DARCH is the NSW Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) of the Australian Institute of Architects, representing emerging architects up to fifteen years from graduation. Established in 2005 to enable and encourage emerging architects to contribute to the profession through local initiatives and broader opportunities at a state and national level, it is a burgeoning platform with significant potential.

Their goals are clear: they wish to be more than just a young architects’ group, preferring instead to be a movement for change within the Institute, the profession, and the community at large. But beware: DARCH is not an acronym it’s a name. It’s a little unclear as to what the name derives from, but maybe it’s open to interpretation.

DARCH Horse Awards 2014 Winners

GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY AWARD: Kati Westlake of Parramatta City Council
nominated by Hugo Moline of The Lot

DEVELOPER AWARD: George Karageorge of Stasia Pty Ltd
nominated by Angelo Candalepas of Candalepas Associates

CONSULTANT AWARD: Damian Hadley of Cantilever
nominated by Hannah Tribe of TRIBE Studio, Chris Rogers of TERROIR, Matt Day of Day Bukh [Joint nomination].

CONSULTANT AWARD: Stephen Choi
nominated by Mark Jones of Edminston Jones

CONSULTANT AWARD: Anthony Whealey
nominated by Shaun Carter of Carterwilliamson

CLIENT AWARD: Greg Barrett
nominated by Jim Koopman of AJ+C

BUILDER AWARD: David Lakes of Lochbuild
nominated by Tim Hastwell of JDH Architects

URBAN PROVOCATEUR AWARD: John O’Callaghan
Nominated by Jenna Rowe of TERROIR

SPECIAL JURY AWARD – ‘Pinnacle of Promise’: Urban Growth NSW
Nominated by the Jury