In August, an emerging generation of Australian architects and practitioners will present at the Sydney edition of The Architecture Symposium, sharing their ideas on what the future of architectural practice looks like and how they're working to shape this through their process and projects. The full-day symposium will feature nine presenters and three paired conversations on what's next for practice. Read up on the conversation topics below:
"There's a shift taking place in architecture. The next generation is quietly forging its own path, remaking practice in a way that is relevant to today and points toward the future," writes associate professor of architecture at University of Melbourne Rory Hyde (Architecture Australia Jan/Feb 2024). Hyde will be joined by Grace Mortlock of Other Architects in a conversation on how this "next gen" are united by "a distinct spirit and attiude," looking closely into the emerging approaches that are guiding the future of the profession.
Traditional models of practice are often tied to long-established, large architectural businesses. Yet, these practices have the capacity to create diverse opportunities for both the business and its employees. A conversation between Ksenia Totoeva of Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects and Christina Cho of Cox Architecture will delve into the shifts happening within larger practices to evolve the architectural profession and its outputs.
Director of Lahznimmo Architects Andrew Nimmo will pick up the conversation on fees and procurement from a previous generational exchange between himself, Monique Woodward of Wowowa and Jon Clements of Jackson Clements Burrows for Architecture Australia Jan/Feb 2024. This time around, Nimmo will discuss current-day complexities of project procurement with Isabelle Toland of Aileen Sage Architects.
The full-day symposium will be held on 1 August, followed by the 2025 Houses Awards on the evening of the same day. Tickets to the symposium and the 2025 Houses Awards are now available. Architects are eligible to earn up to 4.5 formal CPD points, while Design Institute of Australia members can earn 6 DIA CPD points by attending The Architecture Symposium: What's Next for Practice?
The Architecture Symposium is a Design Speaks program organised by Architecture Media, supported by premium partners Planned Cover and Bondor, and hotel partner Ovolo.
