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2013


RMIT ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH ASSESSED AT HIGHEST POSSIBLE RANKING OF 5 - OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE WELL ABOVE WORLD STANDARD - IN 2012 ERA AUDIT
In the Australian Research Council 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) audit RMIT Architecture was assessed at the highest possible ranking of 5 - outstanding performance well above world standard.

ERA ratings for: 1201(HCA) ARCHITECTURE - listed by University


ERA Rating Scale

Rating	Descriptor
5	characterised by evidence of outstanding performance well above world standard.
4	characterised by evidence of performance above world standard.
3	characterised by evidence of average performance at world standard.
2	characterised by evidence of performance below world standard.
1	characterised by evidence of performance well below world standard.
NA	Not assessed due to low volume. The number of research outputs does not meet the volume threshold standard for evaluation in ERA.

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  Master of Urban Design studios are based at RMIT campuses in Melbourne, Ho Chi Minh & Barcelona.

NEW RMIT MASTER OF URBAN DESIGN
RMIT launches new Master of Urban Design (coursework by project)
RMIT University has launched a new Master of Urban Design program. Urban Design at RMIT advances the role of design and innovative practice in shaping future cities in response to rapid urban change locally and globally. This is a studio-based urban design program supported by a suite of specialist urban electives. Intensive urban studios are offered in Melbourne and at RMIT's campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Barcelona.

Applicants who are Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture graduates (or equivalent) are eligible to complete this program in one year (full time or two years part time). Bachelor of Architectural Studies and Bachelor of Landscape Graduates (or equivalent) can undertake a two year full time or four year part-time program. The Master of Urban Design program is now open for applications for the July mid-year intake.

RMIT Master of Urban Design Program features include:

- Intensive urban design studios at RMIT campuses in Melbourne, Barcelona and Ho Chi Minh City

- Advanced placement for Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture graduates, possible completion in one year full time, or two years part time (two-year FT or 4 year PT program duration for Bachelor graduates)

- Projects are designed to explore key urban sites and issues of contemporary urbanism, testing approaches for future urban design and practice

- Flexible delivery of coursework for working professionals, with some online content

- Integration with RMIT's Urban Development and Urban Planning programs, as well as local professional and community networks

The Master of Urban Design aims to nurture designers who are engaged in innovative approaches to their practice.

For more information or to attend the Master of Urban Design presentation at the RMIT Midyear Expo, visit: www.rmit.edu.au/urbandesign

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RMIT DESIGN HUB WINS ARCHITIZER A+ INTERNATIONAL AWARD
The RMIT Design Hub designed by Sean Godsell Architects has been announced the winner of the Education category in the inaugural international Architizer A+ Awards in 2013.

MEDIA ARTICLE
Australian firms recognised in international awards
Architecture and Design Magazine, March 25, 2013

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ADAPT-r
architecture, design and art practice training research
EU funded PhD practice research partnership between RMIT and leading EU Institutions





EU GRANT AWARDED FOR RMIT ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PHD PRACTICE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
Grant: Architecture, Design and Art Practice Training Research (ADAPT-r) funding
Value: €4Million EUR over 4 years
Programme: EU Marie Curie Actions programme of FP7
Partners:
RMIT, Australia
with
Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium (EU Coordinating Partner)
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
Art School of Aarhus, Denmark
University of Westminster, United Kingdom

RMIT University in Melbourne has been awarded €4million under the EU Marie Curie Actions programme of FP7 shared with a consortium of universities in the Netherlands, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Finland to support the establishment of a PhD practice research training network.

The Architecture, Design and Art Practice Training research (ADAPT-r ITN) aims to significantly increase European research capacity through the dissemination and uptake of the unique and ground-breaking PhD practice research (by project) model developed by the RMIT School of Architecture and Design over the past 25 years.

RMIT is the first Australian institution to be funded under the this program and RMIT will work in partnership with the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium; the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia; the Glasgow School of Art, Scotland; the Art School of Aarhus, Denmark, and the University of Westminster, United Kingdom.

More information on the project:
http://cordis.europa.eu/projects/rcn/106609_en.html

RMIT Architecture and Design Research:
www.rmit.edu.au/architecturedesign/research

The ADAPT-r project builds on the establishment of the RMIT University Creative Practice Research PhD program in Ghent, Belgium in 2010. This effectively mirrors the long running RMIT School of Architecture and Design PhD research program in Melbourne. A Practice Research Symposia (PRS) is held in the EU twice a year involving EU and internationally-based RMIT PhD candidates presenting work in progress to international panels, with candidate examinations and exhibitions and related public lectures, conferences and workshops.

The ADAPT-r ITN funding enables the significant expansion of this program. It will result in the awarding 32 Fellowships and involve the participation of EU partner institutions in a cycle of 8 PRS PhD research training conferences over 4 years, a major research conference, a major exhibition, documented through three key books and a web site providing public access to research and events.


Upcoming ADAPT-r events:




ADAPT-r SYMPOSIUM 1
Venue: UPC Diagonal, Barcelona
Date: 22 April 2013
One day event with 10 invited speakers from RMIT and the EU to discuss design practice research and the ADAPT-r project.



ADAPT-r SYMPOSIUM 2
Venue: Elisava, La Rambla 30-32, Barcelona
Date: 23 April 2013
This half day event with 11 invited speakers from RMIT and EU partner institutions will include presentations of completed RMIT Architecture and Design PhD by practice case-study projects.

ADAPT-r EXHIBITION
Venue: RMIT Campus, 2 Minerva, Barcelona
This exhibition will feature completed RMIT Architecture and Design PhD by practice case-study projects.




ADAPT-r PRACTICE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (PRS)
Venue: Sint Lucas School of Architecture, Ghent
Dates: 26-28 April 2013
PhD candidate presentations, examination exhibitions, public lectures and research methods seminar.
Keynotes:
RMIT Professor Leon van Schaik AO
RMIT Professor Sue Anne Ware

ADAPT-r RESEARCH METHODS SEMINAR
PRS Research Methods Seminar in Intensive Mode for EU candidates. Speakers include key senior RMIT Architecture and Design research supervisors.
Venue: Sint Lucas School of Architecture, Ghent
Date: 26 April 2013

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RMIT ARCHITECTURE STAFF, STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ANNOUNCED AS WINNERS IN THE NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN ACHIEVEMENT IN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS, 2013

The AIA National Australian Achievement in Architecture Awards recognise and honor the accomplishments of individuals who contribute to society through architecture and the built environment. RMIT affiliated recipients featured prominantly in the 2013 national awards. The Neville Quarry Architectural Education Prize was awarded to RMIT Architecture Professor Peter Corrigan. The BlueScope Steel Glenn Murcutt Student Prize was awarded to RMIT Architecture (Professional) student James Loder. The Emerging Architect Prize was awared to RMIT Architecture (Professional) Alumni Clare Cousins. The William J. Mitchell International Committee Prize was awarded to RMIT Master of Architecture (Research) alumni John Gollings. The Dulux Study Tour Prize for emerging architects was awarded to RMIT Architecture (Professional) alumni and RMIT Architecture design studio leaders Amy Muir and Melanie Bright.

Awards Announced:
Wednesday 20 March 2013, 6:30pm
National Arboretum Canberra, ACT.


AIA website: 2013 AAAA Winners






NEVILLE QUARRY ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION PRIZE
Winner: Professor Peter Corrigan, AM, RMIT Architecture. Practice: Edmond and Corrigan
Jury Citation pdf
The Neville Quarry Architectural Education Prize recognises an outstanding contribution in architectural education in one or more areas of: Teaching, Research, Leadership and Community Service.


   



BLUESCOPE STEEL GLENN MURCUTT STUDENT PRIZE
Winner: James Loder, Student, RMIT Architecture (Professional)
Project: Cider Hill, Final Year Major Project, RMIT Master of Architecture (Professional). Supervisor: Assoc Prof Mel Dodd.
Jury Citation pdf
The BlueScope Steel Glenn Murcutt Student Prize recognises outstanding architectural student work which demonstrates excellence in response to place, technology and Australian culture.


   



NATIONAL EMERGING ARCHITECTS PRIZE
Winner: Clare Cousins, Alumni, RMIT Architecture (Professional)
Jury Citation pdf
The Emerging Architect Prize recognises an individual emerging architect’s contribution to architectural practice, education, design excellence and community involvement, which advances the profession’s role within the public arena. The National winner of the Emerging Architect Prize is selected from those who have won at a Chapter level.




WILLIAM J MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE PRIZE
Winner: John Gollings, Alumni, Master of Architecture (Research), Architectural Photographer
Co-Creative Director of the Australian Pavilion, Venice Architecture Biennale, 2010
Jury Citation pdf
The William J. Mitchell International Committee Prize is awarded annually in recognition of a significant contribution to architecture internationally. It is primarily intended to enhance the profile of Australian architecture internationally and the profile and career of the winner. The prize is named to commemorate architect Bill Mitchell, who made a significant contribution to the profession both in Australia and internationally




DULUX STUDY TOUR PRIZE
Winner: Amy Muir, Alumni, RMIT Architecture (Professional). RMIT Architecture Design Studio Leader. Practice: Muir Mendes
Jury Citation pdf



DULUX STUDY TOUR PRIZE
Winner: Melissa Bright, Alumni, RMIT Architecture (Professional). RMIT Architecture Design Studio Leader. Practice: MAKE Architecture
Jury Citation pdf
The Dulux Study Tour Prize recognises and rewards five emerging architects for their contribution to architectural practice, education, design excellence and community involvement, by way of a ten day study tour to London, Shanghai and Barcelona.

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RMIT ARCHITECTURE STUDENT ANNOUNCED WINNER OF DULUX COLOUR AWARD
Dulux Colour Award Student Prize, 2013
The Dulux Colour Award was open to all architecture or interior design students across Australia and New Zealand and recognised the creative application of colour to three dimensional spaces through paint specification.

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INTERNATIONAL VISITING STAFF
International visiting staff who are contributing to the RMIT Architecture professional degree teaching program in semester 1, 2013 include:


UPPERPOOL DESIGN STUDIO
Schizoid 1.0
Francois Roche
with Gwyl Jahn
Upperpool Design Studio, Master of Architecture (professional)
Semester 1, 2013


UPPERPOOL DESIGN STUDIO
Observatory
Veronika Valk. Practice: zizi & yoyo
Upperpool Design Studio, Master of Architecture (professional)
Semester 1, 2013


COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN AND ROBOTIC FABRICATION RESEARCH ELECTIVE
Fibrous Assemblages
Elective Leaders:
Roland Snooks, RMIT Architecture; Practice: Kokkugia
Prof Matthias Kohler, Chair, Architecture and Digital Fabrication, ETH Zurich; Practice: Gramazio & Kohler
Architecture Elective, RMIT Master of Architecture (professional)
Semester 1, 2013


WORKSHOP
Robotic Fabrication in Architecture and Construction
Workshop leader: Prof Matthias Kohler, Chair, Architecture and Digital Fabrication, ETH Zurich; Practice: Gramazio & Kohler
with visting tutors from ETH, Singapore
Venue: RMIT Design Hub Workshop
Dates: 20-24th May 2013

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Edited by:
Brent Allpress


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