EmAGN Project Award
The Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) Project Award celebrates innovative and inspiring architectural projects designed or significantly contributed to by emerging architects and graduates across Queensland. Presented by the Australian Institute of Architects, this award recognises the creativity, ingenuity, and potential of the next generation of architectural leaders.
This category is open to a broad spectrum of project types, including residential, commercial, public, and experimental designs. Projects are evaluated on their design excellence, innovation, and ability to address contemporary challenges while showcasing the unique perspectives of emerging practitioners.
Judging criteria focus on originality, thoughtfulness, and the impact of the project within its context. The award celebrates not only the architectural outcomes but also the bold ideas and collaborative processes that underpin the work of Queensland’s emerging architects.
The EmAGN Project Award underscores the vital role of early-career architects in shaping the future of the profession and the built environment, fostering a culture of experimentation and growth.
The Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) Project Award recognises a project of merit, whereby members from the EmAGN demographic have made a substantial contribution to the project in areas of leadership, collaboration and application of expertise and quality of architecture.
The award is a combined celebration of a built outcome and the contributions made by member(s) of the EmAGN demographic in areas of:
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Expertise and Quality of Architecture
Who is EmAGN
Those within 15 years graduation of Master of Architecture, or within 10 years of registration.
Eligibility Requirements
The project is eligible for the EmAGN Project Award if one of the below is met:
- At least 50% of the project team is represented by those from the EmAGN demographic
- The lead architect for the project is part of the EmAGN demographic
Award Winners Throughout the Years
2024
The EmAGN Project Award
VERANDAH TERRACES | PHORM ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
Jury citation
Verandah Terraces represents a successful reinterpretation of Queensland’s traditional verandah typology, resulting in living spaces that celebrate our subtropical climate and lifestyle. The project successfully minimises the impact on the existing Workers Cottage while creating new opportunities for engagement with the surrounding context. Its relatively modest scale notably advocates for more sustainable and neighbourly approaches in residential architecture.
Alice Langholt’s collaboration with her Phorm colleagues shines through in this project. Her ability to engage meaningfully with the client is evident in the final outcome. Additionally, it is evident that her research and investigative rigour have resulted in a refined understanding of timber and metal craftsmanship that has contributed to the integrity of Verandah Terraces.
National Partners
