NSW ARB Partners on 2025 Sydney Open

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

Applications close 31 August 2025

The NSW Architects Registration Board is partnering with the State Library of NSW to launch Summer Fellows (Architecture)—a new opportunity for NSW Registered Architects and architecture students.

Catch up on an evening of global housing insights and fast-paced storytelling—recorded live on 30 April 2025 at the State Library Auditorium.

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

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

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

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.

Outcome of the 2024 election of 2 architects to the Board

The NSW Government intends to deliver legislative reforms to restore confidence to the NSW construction sector.

New report highlights systemic risks in the Australian architecture sector and provides actionable recommendations for improvement.

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

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).

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.

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.

In 2023 the NSW Architects Registration Board awarded 5 scholarships to the total value of $126,000.

The NSW Architects Registration Board was pleased to be supporting a symposium in the Utzon Room at the Sydney Opera House on 8 November 2023. This event offered a comprehensive look into the Sydney Opera House, one of Australia’s most significant architectural achievements. 

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

Outcome of the ballot for the election of 2 Architects to the Board