Victorian Chapter News Today

Hudson Institute welcomes the news that our Director and CEO, Professor Elizabeth Hartland, has been named in the King's Birthday Honours list

The 2023 National Architecture Awards had an unexpected moment when the Gold Medal – originally awarded to the late Peter Corrigan LFRAIA in 2003 – was amended to include Corrigan’s business and life partner, Maggie Edmond LFRAIA as the rightful joint recipient.

“The overall quality is really high, and this is a real credit to the industry as many of the projects were both designed and realised during the pandemic. There is a focus on place – many of the buildings strongly relate to the context they are in, both through how they are sited and in the materiality. There is also an increase in First Nations engagement, which is creating a real richness to the projects.”

The Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects has launched its 2023 edition of the Victorian Architecture Awards, which holds an increased focus on sustainability.

CLT panels and GLT beams from XLAM met the load restrictions during the construction of a vertical extension at the Monash University Business School in Caulfield East, Victoria.

The Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects has outlined its list of priorities ahead of the Victorian Election, calling for a more rigorous system to oversee the design, construction and procurement of major developments.

The foyer entry level of the building – home to the National Australia Bank – features a cut glass, lantern-like entrance.

Architect Jayden Peacock understands the value of a TAFE education.

Australia's first purpose-built hub for LGBTIQ+ communities, the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda has won the top prize for public architecture at the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards. 

Commenting on the Grampians Peaks Trail Stage 2 project, Victorian Chapter president Bill Krotiris FRAIA said: “Demonstrating an extraordinary level of sensitivity, commitment and collaboration, the project serves as a catalyst for the sensitive exploration of the Gariwerd region and reflects the rich possibilities of architecture in the ongoing development of our collective understanding of Country.”