About ODASA
The Office for Design and Architecture South Australia (ODASA) promotes the value of good design and advocates for high-quality design across South Australia’s built environments.
ODASA works to improve our communities by:
- embedding design quality in government and planning policy
- shaping and influencing significant developments
- promoting the role of good design in contributing to healthy neighbourhoods
- supporting design innovation
- promoting the integration of smart and sustainable technologies
Who We Are
The ODASA team is led by the South Australian Government Architect and has expertise in architecture, heritage, landscape architecture, urban design and urban planning.
The Government Architect role in South Australia:
- oversees the state’s Design Review program
- provides independent design advice on large-scale development proposals
- supports current planning reforms and the State Planning Commission
- provides independent design advice to Cabinet
- supports infrastructure, planning delivery across government
- supports government procurement
Links
ODASA is connected with many industry bodies, government organisations and initiatives, some of which include:
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport works as part of the community to deliver effective planning policy, efficient transport, and valuable social and economic infrastructure.
DPTI's SA Planning Portal is a one-stop destination for planning information and tools.
ODASA is a member of the Government Architects Network of Australia. GANA is a formalised, national collaborative group that meets annually to share valuable information and transfer knowledge and research.
The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession in Australia, representing 12,000 members. The Institute works to improve our built environment by promoting quality, responsible, sustainable design. Through its members, the Institute plays a major role in shaping Australia’s future.
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is the growing national advocacy body representing 2,500 active and engaged landscape architects, promoting the importance of the profession today and for the future.
Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) is the national body representing planning and the planning profession. Through education, communication and professional development, PIA is the pivotal organisation serving and guiding thousands of planning professionals in their role of creating better communities.
Level 1, 28 Leigh St
Adelaide SA 5000
T — +61 8 8402 1884
GPO Box 1533, Adelaide
SA 5001 • DX 171
E — odasa@sa.gov.au
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