2015 Queensland Regional Architecture Awards: Sunshine Coast

The 2015 Sunshine Coast Awards were announced on Friday 17 April at Maroochy Surf Club in Maroochydore. From 12 projects submitted, 7 have been recognised by the Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Chapter. Among them two received awards. The night’s top honour, the Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year went to House in Noosa by MORQ. The award for Regional Building of the Year went to Lake Weyba Duplex by Robinson Architects.

House in Noosa by MORQ.

House in Noosa by MORQ.

Image: Peter Bennetts

All projects recognised will progress to the state Queensland Architecture Awards, to be announced in Brisbane on 26 June 2015.

The winners are:

Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year

House in Noosa (Noosa Heads) – MORQ

Jury citation: A sublime response to site and place, this cliff side house overlooking Laguna bay weaves its way narrowly between protected mature vegetation. Materiality, detail and execution poetically fuse the house to site becoming at one with it. Internally the spatial experience is one of serenity, calm and delightful restraint.

Lake Weyba Duplex by Robinson Architects.

Lake Weyba Duplex by Robinson Architects.

Image: Alain Bouvier

Region Project of the Year

Lake Weyba Duplex (Noosaville) – Robinson Architects

Jury citation: Lake Weyba Duplex presents a successful solution to what can be a challenging building type. The design utilises its corner site to provide two residences that enjoy a feeling of separation and privacy. The spaces within the building are characterized by natural light, ventilation and a strong connection to the outside. Externally a refined palette of materials presents an attractive and engaging building to the street.

Noosa House by John Burgess Architects.

Noosa House by John Burgess Architects.

Image: David Taylor

Regional commendations:

Bells Reach Sales / Vision Centre and Café (Caloundra South) – Sparks Architects

House in Noosa (Noosa Heads) – MORQ

Lake Weyba Duplex (Noosaville) – Robinson Architects

Noosa Flexible Learning Centre (Sunshine Beach) – Fulton Trotter Architects

Noosa House (Sunshine Beach) – John Burgess Architects

Ridgeway at Sunrise (Sunrise Beach) – Push

The University of the Sunshine Coast Collaborative Futures Building (Sippy Downs) – Hassell

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