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The Andrews Government, 100 Day Report Card

In August 2014 during what turned out to be the last few months of the Napthine Liberal Government it had become very apparent that Victorian State politics had gone from being design smart to design stupid in a matter of a few of … Continue reading

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Architecture and Politics

There are some people who say you shouldn’t mix politics and music, or sports and politics. Well… I think that’s kind of bulls*#t Adam Clayton, U2 Politics and culture have an intrinsic relationship upon each other. Whilst there are some … Continue reading

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A Red and Black investigation into the future of the Architects Registration Board of Victoria

On the 29th of November The Age newspaper reported on the abolition of the Victorian Building Commission and, almost as a footnote, The Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV). Since then speculation and uncertainty has swept the architecture community who … Continue reading

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Architect Registration Board to be abolished!

There has been a substantial shake up announced with how building professionals will be regulated in Victoria with the state government announcing the formation of the Victorian Building Authority. This new authority will replace the Architects Registration Board Victoria (ARBV), … Continue reading

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Ten reasons to use an architect for your next project

1.   Design skill The number one reason you should use an architect to design your next home or extension is that architects as a rule have very extensive building design skills. To become an architect in the first place, there … Continue reading

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