Architecture

‘I think the most important architectural issue in New South Wales is turning our city from exclusive to inclusive.’

“There is no reason architecture cannot contemporise Indigenous culture with the permission of Elders.”

“The award gives validation to the topic of sustainable disaster relief architecture in our changing environment which acknowledges the grass roots impact and relevance of traditional technologies to the continual struggle of local communities.”

Samantha Rich awarded the 2023 Architect's Medallion: “Go slowly, thoughtfully, carefully, and respectfully”.

Chloe Gesler of the University of Newcastle awarded the 2024 Architects Medallion.

In 2024 the NSW Architects Registration Board awarded 5 scholarships to the total value of $145,000.

Tyler Smith of the University of Technology Sydney awarded the 2025 Architects Medallion.

In 2025 the NSW Architects Registration Board awarded 4 scholarships to the total value of $105,000.

Applications close 31 August 2025

Applications close 31 August 2026

The NSW Architects Registration Board is constituted by, and operates under, the Architects Act 2003, the legislation regulating architects in NSW. We sit within the NSW Government Department of Customer Service and are responsible to the Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Building. We are a self-funded government regulatory body, totally funded by fees paid by NSW architects and architect corporations and firms.

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.

Webinar recordings now available on demand

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

The NSW Architects Registration Board is a Principal Partner for the 2025/26 Sydney Open program

Applications close 2 February 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).

The NSW Architects Registration Board and the State Library of NSW have announced three architects as the 2027 Summer Fellows (Architecture): Benjamin Allen, Neil Mackenzie and Louise O’Brien.

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.