The School Architecture is pleased to offer an annual prize for students supported by Conrad Gargett Architecture. Below are details and rules of the prize. The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 19 October 2009.

Established in 2007 and maintained by an annual gift from Conrad Gargett Architecture, the prize is awarded to an architecture student who submits an architectural design project that best embodies ideas for architecture and its relationship to the public realm. The object of the prize is to enable a graduate to obtain special experience overseas and gain greater understanding and knowledge of the role of public architecture in the formation of cities and communities.

• Head, School of Architecture
• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture students
• Best application based on–
  • an architectural design project completed in
     (a) year 4 or 5 of the Bachelor of Architecture; or
     (b) Master of Architecture; and
  • a travel proposal that addresses the object of the prize.

• • certificate of award; and
  • $5,000 cheque; and
  • $2000 contribution to travel; and
  • $500 book voucher; and
  • 2 years membership to the Australian Institute of Architects.
• • Applications must be lodged with the Head of School by the date set by the Head.
  • The recipient must present a seminar at The University of Queensland on return from their overseas experience to share the knowledge and experience gained.

Applications should be addressed to Assoc Professor John Macarthur Head, School of Architecture, Zelman Cowen Building, The University of Queensland.
Applications will be made up of a short CV, outline of the proposed travel and study plan and details of one design project that best embodies ideas for architecture and its relationship to the public realm.

Further information
Download Application Form or contact Architecture reception phone 33653537, Email: architecture@uq.edu.au