Architectural design in Noosa will once again be the centre of widespread attention this coming weekend when the Australian Architecture Association (AAA) focuses on quality contemporary residential building in the shire.
“The association promotes an understanding and appreciation of the value of modern architecture,” Noosa councillor Ingrid Jackson said.
“As a supporter, appreciator and advocate for local architecture, I’ve been participating in its Noosa tours since they started in 2011,” she said.
“The tour attracts architects and aficionados from across Australia to view the latest developments in Noosa and Sunshine Coast regional architecture.
“Each time it is a delightful weekend of visits to new and renovated houses where the architects tell what underpinned the design, how it was developed to marry with the environment, and what issues were encountered in construction.
“This year’s Noosa hosts are Lindy and Stephen Guthrie of Bark Design Architects, Joylon Robinson of Robinson Architects, David Teeland of Teeland Architects, and Dan Sparks of Sparks Architects.”
Another event for architect enthusiasts to mark in their diaries is the inaugural Sunshine Coast Open House Day on 21 October, the first local version of the worldwide open house program, which will offer free public access to a range of unique buildings in Noosa Shire and along the coast.
Sunshine Coast Open House is a joint project of Queensland Open House, Noosa Shire Council, Sunshine Coast Council, the Australian Institute of Architects and various community groups.
AAA Sunshine Coast Residential Bus Tours of the open houses will be held on Saturday 2 September from 9.30am-5pm. For more information visit www.architecture.org.au/news/enews/745-aaa-anounces-september-residential-bus-tour-3
