The winners of the Australian Institute of Architects\u2019 Queensland State Architecture Awards have been announced at the annual Awards night on Friday 8 June.<\/p>\n
Following an extensive Regional Architecture Awards program, 174 entries have been judged with 78 unique projects shortlisted for the state honours, some in multiple categories.<\/p>\n
The highlight from this year\u2019s judging was the exceptional quality of innovative projects emerging in Queensland\u2019s regional communities. The quality of work from regional Queensland has shown a commitment to human centred design but also a focus on sustainable architecture that is responsive to the unique and varied climates that exist across Queensland.<\/p>\n
The Blackwater Aquatic Centre by Liquid Blu Architects was a standout project, being awarded the highest honour, the FDG Stanley Award for Public Architecture. The aquatic centre has been integrated into an established sporting precinct that supports regional sporting groups and events.<\/p>\n
\u2018Providing a small mining community with a cool place of respite and aquatic activities for all ages, the bulwark-like outer layer of rammed earth walls wrap themselves around three elevations affording refuge from the harsh environment.<\/p>\n
\u2018The building makes a positive contribution to this community, with the architecture responding sensitively to the climate and its rural context. It is seen as a generous public asset, a welcome refuge and oasis within an otherwise remote and harsh setting,\u2019 the jury noted.<\/p>\n
The residential new build category was fiercely contested with the top honour, the Robin Dods Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New) going to Stradbroke House by Tim Bennetton Architects with Gabriel Poole.<\/p>\n
\u2018This lightweight house in the island bush offers a friendly welcome to spaces of holiday delight. Arrival is via the beach, shoes removed on to an uncovered deck. The house appears as a series of tent structures floating above the land. Indoor and outdoor spaces flow seamlessly into each other embracing the natural surrounding landscape physically and visually,\u2019 the jury noted.<\/p>\n
\u2018There is an inventive wittiness and lyrical delight that brings a sense of joy to the visitor. A magical camping experience infuses this deceptively simple but sophisticated beach house.\u2019<\/p>\n
The Elina Mottram Award for Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (Alterations and Additions) was awarded to Gibbon St by Cavill Architects.<\/p>\n
\u2018The journey from the front door to the roof terrace has pockets of space along the way, a sunken lounge with a close garden view and a floating sitting room overlooking the back yard. This journey concludes at the rooftop, which feels like a secret hide out to a sweeping view. All of these crafted small spaces contribute to a memorable architectural experience,\u2019 the jury said.<\/p>\n
Queensland Chapter President, Paul Trotter congratulated winners and entrants for continuing to innovate and create projects that make a positive impact for those who work, live and play within them.<\/p>\n
\u2018Architecture has the unique ability to impact upon people\u2019s lives and create a legacy for future generations, this year\u2019s award winners can all be proud of that achievement,\u2019 Trotter said.<\/p>\n
Projects that received a Named Award or Award are now in the running for the National Architecture Awards to be announced in November.<\/p>\n
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Full list of winners<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Commercial Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n Beatrice Hutton Award<\/em> \u2013 The Stores, Cavill Architects in Association with Jasper Brown Architects Educational Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n Jennifer Taylor Award<\/em> \u2013 The Science Place HASSELL Enduring Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n Robin Gibson Award<\/em> \u2013 Townsville Courts of Law – Edmund Sheppard Building Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n Commendation<\/em> \u2013 259 Queen Street Main Lobby Refurbishment, Cox Architecture + Ruth Woods Architect<\/p>\n Interior Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n GHM Addison Award<\/em> \u2013 Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, BVN<\/p>\n Award<\/em> \u2013 Headricks Lane, SP Studio Public Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n FDG Stanley Award<\/em> – Blackwater Aquatic Centre, Liquid Blu Architects Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (Alterations and Additions)<\/strong><\/p>\n Elina Mottram Award<\/em> \u2013 Gibbon St, Cavill Architects Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses (New)<\/strong><\/p>\n Robin Dods Award<\/em> \u2013 Stradbroke House, Tim Bennetton Architects with Gabriel Poole Residential Architecture \u2013 Multiple Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n Job & Froud Award<\/em> \u2013 M3565 Main Beach, Virginia Kerridge Architect Small Project Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n Hayes & Scott Award<\/em> \u2013 Northshore Pavilion, Anna O’Gorman Architect
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Robina Market Hall Redevelopment, The Buchan Group
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 88 Limestone, Gibson Architects<\/p>\n
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 The Centenary Library, Anglican Church Grammar School, Brand + Slater Architects Pty Ltd
\nAward<\/em> – The Springfield Anglican College – Year 1 Classrooms, Architecture K\u014den
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Griffith University Aquatic Centre, Conrad Gargett
\nCommendation<\/em> – JK Murray Library Extension & Refurbishment, dwp | design worldwide partnership<\/p>\n
\nHall, Phillips & Wilson Architects Pty Ltd<\/p>\n
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Marchetti & Optiko, Cameron & Co
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 1 William Street, Woods Bagot
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 NAB Place, Woods Bagot<\/p>\n
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Curra Community Hall, Bark Design Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 les wilson barramundi discovery centre, bud brannigan architects
\nCommendation<\/em>: Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, BVN
\nCommendation<\/em>: Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Guymer Bailey Architects<\/p>\n
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Camp Hill Cottage, Owen Architecture
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 One Room Tower, phorm architecture + design with Silvia Micheli & Antony Moulis
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Yeronga House, Tim Bennetton Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Milton Residence, m3architecture
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Yarrawonga, Counterpoint Architecture<\/p>\n
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Carpenter-Hall House, Russell Hall Architects P\/L
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Tarragindi Steel House, Bligh Graham Architects
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 V House, Shaun Lockyer Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Avonlea, Robinson Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 tinbeerwah house, teeland architects<\/p>\n
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Abian, Wood Marsh Architecture with Sunland Group
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Oxley + Stirling, Elenberg Fraser
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Spire Residences, John Wardle Architects
\nCommendation<\/em> – Kailani Beach Houses, Andrew Bock Architecture<\/p>\n
\nAward<\/em> \u2013 Ryan Street Library, Jonathan Goh Architect
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 Dinosaur Canyon Outpost, Cox Architecture
\nCommendation<\/em> \u2013 UQ Architecture School Entry, m3architecture<\/p>\n