A house that “epitomises the Sunshine Coast school of architecture” has received top honours at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2022 Sunshine Regional Coast Architecture Awards.
Ridgewood House by Robinson Architects which won the Gabriel Poole Award for House of the Year was described by the jury as a project that “exemplifies a considered and rigorous response to site and its subtropical context.”
“This project draws you deep into the experience of place with a refreshing inventiveness and lightness of touch,” the jury said in its citation.
The Sunshine Coast awards were announced on Friday 27 May. Winners and recipients of regional commendations will progress to the Queensland Architecture Awards to be announced on 24 June.
Gabriel Poole Award for House of the Year
Ridgewood House – Robinson Architects
Regional commendations
Residential Architecture – New
Mt Mellum House – Sparks Architects
Witta Circle – Shaun Lockyer
Residential Architecture – Alterations and Additions
Bath House – Kelly Martin Architecture
Noosa Heads House – Vokes and Peters
Educational Architecture
USC Foundation House – Hassell
Commercial Architecture
Noosa Car Spa – Andrew Bock Architecture
Sustainable Architecture
Australis – Sealand
Urban Design
Montessori International College – Place Sense
People’s Choice Award
Minyama Island Residence – Morriarchi Architecture
