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MEDIA RELEASE
Canberra Architect recognised in
Australia Day Honours
Embargoed until Tuesday January 26, 2010
Canberra architect Noel Potter has been recognised in this
year’s Australia Day Honours for his exceptional service to
the profession of architecture.
Mr Potter demonstrated his commitment to professional practice education in both
his work as a senior counsellor for the Australian Institute of Architects, in the
development of education tools for graduates seeking architectural registration and
his work with the Institute’s Practice Committee.
Noel Potter graduated with Honours from the University of Sydney in 1953, and
commenced work with the Sydney firm Bunning and Madden. He moved to Canberra
to work on a number of commissions for the newly established NCDC, became a
partner in the firm in 1960 and finally opened Bunning and Madden’s permanent
office in Civic in 1963 to carry out the National Library of Australia project.
The Australian Institute of Architect’s CEO David Parken FRAIA said Noel Potter was
to be congratulated for his unique and unwavering contributions to the advancement
of Australian architecture. “The Institute appoints highly skilled and experienced
practitioners as Senior Counsellors such as Noel, who served in a voluntary role,”
said Mr Parken.
“During Noel’s time as a Senior Counsellor, he created a strong sense of support
within the architectural community and nurtured many a new architect and graduate.
Over the years in the ACT many practitioners have sought counsel and been
unselfishly supported by Noel Potter, leading Noel to be known as ‘Mr Fixit’.”
Noel Potter brought together his involvement in the practice of architecture and his
role as a mentor in the development of the Practice of Architecture Lecture Series
(PALS). This is now an instrumental part of the process for graduates of architecture
throughout Australia who are seeking registration as an architect.
Media Contact: Margot Paul, National Media/PR Advisor,margot.paul@raia.com.au
0402 669 463
The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession, representing more
than 9800 members across Australia and overseas. The Institute actively works to improve the quality of
our built environment by promoting quality, responsible and sustainable design. Visit the Institute for
more information - architecture.com.au
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