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For ARCH, this win affirms our belief that architecture and landscape design can, and should, help people understand and value their surroundings. By embedding interpretive thinking into our design process, we help transform static spaces into meaningful places; public sites into places of discovery, connection and reflection.

On Thursday evening ARCH marked a significant milestone in our practice’s history, celebrating 40 years connecting Queensland communities with clients, collaborators, and colleagues at a special event on the rooftop terrace of our Brisbane studio.

It is with great respect and deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Brian Suters AM, the founder of Suters Architects and a distinguished figure in Australian architecture. Brian established Suters Architects, setting a foundation of innovation, integrity, and commitment to public architecture that continues to define our practice. His vision and leadership shaped an enduring legacy across education, civic, cultural, and community projects throughout Australia.

These two major awards serve as a testament to ARCH's unwavering dedication to sustainable practices and its significant role in advancing community-focused architecture since its foundation in 1958.

ARCH is AWF's newest network partner – Architects without Frontiers (AWF) mobilises the resources of the Australian design profession to assist communities in need through delivering built projects and practical work to overcome the causes of poverty and improving education, gender equality, health and environmental quality.

The ARCH team is the lead architect and clinical planner in the transformative expansion of Ipswich Hospital and Cairns Hospital. The two projects are included in the six hospital developments announced by the Queensland Government on 26 September. This is the largest-ever investment in hospitals in Queensland, adding 264 beds, advanced surgical theatres, and state-of-the-art emergency departments.

After the successful conclusion of our 2024 Assembly, everyone in attendance left feeling inspired about our future under our new brand, ARCH. From one team member .... "The sense of a new beginning for the firm, that everyone was invited to share, strengthened connections."

The firm's new ARCH wordmark embodies the new name and represents strength, simplicity, and grace in form and function. A universal symbol, the arch tells a visual story of connection and convergence, a conduit of ideas, a union of thought, a collection of ambitions. It embraces the practice's values of people, place, planet, and purpose and sets the stage for their future.

ARCH is proud to be a sponsor of the 2024 Brisbane Markets Annual Gala event, celebrating the people and culture of Queensland’s substantial horticulture industry, the 2nd largest primary industry in the state of Queensland.

In the coming days, we are gathering all of our people from across Australia to our Assembly 2024. We will be joined by an Australian Olympic Team legend to celebrate our successes and share some significant news with our clients and colleagues.

Life Fellow is the highest honour class of RAIA membership. This well-deserved honour acknowledges over 30 years as a registered architect delivering a range of major projects and for his wider contribution as an industry leader.

Titled "Working on Country", this event featured three local architects sharing their experiences and knowledge of practical engagement outcomes from recent projects.