The Society of Architectural Historians, Australia and New Zealand (SAHANZ) promotes standards of excellence in the field of architectural history research with a focus on Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region.
SAHANZ acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which our members practice.
Events
Events
Events
ABSENCE
A healthy number of abstracts – more than 200! – were received for SAHANZ-AUHPH 2026, “Absence,” being hosted by the University of Melbourne from 7 to 9 December. The review process is underway, and acceptances will be sent out in early April. Conference updates are being posted on the conference …

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2027 SAHANZ Conference: Advance Notice
At the AGM in Launceston, it was announced that the 43rd annual SAHANZ conference will be hosted by Deakin University, Geelong, late in 2027. Mirjana Lozanovska, Elsie Telford and colleagues will be developing a call for papers addressing themes of Land/Country/Whenua, with more detail to be provided in due course.
December 23, 2025
Events
Where Do We Draw the Line? Architectural History and Theory in the Digital Age – SAHANZ PhD Colloquium 2025
The 2026 SAHANZ PhD Colloquium abstracts is now available for download.

Publications
Publications
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Calls for papers
Fabrications: The Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, Australia and New Zealand —
37.2 Architectures of Solidarity – August 21, 2026
37.1 Open Issue – March 29, 2026

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CfP: Fabrications Architectures of Solidarity
Fabrications: The Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, Australia & New Zealand invites papers for a special issue (Vol. 37 No. 2) on the theme of “Architectures of Solidarity”, edited by Ipek Türeli and Anoma Pieris.
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CfP: Fabrications
Fabrications invites papers for the 37(1) Open issue. Papers are welcomed on topics addressing the architecture and landscapes of Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific, as are those that focus on other places and in any period. Deadline for submissions for the 37(1) Open issue is March 29, 2026.
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Fabrications
34.3 (2025)

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Fabrications
34.2 (2025)

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Shortlisted: Elizabeth Cox’s Book, Mr Ward’s Map
Congratulations to Wellington-based historian, Elizabeth Cox, whose book, Mr Ward’s Map: Victorian Wellington Street by Street, published by Massey University Press in 2025, has now been shortlisted (one of four finalists) for the Ockham New Zealand book awards, in the Bookhub Award for Illustrated Non-Fiction.
March 30, 2026

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CfP: RMIT Design Archives Journal 16:2, 2026 – Experience Design
Contributions are invited to this special issue of the RMIT Design Archives Journal that will examine the development, challenges, intersections and innovations of display design in department stores and retail environments to multi-faceted and interdisciplinary experience design in the built environment. 300-word abstracts are due by 14 April 2026.
March 30, 2026





