A Canberra architecture student has been awarded the prestigious Alastair Swayn Internship, which was established by the ACT Government to honour Alistair Swayn's contribution to the ACT.
Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick Gentleman today congratulated Andrew Parish, a Masters of Architecture student from University of Canberra, originally from Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory.
"I congratulate Mr Parish on being awarded this internship which honours Professorial Fellow Alastair Swayn as the first ACT Government Architect and founding partner of the multi-award-winning architectural practice Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn.
"The ACT Government committed to this internship program to support young, emerging architects in honour of Alastair's many contributions as they investigate topics related to the physical, environmental and social effects of growth in Canberra.
"Mr Parish has been very interested in modular architecture since he started his Bachelor degree. He will use the internship to research 'Modular Design for Environmental Optimisation' where he will look at the environmental benefits of using prefabricated components that are manufactured off-site and then assembled on-site during construction.
"I know Mr Parish is very excited to be able to explore this topic in a more formal way through the Alastair Swayn Internship.
"The internship also includes mentorship from ACT Government Architect Catherine Townsend during the project. Mr Parish will also receive a $2,500 research grant from The Alastair Swayn Foundation on assignment completion, which includes the opportunity for publication.
"I look forward to seeing Mr Parish's final research findings from this rewarding internship and am sure they will contribute to better building outcomes for the ACT, nationally and internationally."
The Alastair Swayn Internship Program is a joint initiative between the ACT Government, University of Canberra and the Alastair Swayn Foundation.
Quotes attributable to ACT Government Architect, Catherine Townsend:
"The annual Alastair Swayn Internship program is an excellent program for up-and-coming architects from the University of Canberra's Masters in Architecture program and I congratulate Andrew Parish on receiving this year's internship."
"Alastair left a significant legacy in Canberra both as an extraordinary architect and in his role as the ACT's first Government Architect. Every year I enjoy the opportunity to continue that legacy by mentoring interns, who invariably have exciting ideas that will contribute to public benefit not just in Canberra but across Australia."
