ArchitectureAU – Awards

2013 Tasmanian Architecture Awards

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:43:06 +0000

Twenty projects were recognized at the 2013 Tasmanian Architecture Awards from the Australian Institute of Architects, presented on Saturday 15 June at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). On the jury were: chair, Bevan Rees (sole practitioner); Stuart Tanner (Stuart Tanner Architects); Rachel Neeson (Neeson Murcutt Architects); Daniel Lane (Preston Lane Architects); and Dale Campisi (writer and entrepreneur).

Projects receiving a named award or an architecture award progress to the 2013 National Architecture Awards to be announced in Sydney on 7 November.

2013 South Australian Architecture Awards

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Twenty projects were recognized at the 2013 South Australian Architecture Awards from the Australian Institute of Architects, presented on Friday 14 June at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

Projects receiving a named award or an architecture award progress to the 2013 National Architecture Awards to be announced in Sydney on 7 November.

2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:48:59 +0000

Congratulations to four esteemed members of the Australian architecture and design community for their inclusion on the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June 2013. Architects Howard Tanner, James Maccormick and David Beaumont, and graphic designer Ken Cato were recognized for outstanding contributions to their professions and communities.

Howard Tanner (NSW) was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to architecture and heritage conservation. Tanner has been a member of the Australian Institute of Architects since 1974 when he established Tanner Architects (now Tanner Kibble Denton Architects).

2013 Northern Territory Architecture Awards

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:52:31 +0000

A commercial project that enhances the urban fabric of Alice Springs has taken the top prize in the 2013 Northern Territory Architecture Awards from the Australian Institute of Architects. The awards were held on Friday 7 June at the Darwin Sky Club, and presented by Former Chief Minister, Clare Martin. On the jury were: chair, Justin Hill (Kerry Hill Architects, Singapore), Brendan Meney (Brendan J Meney Architects), and Diana Richards (director, Northern Territory Library). Projects receiving a named award or an architecture award progress to the 2013 National Architecture Awards to be announced in Sydney on 7 November.

Green Well Building – Susan Dugdale & Associates

2013 AGOTYA announced

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:44:16 +0000

The DIA picked its Australasian Graduate of the Year (AGOTYA) on 30 May at Designex in Melbourne. The top honour of Award for Excellence went to fashion & textile graduate Lillian Baker of Massey University, New Zealand.

2013 Resene Total Colour Awards entries open

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:31:10 +0000

Entries are now open for the 2013 Resene Total Colour Awards. The awards recognize outstanding use of colour in architectural and interior design, retail and landscape projects from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Awards will be announced on 5 September in Christchurch. Each category winner receives NZ$1,000 and a Resene Total Colour Award sculpture. The overall Nightingale winner receives NZ$2,500 and a Resene Total Colour Nightingale Award sculpture.

2013 Australian International Design Awards

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:17:17 +0000

The 2013 Australian International Design Awards were announced on 30 May. The annual awards are judged by a panel of experts from industrial design, engineering, architecture, software and electronics design, service and communications design and design strategy. Below is a sampling of the sixty-six awards made by Good Design Australia.

Tractile Roofing System by Tractile. (A patented system combining lightweight solar roof tiles and wall and roof cladding that generates electricity and provides hot water.)

2013 Australian Interior Design Awards

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:16:34 +0000

Australia’s interior design community came together to celebrate the tenth year of its most respected awards program on Friday 31 May, at Melbourne’s historic Plaza Ballroom. Among the standout projects recognized this year at the tenth annual Australian Interior Design Awards are a sustainable kindergarten in Western Australia, a sumptuous loft in Tribeca and a vibrant Melbourne coffee haunt.

Members of the alumni of former jurors from the past ten years were present at the 2013 awards, which were presented by broadcaster Fenella Kernebone, host of ABC Radio’s By Design . The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, sent a message of congratulations to all entrants in the program for their contribution to the culture of Australian design, saying:

2013 Australian Interior Design Awards: High Commendations

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:04:10 +0000

Crumpler Prahran by Russell & George
Optique by Smart Design Studio
Claude Maus by Travis Walton

A Working Community by Group GSA
12 WBT by Ian Moore Architects
Moor Street Studio by Clare Cousins
The Boston Consulting Group Canberra by Carr Design Group

2013 Australian Interior Design Awards: Interior Design Excellence & Innovation

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:53:16 +0000

Park House is a complete project; a residence that has been designed without the influence of fashion or trends. The interiors attain effortless spatial flows, where elements and space are seamlessly integrated with the architecture. The interiors exhibit a controlled softness, which has been achieved by using light to create a sculptural effect. There is outstanding attention to the design of three-dimensional form, materiality and detail, which is most evident in the provision of incredibly comfortable spaces that would be a joy and delight to inhabit.

The approach was to seamlessly integrate all elements of the interiors, architecture, furnishings, decoration and landscape into Park House. The setting was carefully considered in the design of the interior, which sits quietly with the architecture, materials and landscape of the project. Organic shapes, curved soft-plastered walls, appropriate textures and finishes, practicality and sustainability are inherent to the house, and are complemented by the artworks. The palette and detailing are restrained, and were chosen with respect to materiality. Subtle nuances differentiate each space and its use, from the more robust and relaxed approach in the kids’ living space through to more refined selections in the “good room.” Seamless transitions throughout the various interior spaces, as well as between the internal and external spaces, are always maintained. Skylights have been used to wash walls with light from above. Furniture, curtains, rugs, lighting, artwork and decorative items were selected for each space with a focus on softness in form and finish, and comfort and integrity in design. Items such as the front-door handles, glass display cabinet and tapware were custom made for the project. The aim was to create a comfortable, inviting and liveable family home.

2013 Australian Interior Design Awards: Sustainability Advancement

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:48:19 +0000

This project demonstrates a clear commitment to sustainability and its practical application. The project’s attention to material selection, benign finishes, energy efficiency, natural light and double glazing all highlight a coherent suite of environmental features intelligently addressed through good design.

The brief was to design an eco-principle-driven, purpose-built kindergarten building for sixty children within a tight budget of $2600 per square metre. The brief was to create relaxed teaching environments that would benefit the pre-school age group, and which used materials and finishes with inherently simple and nurturing qualities. Passive and active design solutions have been brought together through the use of energy-efficient and sustainable materials and finishes. The primary structural timber armature follows a simple plan, morphing in three-dimensional form to marry perfectly with the interior space, expressed through the geometry of the teaching areas. Internal surfaces are clad in urea-formaldehyde-free plywood, while thermally rated skylights, positioned at ceiling level amid the coloured acoustic ceiling panels, flood the teaching spaces with soft natural light. The design of cabinetry as puzzle pieces is a visual metaphor expressed in form, creating a play zone, storage facility and room dividers to separate the teaching spaces. Using a balance between active muted colour tones and natural timber, the overall ambience of the space is playful, warm and nurturing.

2013 Australian Interior Design Awards: Emerging Interior Design Practice

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:44:53 +0000

With a large and varied breadth of work relative to experience, Genesin Studio demonstrates a clear ability to deliver fully resolved and well-detailed projects across different interior typologies, including retail and residential. Genesin Studio’s philosophy results in sophisticated residential interiors and innovative and experimental retail spaces, which is evidence of the principal’s ability to manoeuvre his considerable design skill across diverse project briefs.

Genesin Studio approaches the design of space and dwellings with the aim of combining the quality of living in the 1960s and 1970s with today’s luxuries. Keeping designs low-tech while retaining a modernist outlook is a priority for the practice. Ryan Genesin completed a Bachelor of Interior Architecture with Honours in Adelaide, and worked with Hassell after graduating. He then moved to Melbourne where he worked at SJB Interiors with Andrew Parr for a short time, and then with Hecker Phelan and Guthrie (now Hecker Guthrie). After five and a half years in Melbourne working on many projects with these two practices – across residential, retail and hospitality portfolios – Genesin returned to Adelaide to set up his own office, establishing Genesin Studio in mid 2008.

2013 Australian Interior Design Awards: Residential Design

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:39:54 +0000

The interiors of this residence has continuity with its exterior spaces – from the integration of the landscape through to the interior decoration. The exterior’s sculptural form is echoed throughout the interiors and scale is carefully considered right down to the design of intricate joinery detailing. The connection displays the designer’s command of material and form. The interior spaces are effortlessly designated within an organic free-flowing arrangement. Material and surface textures are expressed through the harmonious integration of natural light, with subtle shifts shown from space to space. The designers have demonstrated a respectful and empathic understanding of residential design by offering a variety of delightful spaces for the owners to inhabit.

2013 Australian Interior Design Awards: Residential Decoration

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:38:03 +0000

This interior demonstrates a highly sophisticated use of colour, with a brave and masterful control of the opposite palettes of purple and yellow. The spaces are fun and relaxed but executed with sophistication and restraint. Furniture items are perfectly scaled to suit the proportions of the spaces in which they are placed. This loft features decoration that is more than just surface and texture – it achieves sculptural, three-dimensional spaces through thoughtful furniture placement.

Inspired by a colour palette based on the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, this vast New York City loft apartment provides an oasis for our clients from their hectic professional lives. The open-plan loft space was cleverly designed and divided into three distinct areas that provide multiple living, dining and library zones. The loft’s vast shell provided a neutral space in which we were able to create areas of intimacy and flexibility according to the client’s brief for a contemporary space. Multiple furniture plans were presented to ensure that the loft could cater for both “everyday living” and “party” modes. The previous owner had been daunted by the space and had lived with small clusters of under-scaled furniture, dotted across the loft. By creating three distinct living areas with appropriately proportioned furniture we successfully delivered the client’s brief. The iconic cast-iron columns typical of the Soho and Tribeca areas of New York were retained, providing a sense of character and history that is evident in the living space. A diverse mix of classic and modern designer furniture pieces sourced from Europe is complemented by an equally impressive artwork collection. The palette of dusky blue/purple upholstery reminiscent of the Blue Mountains is contrasted with punches of yellow, which creates a sense of playfulness.

2013 Australian Interior Design Awards: Installation Design

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

This theatrical installation allows for an intimate view of the garments on show. As the rope curtain ascends from the stage, the complex vision of the enclosed collection is revealed. This clever device, with its natural materials, circular plan and variable lighting, serves as a beautiful backdrop to Myer’s vision for a season’s collection.

Shadow Lands advances contemporary interior design practice by its unique approach that encompasses simplicity, efficiency, sustainability and experimental beauty. While the brief was clear about the brand message the client wanted to express to its audience, Shadow Lands was able to create its own unique impact due to the simplicity of the design: nothing was over-worked yet everything was completely resolved. Shadow Lands is proof that design impact can be brought about by big thinking and simple processes.