ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE panel discussion
The final session of the Friday main speaker day at the Brisbane Powerhouse is a panel discussion with a group of experts selected for their diverse perspectives on the future of the profession.
Sarah Aldridge of Byron Bay practice Space Studio will moderate the session which will discuss the future of practice and the profession, looking at climate change, resource security, social capital, and where architects need to position themselves to lead the profession towards a conscious and viable future.
BUDGET NIGHT WIN!
Last night’s Federal Budget saw a win for the advocacy of many of our allied professional bodies, who, along with RAA, have been lobbying government for some time, to make Australian Standards freely accessible to built environment professionals.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE presenter
Stuart Vokes, architect and co-founder of practice Vokes and Peters based in Kurilpa, Brisbane, will discuss the process of delivering projects by both modular and traditional procurement pathways and how this shapes the conversations and design processes informing the outcomes.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE fringe event
On a site visit to One Room Tower on one of two tours being run on Saturday morning, we will explore the notion of ‘productive city’ and how small-scale projects can enhance liveability and resilience in communities. This project by Phorm Architecture in collaboration with Dr Silvia Micheli & Antony Moulis is cross-disciplinary in nature, simultaneously urban artefact and residential utility.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE fringe event
As part of Brisbane’s Architectural Intelligence event, architect, urban designer and teacher Peter Richards will deliver a sketching workshop in Brisbane’s West End on Thursday afternoon. “Sketching is a great way to carefully observe the place you are in and the way that people occupy that place” he contends.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE fringe event
One of Saturday morning's tours at Brisbane’s Architectural Intelligence event will take attendees to architect John Ellway’s Terrarium House, a home created by bringing together layers of memories from the owners’ childhoods and travels.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE presenter
Dr Kirsty Volz of QUT will discuss the breadth of roles in the architectural profession and how we can use our skills as architects to influence design outcomes in the built environment.
Kirsty is an architect and Senior Lecturer in Architecture whose research bridges practice, community and climate adaptation. Her work focuses on housing and place‑based design guidance.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE community dinner
Following our afternoon fringe events or for those just arrived in town, please join us at the Brisbane Brewing Co West End, who will host us for the Thursday Community Dinner (buy your own).
Since 2005, Brisbane Brewing Co has been more than just an independent brewery—it’s been the heartbeat of local beer in Brisbane. They didn’t follow a trend. They started one, opening the doors to Brisbane’s Original Brewpub and putting fresh, locally brewed beer on the map.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE presenter
Sam Charles-Ginn, Principal Advisor Urban Design and Architecture will provide delegates with an update from the Office of the Queensland Government Architect.
A registered architect and with broad experience within the built environment industry, Sam advocates for design quality in the urban environment while contributing to community projects as a designer, strategic planner and advisor. He has worked across various community sectors including cultural facilities, education, tourism, land use, and housing.
RAA Intern from the University of Tasmania | Hananeh Shojaee Pour
Hananeh Shojaee Pour is a PhD researcher at the University of Tasmania, working at the intersection of architecture and online media. Her research looks at how architectural practices communicate their work and position themselves through online social platforms.
As part of her internship with the Regional Architecture Association, she is working on a project to better understand the landscape of regional architectural practice across Australia, involving building a national dataset of practices beyond existing RAA members, mapping where they are located, what kinds of work they do, and the communities they serve.
GOVERNMENT + ARCHITECTS: Collaboration for Smarter Regional Public Works - event wrap by Katharina Hendel
RAA’s first Community Conversation event, GOVERNMENT + ARCHITECTS, brought together members, practitioners and government representatives at the Artie Smith Oval Pavilion for an engaging evening focused on smarter regional public works procurement. Hosted in a publicly procured project itself, the event began with a tour of the pavilion and grounds led by Morgen Figgis of Barnacle Studio, followed by speaker presentations and a lively round table discussion.
It was also a fitting occasion to acknowledge the late Wesley Hindmarch, one of the architects of the pavilion. Wesley’s contribution to the built environment as founder of Local Architect South Coast, and to architecture in the regions more broadly, leaves a lasting legacy. His work helped shape a generous and thoughtful civic place that provided a meaningful setting for the evening’s discussion.
POWER OF COMMUNITY - event wrap by Talina Edwards
Attending the Regional Architecture Association’s POWER OF COMMUNITY forum in Yarrayne / Guildford in Central Victoria on Friday 13 March 2026 (for the main seminar day) was a meaningful reminder of the strength that exists when people come together around shared purpose. Held at Guildford Public Hall, the forum brought together voices from architecture, sustainability, energy, research and public leadership to explore the systems — both formal and informal — that support change.
Farewell Wes
The RAA community is deeply saddened at the passing of Local Architect South Coast Founding Director, Wesley Hindmarch. He passed, over Easter, following a long illness.
A Founding Member of RAA, Wesley was deeply committed to regional architecture and believed that good design should be accessible to everyone. Throughout his career, he worked tirelessly to support and advocate for regional practitioners, building strong relationships with local councils in both Tasmania, Victoria and NSW while championing opportunities for architects to work within their own communities.
RAA is Hiring | Administration & Events Assistant
The Regional Architecture Association is seeking a motivated and organised Administration & Events Assistant to support delivery of events, member communication, marketing, general administration and distribution of the journal for our not-for-profit architecture association.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE Friday pre dinner drinks
The Tait Brisbane team look forward to welcoming RAA delegates to their bigger, better and bolder, new Brisbane showroom for drinks ahead of the Friday dinner at nearby Petite.
After three years of getting to know the Brisbane community, they are thrilled to unveil a significantly expanded showroom that brings the full Tait experience to Queensland. With a great response from locals, they’ve moved into a substantially larger space within the same beloved building in Fortitude Valley, moving from a small upper floor tenancy into a welcoming ground floor tenancy that’s around 3 times larger.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE fringe event
On Saturday morning there will be two tour options - visiting either civic or residential & art sites. Steendijk Architecture’s Green House, an innovative reworking of an historic Queenslander, will form part of the latter.
Green House is by name and by nature a finely resolved balancing act. Longevity was front of mind; the building should endure for at least another century. There is a long-term strategy for the site, and in concert the spaces were designed to be flexible and adaptable, with materials and finishes chosen for their low-maintenance and robustness.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE fringe event
On Thursday afternoon, Malcolm Middleton OAM LFRAIA, Board Chair of Brisbane Open House and former Queensland Government Architect will host an immersive exploration of Fish Lane, one of Brisbane’s most dynamic urban precincts. This guided tour offers a rare opportunity to uncover the stories behind its evolution—from a once-forgotten laneway to a thriving cultural hub brimming with creativity, energy, and character.
The tour will set off from the Glasshouse Theatre, taking in Brisbane’s new bus station and Whale Mall. In Fish Lane, visitors will discover striking murals, innovative public art, and the architectural transformations that have shaped its identity, learning how Fish Lane has become a canvas for artistic expression, a gathering place for the community, and a shining example of Brisbane’s evolving urban landscape.
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE Friday dinner
After a day of engaging discussion at the Brisbane Powerhouse , delegates will be treated to dinner at Petite. As QLD In Daily says in their review, “It’s a French affair at Petite, Fortitude Valley’s striking new dining destination. The newest culinary concept from the team that brought you Happy Boy and Snack Man is riffing on French bistro culture, serving a free-wheeling menu of divine dishes alongside a keenly curated list of French wines.”
ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE presenter
Brian Clohessy will speak from his perspective as an Architect turned People & Culture practice leader on the skills, capabilities and mindsets that are going to be important for the success of Architects and architectural businesses into the future.
GOVERNMENT + ARCHITECTS presenter
With extensive experience supporting small and medium businesses through procurement processes, Danae Vitnell will provide insight to attendees on effective engagement with local government and contribute to the roundtable discussion.