As we wrap up an incredible 2024, we’re thrilled to reflect on the amazing milestones we’ve achieved together. This year has been a testament to the strength of our community - your passion, creativity, and commitment have made it all possible.
From sold-out events to the launch of exciting new initiatives, let’s take a moment to celebrate what we’ve built and look ahead to an even brighter 2025.
Connecting Communities Across Australia
This year, we hosted four unforgettable, sold-out events in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. Over 600 architects, designers, and industry leaders came together for a series of inspiring discussions, knowledge sharing, and meaningful connections.
Each event highlighted the power of community and our shared dedication to fostering a stronger architecture and design network. We were proud to feature incredible practices like Oh Architecture, Blaklash, Vokes and Peters, Tribe Studio Architects, Carter Williamson Architects, and many more.
Looking to 2025:
We’re expanding our event series! Next year, we’ll bring the CO-architecture experience to even more cities and states, connecting even more architects and designers across Australia. Stay tuned for updates—we can’t wait to see you there!
Celebrating the Launch of CO-academy
2024 marked the exciting launch of CO-academy, Australia’s first architecture and design bootcamp! Designed to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice, this program is all about giving emerging professionals the skills, confidence, and connections they need to thrive in their careers.
Here’s what we’ve accomplished together in CO-academy’s very first year:
- 250+ fellows enroled
- 100+ studios joined
- 20+ mentors stepped up
- 9 Demo Night events
The launch of the CO-academy Member Portal was another huge milestone, creating a vibrant space where fellows can access resources and connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders.
Looking Ahead:
In 2025, CO-academy will scale up to reach even more aspiring architects and designers. With plans to expand our mentor network, introduce new workshops, and host more Demo Nights, we’re just getting started!
Our Growth, Together
At CO-architecture, we’ve always believed in the power of community. This year, your engagement and passion have driven our platform to new heights. Together, we’ve achieved some incredible milestones:
- 14,000 users and counting
- 1,300+ studios on board
- 600+ job postings shared
- 13,000 applications submitted
- 1,300 projects posted
Every statistic reflects the incredible energy, collaboration, and growth that you’ve made possible. Whether you’re landing new opportunities, finding talent, or sharing your work, your participation drives our collective success.
Spotlight: The CO-architecture Editorial
This year, the CO-architecture Editorial has become a trusted voice for the community, shining a light on the stories, insights, and creativity that define Australian architecture and design.
2024 Highlights:
- 600 articles published
- 15,000+ newsletter subscribers
- 530,000 Instagram followers
- 15,000 Linkedin followers
The Editorial is your platform - it celebrates your work, amplifies your voices, and tackles the issues that matter most to our industry. In 2025, we’ll continue to grow, delivering even more stories and perspectives to inspire our community.
What’s Next for 2025?
As we head into the new year, we’re more committed than ever to supporting and connecting Australia’s architecture and design community. Here’s what’s on the horizon:
- More Events: Expanding our event calendar to reach new cities and states, bringing more opportunities to connect and collaborate.
- CO-academy Expansion: Bigger programs, more mentors, and exciting new learning opportunities for aspiring and established professionals.
- Enhanced Platform Features: Constantly improving the CO-architecture platform to better meet your needs and help you thrive.
- Attracting Clients to the Platform: Focused initiatives to bring more clients to connect with professionals (more to come on this!).
- New Talent Profiles: Launching VERY soon to showcase emerging design talent and give them the visibility they deserve.
- New Studio Profiles: Highlighting innovative studios and their exceptional work, connecting them with the right opportunities.
We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support and engagement. Together, we’re building a brighter, more connected future for architecture and design.
Thank You
To every architect, designer, mentor, and supporter in our community—thank you. Whether you’ve attended an event, posted a project, mentored a fellow, or simply shared your story, you’ve contributed to the incredible momentum we’ve achieved this year.
Here’s to an even more inspiring 2025!
Warm regards,
The CO-architecture Team
