The Australian Institute of Architects has announced that Stuart Tanner has been elected by National Council as the new national president. Tanner will begin his term following the 2023 annual general meeting, to be held on 31 May.
Tanner is the president of the Institute’s Tasmanian chapter, and he is also a member of the Institute’s board of directors.
Tanner has practised as an architect for his eponymous firm, Tanner Architects, for the last 22 years. The Hobart-based firm has been recognized both nationally and internationally, most recently receiving the Institute’s awards for residential architecture for May’s Point House in 2022. The studio is renowned for its strong design integrity, its dedication to sustainability, and its advocacy for quality design outcomes.
Tanner has been an active member of the Institute since 1993 and has participated on various Tasmanian chapter committees from 2002, namely the Awards Committee. He was also chairof the Public Affairs Committee, and, most recently, the chair of the Practice Committee.
As an engaged member of the local community, Tanner has also contributed as vice president of the Board of Environment Tasmania (2015) and as an independent advisor to the Taroona High School Capital Works Programs (2019-2020).
Source: Architecture - architectureau
