As indicated in the previous e-News, the South Australian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects has been reviewing the viability of Place magazine. Earlier this year it became clear that significant issues faced the ongoing viability of the publication.  The review process has highlighted a lack of member involvement in production of the magazine as well as the difficult economic climate that has existed for some time, which has impacted on the ability to attract advertising revenue to support publications of this kind.

Cathryn Charnock Corporate Publishing (CCCP) has worked with passion and commitment to improve the viability of the publication since accepting the role of Publisher over a year ago. CCCP came on board at a time when Place was struggling financially and, despite improving the financial basis of the magazine over the past year, has been unable to overcome the overall underlying issues affecting Place.

It is therefore with regret that I advise that the South Australian Chapter Council has decided to discontinue production of Place magazine, making the 2015 Awards Issue the final edition.

This cessation of the publication will provide the SA Chapter of the Institute the time to broaden a review process that began with Place, and to re-evaluate our strategic approach to our communication strategy.  Once this process is concluded the Institute may be in a position to reconsider implementing a viable South Australian publication.  If you would like to be involved in this process please let me know.

The Institute extends its sincere thanks to all the people who have been involved with Place over the last nine years.  This includes:

> Cathryn Charnock and the CCCP team for their dedication and energy in designing, producing and attracting financial support for the magazine in what is a very challenging market

> the previous publishers, Solstice Media and Collect, for their involvement

> the members of the editorial committee, for all its hard work sourcing content – and particularly Yaara Plaves, who shouldered most of this responsibility for the last year

> the advertisers, whose support enabled us to produce such a handsome magazine

> and last, but definitely not least, all those who contributed content that provided thought-provoking and informative reading.

Adieu Place.  You will be missed.

 

– Nicolette Di Lernia, Chapter Manager