13 March 2018

 

This week will see the election results finalised, and we congratulate the incoming Liberal government on its success. The Institute will continue working with the major parties and all stakeholders to promote the value of architects and good design, the importance of coordinated strategic planning and the work we, as architects, do in the community. The Institute is providing input to the Department of Premier and Cabinet in regards to the Emergency Housing Summit and the continuing strain on the rental market in Hobart. Architects have relevant skills and design solutions, and it is important that our voice is included in the discussion around this issue.
 
New and re-elected chapter councillors began their term at the Chapter Council meeting last Tuesday, and I’d like to thank Genevieve Lilley and Gaetano Palmese for stepping up to the role, along with Sophie Bence, Cath Hall and Paul Wakelam, who are continuing to provide valuable input with their re-election. I would also like to thank outgoing councillors, Daniel Lane and Ceridwen Owen for all their hard work.
 
International Women’s day was celebrated on Thursday, with The Findlay Project hosting a fundraising table at the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation’s breakfast, along with NAWIC hosting an afternoon tea at Brickworks Design Studio.
 
I’d like to congratulate Jason Licht on being selected as a participant of the 2018 Dulux Study Tour. We’re looking forward to hearing about his travels when he returns. And congratulations as well to Carly McMahon, Liz Walsh and Bek Verrier who were also short-listed.
 
The upcoming Tasmanian Architecture Awards presentations to the jury are to be held at the IMAS lecture theatre, Saturday, March 24; it’s a wonderful chance to hear about the wide range of architecture that is being produced in the state, and I encourage all to attend. I’d also like to encourage those eligible to nominate for the Emerging Architect Prize, and recent graduates and students to submit work for consideration in the SWT Blythe Student Prize. Details are below in the newsletter.

The Tasmanian Mentoring Scheme is again calling for mentors and mentees – it’s a wonderful chance to be involved and the time commitment is up to the individual. Please get in contact with Bron at the Institute (Bronwyn.Hill@architecture.com) if you would like more information.

Yvette Breytenbach RAIA
President, Tasmanian Chapter,
Australian Institute of Architects