The 2014 National Architecture Awards were announced at the Darwin Convention Centre on Thursday 6 November.
Following a whirlwind two-week tour across the country visiting every shortlisted project, the jury selected thirty-six for national recognition. In all, eleven named awards, twenty-three national awards and nine national commendations were given across thirteen categories.
The jury noted the number and calibre of public projects in 2014. “It is encouraging that so many projects embodied best practice with informed clients, effective procurement methods, appropriate funding models and intelligent architecture,” said Paul Berkemeier, jury chair. “This fills us with great optimism for the future of our public spaces – an area that has so often delivered dispiriting outcomes. A recurring theme was the delivery of projects that went beyond the requirements of their briefs to create generous public realms and positively impact civic life.”
The public category was also dominated by education projects. In response to this trend, the National Council has decided to establish a new category for education buildings starting in 2015. Read the full jury report here.
And the winners are…
PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE
UQ Advanced Engineering Building (Qld) by Richard Kirk Architect Hassell Joint Venture.
Image: Peter Bennetts
The Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture
UQ Advanced Engineering Building (Qld) – Richard Kirk Architect Hassell Joint Venture
National Awards
Australian PlantBank (NSW) – BVN Donovan Hill
Dallas Brooks Community Primary School (Vic) – McBride Charles Ryan
Dandenong Mental Health Facility (Vic) – Bates Smart Whitefield McQueen Irwin Alsop Joint Venture
Prince Alfred Park + Pool Upgrade (NSW) – Neeson Murcutt Architects in association with City of Sydney
UTAS Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (Tas) – John Wardle Architects + Terroir, in association
National Commendations
North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club (NSW) – Durbach Block Jaggers in association with Peter Colquhoun
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) (SA) – Woods Bagot
Prince Alfred Park + Pool Upgrade (NSW) by Neeson Murcutt Architects in association with City of Sydney.
Image: Brett Boardman
URBAN DESIGN
The Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design
Prince Alfred Park + Pool Upgrade (NSW) – Neeson Murcutt Architects in association with City of Sydney
National Award
GASP! Stage 02 (Tas) – Room 11
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE
White Bay Cruise Terminal (NSW) by Johnson Pilton Walker.
Image: Ethan Rohloff
The Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture
White Bay Cruise Terminal (NSW) – Johnson Pilton Walker
National Awards
8 Chifley Square (NSW) – Lippmann Partnership/Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners
Bread in Common (WA) – Spaceagency
National Commendations
Prahran Hotel (Vic) – Techne Architects
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
UQ Advanced Engineering Building (Qld) by Richard Kirk Architect Hassell Joint Venture.
Image: Peter Bennetts
The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture
UQ Advanced Engineering Building (Qld) – Richard Kirk Architect Hassell Joint Venture
National Awards
Bread in Common (WA) – Spaceagency
Garangula Gallery (NSW) – Fender Katsalidis Mirams Architects
Hotel Hotel (ACT) – March Studio
Sustainable Industries Education Centre (SA) – MPH Architects + Architectus in association
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE – HOUSES (NEW)
House at Hanging Rock (Vic) by Kerstin Thompson Architects.
Image: Trevor Mein
The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
House at Hanging Rock (Vic) – Kerstin Thompson Architects
National Award
Oxlade Drive House (Qld) – James Russell Architect
National Commendations
Hover House (Vic) – Bower Architecture
Southern Outlet House (Tas) – Phillip M. Dingemanse
Bellevue Terrace Alterations + Additions (WA) by Philip Stejskal Architecture.
Image: Bo Wong
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE – HOUSES (ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS)
The Australian Institute of Architects Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
Bellevue Terrace Alterations + Additions (WA) – Philip Stejskal Architecture
National Award
West End Tower (Qld) – Owen and Vokes and Peters
National Commendation
Strohmayr House (NT) – Troppo Architects
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE – MULTIPLE HOUSING
The Commons (Vic) by Breathe Architecture.
Image: Urban Angles
The Frederick Romberg Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
The Commons (Vic) – Breathe Architecture
National Award
UNSW Kensington Colleges (NSW) – Bates Smart
National Commendation
Gantry (NSW) – Bates Smart
HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE
Eternity Playhouse (NSW) by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects.
Image: Brett Boardman
The Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage
Eternity Playhouse (NSW) – Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects
National Commendation
Former Police Station, 127-129 George Street, The Rocks (NSW) – Welsh + Major Architects with Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE
Bicheno Surf Life Saving Club + Boathouse (Tas) by Birelli Art + Design + Architecture.
Image: Rob Burnett
The Nicholas Murcutt Award for Small Project Architecture
Bicheno Surf Life Saving Club + Boathouse (Tas) – Birelli Art + Design + Architecture
National Awards
Balmain Apartment (NSW) – Durbach Block Jaggers
Kew Studio (Vic) – Sean Godsell Architects
National Commendation
Studio 217 (Qld) – Amalie Wright & Richard Buchanan
SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
The Commons (Vic) by Breathe Architecture.
Image: Urban Angles
The David Oppenheim Award for Sustainable Architecture
The Commons (Vic) – Breathe Architecture
National Awards
Australian PlantBank (NSW) – BVN Donovan Hill
The Wayside Chapel (NSW) – Environa Studio
UQ Advanced Engineering Building (Qld) – Richard Kirk Architect Hassell Joint Venture
White Bay Cruise Terminal (NSW) by Johnson Pilton Walker.
Image: Brett Boardman
STEEL ARCHITECTURE
National Colorbond Award
White Bay Cruise Terminal (NSW) – Johnson Pilton Walker
Stonehenge Exhibition + Visitor Centre (UK) by Denton Corker Marshall.
Image: James Davies
INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
The Jørn Utzon Award for International Architecture
Stonehenge Exhibition + Visitor Centre (UK) – Denton Corker Marshall
Award for International Architecture
Shelter@Rainforest (Malaysia) – Marra + Yeh Architects
CB Alexander College, Tocal (NSW) by Ian McKay and Philip Cox, Architects in Association.
Image: Max Dupain
ENDURING ARCHITECTURE
National Award
CB Alexander College, Tocal (NSW) – Ian McKay and Philip Cox, Architects in Association
2014 national jury: Paul Berkemeier (jury chair, immediate past president of the Australian Institute of Architects, Paul Berkemeier Architects), Clare Cousins (Clare Cousins Architects), Justin Hill (Kerry Hill Architects), Virginia Kerridge (Virginia Kerridge Architect), and Lindy Johnson (creative agent, lay juror).
