Government Architect NSW

Strategic design leadership in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture.

The Government Architect NSW (GANSW) works across government, the private sector and the community to improve social, environmental and economic outcomes for NSW and all of our communities. We support the NSW Government and help it deliver quality built-environment projects, manage risk and foster innovation to create people-centred places.

In acknowledging the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the land and their unique cultural relationships to place, GANSW seeks to uphold the idea that 'If we care for Country - It will care for us.'

We aim to champion, connect and advise.

Champion

Promote, educate and advocate for design awareness and excellence on behalf of Government, its agencies and partners.

Connect

Foster public and private sector partnerships, collaboration and design collaboration across built environment initiatives.

Advise

Provide strategic and independent advice and quality review to support best practice and outcomes for design projects.

Who we are

The GANSW team is led by Abbie Galvin, the 24th Government Architect in the more than 200-year history of the organisation. Abbie leads a multidisciplined group, who advocate for and support the delivery of the great and resilient places expected by the people of NSW.

Meet the Government Architect

Government Architect NSW Abbie Galvin LFRAIA, along with directors Olivia Hyde LFRAIA and Paulo Macchia FRAIA form the Government Architect NSW executive team.

Pattern Book Design Competition

The Department ran an international competition to support the development of the NSW Housing Pattern Book of endorsed housing designs that will guide the creation of new low- and mid-rise housing in NSW.

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