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.
Promote, educate and advocate for design awareness and excellence on behalf of Government, its agencies and partners.
Foster public and private sector partnerships, collaboration and design collaboration across built environment initiatives.
Provide strategic and independent advice and quality review to support best practice and outcomes for design projects.
Our work
![Top levels of the Lumina Apartments, Penrith. Credit: Ben Guthrie / Government Architect NSW](/sites/default/files/2023-10/housing-design-1200x800_0.jpg)
![Groups of people meeting and dining at Australia Square. Credit: Andrew Cohen](/sites/default/files/2023-10/policies-and-frameworks-1200x800.jpg)
![Person on a boat heading towards the Sydney Opera House taking a photograph. Credit: Cory White / Government Architect NSW](/sites/default/files/2023-10/design-guidance-1200x800.jpg)
![Groups of people at the Sydney Opera House in the afternoon sun. Credit: Cory White / Government Architect NSW](/sites/default/files/2023-11/design-review-1200x800.jpg)
![Views into City of Parramatta Library at PHIVE, Parramatta’s new community, cultural and civic hub in Parramatta’s CBD. Credit: Brett Boardman / Government Architect NSW](/sites/default/files/2023-10/design-competitions-1200x800.jpg)
![Looking down on the Riverwood community's open spaces, public transport and infrastructure. Credit PAYCE Foundation](/sites/default/files/2023-10/place-based-frameworks-1200x800.jpg)
![ANZAC Memorial at Hyde Park, Sydney. Credit: Peter Bennetts / Government Architect NSW](/sites/default/files/2023-10/procurement-for-good-design-1200x800.jpg)
![Campus panorama of Macquarie University, Sydney. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo](/sites/default/files/2023-10/projects-and-collaborations-1200x800.jpg)
General enquiries
Email [email protected] or phone 02 9860 1450.