The winners of the acclaimed Australian Institute of Architects\u2019 2016 National Architecture Awards were revealed at a ceremony in Sydney on Thursday 3 November.<\/p>\n
The expert jury bestowed honours on 40 projects from all around the country that showcase architectural practice at its peak, with several projects receiving multiple recognitions. The winning projects were chosen from a competitive field comprising more than 890 entries, of which 79 were shortlisted.<\/p>\n
Jury Chair and Immediate Past President, Jon Clements, said the judges were delighted to discover numerous projects that delivered admirable outcomes with limited means, clearly demonstrated architecture\u2019s value in delivering a public benefit and provided significant contributions to our cities and regional centres.<\/p>\n
\u2018Throughout the judging it was evident that architects had clear commitments to their clients\u2019 aspirations but also to environmental and social sustainability: creating solutions that explored invention in favour of fashion. It was an inspiring and refreshing experience,\u2019 Jon Clements reflected.<\/p>\n
2016 Gold Medallists ARM Architecture won the coveted Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture with the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, a project the jury described as a \u2018vibrant and energised vertical village where the community can meet, collaborate, engage, learn and celebrate\u2019 and \u2018a significant new landmark for Geelong\u2019.<\/p>\n
University of Queensland Oral Health Centre by Cox Rayner Architects with Hames Sharley and Conrad Gargett Riddel was the most awarded project of the night taking home the Daryl Jackson Award for Educational Architecture along with National Awards for Interior and Sustainable Architecture.<\/p>\n
Perth Concert Hall by Howlett and Bailey Architects (1973) received the National Enduring Architecture Award with the jury noting \u2018brutalist buildings like the Perth Concert Hall\u2026can be easy targets for demolition. It is imperative that buildings of this nature are accepted by the general population as being key to our nation\u2019s architectural story\u2019.<\/p>\n
At the other end of the scale, residential architecture was celebrated with a \u2018productive collaboration\u2019 between architect and client that resulted in a \u2018beautifully refined\u2019 home located in Hobart\u2019s Battery Point. Named Jenny\u2019s House and designed by Rosevear Stephenson, the home took out the Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (Alterations and Additions) category winning the Eleanor Cullis-Hill Award.<\/p>\n
The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (New) was awarded to Smart Design Studio for their \u2018remarkable\u2019 Chippendale home, Indigo Slam. Created for an art patron, the jury described the experience as an \u2018exceptional and rare privilege to engage with architecture at this level\u2019.<\/p>\n
A number of impressive adaptive re-use projects were well rewarded on the night including The State Buildings in Western Australia, by Architect: Kerry Hill Architects and Heritage Architect: Palassis Architects, which won the Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage. Urban renewal project, Tonsley Main Assembly Building and Pods by Woods Bagot and Tridente Architects, received the David Oppenheim Award for Sustainable Architecture and was praised by the jury for demonstrating \u2018an exemplary commitment to sustainability outcomes\u2019. A former 1920s packing shed in outback Queensland has been given a new life as a regional art gallery by PHAB Architects and was honoured with National Award for Public Architecture.<\/p>\n
Returning for the third time, the People\u2019s Choice Award sought a public vote for Australia\u2019s favourite house, with all homes shortlisted by the national jury in the running. After more than 700 votes, Deepwater by Tobias Partners claimed the title.<\/p>\n
In total, the national jury presented 32 awards and 12 commendations across the 14 categories. The National Architecture Awards have been held annually since 1981.<\/p>\n
Full list of winners:<\/p>\n
Commercial Architecture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Harry Seidler Award \u2013<\/strong> AHL Headquarters – 478 George Street (NSW) by Candalepas Associates Educational Architecture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Daryl Jackson Award \u2013<\/strong> University of Queensland Oral Health Centre (QLD) by Cox Rayner Architects with Hames Sharley and Conrad Gargett Riddel Enduring Architecture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n National Award \u2013<\/strong> Perth Concert Hall (WA) by Howlett and Bailey Architects<\/p>\n Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n The Lachlan Macquarie Award \u2013<\/strong> The State Buildings (WA) by Architect: Kerry Hill Architects, Heritage Architect: Palassis Architects Interior Architecture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Emil Sodersten Award \u2013<\/strong> Canberra Airport Hotel (ACT) by Bates Smart International Architecture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The J\u00f8rn Utzon Award \u2013<\/strong> Australian Pavilion, Venice (Italy) by Denton Corker Marshall Public Architecture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Sir Zelman Cowen Award \u2013<\/strong> Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (VIC) by ARM Architecture Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (Alterations and Additions)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Eleanor Cullis-Hill Award \u2013<\/strong> Jenny’s House (TAS) by Rosevear Stephenson Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (New)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Robin Boyd Award \u2013<\/strong> Indigo Slam (NSW) by Smart Design Studio Residential Architecture \u2013 Multiple Housing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Frederick Romberg Award \u2013<\/strong> Knutsford \/ Stage 1 (WA) by spaceagency architects Small Project Architecture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Nicholas Murcutt Award \u2013<\/strong> Maidstone Tennis Pavilion (VIC) by Searle x Waldron Architecture Sustainable Architecture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The David Oppenheim Award \u2013<\/strong> Tonsley Main Assembly Building and Pods (SA) by Woods Bagot and Tridente Architects Urban Design<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Walter Burley Griffin Award \u2013<\/strong> Bowen Place Crossing (ACT) by Lahznimmo Architects COLORBOND\u00ae Award for Steel Architecture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The COLORBOND\u00ae Award \u2013<\/strong> South Australia Drill Core Reference Library (SA) by Thomson Rossi<\/p>\n People\u2019s Choice Award<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Winner \u2013<\/strong> Deepwater (NSW) by Tobias Partners<\/p>\n 2016 National Jury<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Jon Clements (Chair) \u2013<\/strong> Immediate Past President of the Australian Institute of Architects; Director, Jackson Clements Burrows See the gallery of winners here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> 5 Martin Place (NSW) by JPW & TKD architects in collaboration
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> Alex Hotel (WA) by spaceagency architects
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> Cape York Partnership Offices (QLD) by Kevin O’Brien Architects
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> Devil’s Corner (TAS) by Cumulus Studio
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> Ormuz Specialist Eye Clinic (QLD) by Loucas Zahos Architects<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> The Mandeville Centre, Loreto Toorak (VIC) by Architectus
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> Geelong Grammar School, School of Performing Arts & Creative Education (VIC) by Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> UNSW Materials Science & Engineering Building (NSW) by Grimshaw<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> 5 Martin Place (NSW) by JPW & TKD architects in collaboration
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> Bayside Fire Station (QLD) by Owen Architecture<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> University of Queensland Oral Health Centre (QLD) by Cox Rayner Architects with Hames Sharley and Conrad Gargett Riddel
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (VIC) by ARM Architecture<\/p>\n
\nAustralian Award \u2013<\/strong> National Gallery Singapore (Singapore) by studioMilou Singapore with CPG Consultants<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> St Andrews House (NSW) by Candalepas Associates
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> The Condensery – Somerset Regional Art Gallery (QLD) by PHAB Architects
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> City of Perth Library and Public Plaza (WA) by Kerry Hill Architects
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> Kempsey Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club (NSW) by Neeson Murcutt Architects Pty Ltd<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> Darlinghurst Rooftop (NSW) by CO-AP (Architects)
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> Mills, The Toy Management House (VIC) by Austin Maynard Architects<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> Deepdene House (VIC) by Kennedy Nolan
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> Point Lonsdale House (VIC) by NMBW Architecture Studio
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> Rosalie House (QLD) by Owen Architecture
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> House in Hamilton (QLD) by phorm architecture + design with Tato Architects<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> 10 Wylde Street (NSW) by SJB
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> Monash University Logan Hall (VIC) by McBride Charles Ryan<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> Bath House (QLD) by Stephen de Jersey Architect<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> Northern Beaches Christian School (NSW) by WMK Architecture
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> University of Queensland Oral Health Centre (QLD) by Cox Rayner Architects with Hames Sharley and Conrad Gargett Riddel
\nNational Commendation \u2013<\/strong> Project Zero (QLD) by BVN<\/p>\n
\nNational Award \u2013<\/strong> Lennox Bridge Portals (NSW) by Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects<\/p>\n
\nRodney Eggleston \u2013<\/strong> Founding Director, March Studio
\nAbbie Galvin \u2013<\/strong> Principal, BVN
\nStuart Vokes \u2013<\/strong> Director, Vokes and Peters
\nFenella Kernebone \u2013<\/strong> Head of Curation, TedxSydney<\/p>\n