Location

Offices of the Board are located at Level 1, 28 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034. Office hours are 10 am - 4 pm.

Welcome to the Architectural Practice Board of South Australia

The Architectural Practice Board of South Australia is the statutory authority responsible for administering the Architectural Practice Act 2009 (the Act).  On this website you can

• Find out about the role of the Board in maintaining high standards of architectural services
• Find information to help consumers to work with an architect - and what to do if something goes wrong
• Apply to register as an architect or architectural business, sign in and renew your registration, or apply for the Architectural Practice Examination

News Items

Pathways to registration - AACA are offering interactive information sessions in May 2020 for OQA Stage 2 and Experienced Practitioner applicants - go to the Pathways to Registration page under Graduates for more information. 

Latest information (21/04/20) on the APE - https://www.aaca.org.au/update-covid-19-and-the-ape-21-april-2020/

Coronavirus - NEP in April 2020 postponed to August 2020.  APE Candidates keep updated on the Graduates page. 

See an Overview of the Board's work in 2019 https://vimeo.com/376930150

CPD - Continuing Professional Development will commence in SA on 1 July 2020.  We will keep the profession informed (watch the electronic newsletters and this website).

Accredited Professionals Scheme.  The Board has negotiated an arrangement with the Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure for architects to be recognised under the Planning system's Accredited Professionals Scheme.  A reduced fee applies for your APS application.  Contact the Board's office to discuss your application.

Two new pathways to registration are approved.  The Overseas Architect Assessment (OAA) is conducted by the AACA, and the Local Experienced Practitioner (LEP) pathway is undertaken by the Board.  See the Architects page for details.    

Want to return to the Register but haven't been registered for over 3 years?  There are new requirements so contact the office to discuss your application.