National President\u2019s Prize<\/strong>. Immediate Past President Richard Kirk selected Adams in recognition of his sheer dedication and skill over a thirty-year career with the City of Melbourne that has made Melbourne one of the world\u2019s greatest cities.<\/p>\n\u2018The City Design team, under Rob\u2019s leadership, has crafted a vision for the City of Melbourne where the public realm is championed. As an advocate for the city, Rob has made one of the greatest contributions to the profession \u2013 he has demonstrated that design can be an essential part of the process of how we make our cities.<\/p>\n
\u2018If only every Australian city had a Rob Adams, we might see more of our cities being recognised as the best,\u2019 Kirk said.<\/p>\n
The Paula Whitman Leadership in Gender Equity Prize<\/strong> was awarded to Melonie Bayl-Smith<\/strong>, Founder and Director of Bijl Architecture in Sydney. The jury acknowledged Bayl-Smith as an \u2018exemplary leader for the architecture profession\u2019 noting \u2018her leadership in gender equity is particularly evident through her mentoring, advocacy and acting as an exceptional role model for many students, graduates and emerging architects\u2019.<\/p>\nBayl-Smith has been involved with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) since 2005, where she has been an active contributor through mentoring. In 2010 she received the NAWIC International Women\u2019s Day travelling scholarship for her BuildAbility research project, which investigated the future of construction education across Australasia and on an international basis.<\/p>\n
Queensland emerging practitioner Christina Cho<\/strong> received the National Emerging Architect Prize<\/strong>. A director at Cox Architecture, Cho\u2019s professional accolades are extensive and include finalist in the AFR BOSS Young Executives 2018, and the 2011 Dulux Study Tour.<\/p>\n\u2018She has dedicated herself wholly to the profession and tirelessly provides leadership through her affiliations with the UQ School of Architecture Advisory Board, the Institute\u2019s Queensland Chapter Council, National Trust QLD and the Property Industry Foundation. She is a leader and a role model for graduates of architecture. Her achievements and dedication to the profession have influenced and nourished her immediate and wider community\u2019, the jury noted.<\/p>\n
Renowned Singaporean architect, Dr Liu Thai Ker<\/strong> was honoured with the William J Mitchell International Chapter Prize<\/strong>, awarded in recognition of significant contribution by an Australia-linked practitioner to architecture globally.<\/p>\nConsidered the \u2018architect of modern Singapore\u2019, Dr Liu was born in Malaysia, but grew up and practises in Singapore \u2018where he was influential in the conceptualisation and implementation of the urban structure and landscape the city-state\u2019. He received his bachelor\u2019s degree in architecture from the University of New South Wales in 1962 and was later awarded an honorary Doctorate (1995) from UNSW.<\/p>\n
\u2018In the last 25 years, Dr Liu has served as a planning advisor for many municipal governments in China, and master planned more than 30 cities worldwide. His approach is \u201cscientific\u201d with an emphasis on evidence-based provisioning of basic amenities, transport and accommodation but an aspiration to thus enable intellectual and cultural life,\u2019 the jury said.<\/p>\n
Troy Borg<\/strong> of RMIT University received the Student Prize for the Advancement of Architecture<\/strong>. Borg, who is completing his Bachelor of Architecture, is the current national president of the Institute\u2019s Student Organised Network for Architecture (SONA). The jury were impressed by Borg\u2019s dedication and passion for giving back to the student body.<\/p>\n\u2018Troy is passionate about equality and shows care and respect for everyone he meets. He has organised a number of events\u2026while the content of these events has varied greatly, the underlying message has been to break down barriers between people and facilitate community.<\/p>\n
\u2018Troy embodies values that speak well to architecture\u2019s future \u2013 generosity, leadership and inclusiveness,\u2019 the jury noted.<\/p>\n
Former SONA President and graduate of architecture, Paul Violett<\/strong> was recognised with the Student Prize for the Advancement of Architecture \u2013 Commendation<\/strong>.<\/p>\nFive emerging architects – Kim Bridgland<\/strong>, Leah Gallagher<\/strong>, Jason Licht<\/strong>, Joseph O\u2019Meara<\/strong>, Dirk Yates<\/strong> \u2013 announced earlier in the year, were selected for the sought-after Dulux Study Tour<\/strong>. The recipients participated in a ten-day tour visiting Milan, London and Berlin in May.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Full list of winners:<\/p>\n
Gold Medal<\/strong>
\nAlec Tzannes AM LFRAIA \u2013 Tzannes (NSW)<\/em><\/p>\nNational President\u2019s Prize<\/strong>
\nProfessor Rob Adams AM LFRAIA \u2013 City of Melbourne (Vic)<\/em><\/p>\nPaula Whitman Leadership in Gender Equity Prize<\/strong>
\nMelonie Bayl-Smith FRAIA \u2013 Bijl Architecture (NSW)<\/em><\/p>\nNational Emerging Architect Prize<\/strong>
\nChristina Na-Heon Cho RAIA \u2013 Cox Architecture (Qld)<\/em><\/p>\nWilliam J Mitchell International Chapter Prize<\/strong>
\nDr Liu Thai Ker FRAIA \u2013 Morrow (Singapore)<\/em><\/p>\nStudent Prize for the Advancement of Architecture<\/strong>
\nTroy Borg \u2013 RMIT (Vic)<\/em><\/p>\nStudent Prize for the Advancement of Architecture \u2013 Commendation<\/strong>
\nPaul Violett \u2013 University of Queensland (Qld)<\/em><\/p>\nDulux Study Tour<\/strong>
\nKim Bridgland RAIA \u2013 Edition Office (Vic)<\/em>
\nLeah Gallagher RAIA \u2013 Kin Architects (Qld)<\/em>
\nJason Licht RAIA \u2013 Cumulus Studio (Tas)<\/em>
\nJoseph O\u2019Meara RAIA \u2013 BVN (NSW)<\/em>
\nDirk Yates RAIA \u2013 Speculative Architecture (Qld)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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