The 2015 Queensland Landscape Architecture Awards were announced by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects at Victoria Park, Herston on Friday 29 May.
From 39 entries, 14 projects have been recognized across 5 categories with the highest accolade, the Queensland Medal for Landscape Architecture going to City Parklands Transitions Services with JFP, Place Design Group, and Vee Design for Southbank Parklands Waterway Management The Awards’ judging chair Mark Fuller characterized all the winners as bold, strategic and imaginative.
“Landscape architects are playing a leading role in tackling big picture issues that are facing our cities and regional communities across Queensland through forward-thinking planning and solutions,” Fuller said. “There have been exceptional examples of planning principles, cutting-edge research, and innovative design approaches being applied to our community assets including outdoor public areas, landmarks and structures.”
The winners are:
Southbank Parklands Waterway Management by City Parklands Transitions Services with JFP, Place Design Group, and Vee Design.
Land Management
The 2015 Queensland Medal for Landscape Architecture
Southbank Parklands Waterway Management – City Parklands Transitions Services with JFP, Place Design Group, and Vee Design
Garland Garden by Landscapology.
Image: Christopher Frederick Jones
Design
The Queensland Award for Residential Designed Landscapes
Garland Garden – Landscapology
Awards
Forest of Memories – Logan City Council
Frew Park – Brisbane City Council
Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital – Conrad Gargett
Planning
GCRT 2031 Gold Coast Rapid Transit Corridor Study by Hassell.
Award of Excellence
Gold Coast Landscape Character Study – Cardno and Catherine Brouwer Landscape Architects
Awards
Brisbane City Centre Masterplan – Urbis
Brisbane Rivers Edge Strategy – Lat27
GCRT 2031 Gold Coast Rapid Transit Corridor Study – Hassell
Intensive Food Production Code – City Projects Office, Brisbane City Council
Research and Communication
Future Park by Landscapology.
Image: Amalie Wright
Award of Excellence
Future Park – Landscapology
Urban Design
Award of Excellence
Gladstone East Shores Redevelopment Master Plan – Urbis
Awards
Beenleigh Town Centre – AECOM
Vibrant laneways – Brisbane City Council
