2023 Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship announced
In 2023 the NSW Architects Registration Board awarded 5 scholarships to the total value of $126,000.
The Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship is Australia’s largest and longest-running bequest of its type. Byera Hadley, an esteemed architect and educator at the Sydney Technical College around the turn of the Twentieth Century, envisioned a future where architects are globally informed and locally impactful. His bequest has enabled generations of architects to expand their horizons and contribute significantly to the field of architecture in Australia.
Successful applicants receive $15,000 to $30,000 in funding to cover flights, accommodation, and expenses. The scholarship requires travel, followed by a report that shares the results of the scholarship, which are published by the NSW Architects Registration Board. Applications for Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarships open in July each year and close on 31 August. The scholarships are presented with the assistance of the Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship fund, which is administered by Perpetual.
2023 Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship recipients include:
Graduate Category
Georgina Blix
Design for Wellbeing
Georgina's project delves into designing for wellbeing in urban spaces. By integrating insights from psychology and architecture, the project aims to develop meaningful, data-driven approaches to enhance community wellbeing in mixed-use areas. Georgina is already travelling.
Andrea Lam
Chinatowns around the world are disappearing - how can architecture ensure their future?
Andrea's study focuses on the architectural preservation and future identity of Chinatowns globally. Research in cities like San Francisco, New York, Houston, and Milan will explore how architecture can sustain these vibrant cultural hubs.
Grace McLean
Home (like) Birth
Grace seeks to document and design homelike birth environments within global healthcare systems. The investigation aims to bridge the gap between architecture and healthcare, enhancing birth experiences through design.
D’Arcy Newberry-Dupé,
Killing Our Darlings
D’Arcy's project is an exploration of the Murray Dhungala and Darling Baaka river systems, seeking solutions for the built environments and ecosystems affected by historical practices. The project will generate dialogue on sustainable and responsible regional development.
Student Category
Victoria King
Shop / House– exploring the enduring qualities of an age-old type
Victoria's research examines the evolution of shop-houses globally, focusing on their role in heritage and housing. Travels in South-East Asia and Western Europe will shed light on this often-overlooked building type's potential in NSW’s urban and regional landscapes.
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