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Butler begins tenure at JMP

International design studio John McAslan + Partners (JMP) have announced that Ruth Butler has joined the practice’s Sydney studio as an Associate, with the experienced architect to lead JMP’s delivery of the new Waterloo Metro Station.

New appointments outline SJB's intent to embrace Country and culture

SJB has announced the appointment of Hamish Ginn (pictured above left) and Jack Gillmer (pictured above right) in a pair of new leadership roles that underpin the practice’s desire to foster a deeper connection to Country.

Ideas for better council approval processes

Having given councils a serve for the last two weeks it behooves some positive suggestions to fix.

Plus adds influence to regional areas with three new studios

Plus Architecture has announced the opening of three new studios in Geelong, Hobart and Adelaide, capitalising on the built environment growth of each respective region.

Council planning Part two: Approvals

Planning is much on my mind. Last week strategic, this week approvals (or a lack of them).

Steele to reinforce Studio Nine’s new era

Studio Nine Architects has announced that after 25 years, Founding Partner John Gallucio will hand the reins to new Managing Director Andrew Steele.

New National Director of Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life

The National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life had appointed as its new Director, Professor Tripti Singh, one of the leading names in wood protection research.

Martin continues DesignInc progression with new leadership role

DesignInc has announced that Cameron Martin has joined the practice as a Director, with the new practice leader to be based in Sydney.

Ben reaches the Peake of AIA emerging architect accolades

Carter Williamson Design Director Ben Peake has been awarded the 2023 Emerging Architect Prize by the NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, with the trailblazer recognised for his extensive leadership in his profession, as well as being an agent of social and cultural change.

Catherine Keys set to unlock her potential at Carr

Carr has announced that Catherine Keys will assist in reinforcing the practice’s commercial interiors team, which will result in an increased reputation for the firm in the sector.

Fixing council planning - Part one: Strategic

Architects readily give Councils a fail. Recipients of, rather than participants in, the planning process, we say that Councils require over-documentation, are inconsistent, take too long, don't follow their own rules and, in the end, a refusal means an appeal to a higher authority.

King's Birthday Honours celebrate contributions of built environment specialists

Announced last month, a number of built environment luminaries were rewarded for their contributions at the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours.