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25.01.2022 2016 Robin Gibson Award for Enduring Architecture Due to recent policy changes, the Chapter is able to receive nominations from both members and non-members from right across the State, provided all information is complete. Nominations close 5:00pm Friday 20 May.

23.01.2022 AIA Darling Downs & West Moreton 2021 Awards Display The Awards are on display at the Toowoomba City Hall for two weeks. Pop along and see all buildings nominated in the Region, as well as the buildings that received Commedations and the 2021 Building of the Year. Thanks to TRC for making the space available.... Location: the Marks Courtyard, City Hall, Toowoomba Dates: Tuesday 25th May to Monday 8th June 2021, during business hours.

23.01.2022 The Australian Institute of Architects is taking a strong stand against plans to construct a 2.6 metre fence blocking off public access to the iconic lawns at P...arliament House in Canberra. This decision - made without consultation, expert architectural advice or due consideration of the consequences - has serious implications for all our public buildings and spaces. ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE Sign the petition and share it across your networks and on social media - click on image below. https://www.change.org/p/malcolm-turnbull-stop-the-plans-to

23.01.2022 The Queensland Chapter is now seeking expressions of interest for the 2016 Regional Architecture Awards Juries. Call closes Wednesday 20 January 2016 ________________________________________... We encourage you to submit an expression of interest (EOI) if you meet the criteria following; - Registered Architect. - Current Institute Member (Level 1, Level 2, Fellow or Life Fellow). (SONA Students, Graduates, Affiliate Level 1 and Affiliate Level 2 members are not eligible.) - Local to the Region. - Available for Jury briefings, visits and deliberations. - Confident in evaluating entries according to supplied core criteria. Please note, Regional Jurors for the years 2015, 2014 & 2013 consecutively are not eligible Key Dates: Note: Regional Architecture Awards Events will be held locally on the Friday of the week of Jury Visits. Policy & Relevant Documents Before submitting an EOI for the 2016 Queensland Regional Architecture Awards Jury, we recommend you read the 2016 Jury Handbook and Awards Policy. These documents outline the role of the Juror, the structure of the program and Core Evaluation Criteria used. Note: Once the call has closed on Wednesday 20 January, all EOI's will be reviewed by the State Awards Jury Director and a Letter of Engagement will be sent to confirm placement. Conflict of Interest For further information on what constitutes a conflict of Interest, please refer 3.2 Juror Responsibilities (page 6) of the Juror Handbook. Expressions of Interest To submit an expression of interest, please download the form here and return (via email) along with a current one page A4 CV and portrait photograph. Feeling Unsure? If you have any questions or are in any doubt about the Regional Juror roles or Awards Program, please contact Courtney Fair, Awards & Events Officer on 07 3828 4100.

22.01.2022 Darling Downs / West Moreton Regional Roadshow - Thursday 11 October | 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Toowoomba Community Hub (CUA), 470 Ruthven St, Toowoomba The Regional Roadshow, follows the annual Queensland Architecture Awards and provides members an opportunity to celebrate local architecture and the success at both a Regional and State Level.... These events also provide a rare opportunity for our regional members to delve further into two of this year's Award Winning Projects. Judging for the Peoples Choice is also open via the Queensland Chapter Facebook page and will remain open until midday Wednesday 10 October. Dont forget to visit the page and vote for your favourite project. Results will be announced at the Darling Downs / West Moreton Regional Roadshow Event. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Qld-Chapter-Australian-Institute-of-Architects-447779608664510/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1654198288022630

21.01.2022 Local architects elevated to Fellowship of AIA Toowoomba architects Gavan Reilly and Chris Gay have been elevated to Fellows of the Australian Institute of Architects. The Fellowships were awarded at the Qld Chapter President's Dinner last Thursday night. The event was held at the Customs House, Brisbane, and attended by approximately 200, architects, partners and friends.

20.01.2022 2016 Queensland Architecture Awards Now Open The Institute has launched a new entry system for the 2016 National Architecture Awards program. This system will simplify the entering process by allowing an eligible member to authorise another staff member or designated contact to enter the material required on their behalf (using seperate log in details). Once complete, the member will need to review and then submit the entry. ... We would recommend reading the Awards Entry Handbook and Awards Policy before submitting an entry. Note: Queensland Entries close Friday 29 January, 2016 For assistance with the Awards Process and online entry system, please contact the Queensland Chapter on 07 3828 4100 or email Awards & Events Officer, Courtney Fair.

20.01.2022 Bookings for the Darling Downs / West Moreton Awards Regional Event are open. A Celebration of local architecture and the announcement of the State Shortlist and local Regional Awards. This is the night of nights to celebrate your region's exemplary architecture and join in the regional Architecture community's social networking event of the year!... You can book HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2019-darling-downs-west-mor

19.01.2022 Darling Downs / West Moreton Architecture Awards Thirteen projects are in the running for honours in the Australian Institute of Architects 2017 Darling Downs/West Moreton Regional Architecture Awards with results to be announced on Friday 31 March. Commercial projects are represented strongly across the region this year with five entries including amenities, retail and defence facilities. Projects awarded on the night will progress to the coveted Queensland State Architectu...re Awards to be announced in Brisbane on 23 June. Queensland 2017 Chair of Juries, Alice Hampson, will present the Regional Commendations to the Darling Downs/West Moreton recipients at the University of Southern Queensland, Artsworx at 6:30pm on Friday 31 March. Link - http://www.architecture.com.au//queen/darling-downs-awards

19.01.2022 Wishing all our colleagues and friends a very Happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

16.01.2022 The AIA Awards season in in full swing. Great projects have been submitted, and can be viewed at: https://www.architecture.com.au//entrant-gallery-qld-chapt

16.01.2022 2017 Darling Downs & West Moreton Architecture Award winners.

15.01.2022 2017 AIA Darling Downs / West Moreton Architecture Awards Congratulations to the practices that received commendations at the Awards on Friday night. The event, held at USQArtworx, was well attended. Thanks to USQArtworx for the venue, and the Sauce Kitchen for catering. Also, thanks to our National, State & Regional Sponsors for their crucial support....Continue reading

14.01.2022 Love where I live! New work being added to the largest outdoor gallery in Queensland - #FirstCoat2016 opens today!

14.01.2022 The Dulux dog, Lennon, was quite happy to attend our recent Dulux CPD sessions in Toowoomba. Thanks to Alison Sayce, Sue Pham, Andrew Gray & Adam Hollingdale from Dulux.

13.01.2022 TRC Heritage Advisory Committee developments. TRC is setting up a new branch: Regional Architecture & Heritage Unit, to be headed up by David Krumins (previously Manager Building & Compliance at TRC), who trained as an architect. The new unit will be tasked with improving the design and aesthetic qualities of developments in the city.... The unit will also have a full-time heritage architect; the position still to be advertised. Michael Scotts contract (through Conrad Gargett Riddel AMW; one day a week) ends mid-year. New heritage walking tour guides are currently being printed, having been updated.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Donald Goldsworthy and John Gollings on receiving Order of Australia honours yesterday http://bit.ly/23rWu27 (Image: Shrine of Remembrance Galleries of Remembrance by ARM Architecture 2015 Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture. Photo by John Gollings)

12.01.2022 Congratulations Steendijk and their project "Bellbird Retreat" for winning the Darling Downs/West Morton Building of the Year in this Years QLD Regional Archite...cture Awards. Bellbird Retreat is a weekend escape to a stunning rural setting. The modest dwelling sits in a pristine bushland reserve and encourages a dialogue between man-made and natural environments. With a site susceptible to devastating bushfires, the desire to employ broad cantilevered eaves for sun protection, inspired the design of the non-combustible weathering steel roof. Siting on textured brick blade walls, the twisted roof form responds to topographical features. As it rises up to the near mountain, roof pleats penetrate the transparent northern glass line and dissolve the distinction between interior and exterior to bring in the breathtaking views. Sustainability in a climatically extreme environment was embraced on the remote property, from rainwater and electricity harvesting, to passive design measures such as utilising the building's mass and orientation to create year round thermal comfort. Rural sensibilities and restrained tectonics balance the buildings composition creating open yet protected spaces. Photo Credit: Christopher Frederick Jones

11.01.2022 Building designed fined for using title "architect" http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au//building-designer Building designed fined for using title "architect"

11.01.2022 Photos from the 2017 DDWM Architecture Awards event.

10.01.2022 AIA Darling Downs & West Moreton 2020 Awards Event On-line event today 8 May 2020

10.01.2022 Photos from the Australia Institute of Architects Qld Chapter's President's Dinner 2016.

10.01.2022 Congratulations Steendijk and their project "Bellbird Retreat" for winning the Darling Downs/West Morton Building of the Year in this Years QLD Regional Archite...cture Awards. Bellbird Retreat is a weekend escape to a stunning rural setting. The modest dwelling sits in a pristine bushland reserve and encourages a dialogue between man-made and natural environments. With a site susceptible to devastating bushfires, the desire to employ broad cantilevered eaves for sun protection, inspired the design of the non-combustible weathering steel roof. Siting on textured brick blade walls, the twisted roof form responds to topographical features. As it rises up to the near mountain, roof pleats penetrate the transparent northern glass line and dissolve the distinction between interior and exterior to bring in the breathtaking views. Sustainability in a climatically extreme environment was embraced on the remote property, from rainwater and electricity harvesting, to passive design measures such as utilising the building's mass and orientation to create year round thermal comfort. Rural sensibilities and restrained tectonics balance the buildings composition creating open yet protected spaces. Photo Credit: Christopher Frederick Jones

10.01.2022 Toowoomba Open House Update It has been an busy busy week for the Toowoomba Open House and I thought it was time I sent a bulk update. Unfortunately I am not managing the database of contacts very well currently and it is a bit random who receives invites to things, or information. Facebook remains the best way to keep up to date. Buildings...Continue reading

10.01.2022 The final submission date for the 2016 DD & West Moreton Architecture Awards is midnight on Friday 29 January, so you should have started the on-line submission already! As of yesterday we had 4 submissions started. We need a minimum of 10 submissions to have an Awards Event supported by the Chapter. If you have suitable projects, please do not hesitate to submit them. Apply here or log in through the Institute Awards page on the website. http://www.architecture.com.au//queensla/queensland-awards

09.01.2022 Darling Downs West Moreton Region Awards Event will announce the winners and commended projects for the 2021 Regional Architecture Awards from the Darling Downs and West Moreton Region. Celebrate with clients, collaborators and colleagues, enjoying canapés and champagne in the beautiful Conservatory & Glasshouse Room at the Burke & Wills Hotel on the 14th May 2021. https://members.architecture.com.au/EventDetail

07.01.2022 All the glitz, glamour from Regional Architecture Awards https://www.thechronicle.com.au//revealed-winners/3161818/

07.01.2022 Ticket purchases for the Darling Downs / West Moreton Regional Roadshow https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/darling-downswest-moreton-r

07.01.2022 Look out for our latest seminar series - Building Product Compliance: getting the information you need to make the right choice http://bit.ly/NationalCPDevents #ArchitectureCPD

04.01.2022 Bookings for the Darling Downs / West Moreton Awards Regional Event are open. A Celebration of local architecture and the announcement of the State Shortlist and local Regional Awards. This is the night of nights to celebrate your region's exemplary architecture and join in the regional Architecture community's social networking event of the year!... You can book HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2019-darling-downs-west-mor

03.01.2022 Check out the 2020 Regional QLD Awards Gallery of all the entries - https://www.architecture.com.au//entrant-gallery-qld-cha/

02.01.2022 AIA 2017 Darling Downs / West Moreton Architecture Awards Many thanks to our sponsors, without whom the Awards event would not be possible: Our National Sponsors: ... BlueScope, Principal Corporate Partner Supporting Corporate Partners: Dulux Bondor AWS QLD State Architecture Awards Sponsor: Hutchinson Builders Darling Downs/West Moreton Regional Sponsors Ashburner Francis BCERT Consulting CEOffice Concepts Godfrey Hirst GWA Bathrooms Kehoe Myer Laminex

02.01.2022 Sunday 11 October 3.00pm Toowoomba Open House Architects' Design Trail Join local architects as they lead a tour around the Toowoomba Open House Architects Design Trail. Take the opportunity and hear directly from individual architects of several prominent CBD buildings about the inspiration behind their designs.... What to bring: Comfortable shoes Where to go: Meet at GPO Café Toowoomba CBD Finish at: GPO Café and stay to relax with a coffee or tea in like minded company

02.01.2022 Wishing all our colleagues and friends a very Happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

01.01.2022 It's here! This year's Toowoomba Open House is on Today the 22nd May. Check our website for all of the details about this wonderful free event. Download a map at Www.toowoombaopenhouse.com.au

01.01.2022 The 2021 Darling Downs / West Moreton Awards were held last night in Toowoomba, attended by over 50 architects and friends. Watch the Commendation announcements on the YouTube video.

01.01.2022 We wish all our friends and colleagues a peaceful Christmas & Happy New Year. Safe travel for those who will be away from home. We look forward to catching up with you after the holidays.

01.01.2022 Toowoomba Regional Council is currently reviewing the City Centre Master Plan (2010-2030). The review looks at the last 10 years of development and seeks to understand community priorities for the remaining 10 years of the plan. Now is our chance to be involved in the conversation: https://yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au/citycentre An exciting element for us are the DesignTalks: 'Tuesdays in June'. Each week a new video will be released with speakers discussing the opportunities the creative and design industries see for Toowoomba's future. This week, Malcolm Middleton talks about inner-city living. Check it out below!