Public Architecture

2025 Winner -
The Sulman Medal for Public Architecture | Yarrila Place | BVN | The Gumbaynggirr People | Photographer: Tom Roe

PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE

Projects in this category must be predominantly of a public or institutional nature generally falling within BCA Class 9. However, this category does not include projects falling within the definition of Educational Architecture or any BCA Class 9b building used primarily for educational purposes.

2025 WINNERS

The Sulman Medal for Public Architecture

Yarrila Place | BVN | The Gumbaynggirr People

2025 Award for Public Architecture

Allan Border Oval Pavilion | Archer Office | The Borogegal and Cammeraygal People of the Eora Nation

Pyrmont Community Centre | Welsh + Major in association with the City of Sydney | The Gadigal People of the Eora Nation

COMMENDATIONS -

2025 SHORTLISTED PROJECTS

2025 JURY

Throughout the Years - AWARD ARCHIVE

The Sulman Medal

Parramatta Aquatic Centre | Grimshaw and Andrew Burges Architects with McGregor Coxall

Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Modern building | Lead Consultant: SANAA; Executive Architect: Architectus

Bundanon | Kerstin Thompson Architects

Sydney Theatre Company | Hassell Studio

National Partners

Principal Partner

National Corporate Partners

National Supporting Partners

National Supporting Partners

National Insurance Partner

National Media Partner

Preferred Photography Partner

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