Lawrence Nield

Lawrence Nield is a retired Australian architect, who since 2012 has been head of the Heritage Council of New South Wales. He is also known for his writings on urban design. He was head of master planning for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

Government Architect role In March 2013 Nield was appointed the Northern Territory Government Architect a position he held until 2018. In 2010 Lawrence Nield founded Studio Nield with his partner Andrea Nield in Sydney.

Recognition He won the Australian Institute of Architects 2012 Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement, Sydney International Tennis Centre, (1998) – 1999 RAIA NSW Sulman Award Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, (1988) – 1988 RAIA National Civic Design Award Caroline Chisholm High School, ACT, (1986) Mount Druitt Hospital, (1982) – 1983 RAIA NSW Chapter Merit Award Architectural Works David Maddison Building – Clinical Sciences Building, University of Newcastle, (1981) – 1982 RAIA NSW Chapter Merit Award