Australian Institute of Architects National President Shelley Penn has announced the jury for the 2013 National Architecture Awards.

The team electing the winners for the 2013 Awards, which will be announced on Thursday 7 November at the Sydney Opera House, includes:

  • WOHA Founder and Director, Richard Hassell
  • South Australian Government Architect,  Ben Hewett
  • Emerging Architect, Hannah Tribe
  • Architectural editor, writer and critic, Justine Clark
  • Jury Chair, Shelley Penn.

Celebrating 40 years since its completion, the iconic Sydney venue designed by Jørn Utzon was considered the ideal choice to host the National Architecture Awards which celebrate excellence in contemporary Australian Architecture.

“We're delighted to be holding the 2013 National Awards at the Sydney Opera House,” said Penn.

“It's a chance to recognise the enormous value of design quality and its contribution to Australian society, through both the award winners and the wonderful setting,” she said.

Reflecting on the 2013 jury Penn noted:

“Justine Clark, as former editor of Architecture Australia, has great experience in critical review and an in depth understanding of the breadth of work being done around the country.

“Ben Hewett is the South Australian Government Architect and has been a practicing architect and teacher in Sydney. He has a wonderful, generous approach and passion for architecture, along with experience spanning delivery of public, commercial and residential projects.

“Director of internationally acclaimed practice, WOHA, Richard Hassell is a fabulous Australian architect practicing in Singapore, creating very innovative and highly awarded designs.

“Emerging architect Hannah Tribe has already created a highly regarded practice in NSW since its inception in 2003 with strong commitment to design excellence. Tribe Studio’s House Kalafatas Challita received an Architecture Award at the 2012 NSW Architecture Awards for Small Project Architecture.”