Winners of the Institute\u2019s 2013 National Architecture Awards,\u00a0Australia\u2019s highest architecture accolades, were announced Thursday 7 November at the nation\u2019s most iconic venue, Sydney Opera House.<\/p>\n
The jury awarded 38 projects a total of 55 awards and commendations across the 12 national categories, selected from the 166 eligible award winners that progressed following Chapter Architecture Awards held earlier in the year. Each state and territory was represented in the winning selection.<\/p>\n
Consistent in this year\u2019s awards is the focus on public spaces and community engagement \u2013 from small projects to major commercial developments, public impact and experience were key concerns for architects and clients alike.
\n\u2018We were thrilled to see so many buildings and places that were engaging with social impacts beyond their immediate brief, offering something really significant to society at a higher level \u2026 architecture which is not merely responsible, but which is generous,\u2019 Jury Chair, Shelley Penn said.<\/p>\n
Awarded projects including Hamer Hall by ARM Architecture, Darling Quarter by fjmt and Perth Arena by ARM & CCN \u2013 Joint Venture Architects are large-scale examples of successful urban architecture which benefits both the direct users as well as people who experience the works in passing.<\/p>\n
The external spaces of these projects have positively influenced the habits of the cities\u2019 inhabitants, be it through additional access points to the city, public parkland, or increased safety features for pedestrians, and effectively demonstrate how excellent design outcomes can extend beyond commercial requirements to enhance the lives of entire communities.<\/p>\n
At the other end of the scale, Djakanimba Pavilions by Insideout Architects, the winner of the inaugural Nicholas Murcutt Award for Small Project Architecture, took a modest budget and created an adaptable cultural space that is helping to drive regeneration and growth to the local Indigenous community of Beswick, Northern Territory.<\/p>\n
\u2018These projects offer a legacy of positive urban spaces, connections and approaches that will influence how their cities function and are perceived,\u2019 Shelley Penn commented.<\/p>\n
Awarded projects include:<\/p>\n
Western Australia\u2019s Perth Arena by ARM & CCN \u2013 Joint Venture Architects, which received the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture, the Institute\u2019s most prestigious award for an architecture project.<\/p>\n
A weekender along Victoria\u2019s Great Ocean Road, Fairhaven Residence, designed by John Wardle Architects took out the Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses category, winning the coveted Robin Boyd Award.<\/p>\n
Parliament House by Mitchell Giurgola and Thorp, which was celebrated with the National Enduring Architecture Award, 24 years after winning the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture, The symbolic Australian masterpiece reached its 25 year milestone this year, qualifying for the award.<\/p>\n
In addition, for the first time in the Awards\u2019 history, a social housing project has been selected as the most outstanding piece of Residential Architecture \u2013 Multiple Housing. MGS Architects took home the award for their McIntyre Drive Social Housing Altona project, impressing the jury with its \u2018verve, skill and serious social commitment\u2019.<\/p>\n
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THE COLORBOND\u00ae AWARD FOR STEEL ARCHITECTURE<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The COLORBOND\u00ae Award for Steel Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n The COLORBOND\u00ae Award for Steel Architecture – Commendation<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n National Award for Commercial Architecture<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n National Commendations for Commercial Architecture<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n ENDURING ARCHITECTURE<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The National Enduring Architecture Award<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n HERITAGE<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage<\/b><\/p>\n National Award for Heritage<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n National Awards for Interior Architecture<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n National Commendation for Interior Architecture<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The J\u00f8rn Utzon Award for International Architecture<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Award for International Architecture<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n National Awards for Public Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n National Commendations for Public Architecture<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE \u2013 HOUSES<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture \u2013 Houses<\/b><\/p>\n National Awards for Residential Architecture – Houses<\/b><\/p>\n National Commendations for Residential Architecture – Houses<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE \u2013 MULTIPLE HOUSING<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Frederick Romberg Award for Residential Architecture \u2013 Multiple Housing<\/b><\/p>\n National Awards for Residential Architecture \u2013 Multiple Housing<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The Nicholas Murcutt Award for Small Project Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n National Awards for Small Project Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n National Commendations for Small Project Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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