Dear Members,

After six years a lot has just changed. With a newly elected federal government many are tipping some growth in economic activity with more work flowing into our industry. On another front, Marissa Kinsele who has faithfully served the Chapter as our Operations Manager for six years and who this year had her first baby, has also decided it is time to start a further chapter in her life and will be leaving us in a few weeks. Thank you Marissa for your years of service. In her place, we are delighted that Kara Growden has accepted a permanent position. With a passion for design through her background in visual arts and a stint in the Integrated Design Commission SA, Kara will add a lot of depth to the team. She is excited about joining the staff and serving the membership.

Place SA

Previously the Chapter held an annual Architecture Week. Last year saw us drop this initiative as it failed to adequately connect with the general public which is a key aim. Instead we established a new initiative with other key stakeholders which is called Place SA. Launched by the Premier in 2012 this new initiative aims to engage with both the public and professionals in activities and conversations themed around better understanding the places we inhabit and beyond. Along the lines of the About Time History Festival, Places SA is encouraging contributions from across the state to be delivered throughout October.

The SA Chapter currently contributes Take Your Place, a short film competition and is exploring other events for October that will help the public better understand architects and architecture. Our members get involved in many creative events and we are now asking you to consider registering new or existing initiatives that will help strengthen Place SA and increase our profession’s engagement with the public. For more information visit www.placesa.com.au

 

– Richard Hosking, SA Chapter Manager