Lecture 1: Qianyi Lim, Sibling Architecture

Join Qianyi Lim from Sibling Architecture for the first lecture in the 2023 Contemporary Australian Architects Speakers Series.

Qianyi Lim is an award-winning registered architect with over fifteen years of experience working in practices across Australia, China and Denmark. She is interested in creating inclusive and equitable environments that are ecologically sustainable and culturally enriching for diverse communities.

Qianyi is a co-director of Sibling Architecture. She founded the studio in Melbourne before establishing its Sydney studio in 2017. She has led a range of cultural projects including the Bega Valley Regional Art Gallery, Bellingen Hall to Hub and the Bathurst St Creative Hub for the City of Sydney. She also led the recently completed Stable House which was awarded the 2022 Wilkinson Award for Residential New architecture by the NSW Australian Institute of Architects.

Qianyi is also an architectural educator and critic, where she is an Associate Professor of Practice (Architecture) at the University of Sydney, a panel member on the NSW State Design Review Panel and has been a juror at the NSW Australian Institute of Architects Awards.

For more than two decades the National Gallery has proudly partnered with the Australian Institute of Architects (ACT Chapter) to present the Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series. This annual lecture series showcases the latest work of renowned Australian architects.

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To learn more about the series and ticket options, please visit the 2023 Contemporary Australian Architects Speakers Series on our website.

The main doors will open at 5.15pm and there will be pop up bar where you can purchase a drink before the event.

SINGLE TICKETS

Available only from Friday 1 September 2023. Theatre tickets can also be purchased onsite on day of event. Online tickets can only be purchased before 12pm on day of event and the viewing link will be provided by 2pm on the day of the event.

JAMES FAIRFAX THEATRE

• $35 standard
• $28 concession
• $28 Institute and National Gallery Member
• $17.50 students

ONLINE

• $35 standard
• $28 concession
• $28 Institute and National Gallery Member
• $17.50 students

Bookings for online tickets to Lecture 1 have now closed.

SEASON TICKETS (4 lectures)

Bookings for online and onsite season tickets have now closed.

Both online and onsite season tickets include access to the recording of each lecture for 1 week following the event.

ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE ONLINE SEASON TICKET:

In 2023 for the first time, we are offering architecture practices the opportunity to host private screenings for their staff. Included in the ticket is a live streaming link, as well as individual tickets for your staff to access the Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series 2023 online from their personal devices. The Architecture Practice Ticket also includes access to the recording of each lecture for 1 month following the event.

• Small Architecture Practice (up to 5 staff) – $448
• Medium Architecture Practice (up to 10 staff) – $896
• Large Architecture Practice (more than 10 staff) – $1792

Bookings for Architecture Practice Online Season Tickets have now closed.

UNIVERSITY ONLINE SEASON TICKET:

In 2023 for the first time, we are offering Universities the opportunity to host screenings for their students and staff. Included in the ticket is a live streaming link, as well as individual tickets for your students and staff to access the Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series 2023 online from their personal devices. The University Online Season Ticket also includes access to the recording of each lecture for 1 month following the event.

• University season ticket: $1120

Bookings for University Online Season Tickets have now closed.