The Australian Institute of Architects has awarded its highest honour to an architect based mostly in Alice Springs/Mparntwe for over 30 years, whose sole apply “has been devoted to crafting regional constructed kind” throughout the Northern Territory, the jury stated.
Susan Dugdale, founding director of Susan Dugdale and Associates (SDA), has been awarded the Institute’s 2027 Gold Medal, recognising her distinguished service to the structure career.
Dugdale was praised by the jury for exhibiting “a transparent demonstration of the care, creativeness and technical talent of an completed architect who has honed their craft and talent over many years.”
“Dugdale’s achievement will not be merely sustaining a regional apply. She has proven how good structure can change expectations of what’s potential the place sources are restricted,” the jury stated. “Dugdale is recognised for an “in opposition to the chances” structure that’s reflective of individuals and celebrating of place – qualities which can be basic to high-quality structure all over the place.”
Learn the total jury quotation right here.
The Australian Institute of Architects additionally introduced the winners of the 2026 President’s Prize on the 2026 Australian Structure Convention.
