The jury presentations for the 2017 SA Awards program occurred on Saturday. 79 entries across 12 categories made for a busy and interesting day, with ODASA once again providing a wonderful venue. Thanks go to the entrants, the jurors and the SA Chapter staff, all of whom come together to make the awards program possible. SA Awards Manager Gillian Redman-Lloyd, Awards Director Adam Brown and Deputy Awards Director Pippa Buckberry deserve a special mention for coordinating and delivering a highly successful, well managed outcome.
Public attendance was modest but it was great to have interested people attend. It was an opportunity to improve their understanding of the complexities of the issues that require consideration when working on a project and the innovative thinking that architects employ to produce highly resolved outcomes that add real value to people’s lives. It also demonstrates the considerable talent within the SA architectural profession.
The exhibition of entries is at ODASA until 28 April. Following the Awards presentations on June 10 an exhibition of winning projects at Adelaide Airport and the Lightening Talk showcasing key projects will provide further opportunities for public exposure. These will be complemented by the Institute’s award publication and local media coverage.
The jury presentations also provide a forum for perfecting architects’ presentation skills. As a profession, architects are constantly presenting their work – to clients, funding bodies and assessment panels; in graphic, written and verbal forms. This comes more naturally to some architects than others.
Successful presentation requires consideration of audience, constraints and your own personal style. Developing an ability to identify and clearly articulate the elements of a project that are most relevant in a particular context requires preparation and practice. Being able to present this information within the required time/word limit is also an art.
Presenting well is vital for winning submissions, bringing clients along on the architectural journey and achieving innovative outcomes that test regulatory constraints. The SA Chapter will continue to support our members in developing presentation skills, with the Awards jury presentations being one forum for doing this.
Mac Young: 1969 – 2017
It is with considerable sadness that the SA Chapter learned of the death of Mac Young last week. Mac, who had recently left Hassells to return to Tasmania, was a quiet achiever who brought considerable design skills to his projects. He will be missed by many within the Adelaide design community. Our thoughts are with his family.