In 2008, more than 700 projects from around the country vied for Australian Institute of Architects state and territory Architecture Awards, with around 150 being rewarded. Of these, 22 projects and architectural practices are now the recipients of 2008 National Architecture Awards, with a further nine projects and practices receiving Architectural Commendations. This years winners are:
Public Architecture
The Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture
The Cherrell Hirst Creative Learning Centre, Brisbane Girls Grammar School (Qld) by m3architecture
National Award for Public Architecture
Nigel Peck Centre for Learning and Leadership (VIC) by John Wardle Architects
National Award for Public Architecture
Albury Library Museum (NSW) by ARM
National Award for Public Architecture
Seaford Life Saving Club (VIC) by Robert Simeoni Architects Pty Ltd
National Commendation for Public Architecture
Hawke Building (SA) by John Wardle Architects and Joint Project Delivery with Hassell Ltd
National Commendation for Public Architecture
MCG Redevelopment (VIC) - MCG5 Sports Architects
Residential Architecture - Houses
The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture - Houses
Klein Bottle House (VIC) - by McBride Charles Ryan
National Architecture Award for Residential Architecture Houses
Leura House (NSW) - by James Stockwell Architect
National Architecture Award for Residential Architecture Houses
Tube House (VIC) by Adrian FitzGerald of Denton Corker Marshall
National Commendation for Residential Architecture Houses
Wilson House (VIC) - by Denton Corker Marshall
Residential Architecture Multiple Housing
The Frederick Romberg Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing
EDO (Sydney, NSW) - by Stanisic Associates
Commercial Architecture
The Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture
Hume City Council Offices (VIC) by Lyons
National Award for Commercial Architecture
New Acton East (ACT) by Fender Katsalidis Architects
National Award for Commercial Architecture
Monaco House (VIC) by McBride Charles Ryan
Sustainable Architecture
National Award for Sustainable Architecture
RSPCA Burwood Redevelopment - Stage 1: Kennels (VIC) by NHArchitecture
National Commendation for Sustainable Architecture
K2 Apartments (VIC) by DesignInc Melbourne
Heritage Architecture
The Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage
CarriageWorks at Eveleigh by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
National Award for Heritage
Harold Desbrowe Annear's Chadwick House, Stage 1(VIC) by Peter Crone Architects
National Commendation for Heritage
The Cheong House (NSW) by Robertson & Hindmarsh Pty Ltd
Urban Design
The Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design
Rouse Hill Town Centre (NSW) by Rice Daubney, Allen Jack+Cottier and Group GSA in association with Civitas Urban Design and Planning
Small Project Architecture
National Award for Small Project Architecture
Childrens Activity Centre (VIC) by PHOOEY Architects
National Commendation for Small Project Architecture
Fremantle House (Western Australia) by Simon Pendal and Rebecca Angus
Interior Architecture
The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture
Nigel Peck Centre for Learning and Leadership (VIC) by John Wardle Architects
National Commendation for Interior Architecture
The Queensland Brain Institute (Queensland) by John Wardle Architects and Wilson Architects (architects in association)
National Commendation for Interior Architecture
Darling Point Apartment II (NSW) by Stanic Harding
25 Year Award
The National 25 Year Award for Enduring Architecture
The Wharf (NSW) by Vivian Fraser in association with NSW Government Architect
International Architecture
The Jorn Utzon Award for International Architecture
Watercube - National Swimming Centre Beijing (China) by CSCEC + PTW Architects + CCDI + ARUP
Award for International Architecture
Stadium Mass Rapid Transit Station (Singapore) by WOHA
Award for International Architecture
Newton Suites (Singapore) by WOHA
Commendation for International Architecture
2008 Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Centre (China) by Bligh Voller Nield in collaboration with CCDI
Colorbond Award
The Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture
Aurora Operations Facility (Tasmania) by Heffernan Button Voss Architects
The National Architecture Awards would not be possible without the support of the Institutes principal corporate partner, BlueScope Steel; supporting corporate partners Lockwood, Dulux, Autodesk and Virgin Atlantic; and event sponsors Form & Function, Bassett and K&B Exclusive Group.
Australian Institute of Architects | Media Unit
Trish Croaker - 0408 756 163
Kirsten Trengove - 0439 555 427
The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession, representing more than 9500 members across Australia and overseas. The Institute actively works to improve the quality of our built environment by promoting quality, responsible and sustainable design. |
