The NSW Chapter and the Gender Equity task force (GET) was proud to host a very successful breakfast on International Women’s Day last week. Celebrating women in architecture, the breakfast featured Justine Clarke, the 2015 Marion Mahony prize winner, addressing her career and research work. The breakfast was set against the stunning harbour skyline at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Thank you to our NSW partner Bespoke for sponsoring this unique event.

The NSW Architecture Awards are in full swing for 2016. The Awards entries closed last Friday 11 March, with 176 nominations received – a great effort.

The Newcastle Division will also hold its 2016 Architecture Awards this Thursday 17 March at Merewether Surfhouse.  It promises to also be a great night, showcasing Newcastle and Hunter region’s architecture. Tickets are still available and information can be found here.

Architext Bookshop has closed its door for the last time, after 28 years of service. Many  of you know Anne Proudfoot, the bookshop manager, who has provided dedicated service over those years. The NSW Chapter wishes Anne well  and thanks her for her tireless commitment – she will be missed by many.

Audrey Braun
NSW Chapter Manager