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.

Thomas Jager of The University of Newcastle awarded the 2026 Architects Medallion.

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.

Client relationships and navigating conflict

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

The NSW Architects Registration Board is proud to support Sustainable House Day 2026 through its partnership with Renew Australia.

Applications close 2 February 2026

The NSW ARB is proud to support From Design Intent to Built Outcome: The Architect’s Role in Sustainable Domestic Construction in NSW, a research collaboration between UNSW Sydney and University of Sydney examining what happens to sustainability goals as housing projects move from design into procurement and construction.

Explore Sydney’s architecture, design and building stories on Sunday 1 November 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).

Applications are now open for Summer Fellows (Architecture), a research opportunity delivered in partnership with the State Library of New South Wales for NSW registered architects and architecture students.

The NSW Architects Registration Board is proud to support the return of the Sydney Open Symposium through its Principal Partnership with the 2025/26 Sydney Open program.

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.