Meet the five winners embarking on the 2025 Dulux Study Tour

The Australian Institute of Architects, in partnership with Dulux, have announced the five winners who will embark on the prestigious 2025 Australian Institute of Architects Dulux Study Tour visiting Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Barcelona.

The 2025 winners are Gumji Kang, Jimmy Carter, Kate Shepherd, Marni Reti and Nicholas Souksamrane / supplied

“We were impressed by the calibre and vision of this year’s candidates. Each submission showcased a deep commitment to the craft, a drive to push the boundaries of architectural design, and a focus on giving back to their communities,” says Chair of the Jury and National President-Elect, Adam 
Haddow, reflecting on the selection process.

The Dulux Study Tour is the Institute’s highly coveted prize available to emerging architects and Institute members offering five individuals the chance to engage with diverse global architecture, visit world-renowned practices, and learn from leading industry pioneers. The 2025 winners are Gumji Kang, Jimmy Carter, Kate Shepherd, Marni Reti and Nicholas Souksamrane.

Kate Shepherd is a registered architect with Cumulus Studio in Hobart. She is a proud Canberran having completed her Bachelor and Masters of Architecture at the University of Canberra.

As a proud Palawa and Ngātiwai woman born and raised on Gadigal and Dharawal land, Marni Reti’s exceptional contribution to architecture and her dedication to integrating Indigenous knowledge into design has delivered richer and more culturally sensitive built outcomes.

As Co-Founder of the emerging practice Office MI—JI, Jimmy Carter seeks to enhance architecture and the built environment through architectural discourse, public engagement and exceptional built outcomes.

Through her distinguished roles as creative practitioner in academia, studio director in practice and chapter councilor for the Australian Institute of Architects, Gumji Kang’s dedication, leadership and generosity have profoundly influenced the architectural landscape of Melbourne and beyond.
Nicholas Souksamrane is a visionary and socially conscious architect, deeply committed to addressing critical issues within the fields of housing and education through thoughtful design-led solutions.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to offer these five stellar individuals the chance to explore world-renowned architecture. The Dulux Study Tour is an enriching experience abound with opportunities for burgeoning professionals to be inspired by global practices and to then bring their newfound influences home,” says Dulux's General Manager of Trade, Jevan Dickinson.

Image: The 2025 winners are Gumji Kang, Jimmy Carter, Kate Shepherd, Marni Reti and Nicholas Souksamrane / supplied