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21/09/2026

Balmain Walk // Sat 26th Sept 2026 // 2.15pm

The weather is warming up!
Discover on our guided walking led by our knowledgeable Architect and guide James Allen.

Discover the suburb’s unique built environment and some hidden gems by prominent local architects including Carter Williamson Architects, Connor+Solomon, Benn+Penna.

Tickets and full event details via link in Bio and Eventbrite
Tickets: $43.07 public, $37.83 Senior & Student (ID Required)

23/07/2026

At Home with the Architect in July // We are opening the Two Sisters Home, a thoughtful reimagining of a Californian bungalow by Mark Szczerbicki Design Studio.

This project balances preservation with play.
Retaining the home’s heritage charm, the design leads into a layered, contemporary extension. As an enduring home for a ceramic artist and her family, it includes a ceramic studio and art-filled interiors. The clients sought a home that retained its bungalow charm and respected its suburban roots, while incorporating a flexible, gallery-like living space and accommodating family needs. In response, the architectural language creates a deliberate journey exploring thresholds and connections. Walking through the heritage front into the rear addition evokes a feeling of discovering a secret suburban art gallery.

Robust materials like brick flooring, concrete, and aluminium cladding offer longevity, while the textured surfaces of the furniture, art and bold colour moments bring warmth and whimsy. Careful attention was given to sightlines and spatial transitions, while still serving the practical needs of family life.

The house is at once gallery, studio, and sanctuary, where thoughtfully designed spaces and nuanced interiors hold space for extraordinary artworks. Embracing both creativity and family, it is a home not just built to last, but to evolve.

About the Architect
M S D S (MSDS) is a passionate and dynamic architectural practice based in Sydney. Founded in 2013 by architect and interior designer duo Mark and Liz Szczerbicki, they are a tight-knit team of creatives who believe that good design should be personal, timeless, and grounded in the way people really live and work.

Don’t miss out on seeing this amazing house!

TOUR DETAILS
Location: Rodd Point, NSW
Date: Sunday 26th July 2026
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Tickets: via link in bio or on website & Eventbrite

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 C*D

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

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