{"id":17488,"date":"2017-11-06T14:58:54","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T03:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/?p=17488"},"modified":"2019-07-24T14:57:45","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T04:57:45","slug":"from-the-act-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/news-media\/from-the-act-president\/","title":{"rendered":"From the ACT President"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Festival Season<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Design Canberra Festival is upon us and it\u2019s another big one for the ACT Chapter. We have numerous events occurring throughout the next three weeks, and I encourage you to attend as many as you can. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/designcanberrafestival.com.au\/events\/\">designcanberrafestival.com.au\/events\/<\/a> to see what\u2019s on offer.<\/p>\n<p>This is our biggest opportunity to illustrate the value of good design to the community and advocate for the use of architects in the shaping of this city. Many thanks to everyone involved in rolling out the programs, including Sheila Hughes, Shannon Battisson, Jack Shimada, Evan Williamson, Yuri Leong Maish, Catherine Townsend, Michael Jasper, Tony Trobe, and Aarthi Ayyar-Biddle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ACT Chapter was delighted to host the 2017 National Architecture Awards at Albert Hall on Thursday 2<sup>nd<\/sup> November. It was a terrific event, although I admit a tad cold at the outdoor after party. And the ACT winners were:<\/p>\n<p><u>Commercial Architecture<\/u>: National Award \u2013 Willinga Park by Cox Architecture, National Commendation \u2013 NewActon Nishi by Fender Katsalidis Architects<\/p>\n<p><u>Heritage<\/u>: National Commendation \u2013 Embassy of Sweden by Guida Moseley Brown Architects<\/p>\n<p><u>Interior Architecture<\/u>: National Commendation \u2013 Canberra Airport \u2013 International by Guida Moseley Brown Architects<\/p>\n<p>For more information, go to: <a href=\"http:\/\/wp.architecture.com.au\/awards-2017\/winners\/\">wp.architecture.com.au\/awards-2017\/winners\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I attended my last National Council meeting last week. It has been an honour to represent the ACT at the national table and contribute to discussions on the future of our institute. I\u2019m sure that they are probably relieved to see the departure of the raging redhead with youthful perspectives!<\/p>\n<p>You will be aware that we have been going through a large restructure of the organisation, and it was clear from the last meeting that we have pushed through the administrative elements and can now focus on delivering tangible improvements for our members. Our new governance structure and strategic plan will enable us to rebrand our Institute with confidence and, with support from our national committees (Policy, Practice, Gender Equity, and Education) and numerous taskforce\u2019s, we can now target key areas of Advocacy, Education, and Membership support to strengthen our industry and the people within it. Look out for a new digital media platform by the end of 2018!<\/p>\n<p>In my last meeting I presented a paper on, and discussed the importance of, engaging with students, graduates, and emerging architects, as they are the future of our institute. I have full confidence that the incoming National President, Clare Cousins, and the current National EmAGN President, Ksenia Totoeva, will continue to support my campaign and drive changes to assist this important demographic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Expressions of interest for the Chapter President position and Chapter Councillor positions are now open. Feel free to contact me if you are considering these roles. I have plenty of positive stories to share.&nbsp; Note: Nominations close on 17<sup>th<\/sup> November 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Festival Season The Design Canberra Festival is upon us and it\u2019s another big one for the ACT Chapter. We have numerous events occurring throughout the next three weeks, and I encourage you to attend as many as you can. Visit designcanberrafestival.com.au\/events\/ to see what\u2019s on offer. 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