2017 Queensland Regional Architecture Awards: Brisbane

The 2017 Brisbane Architecture Awards were announced on Friday 28 April at the Brisbane Convention Centre.

The Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Chapter recognized 35 projects in 10 categories with Regional Commendations. Among them, two received additional honours.

The highest accolade, the John Dalton Award for Building of the Year went to Brisbane Girls Grammar School Research and Learning Centre by M3 Architecture for its “extremely clever and delightful design response in every detail of its delivery and execution, from the streetscape frontage, inclusive of its surrounding natural and heritage context, to the internal collaborative learning environments tucked within a series of connected labyrinths that evoke and stimulate curiosity within its occupation.”

Dornoch Terrace House by James Russell Architect was awarded House of the Year. The jury said the project “enabled interactions of people, place and the environment to be infinitely fine-tuned to the conditions and activities of daily life.” The jury also noted how “construction and spatial experimentation demonstrated sustainability while evoking memories of past occupants and vernacular building traditions.”

All projects recognized will progress to the Queensland State Architecture Awards, to be announced in Brisbane on 23 June.

The full list of winners and regional commendations are:

Brisbane Girls Grammar School Research Learning Centre by M3 Architecture.

Brisbane Girls Grammar School Research Learning Centre by M3 Architecture.

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

John Dalton Award for Building of the Year

Brisbane Girls Grammar School Research Learning Centre – M3 Architecture

Dornoch Terrace House by James Russell Architect.

Dornoch Terrace House by James Russell Architect.

Image: Toby Scott

House of the Year

Dornoch Terrace HouseJames Russell Architect

Regional Commendations

Public Architecture

Anna Meares VelodromeCox Architecture

Urban Design

New World City Design Guide: Buildings that Breathe – Arkhefield with Brisbane City Council and Urbis

Yeerongpilly TOD, Detailed Plan of Development – Deicke Richards

Mt Alvernia College Anthony and La Verna Buildings by M3 Architecture.

Mt Alvernia College Anthony and La Verna Buildings by M3 Architecture.

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

Educational Architecture

Brisbane Girls Grammar School Research Learning Centre – M3 Architecture

Guardian Early Learning Centre – BVN

Mt Alvernia College Anthony and La Verna Buildings – M3 Architecture

St Joseph’s Nudgee College Hanly Learning Centre – M3 Architecture

UQ Forgan Smith Building – TC Beirne School of Law and Walter Harrison Library RefurbishmentBVN

Northlakes Vet Hospital by Vokes and Peters.

Northlakes Vet Hospital by Vokes and Peters.

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

Commercial Architecture

480 Queen Street – BVN

Northlakes Vet Hospital – Vokes and Peters

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology – Nettletontribe Architecture

UQ Forgan Smith Building – TC Beirne School of Law and Walter Harrison Library Refurbishment by BVN.

UQ Forgan Smith Building – TC Beirne School of Law and Walter Harrison Library Refurbishment by BVN.

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

Interior Architecture

Base Office – Base Architecture

BHP Billiton Workplace – BVN

Bluesky – Marc and Co

Brisbane Girls Grammar School Research Learning Centre Interior – M3 Architecture

UQ Chemistry Levels 3 and 4 – M3 Architecture

UQ Forgan Smith Building – TC Beirne School of Law and Walter Harrison Library RefurbishmentBVN

BHP Billiton Workplace – BVN

BHP Billiton Workplace – BVN

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

Residential Architecture - Houses (New)

Bardon House – Bureau Proberts

Drury Street – Marc and Co and Baber Studio

Farrell Street House – James Russell Architect

Rocky – Base Architecture

Farrell Street House by James Russell Architect.

Farrell Street House by James Russell Architect.

Image: Toby Scott

Residential Architecture - Houses (Alterations and Additions)

Dornoch Terrace HouseJames Russell Architect

Paddington Residence – Kieron Gait Architects

Princess – Base Architecture

Rosalie Plinth House – Arcke

St Joseph’s Nudgee College Hanly Learning Centre by M3 Architecture.

St Joseph’s Nudgee College Hanly Learning Centre by M3 Architecture.

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

Residential Architecture - Houses (Multiple Housing)

Atria at Hamilton Reach – Arkhefield

Habitat on Terrace – Refresh Design

Ronald McDonald House South Brisbane – BVN

St Joseph’s Nudgee College Bathersby Boarding Village – M3 Architecture

Studio for Indigo Jungle by Marc and Co.

Studio for Indigo Jungle by Marc and Co.

Image: Alicia Taylor

Small Project Architecture

Aspley Vet – Vokes and Peters

Harveys Bar and Bistro – Twohill and James

Manshed – Paul Uhlmann Architects

SIPS Residence – Kieron Gait Architects

Studio for Indigo Jungle – Marc and Co

Taringa Treehouse – Phorm Architecture and Design

University of Queensland Goddard Building Lecture Room 388 – Shane Thompson Architects

Heritage Architecture

Central Village Heritage Precinct – Deicke Richards

Whitty Building Redevelopment Project – Conrad Gargett

Art and Architecture

Set design for La Boite’s “A Streecar Named Desire” – Vilma Mattila and Kevin O’Brien Architects

Tryp - Art Hotel – Shane Denman Architects

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