Winners of the 2019 Victorian Architecture Awards have been announced, honouring the state’s leading architecture, with public projects dominating across multiple categories.
Across 14 categories, 66 awards were given including named awards, architecture awards and commendations from 89 shortlisted projects and 248 entries. The winners were announced at a dinner hosted in Melbourne by the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects on Friday 28 June.
The evening’s most recognised project was the Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe by Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design, which took home five awards including the prestigious Melbourne Prize and Victorian Architecture Medal, and three named awards across Urban Design, Public Architecture, Sustainable Architecture, as well as a commendation for Heritage.
Rosemary Burne, Jury Chair for Public Architecture and the Chair of Juries for the entire state awards program, believes the Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe is a clear result of a successful collaborative relationship between a skilled architect, an intelligent client, dedicated consultants and a skilled contractor.
‘The project has been thoughtfully conceived from all design aspects – including urban design, heritage, sustainability, interiors and landscape,’ says Burne.
‘The highly-considered design approach is founded upon a strong commitment by the client to addressing the significance and sensitivity of this project and its context. A confident contribution to public architecture, the Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe has been executed with long-term decision making at the forefront. This is a legacy project that will serve many generations of Victorians to come.’
The Caulfield to Dandenong level crossing by Cox Architecture, The Club Stand by Bates Smart and Port of Sale by fjmt were also among notable winners this year.
Victorian Chapter President Amy Muir said that the awards are a time for architects to celebrate and reflect on the inherent value that collaboration brings to the process of delivering holistic and compelling outcomes for the evolution of Victoria’s built landscape.
‘Successful built outcomes across our cities and regions are the product of collaborative relationships. It’s a team effort between clients, architects, consultants and contractors. Through this, we are able to build sustainable communities and create lasting legacies for our cities and regions,’ says Muir.
‘The awards program provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the exceptional work of our members, recognising those who have demonstrated tenacity and care to deliver meaningful contributions to our evolving state.’
Muir acknowledged that in the current climate Victorian architects more than ever are cognisant of the efforts it takes to deliver notable architecture that can stand the test of time.
‘Regardless of the scale and scope of the project, it is always quality and longevity that determine the extent of the transformative impact architecture can have on people’s lives. Engendering positive social outcomes through architecture is increasingly important for the well-being of our communities,’ adds Muir.
The Enduring Architecture Award, recognising structures over 25 years old that remain important in a contemporary context, was given to Katsalidis Architects for the Melbourne Terrace Apartments, a residential project that spearheaded the apartment boom in the central city area of Melbourne in the early 1990s.
City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, who presented the Enduring Architecture Award, said the awards program recognises the highest standards of architecture and design.
‘These prestigious awards recognise the incredible work that architects do in shaping our cities and our suburbs,’ says the Lord Mayor.
‘This year the City of Melbourne is proud to support the Enduring Architecture Award, which will recognise a development that has stood the test of time. Our built heritage is one of Victoria’s greatest strengths and good quality design is central to maintaining our liveability.’
Projects that received an architecture award or a named award will now progress to compete in the National Architecture Awards program. The shortlist will be announced by the Australian Institute of Architects in the coming months.
Full list of winners:
Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
34 entries/ 13 shortlisted projects
The Harold Desbrowe – Annear Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
North Melbourne House | NMBW Architecture Studio
Awards
Hawthorn House | Edition Office
Sandy Point House | Kennedy Nolan
Springhill House | Lovell Burton Architecture
House in the Hills | Sean Godsell Architects
Daylesford Longhouse | Partners Hill
Commendations
Fitzroy Lane | Kennedy Nolan
Canopy House | Leeton Pointon Architects & Interiors
Bluff House | Rob Kennon Architects
Residential Architecture – Houses (New) Jury
Rodney Eggleston (Chair) | March Studio
Andrew Simpson | Andrew Simpson Architects
Claire Humphreys | Kerstin Thompson Architects
Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
23 entries / 8 shortlisted projects
The Best Overend Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
Scarborough and Welkin | Justin Mallia Architecture
Award
Whitlam Place | Freadman White in collaboration with Anon Studio
Commendations
Hawke & King | Six Degrees Architects
Nth FITZROY Apartments | Fieldwork
Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing Jury
Richard Middleton (Chair) | HASSELL
Bonnie Herring | Breathe Architecture
Jesse Linardi | DKO Architecture
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
35 entries / 15 shortlisted projects
The John and Phyllis Murphy Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
Powell Street House | Robert Simeoni Architects
Awards
Caroline House | Kennedy Nolan
Garden Wall House | MAKE Architecture
Fitzroy Terrace | Taylor Knights
Commendations
LIGHT CORRIDOR HOUSE | Figr
Oak House | Kennedy Nolan
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) Jury
Jane Caught (Chair) | Sibling Architecture
Antony Martin | MRTN Architects
Michael Roper | Architecture Architecture
Small Project Architecture
21 entries / 8 shortlisted projects
The Kevin Borland Award for Small Project Architecture
Doubleground | MUIR + OPENWORK
Awards
Jock Comini Reserve Amenities | Kerstin Thompson Architects
Super Field | Baracco+Wright Architects
Commendation
New Agency | Sibling Architecture
Small Project Architecture Jury
Keith Streames (Chair) | Streames Architects
Natalie Miles | Austin Maynard Architects
Jamie Sormann | Foomann Architects
Urban Design
10 entries / 5 shortlisted projects
The Joseph Reed Award for Urban Design
Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
Commendations
Swan Street Bridge Upgrade | BKK Architects with McGregor Coxall and Relume
Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal | Cox Architecture with ASPECT Studios
Rosanna Station | MGS Architects and Jacobs Architects
Urban Design Jury
Adam Pustola (Chair) | Lyons
Veryan Curnow | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
Jocelyn Chiew | Monash University
Heritage
26 entries / 11 shortlisted projects
The John George Knight Award for Heritage
Sacred Heart Building Abbotsford Convent Foundation | Kerstin Thompson Architects
Award – Conservation
Flinders Street Station Facade Strengthening & Conservation | Lovell Chen
Award – Creative Adaptation
Classical gas – original stereo version | multiplicity with mel ogden landscapes
Commendations
Albert Park College Liberal Arts Centre | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
Kagan House | Kennedy Nolan
Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
Heritage Jury
Matt Gibson (Chair) | Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
Janet Beeston | Frontier Heritage P/L
Vicki McLean | Heritage Victoria
Commercial Architecture
18 entries / 7 shortlisted projects
The Sir Osborn McCutcheon Award for Commercial Architecture
Private Women’s Club | Kerstin Thompson Architects
Awards
Melbourne Jetbase | Cox Architecture
RACV Cape Schanck Resort | Wood Marsh Architecture
Commendation
ArtBank | Edition Office
Commercial Architecture Jury
Tim Leslie (Chair) | Bates Smart
Anna Maskiell | Public Realm Lab
Domenic Cerantonio | Cera Stribley Architects
Interior Architecture
34 entries / 10 shortlisted projects
The Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture
Powell Street House | Robert Simeoni Architects
Awards
Denton Corker Marshall Studio | Denton Corker Marshall
The Club Stand | Bates Smart
Commendations
Whitlam Place | Freadman White in collaboration with Anon Studio
2 Southbank | BVN
Kia Ora Apartment | Baracco+Wright Architects
Interior Architecture Jury
Karen Alcock (Chair) | MAA
Eugene Cheah | Cheah Saw Architecture
Oliver Duff | Clare Cousins Architects
Public Architecture
24 entries / 11 shortlisted projects
The William Wardell Award for Public Architecture
Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
Awards
The Club Stand | Bates Smart
Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal | Cox Architecture
Port of Sale | fjmt
Commendations
Frankston Station | Genton
Rosanna Station | MGS Architects and Jacobs Architects
Public Architecture Jury
Rosemary Burne (Chair) | Conrad Gargett
Simon Knott | BKK Architects
Anne Clisby | Denton Corker Marshall
Educational Architecture
20 entries / 9 shortlisted projects
The Henry Bastow Award for Educational Architecture
Braemar College Stage 1, Middle School | Hayball
Award
Biomedical Learning and Teaching Building, Monash University | Denton Corker Marshall
Commendations
Albert Park College Liberal Arts Centre | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
Prahran High School | Gray Puksand
Christ Church Grammar School Main Campus Redevelopment | Sally Draper Architects in association with Mcldowie Partners
Educational Architecture Jury
Michael McKenna (Chair) | Michael McKenna Pty Ltd
Emily Chalk | Kosloff Architecture
Sean van der Velden | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
Sustainable Architecture
9 shortlisted projects
The Allan and Beth Coldicutt Award for Sustainable Architecture
Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
Award
Scarborough and Welkin | Justin Mallia Architecture
Commendations
Eltham North Adventure Playground | Gardiner Architects with Jeavons Landscape Architects
RACV Tiny Home | Maddison Architects
Hawke & King | Six Degrees Architects
Sustainable Architecture Jury
Marika Neustupny (Chair) | NMBW
Emma Gauder | Architects EAT
Andrew Walter | Woods Bagot
Enduring Architecture Award
Melbourne Terrace Apartments | Katsalidis Architects Pty Ltd
Awards Committee (Enduring Jury)
Ingrid Bakker (Chair) | HASSELL
Rosemary Burne (Chair of Juries) | Conrad Gargett
Mel Bright | Make Architecture
Jesse Judd | ARM Architecture
Hamish Lyon | Lyons
Matt Gibson | Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture
5 shortlisted projects
COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture (Vic)
The Cinema Complex at the District Docklands | NH Architecture
Commendation
House in the Hills | Sean Godsell Architects
COLORBOND® Award Jury
Dr Leanne Zilka (Chair) | Zilka Studio
Aime Goodwin | Project 12 Architecture
Tim Wilson | Folk Architects
Regional Prize
4 shortlisted projects
Port of Sale | fjmt
Regional Prize Jury
Kim Irons (Chair) | Irons McDuff Architecture
Sarah Zahradnik | NH Architecture
Kim Bridgland | Edition Office
Melbourne Prize
5 shortlisted projects
Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
Melbourne Prize Jury
Jane Williams (Chair) | John Wardle Architects
Alix Smith | HASSELL
Stefano Scalzo | Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority
Victorian Architecture Medal
Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
