SAHANZ ("Society of Architectural Historians, Australia and New Zealand") was founded in

South Australia South Australia (commonly abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of , it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories ...

in 1984. It is a

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for the advancement of research into the

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, with a focus on New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. It holds an annual conference and produces a journal, ''Fabrications''. The current President i
Paul Hogben
from UNSW.

Aims

To provide standards of excellence in architectural history through the following means: * creating communication and meeting between people active in architectural history in Australia and New Zealand; * encouraging discussion, criticism and debate among all who are interested in the subject of architectural history; * holding regular conventions at regional and national venues for the above purposes; * issuing a scholarly journal; * encouraging student participation in its activities; * supporting the teaching of architectural history; * supporting the processes of conservation in relation to such matters as significant structures and sites, documents and archives.

History

SAHANZ was established in 1984 by Professor David Saunders, at the University of Adelaide, South Australia. Professor Suanders Served as the first President (1985-86). Throughout its history the society has promoted collegiality amongst its members, however, as Julia Gatley has written, this history has not been without its tensions, particularly between the ''empiricist historians and those with a commitment to theory.'' (Gatley, J. 'SAHANZ: the first 50 years', in ''Fabrications'' 13, 2, May 2004, pp. 63–77.) The society is a partner organisation of the

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(USA). The society has had 19 individuals serve as Presidents. Among these, were Judith Brine (1986-87), Fiona Gardner (1993-95),

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(1997-99)
John Macarthur
(2001-03),

Hannah Lewi Professor Hannah Lewi is an architectural historian and educator based in the Melbourne School of Design at the University of Melbourne. Education and career Lewi was educated at the University of Western Australia, and worked at Curtin Unive ...

(2005-07), Peter Kohane (2007-09), Robin Skinner (2009-11) an
Stuart King
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Publications

SAHANZ produces two main publications: the ''Fabrications'' journal, and proceedings of the annual Society conference. A listing of the conferences back to 1984 is available on th

''Fabrications'' is the refereed journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, Australia and New Zealand and is available throug
Taylor & Francis
Established in 1989, it is devoted to scholarly publication in the field of architectural history. While one need not be a member of SAHANZ to publish in '' Fabrications, '' the Journal's contents reflect the wide interests of the Society's diverse membership. It particularly welcomes papers on the architectural, urban and landscape history of Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and South-East Asian regions, while casting its net much further afield. The journal thus publishes refereed, academic essays and book reviews (by invitation or application) that are both purely concerned with the region, and which take a wider view of international questions, or issues beyond the Society's obvious frame of reference. Two issues are published each year: usually one is open and the other themed. The Books Received and Book Reviews sections account for new publications in architectural history concerned with Australia,

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, the South Pacific and

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n regions. ''Fabrications'' is indexed in the Avery Index of Architecture Periodicals. SSN 1033-1867 Listings of the contents of all back issues of ''Fabrications'' are available on th
society’s website

Membership

SAHANZ invites professional, academic and student members who have an interest in the field of architectural history and theory in

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and the

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. Membership is renewed annually at the end of June. Members receive copies of ''Fabrications'', and discounted attendance at the annual conference of the Society. There is currently a membership of around 170, consisting primarily of academics from universities in Australia and New Zealand.

Grants

SAHANZ offers an annual grant in memory of the founder of the Society, David Saunders. ''The David Saunders Founders Grant'' is intended to support research by beginning researchers who are members of SAHANZ.

References

External links

SAHANZ website
Architecture organisations based in Australia Architecture in New Zealand Heritage organizations History organisations based in Australia Australian architectural history