A two-tower apartment building that “brings a distinguished presence to Newcastle’s streetscape and skyline” bagged a swag of awards at the 2020 Newcastle Architecture Awards, emerging as this year’s most feted project.
Verve Residences by CKDS Architecture with Hill Thalis Architecture and Urban Projects won the prestigious Newcastle Architecture Medal, along with the award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Multiple Housing) and a commendation for Sustainable Architecture.
Consisting of a pair of towers and a linear podium fronting King Street, the project accommodates 208 apartments, with a mix of retail and commercial spaces addressing the street and new canal frontage.
Judges said the project “sets a new standard of urban architecture in Newcastle, an exemplar combining public benefits, activation and leading residential design.”
St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm - Stage 1 by SHAC was also very succesful, winning the Educational Architecture award and Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture as well as taking home a commendation for Sustainable Architecture.
With 33 projects entered into the awards this year, eight projects were given awards and another eight commendations were given.
“The culture of design in Newcastle is evidently very strong,” said jury chair Sam Crawford, of Sam Crawford Architects. “This year’s entries were of the highest calibre, highlighting the diversity of work being undertaken in the region. The award-winning projects showcase the extraordinary breadth of talent in the Newcastle architecture community and the ingenuity of local architects working within constrained budgets.”
2020 Newcastle Architecture Awards
Newcastle Architecture Medal
Verve Residences – CKDS Architecture with Hill Thalis Architecture and Urban Projects
Educational Architecture
Award
St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm - Stage 1 – SHAC
Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
Awards
Beach House – Architecture Saville Isaacs
Vikki’s Place – Curious Practice
Commendation
Point Frederick House – Slater Architects
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
Award
Parry Street – Curious Practice
Commendation
JAM House – Ramsey Awad Architect
Residential Architecture – Houses (Multiple Housing)
Award
Verve Residences – CKDS Architecture with Hill Thalis Architecture and Urban Projects
Heritage
Award
Signal Box Restaurant – Derive Architecture and Design
Interior Architecture
Commendations
Beach House – Architecture Saville Isaacs
Cooks’ House – Curious Practice
DFK Crosbie Workplace – SDA
Small Project Architecture
Commendation
The Boatshed – Sally Morgan Architect with Matt Griffin Designer
Sustainable Architecture
Commendations
St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm - Stage 1 – SHAC
Verve Residences – CKDS Architecture with Hill Thalis Architecture and Urban Projects
Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture
Award
St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm - Stage 1 – SHAC