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Tropical, topical – Tropfix to connect Australian and Indonesian architects

A new collaboration between Australia and Indonesia will explore the challenges and responses of each nation in shaping healthier tropical cities.

AusIndoArch: Tropfix, the first conference of its kind, will bring together architects, industry insiders and specialists in this unique field from Australia and Indonesia for two days of inspiring discussion in Darwin on 7 – 8 November.

The program will cover specific issues of the two regions and the tropics including mass tourism, working with local communities, eco-tourism versus multinational hotels, resource and work security, working in remote or dense locations, and the issues of economic growth that accelerate inequity.

Creative Director, Andrea Nield, has developed an extensive program and diverse speaker list to address the role of architecture and design in minimising social inequities, ultimately leading to social progress and healthier cities in the tropics.

The event is the culmination of a very strong year for the profession in the Northern Territory, which also plays host to the 2014 National Architecture Awards on 6 November – the night before the conference opens.

Following on from the Gold Medal Tour Troppo founders, Phil Harris and Adrian Welke, will deliver their AS Hook address on the Friday afternoon of the conference. The pair founded the practice in Darwin in 1980 and were this year awarded the Institute’s highest honour, the Gold Medal.

Confirmed speakers include:

Indonesia

Wendy Djuhara – djuhara + djuhara
Eko Prawoto – Eko Prawoto Architecture Workshop
Prof. Baharuddin Hamzah – Hasanuddin University
Adi Purnomo – Mamostudio
Yogi Ferdinand – SHAU
Imelda Akmal – Archinesia
Patrick Coulombel – Foundation Emergency Architects

Australia

Tania Dennis – Insideout Architects
Steve Thorne – Design Urban
Phil Harris & Adrian Welke – Troppo Architects
Ninotschka Titchkosky – BVN Architecture
Carol Marra – Marra + Yeh Architects
Cameron Bruhn – Architecture Media
Bilawara Lee – Elder, Larrakia Nation

Tickets are now on sale at architecture.com.au/ausindoarch

New Australian Pavilion in Venice takes shape

The two-level concrete and steel frame that forms the structure of Australia’s new pavilion in the Venice Biennale precinct is now in place. At the end of next month, black granite panels will be installed as this, the first 21st century building in the historic Giardini della Biennale, begins to take shape.

“This is an important milestone for the project, and for Australian art and architecture generally,” said Australia Council Chair Rupert Myer AM. “Given that the Venice Biennale is considered one of the world’s premiere international arts events, it has always been a great privilege to be allocated a site for our national pavilion. Australia is one of only 29 countries to have one.

“Now that the new structure is in place, the simple beauty of Denton Corker Marshall’s design is coming into play. This is a building that will truly reflect Australia’s status and significance on the world arts stage,” Mr Myer said.

The pavilion presents as a black box with flexible panels that can be opened up or remain closed, as directed by exhibition needs.

When completed, the two-level structure will comprise an entrance foyer and exhibition gallery as well as back-ofhouse and storage areas. The gallery will be a neutral space with polished concrete floors and five metre high walls.

Describing the design concept, architect John Denton says, “Our idea is simply to create an object which sits confidently and powerfully within the historic Giardini landscape.

“As architects, we are always striving to add visual interest. In this instance, we have reorientated the main entrance of the pavilion so it is now facing the Rio del Giardini canal, offering a visible, high profile façade from a number of vantage points.”

The 330 metre square building is already attracting attention in Italy.

Alessandro Alessandri from SICOP, who is leading the joint venture for the construction of the pavilion, says, “We were surprised that Australia was given permission to build such a contemporary building in Venice. However, one must say that within the context of the Giardini della Biennale, which is a particular area of Venice dedicated to the world of art, the Australian Pavilion can be seen as a work of modern art. The pavilion is also the result of the evolution of technology in construction. There is nothing comparable on the island of Venice.”

The $7.5 million project has been funded primarily through donations from private benefactors, in addition to a contribution of $1 million from the Australian Government through the Australia Council.

“It was always an ambitious idea, to build a new building in an historic European city that is surrounded by water. But the realisation of this beautiful new pavilion, which will stand large and proud in this prestigious international environment, says a lot about our cultural ambition as a nation,” Mr Myer said.

“I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Simon Mordant AM, Australian Commissioner for the 2013 and 2015 Venice Biennales, who has himself pledged a family donation of $2 million towards the project, and has worked tirelessly to make the building project come to fruition. The Australian Pavilion project is a great example of how the private and public sector can work together to achieve great cultural outcomes.”

 

Released by the Australia Council for the Arts

UIA declares commitment to phasing out CO2 emissions in built environment

The International Union of Architects (UIA) has unanimously adopted the 2050 Imperative, committing to environmental and social sustainability, as presented to the General Assembly by Australian Institute of Architects CEO, David Parken.

The historic declaration, presented on Friday 8 August at the UIA World Congress in Durban, recognises the urgency of the UIA and its member organisations in committing to a truly sustainable and equitable future.

‘Urban areas are responsible for over 70 per cent of global energy consumption and CO2 emissions, mostly from buildings, and over the next two decades an area roughly equal to 60 per cent of the world’s total building stock is projected to be built and rebuilt in urban areas.

‘This provides an unprecedented opportunity to reduce fossil fuel CO2 emissions by setting the global building sector on a path to phase out CO2 emissions by 2050,’ the declaration stated.

‘Our responsibility is to influence ethical and socially responsible development throughout the world: to plan and design sustainable, resilient, carbon-neutral and healthy built environments that protect and enhance natural resources and wildlife habitats, provide clean air and water, generate on-site renewable energy, and advance more livable buildings and communities.’

By adopting the 2050 Imperative, member organisations have committed to advocacy and promotion pertaining to planning and design of carbon neutral cities, towns, urban developments and new buildings; engaging in research and setting targets towards meeting the 2050 goal and developing and delivering equitable access to the information and tools to deliver these objectives.

The full declaration is available to view here.

Apartment Design Standards Matter

27 July 2014

Following the leak this week of confidential draft apartment design standards from the Office of the Victorian Government Architect (OVGA) there has been much discussion about the future of apartment design in Melbourne and other Australian cities. In particular, some developers have come out against imposing design standards saying they will impact on housing affordability. They say that design standards should be dictated by market forces. News articles have highlighted the high demand for inner city dwellings and cite examples of high prices being paid to rent sub-standard dwellings in Australia and abroad (including Korean students paying $160/week to live in shipping containers in Sydney).

In reality, developers are motivated by profit not affordability. They seek to build as cheaply as possible and to sell for as much as possible. Fair enough. That is why regulation of minimum standards is essential to protect the interests of occupants now and into the future, long after the developers have taken their profits and moved on. The current high demand for dwellings skews market forces in favour of developers seeking quick profits, so controls are required now more than ever to ensure we do not end up with a poor housing legacy.

The Australian Institute of Architects (Institute) has not seen the OVGA draft standards document so are not privy to its details. We are aware that the proposed standards are based on NSW Residential Flat Code which form part of their SEPP65 framework. The Institute supports the SEPP65 model and calls for similar planning legislation to be implemented in all jurisdictions.

It is important to note that SEPP65 contains not only design guidelines, but also the requirement to use registered architects to design multi-storey apartment buildings; the requirement for design review panels and the requirement for ongoing checking that the approved design intent is being maintained through project procurement and construction. The current review of SEPP65 confirms that the legislative package has resulted in improved living standards in NSW and has received broad support from the industry sector and local authorities.

The Institute supports the implementation of design guidelines that will result in improved living standards. Housing affordability can be achieved through innovative design by skilled architects. Affordability includes the cost of ongoing energy consumption and building maintenance (costs that are not borne by the developer), all of which can be reduced through quality design. By adopting SEPP65 style framework, performance based design quality guidelines can be applied in a flexible way to allow innovative design solutions which lead to improved affordability, housing diversity, and improved living standards – now and into the future.

David Karotkin FRAIA
National President
Australian Institute of Architects

International Area Committee recognises projects abroad

The Australian Institute of Architects’ International Area Committee Jury has announced the winners of the 2014 International Architecture Awards.

Part of the National Architecture Awards program, the International Awards celebrate the work of Australian architects abroad and the 2014 winners were chosen from a field of 24 entries, recognised in project categories for the first time this year.

Five awards and six commendations spanning public, residential, commercial, interior and small project architecture were given by the eminent jury led by 2013 Institute Gold Medallist, Peter Wilson.

Denton Corker Marshall’s Stonehenge Exhibition + Visitor Centre received an Award for Public Architecture. ‘This is a building that does justice to a UNESCO World Heritage site; its lightness and reversibility giving dignity to the solidity and timelessness of the standing stones 2.4 km away beyond the horizon,’ Jury Chair Peter Wilson said.

Two Public Architecture Commendations were presented to Binus Kindergarten and Primary School by Denton Corker Marshall Jakarta (PT Duta Cermat Mandiri) and Phoenix Valley Youth Palace & Grand Theatre by studio505.

Kerry Hill Architects dominated the Residential Architecture category receiving an Award for The Sukhothai Residences in Bangkok and a Commendation for Urban Suites.

WOHA’s highly acclaimed PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore was further applauded with an Award for Commercial Architecture, ‘achieving a fine balance of the natural and the cultural,’ the jury expressed.

The Interior Architecture category belonged to BVN Donovan Hill with the jury presenting ASB North Wharf an Award and recognising the Regional Terminal at Christchurch Airport, a joint development between Air New Zealand and Christchurch International Airport and completed in association with Jasmax, with a Commendation.

Shelter@Rainforest by Marra and Yeh Architects was considered by the jury as an ‘ideal recipient’ of an Award for Small Project Architecture, while ‘boasting an exemplary list of ecological and environmental credentials’.

A Commendation for Small Project Architecture was presented to Brearley Architects + Urbanists (B.A.U.) for the Kunshan Modular Pavilions.

The five projects honoured with an International Award now progress to the National Architecture Awards, (announced November 6 in Darwin), and will compete in the international category, vying for the Jørn Utzon Award for International Architecture.

Full list of winners:

PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE
Award – Stonehenge Exhibition + Visitor Centre by Denton Corker Marshall
Commendation – Binus Kindergarten and Primary School by Denton Corker Marshall Jakarta (PT Duta Cermat Mandiri)
Commendation – Phoenix Valley Youth Palace & Grand Theatre by studio505

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
Award – The Sukhothai Residences by Kerry Hill Architects
Commendation – Urban Suites by Kerry Hill Architects

COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE
Award – PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore by WOHA
Commendation – Asia Square by Denton Corker Marshall

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Award – ASB North Wharf by BVN Donovan Hill
Commendation – Regional Terminal at Christchurch Airport, a joint development between Air New Zealand and Christchurch International Airport by BVN Donovan Hill in association with Jasmax

SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE
Award – Shelter@Rainforest by Marra + Yeh Architects
Commendation – Kunshan Modular Pavilions by Brearley Architects + Urbanists (B.A.U.)

Visit the International Area Committee website for images and project details.

 

Clover Moore presents annual Griffin Lecture at National Press Club

For the first time the Australian Institute of Architects’ annual Walter Burley Griffin Memorial Lecture will be presented at the National Press Club in Canberra.

On Wednesday 16 July, Clover Moore, Mayor of the City of Sydney will deliver the 47th Griffin Lecture, addressing the theme, Should cities rule the world?

‘There is a global trend of recognising and supporting the importance of cities as crucibles of innovation, creativity and economic powerhouses,’ Ms Moore says of the issue.

‘Urbanisation is also important because we can’t keep developing our food basin and we shouldn’t sentence young people to a life in the outskirts of suburbia, cut off from effective transport and services. The facts that Australia has one of the biggest ecological footprints and highest rates of obesity in the OECD should be of concern to government leaders.’

‘The Abbott government is yet to articulate a cities’ policy and instead is funding roads that cripple city life by congestion, rather than investing in public transport.’

As Lord Mayor, Clover has led the development and implementation of the City of Sydney’s internationally renowned long-term plan, Sustainable Sydney 2030. The plan includes ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse emissions.

Under her leadership, the City of Sydney has developed a global reputation for delivering award winning facilities, protecting open space, promoting design excellence, delivering new transport options, championing sustainability and initiating progressive solutions to complex city social problems.

Throughout her public life, Clover has championed progressive policies. Small bars, Freedom of Information laws, whistle-blower protection, disclosure of government contracts, boarding house protection, tenants’ rights, strata title reform, making it illegal to incite hatred against members of the GLBT community and making same sex adoption legal are among her achievements.

When she held the balance of power alongside other Independents in NSW she delivered a Charter of Reform, called the most radical state political reform agenda of any Westminster Parliament in the 20th Century.

Currently serving her third term, Ms Moore is the first popularly elected woman to lead the City of Sydney and previously served on the City and South Sydney councils. From March 1988 Clover was continuously elected to represent the Bligh/Sydney electorate as an Independent MP in the NSW Parliament. She was forced to resign on 21 September 2012 after a state law made it illegal for her to continue in both roles.

Established in memory of Walter Burley Griffin, the lecture focuses on the big issues in design and architecture, with regard to the future of the city of Canberra and looking beyond to examine national matters of interest to everyone in an urban environment in Australia.

This is the first time this highly acclaimed event will be held at the National Press Club and televised nationally, heralding a new era for the Griffin Lecture. The National Press Club series will feature a stellar line up of high profile guest speakers, tackling the most urgent and thorny issues facing our profession and the community.

Productivity by design on the agenda at Parliament House

Increasing the nation’s productivity through design is the objective of the 2014 Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) summit, held at Parliament House, Canberra on 15 July.

The annual conversation features politicians and industry experts discussing funding and infrastructure, climate adaptation, technology and building innovations, in Australia and internationally, and exploring how these can positively influence our economy, society and our environment.

The Hon Tim Fischer AC, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, is keynote speaker for the event. Guest speakers and panelists also include The Hon Greg Hunt, Minister for the Environment; Professor John Thwaites, Chair of ClimateWorks Australia; Paul Low, KPMG; Dr Warren Mundy, Commissioner of the Productivity Commission; The Hon Jamie Briggs, Federal Member for Mayo and Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development and Senator Scott Ludlum, Australian Greens.

The program focuses on the role of design in better connecting our cities, people, ideas and commerce; in delivering greater resilience and sustainability; in opening up clever approaches to infrastructure financing and funding; in elevating liveability and inclusivity and in transforming the way we build cities and create communities.

The full-day summit has featured over 80 speakers since its official launch by Annabelle Crabb at Parliament House in 2008. Issues tackled include: liveability and resilience in a greener economy, Australian city planning (with the release of the results of a ground-breaking capital city strategic plans audit), key principles of urban planning frameworks, strategic planning of cities, new approaches to community consultation and the future of digital technologies such as BIM and 4D modelling.

The successful positioning of key industry representatives alongside the decision makers in Canberra is the result of collaboration and active cooperation between the five host organisations – Australian Institute of Architects, Green Building Council of Australia, Planning Institute of Australia, Property Council of Australia and Consult Australia – with involvement and support from industry peak bodies.

BEMP is proudly sponsored by Think Brick, Autodesk and Lend Lease.

Elegant commercial design celebrated at WA Architecture Awards

The Toyota WA Head Office by Roxby Architects has taken out the highest overall honour, the George Temple Poole Award, at the Australian Institute of Architects’ WA Architecture Awards.

Honouring excellence in the design and construction industry, the Awards were held on Thursday 3 July at the Grand Ballroom at Crown.

Institute State President Philip Griffiths said the Awards are an important event for the architectural industry and the broader community as a whole.

‘The Architecture Awards represent a rare opportunity each year for a large number of Western Australian architects to show their design capabilities to their colleagues, industry and, most importantly to the public. Judgement by one’s peers is a high bar and the fact that people are prepared to nominate their projects in competition with their colleagues indicates that there is a great deal of respect for the awards in the profession.’

Presented each year to the project judged most worthy of all the award winners in each category, the George Temple Poole jury viewed an impressive array of outstanding architecture in determining this year’s award.

‘The Toyota Head Office in Kewdale is a sophisticated design response to the purpose specific client brief. The architects have responded in an elegant manner to the brief that provides a landmark site within one of WA’s largest industrial areas,’ the jury noted in awarding the Toyota WA Head Office.

‘The subtle design intent driven by the client’s brand philosophies, in particular the commitment toward sustainability was well integrated into the building, and this was clearly legible across the design.’

The Toyota WA Head Office also took out the Ross Chisholm and Gil Nicol Award For Commercial Architecture in the Commercial Architecture Category.

Fremantle kitchen and bakery Bread in Common also featured prominently in the Awards, taking out the Margaret Pitt Morison Award For Heritage, the Architecture Award in the Commercial Architecture category, the Julius Elischer Award for Interior Architecture and the Mondoluce Lighting Award.

All Western Australian Named and Architecture Award winners will progress to the Australian Insitute of Architects National Awards to be held in November.

Full list of winning projects:

GEORGE TEMPLE POOLE AWARD
Toyota WA Head Office by Roxby Architects

PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE
The Jeffrey Howlett Award for Public Architecture – Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research by Hames Sharley
Architecture Award – Governor Stirling Senior High School by Donaldson + Warn Architects
Commendation – The Kalgoorlie Courthouse by HASSELL
Commendation – Perth Rectangular Stadium Stage 1 Redevelopment by Cox Howlett & Bailey
Woodland
Commendation – Mother Teresa Catholic School – Stage 1 by Parry and Rosenthal Architects

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE – HOUSES
The Marshall Clifton Award for Residential Architecture – Nannup Residence by iredale
pedersen hook architects
Architecture Award – Mayfair Street by Klopper and Davis Architects
Architecture Award – Avalon Bay Beach Residence by Banham Architects
Architecture Award – Bedfordale House by Suzanne Hunt Architect Pty Ltd
Commendation – Karri Loop House by MORQ
Commendation – North Perth Home by T&Z Architects
Commendation – Preston Point Road Residence by Wright Feldhusen Architects

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE – HOUSES ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS
The Peter Overman Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations + Additions) –
Kingsway Residence by nash+ghersinich architects & interior designers
Architecture Award – Kathleen St by spaceagency
Architecture Award – Hamersley Road Residence by Studio 53 Design Pty Ltd

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE – MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL
The Harold Krantz Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing – University Hall by
HASSELL
Architecture Award – Victoria Street Hostel by Gresley Abas
Commendation – Roebourne Police Housing by iredale pedersen hook architects

HERITAGE
The Margaret Pitt Morison Award for Heritage – Bread in Common by spaceagency
Architecture Award – Oliver Hill Battery by Palassis Architects
Commendation – Moana Chambers: Foyer and First Floor by Post-Architecture
Commendation – St George’s Cathedral Airlocks by Palassis Architects
Commendation – Kalgoorlie Courthouse by HASSELL and Palassis Architects
Commendation – 307 Murray Street by Meyer Shircore & Associates Architects

URBAN DESIGN
Commendation – Fiona Stanley Hospital by The Fiona Stanley Hospital Design Collaboration
(comprising HASSELL, Hames Sharley and Silver Thomas Hanley)

COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE
The Ross Chisholm and Gil Nicol Award for Commercial Architecture – Toyota WA Head Office
by Roxby Architects
Architecture Award – Bread in Common by spaceagency
Commendation – Lakeview Function Centre Joondalup Resort by CHRISTOU Design Group

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
The Julius Elischer Award for Interior Architecture – Bread in Common by spaceagency
Architecture Award – Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research by Hames Sharley
Architecture Award – Bedfordale House by Suzanne Hunt Architect Pty Ltd
Commendation – Carine House by Pendal and Neille
Commendation – Avalon Bay Beach Residence by Banham Architects
Commendation – East Kimberley Development Package – Kununurra Community Library by
Bateman Architects

SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE
The Iwan Iwanoff Award for Small Projects – Florence Street Residence by Klopper and Davis
Architects
Architecture Award – Bellevue Terrace Alterations + Additions by Philip Stejskal Architecture
Architecture Award – Geraldton Universities Centre: Stage 2 Expansion by Broderick Architects
Commendation – CASA31_4 Room House by Caroline Di Costa Architect and iredale pedersen hook
architects
Commendation – Aquinas College Early Years Learning Centre by Parry and Rosenthal Architects

SUSTAINABLE
The Wallace Greenham Award for Sustainable Architecture – Fiona Stanley Hospital by The
Fiona Stanley Hospital Design Collaboration (comprising HASSELL, Hames Sharley and Silver Thomas
Hanley)
Architecture Award – CASA31_4 Room House by Caroline Di Costa Architect and iredale pedersen
hook architects
Commendation – Bullsbrook College by Cox Howlett & Bailey Woodland
Commendation – Gold Street by Officer Woods Architects

COLORBOND® AWARD FOR STEEL ARCHITECTURE
Colorbond® Award for Steel Architecture – Perth Rectangular Stadium Stage 1 Redevelopment
by Cox Howlett & Bailey Woodland
Commendation – Nannup Residence by iredale pedersen hook architects
Commendation – Roebourne Children and Family Centre by iredale pedersen hook architects

MONDOLUCE LIGHTING AWARD
Bread in Common by spaceagency
Commendation – Kenlow Showroom by Lee Syminton Architect

Iconic and Innovative – SAHMRI stitches up the competition at SA Architecture Awards

Every now and again a single building is the stimulus for a city’s evolution. The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute’s (SAHMRI) is one such building and its reputation as Adelaide’s international icon has been cemented tonight at the 2014 SA Architecture Awards.

Woods Bagot received the Keith Neighbour Award for Commercial Architecture, Robert Dickson Award for Interior Architecture, Jack McConnell Award for Public Architecture, Derrick Kendrick Award for Sustainable Architecture and the COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture for the ‘joyful landmark that contributes so strongly to Adelaide’s skyline’ at the prestigious ceremony on Friday night held at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

‘The project operates as a catalyst on multiple levels – a catalyst for the urban regeneration of the precinct; a catalyst and new exemplar for the city; and a catalyst for the state, evidencing step change in attitudes to both design and research,’ the jury exclaimed.

Troppo Architects’ Café Troppo was honoured with the City of Adelaide Prize which recognises innovation and excellence in enhancing the public realm of the city.

‘Café Troppo demonstrates the importance of shared public spaces and ground level activity in our inner metropolitan areas, bringing vitality and humanity to our growing neigbourhoods. The social conscience and generosity of spirit underpinning Café Troppo combined with its urban contribution, made the jury’s decision to award it the 2014 City of Adelaide prize, a unanimous one.’

A beach retreat that boasts ‘a series of humble yet thoughtfully crafted and well planned spaces,’ won the John S Chappel Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New). The jury noted that Grieve Gillett’s Goolwa Beach House is ‘a truly passionate testament to a design ethos that pulls no punches, marrying function and form to produce a bold and somewhat monumental punctuation in its coastal setting’.

The inaugural SA Chapter Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) was presented to Architects Ink for their ‘beautifully crafted contemporary pavilion addition,’ Residence R, which ‘sets itself apart as a truly timeless addition to Adelaide’s architectural landscape’.

Other awards on the night celebrated Enduring Architecture, Heritage Architecture, Small Project Architecture and Urban Design in addition to individual honours, the Sir James Irwin President’s Prize and the Emerging Architect Prize (see list below for all winners).

Projects that received a Named Award or an Architecture Award now progress to the 2014 National Architecture Awards to be announced in Darwin on 6 November.

Full list of winning projects by category (alphabetical):

COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture
Award – South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute by Woods Bagot
Commendation – Sustainable Industries Education Centre by MPH Architects

Commercial Architecture
Keith Neighbour Award for Commercial Architecture – South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute by Woods Bagot
Commendation – Unley Offices by Con Bastiras Architect

Enduring Architecture
Jack Cheesman Award for Enduring Architecture – The Bicentennial Conservatory Adelaide by Guy Maron Architects

Heritage Architecture
David Saunders Award for Heritage – Walkerville Civic & Community Centre by JPE Design Studio
Award – Adelaide Central School of Art by Grieve Gillett
Commendation – Stirling House by Max Pritchard Architect

Interior Architecture
Robert Dickson Award for Interior Architecture – South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute by Woods Bagot
Award – Sustainable Industries Education Centre by MPH Architects
Commendation – The Collins by Woods Bagot

Public Architecture
Jack McConnell Award for Public Architecture – South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute by Woods Bagot
Commendation – Whyalla Regional Cancer Centre by Hames Sharley
Commendation – Walkerville Civic & Community Centre by JPE Design Studio

Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
SA Chapter Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) – Residence R by Architects Ink
Award – Toorak Gardens Residence by Dimitty Andersen Architects
Award – Stirling House by Max Pritchard Architect
Commendation – Roodenrys Kewell Addition by Troppo Architects
Commendation – Unley Residence by Dimitty Andersen Architects

Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
John S Chappell Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New) – Goolwa Beach House by Grieve Gillett
Commendation – Dune House by Max Pritchard Architect
Commendation – Prestipino House by Max Pritchard Architect

Small Project Architecture
Commendation – Tree Top Studio by Max Pritchard Architect
Commendation – one.one Adelaide by one.one committee Adelaide

Sustainable Architecture
Derrick Kendrick Award for Sustainable Architecture – South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute by Woods Bagot
Commendation – Jam Factory at Seppeltsfield by Grieve Gillett
Commendation – Billabong Houses by Julian Rutt Lumen Studio

Urban Design
Commendation – UniSA City East Public Realm by Grieve Gillett

Additional Prizes
2014 Sir James Irwin President’s Medal – Susan Phillips and Michael Pilkington, Phillips/Pilkington Architects
2015 Emerging Architect Prize – Matt Davis, Davis & Davis Architects
The City of Adelaide Prize – Café Troppo by Troppo Architects
The City of Adelaide Prize People’s Choice Award – Foods for Life Parklet by Troppo Architects
People’s Choice Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New) – Billabong Houses by Julian Rutt Lumen Studio
People’s Choice Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) –
Toorak Gardens Residence by Dimitty Andersen Architects

Weekend of architectural celebration kicks off with NT Architecture Awards

The year of Troppo Architects has continued. Following Adrian Welke and Phil Harris’ Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal win earlier in the year, the firm was a big winner at the 2014 NT Architecture Awards announced on Friday night ahead of the pair’s Gold Medal Talk on Saturday at Charles Darwin University.

Taking home four awards including the Territory’s top honour, the Tracy Memorial Award, Troppo Architects were successful in COLORBOND®, Enduring and Residential categories for two projects.

Strohmayr House was presented with an Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions). The project also received the Tracy Memorial Award, the jury pointing to Troppo’s ‘clever management of new and old and the variety of spatial events is reflective of use and location’.

Troppo’s eight nominated residences known as Troppoville received the COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture for its ‘early examples of innovative and recycled steel use’ along with the Enduring Architecture Award which the jury noted was ‘not for a single piece of mastery – it is for the bravery, talent and exploration that began a trend in our architectural history.’

Mode Design won the George Chaloupka Award for Interior Architecture for their Innovative Media Production Studio Fitout which the jury ‘couldn’t help but be impressed with upon entering this delightful and fresh fit out within Charles Darwin University’.

An Award for Small Project Architecture went to Neeson Murcutt Architects for the Larapinta Campsites which, ‘provide the ideal solution to shelter and comfort for visiting trekkers and would surely enhance visitor experience,’ the jury said.

Desert House by Dunn & Hillam Architects took home an Award for Sustainable Architecture for its ‘genuine sensibility to environmental management in this specific climate’, in addition to a Commendation for Residential Architecture – Houses (New).

The Wirliyatjarrayi Adult Learning and Early Childhood Centre by Susan Dugdale and Associates ‘represents an important step forward for this small community and will serve the community well – strong practical and flexible,’ and was honoured with the Indigenous Community Award – Commendation.

Commendations were also given in Commercial, Public, Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing and Urban Design categories (see full list of winning projects below).

In addition to the awards presented for projects of excellence, the night saw two additional prizes announced. The Emerging Architect Prize went to Rossi Kourounis while the Student Award was given to Ruth Brown.

Projects that received a Named Award or an Architecture Award now progress to the 2014 National Architecture Awards to be announced in Darwin on 6 November.

Full list of winning projects

COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture
Award – Troppoville by Troppo Architects

Commercial Architecture
Commendation – Cicada Lodge by Mode Design

Enduring Architecture
Award – Troppoville by Troppo Architects

Interior Architecture
George Chaloupka Award for Interior Architecture – Innovative Media Production Studio Fitout by Mode Design

Public Architecture
Commendation – Berrimah Fire & Emergency Services Facility by ASHFORD GROUP ARCHITECTS in Association with DKJ projects architecture

Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
Award – Strohmayr House by Troppo Architects

Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
Commendation – Desert House by Dunn & Hillam Architects

Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
Commendation – Hue 5 by ASHFORD GROUP ARCHITECTS

Small Project Architecture
Award – Larapinta Campsites by Neeson Murcutt Architects

Sustainable Architecture
Award – Desert House by Dunn & Hillam Architects

Urban Design
Commendation – Manigurr-ma Village Centre by AECOM

Additional Prizes
The Tracy Memorial Award – Strohmayr House by Troppo Architects
The Indigenous Community Award – Commendation – Wirliyatjarrayi Adult Learning and Early Childhood Centre by Susan Dugdale and Associates
Emerging Architect Prize – Rossi Kourounis
Student Award – Ruth Brown