The 2014 Sunshine Coast Awards were announced on Friday 4 April at Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort and Spa, Noosa. Twelve were recognized from the twenty-two entered. This is the fourth round of the Queensland Regional Architecture Awards, with winners progressing to the state Queensland Architecture Awards, to be announced in Brisbane on 20 June 2014.
On this year’s jury were: Liam Proberts of bureau^proberts (jury director), Paul Uhlmann (Paul Uhlmann Architects), Gabriel Poole (Gabriel & Elizabeth Poole Design Company), Dan Spark (Sparks Architects), Tim Ditchfield (Tim Ditchfield Architects), Leon Grazien (Terra Leoria Architects) and Frank Raadschelders (Frank Raadschelders Architecture), Catherine Baudet (Ferrier Baudet Architects), Mark Jones (Architectus) and Paul Curran (PUSH).
Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year
The Beach Box by OGE Group Architects.
Image: Ross Eason Creative
The Beach Box (Buddina) – OGE Group Architects
Jury Citation
The utilization of “once used” shipping containers provides a robust and cost effective opportunity to re-engage with the beach culture and mixed use zoning of Buddina. The grouping provides separate private zones with pop outs for greater internal widths, linking with decks and courtyards and a simple skillion roof over entry referencing modest beach house vernacular. This playful use of containers, engages simple yet appropriate interiors and integration with the landscape. However, its power lies in the way it engages with the street and greater public domain through blurred internal/external and public/private boundaries, street furniture and through its honest and engaging presentation.
Region Project of the Year
Post WW2 Development on the Coast and the Moffat Beach Pilot Study coordinated by Roger Todd Architect.
Image: Roger Todd 1988
Post WW2 Development on the Coast and the Moffat Beach Pilot Study (Moffat Beach) – Coordinated by Roger Todd Architect
Jury Citation
It is hoped this unique study and website will alert council, architects, building designers, town planners and the general public to the long term advantages in better conservation of post-World War 2 heritage. It provides inspiration for new works and adaptive reuse and a platform to continue recording built history and heritage
Enduring Architecture Prize
Syrenuse (Mooloolaba) – Noel Robinson Architects
Jury Citation
Syrenuse apartments by Noel Robinson Architects was built in 1981. Its innovative slab and 6 x 6 grid meant the slender structure could provide fire protection while allowing full height glazing and connection to its view and aspect. Its organic form marked Mooloolaba as a contemporary destination at the time and it remains a benchmark for mid-high rise development.
Regional Commendations
Additions & Alterations to 78 Nothling Street (Moffat Beach) – Tim Bennetton Architects
Bower @ Bells Reach (Caloundra West) – JMA Architects Qld
Coolum Beach Public Shelters (Coolum Beach) – Majstorovic Architecture
Coolum Tce. House (Coolum Beach) – Majstorovic Architecture
Growth (Sunshine Coast) – Bark Design Architects
Panorama Drive (Doonan) – Owen and Vokes and Peters
Post WW2 Development on the Coast and the Moffat Beach Pilot Study (Moffat Beach) – Coordinated by Roger Todd Architect
Seahaven Resort (Noosa Heads) – Dm2architecture
St Patrick’s Primary School Trinity Building + Amenities (Gympie) – Fulton Trotter Architects
The Beach Box (Buddina) – OGE Group Architects
Whyatt House (Eumundi) – Robinson Architects
