2012 SA Architecture Awards

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<strong>Public:</strong> Materials and Minerals Science Learning and Research Building and The Plasso by John Wardle Architects in association with Swanbury Penglase Architects. — **Public:** Materials and Minerals Science Learning and Research Building and The Plasso by John Wardle Architects in association with Swanbury Penglase Architects. Image: Max Creasy

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<strong>Public:</strong> Wilderness School Michell Music Centre by Tridente Architects. — **Public:** Wilderness School Michell Music Centre by Tridente Architects. Image: Simon Cecere

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<strong>Public:</strong> Cardijn College Language Learning Centre by Tridente Architects. — **Public:** Cardijn College Language Learning Centre by Tridente Architects. Image: Simon Cecere

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<strong>Residential – Houses:</strong> Norwood Residence by Dimitty Andersen Architects. — **Residential – Houses:** Norwood Residence by Dimitty Andersen Architects. Image: Sam Noonan

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<strong>Residential – Houses:</strong> Unley Residence by Con Bastiras Architect. — **Residential – Houses:** Unley Residence by Con Bastiras Architect. Image: Peter Fisher

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<strong>Residential – Houses:</strong> Creek-chic by Troppo Architects. — **Residential – Houses:** Creek-chic by Troppo Architects. Image: Jamie Gill

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<strong>Residential – Multiple:</strong> Lochiel Park Affordable Apartments by Phillips/Pilkington and Greenway Architects. — **Residential – Multiple:** Lochiel Park Affordable Apartments by Phillips/Pilkington and Greenway Architects. Image: Aldo Trissi

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<strong>Heritage:</strong> Museum of Economic Botany Conservation Works by Grieve Gillett. — **Heritage:** Museum of Economic Botany Conservation Works by Grieve Gillett. Image: Grant Hancock

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<strong>Urban Design:</strong> Belair National Park Redevelopment by Shannon Architects. — **Urban Design:** Belair National Park Redevelopment by Shannon Architects. Image: Sarah Long

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<strong>Commercial: </strong>Adelaide Studios (Grieve Gillett and Cox Richardson Architects in association). — **Commercial:** Adelaide Studios (Grieve Gillett and Cox Richardson Architects in association). Image: Grant Hancock

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<strong>Interior, Colorbond:</strong> Oxigen Halifax Studio by Oxigen with Woods Bagot. — **Interior, Colorbond:** Oxigen Halifax Studio by Oxigen with Woods Bagot. Image: David Sievers

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<strong>Sustainable:</strong> Beulah Park Extension by Scholz Vinall Design. — **Sustainable:** Beulah Park Extension by Scholz Vinall Design. Image: Sarah Long

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<strong>Small Project, Archicentre Renovation, City of Adelaide:</strong> Folding Rundle by Sean Humphries Architect and Sasha Radjenovich Architect. — **Small Project, Archicentre Renovation, City of Adelaide:** Folding Rundle by Sean Humphries Architect and Sasha Radjenovich Architect. Image: Nathan Marshall

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<strong>Sustainable:</strong> Noarlunga GP Plus Superclinic by Cheesman Architects in association with STH Architects. — **Sustainable:** Noarlunga GP Plus Superclinic by Cheesman Architects in association with STH Architects. Image: Tom Roschi

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<strong>Small Project:</strong> Bloodstone Studio by John Adam Architect. — **Small Project:** Bloodstone Studio by John Adam Architect. Image: John Adam

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The 2012 South Australian Architecture Awards from the Australian Institute of Architects were announced at Elder Hall in Adelaide on 7 July, 2012.

Jury comment

Judging the 2012 South Australian Architecture Awards was always going to be challenging, with the ensemble of entries submitted for this year’s awards as diverse as in any other year. To add to the complexity, this year the SA Chapter received a record 101 entries. This number of entries points to the quantum of projects completed over the past year, and I suggest that perhaps one reason for the record number of entries is that the slowing of the industry has afforded practices time to compile submissions.

The judging process is subjective and the decisions are left in the capable hands of our experienced peers. And in giving awards we must meet the expectation of the profession, which is that the awarded projects demonstrate excellence. I commend the jurors for their focus on determining the projects of merit and delivering their final decisions.

One impression I took away from reviewing the awards was that the juries were impressed with how the successful projects demonstrated strong connections between architecture, its urban context and the community. These are connections that cannot be contrived, and which are the result of clever planning and refined detailing. Review the winners and make your own observations.
– Danielle O’Dea (Awards director)

Public Architecture

Jack McConnell Award

Materials and Minerals Science Learning and Research Building and The Plasso (John Wardle Architects in association with Swanbury Penglase Architects)

Awards

**Public:** Wilderness School Michell Music Centre by Tridente Architects. Image: Simon Cecere

Wilderness School Michell Music Centre (Tridente Architects)

Cardijn College Language Learning Centre (Tridente Architects)

Commendations

Lid on Learning, Trinity Gardens Primary School Resource Centre (KHAB Architects)
Hub Central (Hassell)
Woodcroft College Multipurpose Hall (Phillips/Pilkington)

Residential Architecture — Houses

John S Chappel Award

Norwood Residence (Dimitty Andersen Architects)

Awards

**Residential – Houses:** Unley Residence by Con Bastiras Architect. Image: Peter Fisher

Unley Residence (Con Bastiras Architect)

Creek-chic (Troppo Architects)

Commendations

Aldgate Residence (Williams Burton Architecture and Interior Design)
North Adelaide Residence (Williams Burton Architecture and Interior Design)
Little at Large (KHAB Architects)