From the small-scale residential renovation through to the large-scale public building, projects of all sizes that enrich our environments have been honoured at the Australian Institute of Architects\u2019 2017 ACT Architecture Awards in Canberra on Saturday night.<\/p>\n
The ACT\u2019s highest architecture honour, the Canberra Medallion, went to Constitution Avenue by NCA, JILA, Hill Thalis, SMEC and AECOM. Over a decade in the making, Constitution Avenue, which also received the Sir John Overall Award for Urban Design, has realised Griffin\u2019s vision with a project that \u2018negotiates the macro and micro scale with consistency, clarity and vision\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u2018Its character is responsive to its particular location and adjacency, with subtle changes in scale and detail – from civic to boulevard, bushland to ceremonial, yet it successfully conveys integrated design aspirations. The NCA in its wisdom gathered a team of collaborators to achieve an outcome of immense public worth, and in doing so, have given us an exemplar to plan, design and deliver public domain works,\u2019 the jury noted.<\/p>\n
Fender Katsalidis Architects have added to their long list of awards for their NewActon Nishi development receiving the Sydney Ancher Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing and an Award for Commercial Architecture.<\/p>\n
\u2018In an era where housing needs to be denser, more compact, of high quality, and closer to civic centres, Nishi NewActon provides a compelling exemplar,\u2019 the jury stated.<\/p>\n
\u2018A remarkable example of how seemingly impossible constraints can be deftly handled in the hands of a skilled architect,\u2019 saw MD House by Ben Walker Architects take home the Gene Willsford Award for Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (Alterations and Additions).<\/p>\n
In awarding the rennovation, the jury noted \u2018the result clearly speaks of the fruitful engagement between architect and clients in delivering a well-considered outcome sensitive to their needs and aspirations.\u2019<\/p>\n
ACT Chapter President, Rob Henry, praised the entrants and winners for their clear commitment to designing places for people.<\/p>\n
\u2018Continued population growth in our small territory, with its limited boundaries, must be managed with a commitment to urban renewal and densification. It is the \u2018voids\u2019 that will provide the ACT with sustainable opportunities for future growth. Underpinning any successful densification will be the inclusion of places for people that enrich sociocultural environments.<\/p>\n
\u2018Regardless of the scale of project, our work should be developed on a premise that architecture is simply the backdrop for living, and we should also acknowledge that to achieve exemplary outcomes we must continue to engage with people in the process of making,\u2019 Henry said.<\/p>\n
A total of 25 Named Awards, Awards and Commendations were presented on the night from a field of 45 entries. Named Award and Award winners will now progress to the National Architecture Awards to be announced in Canberra on Thursday 2 November.<\/p>\n
Full list of winners:<\/p>\n
Commercial Architecture<\/strong> Heritage<\/strong> Interior Architecture<\/strong> Public Architecture<\/strong> Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (Alterations & Additions)<\/strong> Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (New)<\/strong> Residential Architecture \u2013 Multiple Housing<\/strong> Small Project Architecture<\/strong> Urban Design<\/strong> Enduring Architecture<\/strong> COLORBOND\u00ae Award for Steel Architecture<\/strong> Chapter Awards and Prizes<\/strong>
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 NewActon Nishi by Fender Katsalidis Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Casey Market Town by Cox Architecture
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Sikorsky Helitech MH-60R Through Life Support Facility by Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn Pty Ltd<\/p>\n
\nThe J S Murdoch Award<\/em> \u2013 Embassy of Sweden by Guida Moseley Brown Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Howitt Street Residence by Cox Architecture<\/p>\n
\nThe W Hayward Morris Award<\/em> \u2013 Willinga Park by Cox Architecture and Sally Hieatt Interiors
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Canberra Airport \u2013 International by Guida Moseley Brown Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Casino Canberra Refurbishment by Cox Architecture<\/p>\n
\nThe Romaldo Giurgola Award<\/em> \u2013 Willinga Park by Cox Architecture<\/p>\n
\nThe Gene Willsford Award<\/em> \u2013 MD House by Ben Walker Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Three Generation House by Light House Architecture and Science<\/p>\n
\nThe Malcolm Moir and Heather Sutherland Award<\/em> \u2013 McCarthy Purba House by Anthony Knobel Architect
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 SG House by Ben Walker Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 O\u2019Connor House by de Rome Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Windywoppa by Collins Caddaye Architects<\/p>\n
\nThe Sydney Ancher Award<\/em> \u2013 NewActon Nishi by Fender Katsalidis Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Atelier by Bates Smart
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Barcelona by Guida Moseley Brown Architects<\/p>\n
\nThe ACT Award<\/em> \u2013 Corner House by Joanna Nelson Architect
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Pop Inn by Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn Pty Ltd
\nSustainable Architecture<\/strong>
\nThe Derek Wrigley Award<\/em> \u2013 Corner House by Joanna Nelson Architect<\/p>\n
\nThe Sir John Overall Award<\/em> \u2013 Constitution Avenue by NCA, JILA, Hill Thalis, SMEC and AECOM
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Woden Stair by Cox Architecture<\/p>\n
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Lakeview by Harry Seidler & Associates 1984<\/p>\n
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 John James Village by Daryl Jackson Alastair Swayn Pty Ltd<\/p>\n
\nCanberra Medallion<\/em> \u2013 Constitution Avenue by NCA, JILA, Hill Thalis, SMEC and AECOM
\nThe Pamille Berg Award for Art in Architecture<\/em> \u2013 Woden Stair by Cox Architecture
\nThe Robert Foster Award for Light in Architecture<\/em> \u2013 Canberra Airport \u2013 International by Guida Moseley Brown Architects
\nArchitectural Professional of the Year<\/em> \u2013 Shoba Cole, May + Russell Architects
\nPresident\u2019s Medal \u2013 ACT Emerging Architects and Graduates
\nClem Cummings Medal<\/em> \u2013 Tim Reeves and Alan Roberts
\nEmerging Architect Prize<\/em> \u2013 Jessica de Rome, de Rome Architects
\nACT Chapter Emerging Architect Prize – Special Commendation<\/em> \u2013 Annette Pogas, ArPM
\nACT Chapter Student Medallion<\/em> \u2013 Daniel Reardon, University of Canberra
\nDaryl Jackson Alastair Swayn Graduate Prize<\/em> \u2013 Eleanor Kirkham, University of Canberra
\nJohn Redmond Prize<\/em> \u2013 Chloe Yin, University of Canberra<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"