• Images: Provided by Daphne Penalver

 

 

To coincide with the Castlecrag Fair on Sunday 16th June, we are offering $10 discount on the popular Castlecrag Walk 1 on the day.

This walking tour is primarily in the Burley Griffin Estate and includes seeing some of Griffin and Nichol houses as well as wonderful examples of domestic architecture from some of the well-known and not so well-known architects.

Come along and enjoy a 2 hour walk with a knowledgeable AAA tour guide, in one of Sydney's most picturesque suburbs, perched on a rocky peninsula surrounded by the sparkling waters of Middle Cove, only 15 minutes from the CBD of Sydney.

Castlecrag Fair Special discounted price $20 and Family ticket $25. Don't miss out, book now !

The Australian Architecture Association would like to thank all our kind supporters in our 'Keep Architecture Open' campaign, which aimed to raise funds for our operations in 2014. Your generosity allowed us to reach a little over our initial target of $15,000, which will help us to continue to run our current NSW based program of walks, tours and talks in 2014.

We would like to extend our particular thanks to our wonderful sponsors who donated some fab rewards for AAA supporters:

eClassroom.com.au is the first service in Australia and New Zealand dedicated to providing online learning and distance education to architects, landscape architects, designers and planners.

Offering nationally accredited qualifications and short courses developing design skills, Sydney Design School is the only school in Australia focusing exclusively on interior design and decoration.

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Capturing magic is easy with Canon. The world's largest camera maker, they have over 80 years experience in producing quality imaging and optical products for the amateur through to the professional.

Universal Magazines is Australia's largest niche media company, home to many of Australia's trusted and in-demand magazines and online destinations.

Bennetts Associates Architects is one of the UK's leading architectural practices, with a reputation for design, delivery and sustainability across a wide range of sectors.

Browse, buy and learn at au.wiley.com the online home of John Wiley & Sons Inc., publisher of award-winning journals, encyclopedias, books and online products.

The AAA would also like to thank the individuals who also generously donated items to our campaign.

June 2013 saw the introduction of a new addition to the Australian Architecture Association's program of Open House tours. The 'At Home With the Architect' self drive tour opened up a series of inspiring architect designed houses over a two hour period once a month. This years offering were all homes lived in by the architects who designed them.

The AAA would like to extend a very big thankyou to the designers and their families who welcomed us into their personal spaces, as well as the design enthusiasts who attended the opens.

Featured in 'At Home With the Architect' over 2013 were:

JUNE 2013: Sam Crawford Architects - Sam Crawford & Jane Crawford's Stanmore Residence

JULY 2013: Welsh + Major Architects - David Welsh & Christine Major's Forest Lodge Residence

AUGUST 2013: Annalisa Capurro - Russell & Pamela Jack's Residence

SEPTEMBER 2013: Drew Heath Architects - McMahons Point Residence

OCTOBER 2013: Carone Dolan Design - George Carone & Bridget Dolan's Queens Park Residence

NOVEMBER 2013: Chris Elliott Architects -  Bronte Residence

The 'At Home With the Architect' series of open houses will begin again in February 2014. We look forward to seeing you!

 

• Article: Vanessa Couzens
• Photographer: Vanessa Couzens

 

Wiley wishes you a wonderful and safe Christmas. To celebrate the festive season Wiley is offering a special 30% discount for 'All About Architecture' readers.

Architecture, design and business books are on offer as gifts or simply for inspirational reading. Click here to browse their extensive range of titles.

Use the promo code XMS30 at checkout to receive your AAA discount.

Becoming a member of the AAA is just about to become even better! The AAA has now partnered with the world's largest camera company Canon.

As a member of the Australian Architecture Association you will be entitled to join the Canon Rewards Club, which will offer AAA members the opportunity to discover a range of unique offers from Canon Australia.

As a Canon Rewards Club member, you can take advantage of some awesome discounts, unique offers and special promotions that are now available to members.

Some of the main benefits you can expect from Canon:

• Great Discouts on a massive range of Canon products (including cameras, lenses, printers & ink!)
• Free delivery across Australia
• 14 Day Piece of Mind offer
• Access to unique sales and promotions.

Over 2014 Canon will be offering AAA members a great series of discounts, offers and promotions.

Check out the latest offer for AAA members for Christmas below.

DONATE NOW and show you want the AAA to continue to run it's extensive program of walks, tours and talks in 2014. We REWARD your generosity with fabulous discounts on a whole host of goodies. Don't miss out!

We are only a third of the way there in our aim to raise $15000 to fund our operations in 2014. With only a couple of weeks to go on the campaign we need you to show the love!

This is an all or nothing campaign - if we don't make target we don't redeem your pledges and you don't get the goodies! So urge your friends, family and acquaintances to support the AAA and enjoy the fantastic REWARDS on offer for 2014.

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KEEP ARCHITECTURE OPEN for everyone - DONATE NOW!

Want to know more about the Australian Architecture Association? Click here to visit the AAA website campaign page to learn more. Or simply go straight to the Pozible fundraising site and find the perfect REWARD today. With Christmas just around the corner the great discounts on offer will give you a head start on gifts for the design enthusiasts in your life.

This month 'At Home With the Architect' features 'Seacliff House' the 2013 Sydney Design Award winning home of architect Chris Elliot. Our Open House happens a little earlier this month on Sunday 17 November. Book now to get your early bird discount.

Seacliff House was designed for a family of four, the architect's own, and offered an opportunity to experiment with ideas. It's carved white exterior is a highlight of the famous Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk.

Designed with the perculiarities of the site rather than struggling against them and a sliver of land, set against the vast Australian sea, the long north and south elevations are moulded with apertures to control light, privacy and views.

Since it's establishment in 1992, Chris Elliot Architects has received a slew of prestigious design awards and been featured in numerous design publications. Their work includes residential and commercial projects and a special interest in large scale architectural and urban design.

House Location: Bronte
Please note that the address will only be forwarded to ticket holders in the days immediately before the tour.
Tickets: $30 (early bird) / $40 (public) / $25 (AAA members)
Time: 11am - 1pm
Date: Sunday 17 November

Numbers are limited so don't miss out! To book your place on the self drive tour click here.

A SPECIAL OFFER ON AT HOME WITH THE ARCHITECT FOR 2014

Want to get your  tickets early for 'At Home With the Architect' in 2014? Receive a fantastic discount and support our operations fund raising campaign at the same time.

Visit 'Keep Architecture Open' and select the number of tickets you want under our $60 REWARD, which entitles you to a double pass for any 'At Home With the Architect' self drive tour in 2014.

This great discount offer ends 12.00pm EST on Tuesday 19 November 2013.

 

• Images: Supplied by Chris Elliot
• Photographer: Richard Glover

 

Becoming a member of the AAA is just about to become even better! The AAA has now partnered with the world's largest camera company Canon.

Canon has shown their support for the AAA with their recent donation of a compact Canon EOS M Twin Lens Kit camera to offer as a reward for pledging to our 'Keep Architecture Open' campaign to raise operations funds for our 2014 program.

As a member of the Australian Architecture Association you will be entitled to join the Canon Rewards Club, which will offers AAA members the opportunity to discover a range of unique offers from Canon Australia.

As a Canon Rewards Club member, you can take advantage of some awesome discounts, unique offers and special promotions that are now available to members.

Some of the main benefits you can expect from Canon:

• Great Discouts on a massive range of Canon products (including cameras, lenses, printers & ink!)
• Free delivery across Australia
• 14 Day Piece of Mind offer
• Access to unique sales and promotions.

For a limited time you can enjoy a great discount on AAA memberhip for 2014 by visiting our 'Keep Architecture Open' campaign and selecting the reward of either an individual membership, dual membership or corporate membership.

Hurry, the offer ends 12.00pm EST Tuesday 19 November 2013.