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Supporting architects
In 2021-2022, the Board continued to provide support to architects through initiatives, which included:
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2020 Architects Medallion Winner: Jincheng Jiang
‘I think the most important architectural issue in New South Wales is turning our city from exclusive to inclusive.’
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NSW ARB Short Form Architect Client Contract 2019
The Board is pleased to announce the launch of its Short Form Architect Client Contract 2019. The SFACC can be downloaded from the Board’s website and is a free online resource to assist architects to meet their obligations under the NSW Architects Code of Professional Conduct 2017.
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NSW ARB Partners on groundbreaking study
A ground-breaking research project investigating the work-related wellbeing of architects and architecture students, has been funded in the most recent round of the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects scheme.
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AACA Briefing Sessions on Pathways to Registration
Want to know more about the AACA’s Oversees Qualifications Assessment or Experienced Practitioner Assessment?
Notice of election - call for nominations
The NSW Architects Registration Board consists of 11 members, including 2 architects who are elected by architects.
PechaKucha on Sustainability: Byera Hadley Travelling Scholars thinking, living and building for a regenerative future
Join us for an evening of fast-paced storytelling and big-picture thinking — free on 11 February 2026 at the State Library Auditorium
2025 Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship announced
In 2025 the NSW Architects Registration Board awarded 4 scholarships to the total value of $105,000.
NSW ARB Summer Fellows (Architecture) Announced for 2026
As part of the Year of Architecture partnership between the NSW Architects Registration Board and State Library of NSW, 5 architects have been announced as the 2026 Summer Fellows (Architecture).
NSW ARB Partners on 2025 Sydney Open
The NSW Architects Registration Board is a Principal Partner for the 2025/26 Sydney Open program
PechaKucha on Housing: Learnings from the Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship in partnership with the State Library of New South Wales
Catch up on an evening of global housing insights and fast-paced storytelling—recorded live on 30 April 2025 at the State Library Auditorium.
2025 Architects Medallion Winner
Tyler Smith of the University of Technology Sydney awarded the 2025 Architects Medallion.
Free formal CPD on professional indemnity insurance, liability and risk management
Webinar recordings now available on demand
Free formal CPD: Getting Ahead of Conflict in Client-Architect Relationships
In 2 parts
- Part 1 – Self-directed online module in April and May 2025
- Part 2 – Face-to-face workshops in late May and early June 2025
2024 Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship announced
In 2024 the NSW Architects Registration Board awarded 5 scholarships to the total value of $145,000.
NSW exhibitions of university student work
Every year, the 5 accredited university architecture programs in NSW host exhibitions showcasing the creative work of students graduating from the Master of Architecture degree.
NSW ARB and ARBV publish "Deep Dive Report" on Architecture Sector Risks
New report highlights systemic risks in the Australian architecture sector and provides actionable recommendations for improvement.
2024 Architects Medallion Winner
Chloe Gesler of the University of Newcastle awarded the 2024 Architects Medallion.
The Wellbeing of Architects Symposium
The Wellbeing of Architects [education + practice] symposium marks the conclusion of a comprehensive research project, The Wellbeing of Architects: Culture, Identity and Practice (2020-2024).
NSW ARB and ARBV taking a ‘deep dive’ into systemic risks in the Australian architecture sector
The NSW ARB and ARBV are partnering on a “Deep Dive Report into Systemic Risks in the Australian Architecture Sector” using insights from focus groups conducted in 2023.
Emeritus Professor Helen Lochhead AO – 2024 Australia Day Honours
Professor Helen Lochhead, Deputy President and elected architect member of the NSW ARB Board, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2024 Australia Day Honours.
