New South Wales
Regional
Areia is a beautifully detailed building which responds to its natural coastal environment and village aspect. It fits seamlessly into to the streetscape and the commercial spaces are an extension to the public domain, enhancing pedestrian activity and embodying an essence of the surrounding natural and coastal village surroundings.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
