Conceptual Framework

Underlying principles, values, core ideas, and philosophy of the project

Public and Cultural Benefits

The amenity of the project and its conceptual contribution to the public domain

Relationship of Built Form to Context

Concepts engaged with new and pre-existing conditions

Program Resolution

Functional performance assessed against the brief

Integration of allied Disciplines

Contribution of others, including engineers, landscape architects, artists and other specialists to the outcome

Cost/Value Outcome

The effectiveness of decisions related to financial issues

Sustainability

The benefit to the environment through design

Response to Client and User Needs

Additional benefits interpreted from the brief, serving the client or users and the community

All entries which have any Heritage components must comply with an include the required accompanying four (4) entry documents in part 5 of the Policy whether it is entered in the Heritage Category, or in another award Category, and adhere with the eight Core Evaluation Criteria above.