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An architect in society

I accepted the role of President of the Australian Institute of Architects with a degree of unease, a question of worthiness and a feeling of trepidation – but, deep down, with a great sense of honour. In my first Foreword, I’d like to reflect on my own journey in order to offer some thoughts on the direction in which I intend to lead the Institute over the coming

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