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14/05/2026

AAA Volunteer Information Evening

The city and surrounding suburbs are alive with stories, amazing buildings and experiences waiting for you to get involved.
Join us at the Volunteer Information Evening to learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference in our community!

The Australian Architecture Association is unique with an electric group of volunteer tour leaders– young, old, architects, teachers, grandparents, parents, students but held together by an interest and a love of architecture.

By volunteering at the Australian Architecture Association you will share your passion, expand your personal horizons, and connect to your community. Some say that volunteering helps us live longer and research reveals that those who volunteer are happier.

On the night, you will hear about what is involved in being a volunteer tour leader and understand why our volunteers are the heart of the AAA’s workforce. You as individuals will be contributing to architecture and become skilled individuals that foster connection with the community.

Want to contribute but not lead a tour? Tell us what skills you have! we are always looking for creative people who can assist with business development, social media, photography and writing articles.

Learn about our mission, meet current volunteers, and discover how you can make a difference in your community.

Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and be a part of something meaningful.
Hope to see you there.

Register your interest via Eventbrite link in bio or the AAA website
Event: Thursday 28th May • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: NATSPEC, Sydney CBD

13/03/2026

Sydney City Walk // Sat 14th March

Meet James (first on the left) … he’s an award-winning architect and AAA tour leader extraordinaire.

James will be leading tomorrow’s Sydney City Walk where we discover some of the city’s architectural masterpieces including the amazing Quay Quarter Tower.

We’ll start at Custom House and for the next 2 hours at a leisurely pace, James will guide you through the evolution of the harbour city. From architect Harry Seidler’s iconic Australia Square tower that dominated the cityscape in 1967 to the stunning new Quay Quarter Tower and the Sydney Place Precinct. The tour also explores some of Sydney’s skyscrapers, including the 6-green-star rated No.1 Bligh Street.
Learn about the ingenious excavation beneath the Botanic Gardens to provide more classrooms for the Conservatorium of Music.
Hear about Quay Quarter Sydney which comprises the Quay Quarter Tower and enjoy seeing the amazing installations in the boutique Quay Quarter Lanes, which form a rejuvenated Sydney precinct.

An invigorating walk for visitors and Sydney-siders alike!

Tickets and full event info via link in bio and on Eventbrite.

Event: Saturday 14th March, from 10 am to 12 pm
Tickets: $43.07 Public, $37.50 Senior & Student (ID required), price includes booking fees

24/02/2026

invites you to explore Overleaf House designed by Bijl Architecture on Sunday 1st March.

Located in the Willoughby East heritage conservation area, the design has transformed the original 10year old cottage while retaining its most valuable features. Entry and circulation are completely reconsidered, providing the opportunity for new proportions and spatial arrangements within the building enveloped afforded by the strict planning controls.
The renewed landscape is a significant in the reimagining of the house, designed and executed by the client, a horticulturalist by training.
Overleaf House ably demonstrates that a low carbon approach to building – retaining/reusing existing building fabric, putting passive design and mindful building size to the fore, specifying materials with a low life cycle cost, installing energy efficient systems, and embracing ‘loose fit’ design principles, can readily produce a flexible, expressive and heritage friendly design response.

ABOUT BIJL ARCHITECTURE
was established in 2012 by architect (and Associate Professor) Melonie Bayl-Smith and is the recipient of numerous architecture and construction industry awards.
The practice has worked on a variety of projects including work across residential, interiors, commercial and public sectors, with a focus on a collaborative approach to each project working closely with clients, consultants and builders.
The practice’s design philosophy identifies that inherent flexibility and intentional longevity are key to creating sustainable architecture, from the viewpoints of aesthetics, functionality, economy, and the total environment.

TOUR DETAILS
Location: Willoughby, NSW
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Date: Sunday 1st March 2026
Tickets via link in bio & on website: $40 (Early Bird - ends 24th February) / $45 (Public) / $35 (AAA Members)
Note: Company Members are entitled to free tickets (limited numbers) contact: [email protected]

Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this private residence, numbers are limited.

Photography by Tom Ferguson

23/02/2026

invites you to explore Overleaf House designed by Bijl Architecture on Sunday 1st March.

Located in the Willoughby East heritage conservation area, the design has transformed the original 100year old cottage while retaining its most valuable features. Entry and circulation are completely reconsidered, providing the opportunity for new proportions and spatial arrangements within the building enveloped afforded by the strict planning controls.
The renewed landscape is a significant in the reimagining of the house, designed and executed by the client, a horticulturalist by training.
Overleaf House ably demonstrates that a low carbon approach to building – retaining/reusing existing building fabric, putting passive design and mindful building size to the fore, specifying materials with a low life cycle cost, installing energy efficient systems, and embracing ‘loose fit’ design principles, can readily produce a flexible, expressive and heritage friendly design response.

ABOUT BIJL ARCHITECTURE
was established in 2012 by architect (and Associate Professor) Melonie Bayl-Smith and is the recipient of numerous architecture and construction industry awards.
The practice has worked on a variety of projects including work across residential, interiors, commercial and public sectors, with a focus on a collaborative approach to each project working closely with clients, consultants and builders.
The practice’s design philosophy identifies that inherent flexibility and intentional longevity are key to creating sustainable architecture, from the viewpoints of aesthetics, functionality, economy, and the total environment.

TOUR DETAILS
Location: Willoughby, NSW
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Date: Sunday 1st March 2026
Tickets via link in bio & on website: $40 (Early Bird - ends 24th February) / $45 (Public) / $35 (AAA Members)
Note: Company Members are entitled to free tickets (limited numbers) contact: [email protected]

Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this private residence, numbers are limited.

Photography by Tom Ferguson

12/12/2025

Last At Home event for 2025

Please join us for our last 2025 At Home event when AAA will be opening a stunning home designed by award winning studio, .
Director Stephen Collins will be leading the tour and talk of the house and the discuss the studio’s philosophy of bridging creative and practical solutions, with aesthetically resolved detail.

This Castlecrag residence overlooks Sydney’s Middle Harbour and shelters a private garden and Koi-pond from the Southerly winds. The living space is pavilion-like, opening to both sides.
On one side, it opens to the podium with views beyond, on the other, the private garden and Koi-pond. The glass & steel upper level is devoted entirely to the master suite, providing absolute privacy while overlooking Sydney’s waterways.
The structure is simple, the materials are calm, as nature and the view fill the room.

Below level is occupied by a separate apartment for extended family, mechanical services, garage and storage. The client also commissioned the Studio to design a collection of furniture for the house. The collection includes the dining table, a desk, coffee tables, bed suites, and sofas.

TOUR DETAILS
Location: Castlecrag, NSW
Date: Sunday 14th December 2025
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm

Eventbrite tickets via link in bio or on website

09/12/2025

At the AAA we are dedicated to making architecture accessible to the public and being able to educate and inspire people to discover why design matters.
The Australian Architecture Association (AAA) is a not-for-profit cultural organisation whose mission is to educate and increase public awareness in architecture and is a gateway for the community and visitors to explore the city with a trained volunteer guide sharing their knowledge and the stories behind our amazing buildings.

AAA raises over 80% of its’ revenue every year, so the generosity of supporters and donors is crucial to AAA.
Your generosity helps “Keep Architecture Open” to the public, so please support AAA by donating, big or small, every donation matters.
In appreciation of your support, we are offering wonderful Rewards in the ‘Keep Architecture Open’ Annual Fundraising Appeal.

Testimonial from architect Simon Anderson:
“The AAA series has a substantial impact on the architecture industry and fosters meaningful conversations between fellow architects, potential clients, and the greater public. This insight into the design process is engaging and invaluable to those in attendance, as the immersive experience highlights the design process, revealing the creativity and craftsmanship behind each project”.

Every dollar you donate will make a difference and your gift will go towards delivering AAA’s educational program of activities.

DONATE via link in bio or AAA website.

Thanking you in anticipation of your support.

15/10/2025

At Home with David Langston-Jones // This Sunday 19th Oct, we’ll be opening a townhouse in Redfern by architect .langston_jones. While Australia has the dubious honour of building the largest homes on the planet, David has always been interested in doing more with less.

On an awkward site of just 155 sq m, this inner-city project presents two tiny, terraced houses on a footprint little bigger than a pair of double garages. Every square centimetre, inside and out, has been considered in exacting detail for its functional and aesthetic impact on both the occupants and surrounding neighbourhood.
The pair of buildings are articulate and expressive toward the street while exhibiting a spaciousness that belie their size. Despite being close to neighbours and with carefully arranged openings framing views onto Japanese Zen Gardens which borrow from distant trees and the sky, these homes are private yet transparent.

The zen garden was designed by Shunmyo Masuno, considered Japan’s leading garden designer.

ABOUT DAVID LANGSTON-JONES
David Langston-Jones is an architect based in Alexandria who predominately undertakes modest small-scale residential projects. He studied architecture in the UK at the Canterbury College of Art, and Royal College of Art in London. After graduating he began his architectural career in the office of the famous UK Architect Sir Norman Foster.
David arrived in Australia and briefly worked for the Australian firm Denton Corker Marshall, before beginning his own practice here in 1999. He is interested in experimenting with how we might live in a shrinking world where population explosion demands ever-more resourcefulness.
David’s work has been published both in Australia and overseas. He is also an active in the education of the next generation of designers through work as a tutor and critic at University of Sydney, University of NSW and University of Technology Sydney.

Photography by Anthony Browell

TOUR DETAILS
Location: Redfern, NSW
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Date: Sunday 19th October 2025
Eventbrite tickets via link in bio or on website

This is kindly sponsored by AWS Australia

15/09/2025

At Home with Anderson Architecture // Join us in September, we will be visiting and opening two very sustainable residences in the Blue Mountains by

Govetts Leap Bach, Blackheath
A small house project for a New Zealand couple built to Flame Zone construction, the latest in a string of bushfire resistant design homes and a benchmark in bushfire resistant design. Govetts Leap Bach has also been designed and constructed using Passivhaus principles to greatly reduce energy demand and provide a healthy indoor environment. These two methodologies go hand in hand, meaning in the event of a bushfire the home should be smoke free, due to its airtight construction and a ventilation system able to filter out bushfire smoke.

Off Grid House, Megalong Valley
Nestled in the bushland, Off Grid House is a premium benchmark for sustainable living under what can be extreme conditions while coexisting with nature. Boasting an 8.2 star rating, a holistic approach is ensured from start to finish of procurement and beyond into post occupancy. The modest, highly durable dwelling is net zero emissions in a BAL-40 / BAL-FZ setting; self-sufficient in terms of power, water and sewage.
The distinctive architectural form unifies two skillion roofs of opposing slopes to optimise solar energy generation over the living area, as well as passive heating and cooling to the bedrooms, bolstered by high levels of insulation and air tightness, an HRV, external shading and double glazing.
The design enables a deep connection to nature at differing scales.

About Anderson Architecture
was established in 2002, and specialises in the design and realisation of sustainable, high quality residential projects with a team of experienced architects who manage their projects from design to construction.

Photography by Damien Milan & Nick Bowers

TOUR DETAILS
Location: Blackheath & Megalong Valley, NSW
Time: 10.30am - 1.00pm
Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
Tickets via link in bio or website: $60 (Early Bird) / $65 (Public) / $50 (AAA Members)
Note: Company Members are entitled to free tickets (limited numbers) contact: [email protected]

22/08/2025

@ Home with Anderson Architecture

Please join us on Sunday 24th Aug when we will be opening ‘Sapling’, a residence designed by .

Sapling is more than a home; it is a high-performance haven of comfort and well-being for its’ residents.

Achieving the prestigious Passivhaus Premium certification, it integrates traditional passive design principles and high-quality architectural design with the latest sustainable technologies, promoting and supporting the resilience of its residents as they face a changing climate.

Through the considered selection of construction materials and processes, Sapling is carbon negative in terms of both embodied and operational carbon. It considers a holistic approach to sustainable design and maintains a keen focus on the health and well-being of its residents. Renewable, reclaimed, and recyclable materials have been specified throughout, with finishes selected with a rigorous consideration of environmental and health impacts and durability. Sapling serves as an exemplar of sustainable single residential development, respecting the environment, its residents and its wider context.

Don’t miss out on going inside this beautifully designed passivhaus with the architect

TOUR DETAILS
Location: Lilyfield, NSW
Date: Sunday 24th August 2025
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Tickets via Eventbrite link in bio : $45 (Public) / $35 (AAA Individual Members)

27/06/2025

A bumper weekend for architecture enthusiasts. Join one of our walks or our monthly where we tour a home and talk to the architect. This month’s feature is Darling House by CPLUSC, a multi award winning practice. See more info and tickets at the links in bio.

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