15 July 2019

 

 

I would sincerely like to thank everyone who contributed to the production of this year’s Tasmanian Architecture Awards.  The awards have become a podium for the exploration of ideas and this year we experimented with inviting the public to celebrate and experience the works of our members. Our team endeavours to take forward what we have learnt into future years and we believe that it is a positive step in a dialogue that advocates the value of architecture and the expertise of our members and the profession within the greater community.  

To our members who donated their time, laser levels and passion, every small task contributes greatly to the overall event and I thank you all for your generosity.  Thank you to the Awards Committee for your ongoing contribution and guidance. I would especially like to acknowledge and thank the creative direction of Emily and Adam Ouston, who developed a challenging program that celebrated the future and the innate impact that architecture has. The future is truly positive if we look at the standard of the work that was both entered and awarded this year.

I have the privilege of working with an incredible team and I always say that it is how you deal with the challenges that truly counts. The team did this in my unexpected absence during the lead up to the awards with professionalism and a passion for the profession that I am truly thankful for.

Collectively the awards have become a platform for the exploration of ideas, and we look forward to continuing this tradition whilst growing and learning from every event.

 

Jennifer Nichols
Executive Director, Tasmanian Chapter
Australian Institute of Architects