EmAGN ACT

Emerging Architects and Graduate Network ACT

EmAGN ACT is the Canberra division of the Emerging Architects and Graduate Network (EmAGN) and aims to represent and support young architects and graduates within 15 years of university graduation.

27/11/2025

Thank you for joining us On Route with our thought provoking speakers:

Nicholas Eccles, Architecture
Woody Brendan, CBR Skateboarding Association
Gunjan Shah, Urban Planning
Lucy Irvine, Artist and Researcher
Nathan Pauletto, Architecture and Academia

Thank you to Alex Lawlor, Architectus, and Craft + Design for collaborating with EmAGN and SONA to platform emerging voices with diverse, critical and fresh takes that fostered meaningful discourse with industry, government and the public.

…more to come!

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05/10/2025

3 x EmAGN SONA breakfasts with some of Australia’s best Architects as part of the 2025 Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series

Such a privilege and so much value for students and emerging professionals to be in direct conversation with
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Thank you all for your time and insight!

18/09/2025

EmAGN ACT and SONA are teaming up again to host Part 2 of Portfolio Night 2025. This session is a studio format designed to help students refine their architectural portfolios.

Students and graduates are encouraged to bring along their portfolios for review and feedback by those in industry.

If you don’t have a portfolio, no worries at all, there will be examples to look at and we encourage all attendees to listen to other reviews to gain knowledge and insight.

When: Monday, 29 September | 5:30pm AEST
Where: University of Canberra, Block 7 Level B Studio Space

This event is free but registration is essential.

11/08/2025

EmAGN ACT and SONA are teaming up to host Portfolio Night 2025, a practical session designed to help students refine their architectural portfolios and gain insights into what firms are really looking for during the hiring process.

Date: Monday, 25th August 2025
Time: 5:30pm onwards
Location: University of Canberra, Block 7 Level B Studio Space

Hear directly from leading industry professionals. Whether you're preparing for internships or graduate roles, this is a valuable opportunity to get your questions answered and build confidence in your portfolio presentation.

See you there!

This is a free event for students.

11/08/2025

EmAGN ACT and SONA are teaming up to host Portfolio Night 2025, a practical session designed to help students refine their architectural portfolios and gain insights into what firms are really looking for during the hiring process.

Date: 25th July
Time: 5:30pm onwards
Location: University of Canberra, Block 7 Level B Studio Space

Hear directly from leading industry professionals. Whether you're preparing for internships or graduate roles, this is a valuable opportunity to get your questions answered and build confidence in your portfolio presentation.

See you there!

This is a free event for students.

12/07/2025

Join us for an engaging Knowledge Share session on the National Construction Code, presented by Daria Teodorowych.

Daria has spent the past decade advocating for sustainable building practices, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and Passive House principles. As a Class C builder and Project Manager, she is passionate about making technical knowledge accessible to builders, designers, owners, and students. Her commitment to high-performance construction and healthier, eco-friendly homes underpins her work to improve practices across the construction industry.

This session will explore key themes of the NCC and its practical application within the built environment.

Date: 24 July 2025
Time: 5:30 Pm onwards
Location: 2A Mugga Way, Red Hill

Registration link in bio

10/07/2025

This year’s theme for NAIDOC week is ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’, celebrating the achievements of the past, but also the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of ancestors.

NAIDOC Week is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and achievements. It takes place annually in July and is a time for all Australians to learn about and appreciate the rich heritage of First Nations peoples.

Check out the winners of this year’s NAIDOC winners here:

And, as always, use the First Nations Resources Hub with link in bio.

This year’s NAIDOC poster was designed Jeremy Morgan Worrall

https://www.architecture.com.au/first-nations-resources-hub-empowering-culturally-respectful-design

https://aus.archi/15i2

https://www.naidoc.org.au/

https://aus.archi/zfrl

01/05/2025

She Shapes History Walking Tour
When: Saturday, 24th May
Time: 2-4pm
Where: Canberra Museum and Gallery
Address: 176 London Cct, Canberra City
Tickets: Link in bio!

From the very beginning, women have been shaping Canberra.

On this walking tour, we’ll uncover the hidden history of women in architecture, design, and the built environment. From the early layout of the city to the stories held within some of its most iconic buildings, we’ll explore how women helped shape Canberra’s physical and cultural landscape.

You’ll hear about million-dollar artworks that vanished overnight, feminist protests that took over the streets, and the women who opened Canberra’s first female-run businesses. We’ll walk through the city’s past and discover how designers, planners, artists, and rule-breakers all helped shape the capital we know today—even if history forgot to include them in the credits.

Canberra is full of secrets. But the contributions of women shouldn’t be among them.

09/04/2025

Join the EmAGN Social Media Team!

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to be part of our EmAGN social media team. It’s a great chance to connect with the broader architecture community, create engaging content, and help promote local EmAGN events.
The time commitment is flexible and shaped around your availability, with tasks shared across the volunteer team to keep things light and manageable.
Keen to get involved? Drop us a message with your name and email address and we will reach out.
Let’s grow our voices together!

21/02/2025

This is your opportunity to celebrate an emerging architect for their contribution to the profession.

Nominations are open for the 2025 Emerging Architect Prize (EAP), which recognises an individual emerging architect or emerging architectural collaboration’s contribution to architectural practice, education, design excellence and community involvement, which advances the profession’s role within the public arena.

Entrants can be nominated by a member of the Australian Institute of Architects (or Institute members can self-nominate).

Thanks to prize partner BlueScope

Nominations close at 11.59pm AEDT Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Details in link in bio and stories.

21/02/2025

It‘s time for another archiNation event in collaboration with SONA and EmAGN! Architecture is shaped by diverse experiences, backgrounds, and challenges. Join us, as we have three distinct speakers share their stories on building resilience—exploring gender, cultural, and professional hurdles in the industry.

🗣️ Featuring a panel of architects with diverse career trajectories:
- Sergio Geuna – Registered architect bringing deep insights shaped by his unique professional journey and cultural perspectives.
- Tejal Damle ( ) – Architecture graduate and migrant forging her path in the Australian architectural landscape.
- Vyasa McPherson ( ) – Registered architect actively championing inclusivity and professional growth through a multifaceted career path.

This is an opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with peers in an open discussion about resilience, identity, and career evolution.

📅 Tuesday, 4th March
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 University of Canberra, Building 7 – Level B, Open Studio Space

archiNATION seeks to bridge the cultural gap between immigrants and locals through curated events that showcase shared stories and experiences. This free event is open to all, with a special invitation to built environment students.

08/02/2025

🌟 Join the EmAGN ACT Committee – 2025! 🌟
We’re looking for passionate individuals to be part of our 2025 committee! This is your chance to connect with the architecture community, collaborate with industry professionals, and make a real impact.

✨ Who can join?
If you‘re a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and within 15 years of graduating with an accredited architecture qualification, we’d love to have you on board!

📅 EmAGN Committee Meeting
🗓️ 20 February | ⏰ 5:30 PM | 📍The Jetty (Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600)
Come along, meet the team, and see what we’re all about!

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