The 2012 Queensland Architecture Awards were presented by Architecture Media’s Cameron Bruhn at a celebratory dinner on 22 June, held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Awards director Michael Rayner said the Australian Institute of Architects Awards program revealed some exciting gems that explore “new approaches to architecture in the tropics and subtropics.”
“While there were no ‘blockbusters’ this year, in terms of major public projects, several ‘insertion’ projects that beautifully enrich their contexts have sustained the program,” he said.
Rayner said the Queensland awards program involves the jurors visiting seven regions and awarding regional commendations as a precursor to qualifying for state award consideration. “The process involves numerous regional and category juries and ensures that all 270 projects entered are rigorously assessed. It also generates immense camaraderie across the profession,” he said.
“My particular thanks also goes to deputy awards director Mark Damant and the other two state jurors Michael Keniger and David McCabe.”
The jury consisted of Michael Rayner, principal at Cox Rayner Architects (jury director); Mark Damant, principal at Woods Bagot Architects (jury deputy director); David McCabe, director at AB + M Architects; and professor Michael Keniger.
2012 Queensland Architecture Awards
Art and Architecture
Art and Architecture Prize
St Leo’s College Entry – Ferrier Baudet Architects
Commercial Architecture
Beatrice Hutton Award for Commercial Architecture
River Quay – Arkhefield
Enduring Architecture
Award for Enduring Architecture
Pie Residence, Peregian Beach – Geoffrey Pie Architect
Heritage
State Award for Heritage
Windsor Stone Cottage – Owen and Vokes
Interior Architecture
The G.H.M. Addison Award for Interior Architecture
Eatons Hotel and Function Centre – KP Architects
State Award for Interior Architecture
QUT Library Upgrade Kelvin Grove – Peddle Thorp and James Cubitt Architects
Stokehouse – Arkhefield
Mansergh Shaw Level 5, The University of Queensland – m3architecture
Public Architecture
The F.D.G. Stanley Award for Public Architecture
Caboolture Hub – Peddle Thorp and James Cubitt Architects
State Award for Public Architecture
Robina Hospital Expansion – BVN Architecture
University of Queensland Ipswich Auditorium – Wilson Architects
State Commendation for Public Architecture
The David Theile Olympic Swimming Pool, The University of Queensland – m3architecture
Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre – Charles Wright Architects
Residential Architecture – Houses
The Robin Dods Award for Residential Architecture – Houses
Four-Room Cottage – Owen and Vokes
State Award for Residential Architecture – Houses
Montville Residence – Sparks Architects
Currimundi Beach House – Loucas Zahos Architects
Advaita Way – Paul Robertson Architect
State Commendation for Residential Architecture – Houses
Karboora – O’Neill Architects
Chelmer Pool House – Owen and Vokes
Rosalie Residence – Richard Kirk Architect
Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
Job & Froud Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
Viridian Noosa: Stage 3 – JMA Architects (Qld)
State Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
King’s College Centenary Building – Wilson Architects
Small Project Architecture
Hayes & Scott Award for Small Project Architecture
National School Pride, Cannon Hill State School – Donovan Hill
State Award for Small Project Architecture
Real Studio: Murphy’s Creek BNT – Queensland University of Technology
Super Whatnot – Marc & Co in collaboration with Nielsen Workshop
Steel Architecture
Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture
Park Lake State School – Suters Architects
Sustainable Architecture
Harry S. Marks Award for Sustainable Architecture
Viridian Village: Outrigger Resort – JMA Architects (Qld)
State Award for Sustainable Architecture
Mike Ahern Centre – Project Services
Sheepstation Gully Environmental Learning Centre – SKM-S2F
State Commendation for Sustainable Architecture
385 St Pauls Terrace – Reddog Architects
Urban Design
Karl Langer Award for Urban Design
River Quay – Arkhefield and Cardno S.P.L.A.T.
State Award for Urban Design
Viridian Village: Outrigger Resort – JMA Architects (Qld)
The Oracle – DBI Design
State Commendation for Urban Design
Noosa Junction Station – Bark Design Architects
