We are excited to reveal the Jury for the upcoming WA Architecture Awards.
Recognising the distinct character of built outcomes across the state, these awards honour the outstanding work of our passionate members. This year’s jurors bring their diverse perspectives to our rigorous peer-review system, ensuring design excellence is celebrated with integrity.
Winners will be announced during a special evening on Friday 12 June 2026.
2026 Jurors
2026 Chair of Juries: Peter Hobbs, Peter Hobbs Architect
Commercial Architecture:
- Paul Rossen (Jury Chair), Parry and Rosenthal Architects
- Derek Nash, nash+ghersinich architects and interior designers
- Kylee Schoonens, Rothelowman
Educational Architecture:
- Leonie Matthews (Jury Chair), Matthews McDonald Architects
- Simon Pendal, Simon Pendal Architect
- Patric Przeradzki, Plus Studio
- Nigel Shaw
- Kaylee Hyland (Guest Juror), Rondo
Enduring Architecture:
- Peter Hobbs (Jury Chair), Peter Hobbs Architect
- Ross Donaldson, EPM Experimental
- Kellie McGivern, H-U
- Ahdha Moosa, GHD Design
Heritage:
- Ara Salomone (Jury Chair), State of Kin
- Peter Dean, Hassell
- Lara Watson, Department of Plannings, Lands and Heritage
Interior Architecture:
- Jimmy Thompson (Jury Chair), MJA studio
- Aileen Chew, Cox Architecture
- Melinda Whelan, TRCB
- Adrian Iredale, iredale pedersen hook architects
- Charlotte Swanborough (Guest Juror), SPACIO
Public Architecture:
- Paul Rossen (Jury Chair), Parry and Rosenthal Architects
- Derek Nash, nash+ghersinich architects and interior designers
- Kylee Schoonens, Rothelowman
- Adam Johnson-Kain (Guest Juror), Lysaght Fielders
Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing:
- Brenden Kelly (Jury Chair), Hassell
- Kelly Rippingale, National Trust of Australia
- Andrew Lilleyman, ARM Architecture
- Rana Schuller (Guest Juror), Dulux
Residential Architecture – Houses (New):
- Philip Stejskal (Jury Chair), Philip Stejskal Architecture
- Diana Goldswain, Whitehaus
- Patrick Kosky, Kerry Hill Architects
- Luis Schilling, Plus Studio
- Clive Bergamaschi (Guest Juror), Midland Brick
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions):
- Ara Salomone (Jury Chair), State of Kin
- Peter Dean, Hassell
- Lara Watson, Department of Plannings, Lands and Heritage
- Doug Stewart (Guest Juror), AWS
Small Project Architecture:
- Nathan Steele (Jury Chair), steelehouse architecture
- Francesco Mancini, Curtin University of Technology
- Mimi Cho, Mimi Cho Consulting Architect
Urban Design:
- Jimmy Thompson (Jury Chair), MJA studio
- Aileen Chew, Cox Architecture
- Melinda Whelan, TRCB
- Adrian Iredale, iredale pedersen hook architects
COLORBOND Award for Steel Architecture:
- Greg Howlett (Jury Chair), Cox Architecture
- Paul Burnham, Paul Burnham Architect
- Rosie Douglas, Griffiths Architects
- Ian Thow (Guest Juror), Colorbond®
Mondoluce Lighting Award:
- Mark Jeavons (Jury Chair), Woods Bagot
- David Gulland, Architects Board of Western Australia
- Liz Strickland (Guest Juror), ESC Consulting
Sustainable Architecture:
- Philip Griffiths (Jury Chair), Griffiths Architects
- Peter Spence, Architectus
- Amy Jordan, Hunt Architects
- Renae Tapley, Future Materials & Foolscap Studio
- Sasha Flint (Non-voting Juror), The University of Notre Dame Australia
The Brian Kidd Enabling Architecture Prize:
- Todd Paterson (Jury Chair), KPA Architects
- Gary Mackintosh, Hames Sharley
- Tiffany Molloy, Hillam Architects
EmAGN Project Award:
- Peter Hobbs (Jury Chair), Peter Hobbs Architect
- Ross Donaldson, EPM Experimental
- Kellie McGivern, H-U
- Ahdha Moosa, GHD Design
- Stephanie Alama, With Architecture Studio
George Temple Poole Award:
- Peter Hobbs (Jury Chair), Peter Hobbs Architect
- Ross Donaldson, EPM Experimental
- Kellie McGivern, H-U
- Ahdha Moosa, GHD Design
Thank you to the 2026 WA Architecture Awards partners and supporters: Dulux, Bluescope, Rondo, AWS, Alspec, Fielders, Midland Brick, Heritage Council WA, Mondoluce, Spacio, Bondor Metecno.