2023

This annual lecture series showcases the latest work of renowned Australian architects.

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.

Sponsored by BCA Certifiers Australia Pty Ltd.

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

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.

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

Lecture 1: Qianyi Lim

Sibling Architecture

Wed 6 Sep 2023, 6pm AEST

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

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. Qianyi is also an architectural educator and critic, where she is an Associate Professor of Practice (Architecture) at the University of Sydney and a panel member on the NSW State Design Review Panel. In 2022, Qianyi was the recipient of the NSW Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architect Prize.

Lecture 2: Mladen Zujic & Marco Spinelli

Architects Ink

Wed 13 Sep 2023, 6pm AEST

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

Architects Ink is a multi-disciplinary studio who place emphasis on thoughtful, intelligent architecture and interiors. With an understanding that the design process is as important as the final product, the journey to each outcome is a collaborative effort focusing on the client’s needs and aspirations. Engaging in an explorative approach they interrogate site constraints along with unveiling opportunities to deliver responsive design solutions. Underpinned by strong conceptual ideas, a distinct identity is developed for every project.

Lecture 3: Kate Symons

Studio Ilk

Wed 20 Sep 2023, 6pm AEST

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

Studio Ilk is a small, ambitious practice working on a broad range of project typologies, from small-scale residential alterations with heritage focus to large commercial and landscape driven works.

They pride themselves on producing truly unique responses to each project, site, and client, and as a team, share a common connection to place in Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Having spent her formative architectural training under the mentorship of local award winning, and well-respected architect, Maria Gigney, Kate is passionate about improving the path for women in the construction industry.

Studio Ilk focuses on producing highly resolved enduring solutions which perform for their occupants.

Lecture 4: Jefa Greenaway

Greenaway Architects

Wed 27 Sep 2023, 6pm AEST

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

Jefa Greenaway (Wailwan, Kamilaroi and D’harawal peoples) is a founding Director of Greenaway Architects, an Honorary Fellow of Design at Deakin University and an AILA National Cultural Ambassador.

He’s championed Indigenous led design thinking for 3 decades as a founding Director of Indigenous Architecture + Design Australia (IADA), and as co-author of the International Indigenous Design Charter, with a particular interest in design equity and Country-centred design.

His current projects include the $11B North East Link Project, the Marvel Stadium Upgrade and Stage II of the Koorie Heritage Trust.

He was a 2020 DIA ‘Hall of Fame’ inductee, signifying an outstanding contribution to Australian design and was recently named in the Qantas 100 Inspiring Australians.

Bookings for online tickets to Lecture 4 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.