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
Byera’s gift funds the next generation of architectural research
“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.”
“There is no reason architecture cannot contemporise Indigenous culture with the permission of Elders.”
In 2021-2022, the Board continued to provide support to architects through initiatives, which included:
‘I think the most important architectural issue in New South Wales is turning our city from exclusive to inclusive.’
The Board is pleased to announce the launch of its Short Form Architect Client Contract 2019. The SFACC can be downloaded from the Board’s website and is a free online resource to assist architects to meet their obligations under the NSW Architects Code of Professional Conduct 2017.
The NSW Architects Registration Board consists of 11 members, including 2 architects who are elected by architects.
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.
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 Sustainable House Day 2026 through its partnership with Renew Australia.
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.
Thomas Jager of The University of Newcastle awarded the 2026 Architects Medallion.
Join us for an evening of fast-paced storytelling and big-picture thinking — free on 11 February 2026 at the State Library Auditorium
In 2025 the NSW Architects Registration Board awarded 4 scholarships to the total value of $105,000.
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).
The NSW Architects Registration Board is a Principal Partner for the 2025/26 Sydney Open program
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 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.
