Shortlist revealed: 2017 National Architecture Awards

The Australian Institute of Architects has announced the shortlist for the 2017 National Architecture Awards.

From a record 983 entries across state and territory chapter awards programs, 205 were eligible for judging by the national jury, which has shortlisted 72 projects, which will vie for the prestigious awards.

Jury chair Ken Maher said the entries exemplified “the positive impact architecture has on our cities, towns and landscapes.

“We were heartened by the maturity, creativity and accomplishment demonstrated by the profession across the board, from well-recognized practitioners to emerging practices and younger architects.

“The remarkable testimonies from clients were touching – many revealed that they had gained a true understanding of the value of architecture through undertaking their projects.”

The jury shortlisted a record number of projects in the Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing category, which reflects the recent apartment construction boom, particularly in the eastern states.

The jury also noted a large number of educational projects which showed “inventive design thinking that has expanded the pedagogic and experiential agendas.”

In addition to the jury selected awards, the Institute will launch the annual People’s Choice award on World Architecture Day, 2 October, and invite the public to vote for their favourite residential project from the shortlist.

The winners of the 2017 National Architecture Awards will be announced at Albert Hall in Canberra on 2 November.

Arts West, University of Melbourne (Vic) by ARM Architecture and Architectus.

Arts West, University of Melbourne (Vic) by ARM Architecture and Architectus.

Image: John Gollings

Public Architecture

Act for Kids Child and Family Centre of Excellence (Qld) – M3 Architecture

East Pilbara Arts Centre (WA) – Officer Woods Architects

Juanita Nielsen Community Centre (NSW) – Neeson Murcutt Architects in association with City of Sydney

Orange Regional Museum (NSW) – Crone

Sunshine Coast University Hospital (Qld) – Architectus Brisbane and HDR Rice Daubney as Sunshine Coast Architects

The Globe (Qld) – Brian Hooper Architect and M3 Architecture (architects in association)

Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (Vic) – STHDI and MCR (Silver Thomas Hanley, DesignInc and McBride Charles Ryan)

The Goods Line (NSW) by Aspect Studios with CHROFI.

The Goods Line (NSW) by Aspect Studios with CHROFI.

Image: Florian Groehn

Urban Design

Central Park Sydney (NSW) – Tzannes and Cox Richardson and Foster and Partners

Frank Bartlett Library and Moe Service Centre (Vic) – FJMT

Kensington Street Precinct (NSW) – Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects

The Goods Line (NSW) – Aspect Studios with CHROFI

Albert Park College Environmental Arts Hub (Vic) by Six Degrees Architects.

Albert Park College Environmental Arts Hub (Vic) by Six Degrees Architects.

Image: Simon James

Educational Architecture

Albert Park College Environmental Arts Hub (Vic) – Six Degrees Architects

Arts West, University of Melbourne (Vic) – ARM Architecture and Architectus

East Sydney Early Learning Centre (NSW) – Andrew Burges Architects in association with the City of Sydney

Mt Alvernia College Anthony and La Verna Buildings (Qld) – M3 Architecture

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

The Grimwade Centre For Cultural Materials Conservation – The University of Melbourne (Vic) – Jackson Clements Burrows Architects

UQ Forgan Smith Building – TC Beirne School of Law and Walter Harrison Library Refurbishment (Qld) – BVN

Willinga Park by Cox Architecture and Sally Hieatt Interiors.

Willinga Park by Cox Architecture and Sally Hieatt Interiors.

Image: Alina Gozina

Commercial Architecture

New Acton Nishi (ACT) – Fender Katsalidis Architects

Sydney Processing Centre (NSW) – Genton Architecture

Tarrawarra Cellar Door (Vic) – Kerstin Thompson Architects

The EY Centre (NSW) – FJMT

Willinga Park (ACT) – Cox Architecture

Indigo Slam (NSW) by Smart Design Studio.

Indigo Slam (NSW) by Smart Design Studio.

Image: David Roche

Interior Architecture

Canberra Airport – International (ACT) – Guida Moseley Brown Architects

Indigo Slam (NSW) – Smart Design Studio

Slack Melbourne Office (Vic) – Breathe Architecture

The Gipson Commons, St Michael’s Grammar School (Vic) – Architectus

UQ Forgan Smith Building – TC Beirne School of Law and Walter Harrison Library Refurbishment (Qld) – BVN

International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) (Vietnam) by Studio Milou.

International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) (Vietnam) by Studio Milou.

Image: Javier Urquijo

International Architecture

Amanemu (Japan) – Kerry Hill Architects

International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) (Vietnam) – Studio Milou Singapore

Skyville at Dawson (Singapore) – WOHA

Coogee House (NSW) by Chenchow Little.

Coogee House (NSW) by Chenchow Little.

Image: Peter Bennetts

Residential Architecture – Houses (New)

Cape Tribulation House (Qld) – M3 Architecture

Coogee House (NSW) – Chenchow Little

D’Entrecasteaux House (Tas) – Room 11

Dark Horse (Vic) – Architecture Architecture

Mitti Street House (Qld) – James Russell Architect

Rose House (Vic) – Baracco and Wright Architects

Tamarama House (NSW) – Durbach Block Jaggers Architects

Tent House (Qld) – Sparks Architects

Burleigh Street House (Qld) by ME.

Burleigh Street House (Qld) by ME.

Image: Christopher Frederick Jones

Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)

Annandale House (NSW) – Welsh and Major Architects

Burleigh Street House (Qld) – ME

Captain Kelly’s Cottage (Tas) – John Wardle Architects

Dornoch Terrace House (Qld) – James Russell Architect

Jac (NSW) – Panovscott

Little Sister’s House (NSW) – Candalepas Associates

Sorrento House (Vic) – Figureground Architecture

88 Angel St (NSW) by Steele Associates Architects.

88 Angel St (NSW) by Steele Associates Architects.

Image: Oliver Steele

Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing

88 Angel St (NSW) – Steele Associates Architects

Crown 515 (NSW) – Smart Design Studio

President Avenue (NSW) – Candalepas Associates

RMIT Bundoora West Student Accommodation (Vic) – Richard Middleton Architects (RMA)

Solis: Little Bay Apartments (NSW) – Fox Johnston

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

Tropology for DHA (NT) – Troppo Architects

North Bondi Amenities (NSW) by Sam Crawford Architects with Lymesmith.

North Bondi Amenities (NSW) by Sam Crawford Architects with Lymesmith.

Image: Brett Boardman

Small Project Architecture

Lizard Log Amenities (NSW) – CHROFI

North Bondi Amenities (NSW) – Sam Crawford Architects with Lymesmith

Studio for Indigo Jungle (Qld) – Marc and Co

The Piano Mill (Qld) – Conrad Gargett

Central Park Sydney (NSW) by Tzannes and Cox Richardson and Foster and Partners.

Central Park Sydney (NSW) by Tzannes and Cox Richardson and Foster and Partners.

Image: Brett Boardman

Sustainable Architecture

88 Angel St (NSW) – Steele Associates Architects

Central Park Sydney (NSW) – Tzannes and Cox Richardson and Foster and Partners

Gen Y Demonstration Housing Project (WA) – David Barr Architect

Mt Alvernia College Anthony and La Verna Buildings (Qld) – M3 Architecture

Sunnybanks House (Tas) – Core Collective Architects

South East Water (Vic) – BVN

Embassy of Sweden (ACT) by Guida Moseley Brown Architects.

Embassy of Sweden (ACT) by Guida Moseley Brown Architects.

Image: Anthony Basheer

Heritage

100 Harris Street (NSW) – SJB

Albert Park College Environmental Arts Hub (Vic) – Six Degrees Architects

Captain Kelly’s Cottage (Tas) – John Wardle Architects

Embassy of Sweden (ACT) – Guida Moseley Brown Architects

Juanita Nielsen Community Centre (NSW) – Neeson Murcutt Architects in association with City of Sydney

University South Lawn Underground Car Park by Loder and Bayly in association with Harris, Lange and Associates.

University South Lawn Underground Car Park by Loder and Bayly in association with Harris, Lange and Associates.

Image: John Gollings

Enduring Architecture

17 Wylde Street (NSW) – Aaron M Bolot

University South Lawn Underground Car Park (Vic) – Loder and Bayly in association with Harris, Lange and Associates

Lizard Log Amenities by CHROFI.

Lizard Log Amenities by CHROFI.

Image: Simon Whitbread

Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture

Arts West, University of Melbourne (Vic) – ARM Architecture and Architectus

Lizard Log Amenities (NSW) – CHROFI

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