Friday will conclude with dinner at the fabulous James Picture Theatre followed by a screening of ‘Wilding’ based on the bestselling book by Isabella Tree.

Look to the skies with former ABC Weatherman Graham Creed, who will look at regional weather extremes and the national outlook in the age of climate change. 

Jason Elsley of Derive Architecture will present Murrook Culture Centre, Newcastle. This collaboration between Derive Architecture & Design and the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC), began in 2013.

As a partner of this year’s Sydney Build, the Regional Architecture Association is pleased to share the news below.

Sydney Build Expo Announces Official Support from the Premier of NSW and a Record Government Attendance! 

Sydney Build is proud to have the official support of the Premier of NSW. Chris Minns MP invites the industry to attend the nation's largest construction, architecture, and infrastructure show on May 7-8.  

Don’t miss key government announcements and updates from top speakers over the two days, including: 

The Resilient Homes Expos will provide businesses with the opportunity to learn more about grants available for resilient building through the Resilient Homes Program including a new grant available to cover a managing consultant to coordinate /deliver high level feasibility assessment, detailed drawings and development approval for homeowners seeking home raising, rebuild or relocation.   

Janne Ryan and Peter Salhani are the creative directors for RAA’s upcoming Dungog event VITAL: Questions of Resilience.

Marni Reti of Kaunitz Yeung Architecture has been involved in extensive community engagement consultation processes for buildings delivered in remote locations, including Yutjuwala Djiwarr - the first culturally appropriate residential aged care in Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem Land.

Bobbie Bayley, Owen Kelly and Tonielle Dempers are the creative directors for the RAA  Mparntwe (Alice Springs) event 11-13 September 2025. They live and work in Mparntwe, where they are continuously shaped and reshaped by the unparalleled complexity and presence of Central Arrernte Country. 

Starting at the National Gallery, Canberra based artist Ham Darroch will speak about his working relationship with Bridget Riley before taking delegates to view an installation of his own work. The tour will then wrap up at Ham's studio at the Gorman Arts Centre.

Contemporary jeweller Phoebe Porter will give an overview of her work and discuss her design process, followed by a tour of her studio in small groups. Participants will then be guided through the process of designing a bracelet to be made from sheet metal.

Rob Stefanic will discuss managing the structures and environments (including heritage) of the Parliament and similar institutions.

GET READY for CONTEXT in Canberra with Lymesmith’s highly regarded CPD course for Architects and Spatial Designers:  FOUNDATIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL COLOUR DESIGN

Date:  March 19, 2025
Time:  1pm to 5pm
Venue: Civic Hub Quarter, Northbourne Ave, Civic, ACT
CPD:  3 Formal CPD Points

Limited to 14 people

Canberra based Landscape Architect Dr Julian Raxworthy will introduce the location as a place and environment.

Architect Joanna Nelson​​​​​​​ will discuss finely crafted interventions across multiple locations through the lens of her projects.

Congratulations to the graduates! RAA is pleased to be backing the next generation; those who will join the movement towards a brighter, more sustainable future for built environments in the regions and their communities.

Recordings of all RAA's 2024 online events are now available on demand via humanitix. Free for members and $35 each for non members. Members can also access the recordings through the website as before.

Molonglo Director Nikos Kalogeropoulos will speak about directing growth at the periphery as part of CONTEXT in Canberra.

Australian architectural photographer Thurston Empson will talk about his sensitive and carefully curated approach to photography of the environment at CONTEXT in Canberra.

Byron Bay locals can now experience in-person, the award-winning design and high-performance qualities of Tait outdoor furniture at their new pop-up store in Banksia Drive.

Hal Guida of Guida Moseley Brown Architects and RAA president Tim Lee are the co-creative directors of CONTEXT. Hal’s focus will be the main seminar day on Friday 21st March, with Tim concentrating on the fringe and social events.

In broadening the Regional Architecture Association’s national network, we are looking to expand our horizons – engaging existing and new members in a wider program of events.

In delivering to both our members and our objectives – we are seeking expressions of attendance for an event to be held in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) in September 2025.