With the need for 190,000 new dwellings in the next four years according to the Greater Sydney Commission, access to quality, affordable housing options could not be more important. It comes as no surprise that residential categories figured strongly in the Australian Institute of Architects\u2019 2017 NSW Architecture Awards, announced at Luna Park on Saturday 1 July<\/p>\n
Residential Architecture \u2013 Multiple Housing was the largest category in the 2017 NSW program highlighting the role architects have in developing alternative housing options for our increasing population. From a strong field of 34 entries the jury shortlisted 14 projects and bestowed nine awards and commendations.<\/p>\n
NSW Chapter President Andrew Nimmo was encouraged by the quantity and quality of multi-residential entries in this year\u2019s awards.<\/p>\n
\u2018Affordability and diversity of housing is an important community issue and while we need to have bigger cities to accommodate population growth, the challenge is to make better cities with increased open space and amenity and more reliable public transport and infrastructure must balance this greater density.<\/p>\n
\u2018Many of these entries contribute to addressing these issues through inventive design solutions,\u2019 Nimmo said.<\/p>\n
In a fitting moment of poignancy, the evening began with the announcement of the Enduring Architecture Award \u2013 awarded to buildings of more than 25 years in age, which have stood the test of time \u2013 to 17 Wylde St, a 1948 design of Aaron M Bolot, the eponymous architect of the Institute\u2019s highest honour in NSW Residential Architecture \u2013 Multiple Housing.<\/p>\n
The 2017 honour was presented to Candalepas Associates for their President Avenue project which \u2018sets an ambitious agenda, changing the expectations of apartment living in the outer suburbs and suggesting how an increased density can be sustainably and sensitively achieved,\u2019 the jury noted.<\/p>\n
Other winners in this category include 41 Birmingham, Alexandria by SJB, noted by the jury as \u2018a fine attempt to give a cross-section of the community with different housing needs a distinctive, refined and practical alternative to detached houses\u2019 and 88 Angel St by Steele Associates Architects which consists of three semi-detached homes featuring green roofs that provide thermal and acoustic insulation, as well as encouraging native birds and insects once common in Sydney.<\/p>\n
There was also a regional emphasis in this year\u2019s awards, with some of the biggest winners located beyond Sydney, including three regional projects which won top honours in their respective categories.<\/p>\n
One of the state\u2019s most distinguished awards, the Sulman Medal for Public Architecture, was awarded to the Orange Regional Museum by Crone Architects for its \u2018simple, bold and confident moves\u2019 that have \u2018created a destination for locals and visitors,\u2019 as noted by the jury.<\/p>\n
The Glasshouse Restaurant by TKD Architects at Tamworth\u2019s historic Goonoo Goonoo Station received the Blacket Prize for Regional Architecture, as well as taking out the competitive Commercial Architecture category with the jury making particular note of the \u2018considerable impact [of the project] on the local economy\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u2018The transformation of Goonoo Goonoo Station, and the skilful efforts of the architects over almost a decade and several clients, is a testament to their commitment to the place, and to revitalising the region\u2019s economy through design excellence.\u2019<\/p>\n
The other big regional winner was Pirramimma Garden Pavilion by CAB Consulting, located in the Blue Mountains and whose primary structure is made from a single Cyprus tree. It won the Robert Woodward Award for Small Project Architecture.<\/p>\n
In total the jury bestowed 66 awards and commendations. Projects that received a Named Award or Award at the NSW Architecture Awards 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> Educational 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> Sustainable Architecture<\/strong> Urban Design<\/strong>
\nThe Sir Arthur G Stephenson Award<\/em> \u2013 Glasshouse at Goonoo Goonoo Station by TKD Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Sydney Processing Centre by Genton Architecture
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 The EY Centre by fjmt
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 13 Bowden by H&E Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Tramsheds Harold Park by Mirvac Design<\/p>\n
\nThe William E Kemp Award<\/em> \u2013 NBCS by WMK
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Charles Sturt University Engineering Building by ThomsonAdsett
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 East Sydney Early Learning Centre by Andrew Burges Architects in association with City of Sydney
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Dr Chau Chak Wing Building by Gehry Partners (Design Architect) with DJRD (Executive Architect)
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 The University of Sydney Business School by Woods Bagot and KANNFINCH<\/p>\n
\nThe Greenway Award<\/em> \u2013 Juanita Nielsen Community Centre by Neeson Murcutt Architects Pty. Ltd. in association with City of Sydney
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 100 Harris St by SJB
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 57 Lower Fort Street- Regency Townhouse by Tropman & Tropman Architects (Tasman Storey- Design Principal)
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 EDG Forum by Archer Office
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Sydney Sewerage Pumping Station No. 1 by Hector Abrahams Architects<\/p>\n
\nThe John Verge Award<\/em> \u2013 Juanita Nielsen Community Centre by Neeson Murcutt Architects Pty. Ltd. in association with City of Sydney
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Indigo Slam by Smart Design Studio
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Sydney Processing Centre by Genton Architecture
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 East Sydney Early Learning Centre by Andrew Burges Architects in association with City of Sydney
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 EDG Forum by Archer Office
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Woollahra Library by BVN<\/p>\n
\nThe Sulman Medal<\/em> \u2013 Orange Regional Museum by Crone Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre by Billard Leece Partnership Pty Ltd
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Juanita Nielsen Community Centre by Neeson Murcutt Architects Pty. Ltd. in association with City of Sydney
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Lizard Log Amenities by CHROFI
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 North Bondi Amenities by Sam Crawford Architects with Lymesmith
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Wynyard Walk by Woods Bagot<\/p>\n
\nThe Hugh and Eva Buhrich Award<\/em> \u2013 Annandale House by Welsh + Major Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Jac by panovscott
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Lindfield House by Tribe Studio Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Little Sister’s House by Candalepas Associates
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 House Au Yeung by Tribe Studio Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 North Avoca by savio parsons<\/p>\n
\nThe Wilkinson Award<\/em> \u2013 Tamarama House by Durbach Block Jaggers Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Brick House by Andrew Burges Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Coogee House by Chenchow Little
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Foredune House by Peter Stutchbury Architecture
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Riverview House by David Boyle Architect
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Brougham Place by Smart Design Studio
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Macmasters Beach House by Polly Harbison<\/p>\n
\nThe Aaron Bolot Award<\/em> \u2013 President Avenue by Candalepas Associates
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 41 Birmingham by SJB
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 88 Angel St by Steele Associates Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Anadara by fjmt; Collaborating Architects Lendlease Design
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Crown 515 by Smart Design Studio
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Solis: Little Bay Apartments by Fox Johnston
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Cowper Street Housing by Andrew Burns Architect (A\u2014B)
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 EVE by DKO Architecture
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Skye by Crown Group by Koichi Takada Architects<\/p>\n
\nThe Robert Woodward Award<\/em> \u2013 Pirramimma Garden Pavilion by CAB Consulting
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Bondi Beach Picnic Shelters by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 North Bondi Amenities by Sam Crawford Architects with Lymesmith
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Campos Barangaroo by Woods Bagot
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Froebel Play Pods by Silvester Fuller
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Newcastle Music Studio by m3architecture
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 MA House by SHAC<\/p>\n
\nThe Milo Dunphy Award<\/em> \u2013 88 Angel St by Steele Associates Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Central Park Sydney by Tzannes and Cox Richardson and Foster + Partners
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Sydney Processing Centre by Genton Architecture
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Charles Sturt University Engineering Building by ThomsonAdsett<\/p>\n
\nThe Lloyd Rees Award<\/em> \u2013 Central Park Sydney by Tzannes and Cox Richardson and Foster + Partners
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Kensington Street Precinct by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 The Goods Line by ASPECT Studios with CHROFI
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Dutton Plaza by Antoniades Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Wynyard Walk by Woods Bagot<\/p>\n