The Australian Institute of Architects has announced 32 winners of its annual architecture awards, including an observation point made from shipping containers at a Tasmanian winery and a packing shed converted into a contemporary art gallery.
The winners of the 2016 National Architecture Awards were revealed at a ceremony in Sydney today. The 32 winning projects were whittled down from almost 900 entries to this year's awards.
Set up by the AIA in 1981 to recognise "architectural practice at its peak", the awards are given to projects under 15 categories, ranging from residential to commercial, and education to heritage restoration.
Some projects – like Cox Rayner Architects' anxiety-reducing dental clinic in Queensland – have received multiple recognitions.
This year's recipient of the AIA Gold Medal, ARM Architecture, was also recognised in the public architecture, interiors and education categories for its Geelong Library and Heritage Centre – a "vibrant and energised vertical village" in the words of the jury.
The winners were selected by a jury chaired by Jon Clements of Jackson Clements Burrows – a past president of the AIA – Rodney Eggleston of March Studio, Abbie Galvin of BVN, Stuart Vokes of Vokes and Peters and presenter Fenella Kernebone of TedxSydney.
"Throughout the judging it was evident that architects had clear commitments to their clients' aspirations but also to environmental and social sustainability: creating solutions that explored invention in favour of fashion," said Clements. "It was an inspiring and refreshing experience,"
Alongside the 32 awards, the jury also presented 12 commendations, which are split across the 15 categories.
See the full list of winners from the AIA National Awards:
Commercial Architecture
The Harry Seidler Award – AHL Headquarters, 478 George Street by Candalepas Associates
National Award – 5 Martin Place by JPW and TKD
National Commendation – Alex Hotel by Spaceagency Architects
National Commendation – Cape York Partnership Offices by Kevin O'Brien Architects
National Commendation – Devil's Corner by Cumulus Studio
National Commendation – Ormuz Specialist Eye Clinic by Loucas Zahos Architects
Educational Architecture
The Daryl Jackson Award – University of Queensland Oral Health Centre by Cox Rayner
Architects with Hames Sharley and Conrad Gargett Riddel
National Award – The Mandeville Centre, Loreto Toorak by Architectus
National Commendation – Geelong Grammar School, School of Performing Arts & Creative Education by Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
National Commendation – UNSW Materials Science & Engineering Building by Grimshaw
Enduring Architecture
National Award – Perth Concert Hall by Howlett and Bailey Architects
Heritage
The Lachlan Macquarie Award – The State Buildings by Kerry Hill Architects and Palassis Architects
National Award – 5 Martin Place by JPW & TKD architects
National Commendation – Bayside Fire Station by Owen Architecture
Interior Architecture
The Emil Sodersten Award – Canberra Airport Hotel by Bates Smart
National Award – University of Queensland Oral Health Centre by Cox Rayner Architects with Hames Sharley and Conrad Gargett Riddel
National Commendation – Geelong Library & Heritage Centre by ARM Architecture
International Architecture
The Jørn Utzon Award – Australian Pavilion, Venice by Denton Corker Marshall
Australian Award – National Gallery Singapore by StudioMilou with CPG Consultants
Public Architecture
The Sir Zelman Cowen Award – Geelong Library & Heritage Centre by ARM Architecture
National Award – St Andrews House by Candalepas Associates
National Award – The Condensery Somerset Regional Art Gallery by PHAB Architects
National Commendation – City of Perth Library and Public Plaza by Kerry Hill Architects
National Commendation – Kempsey Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club by Neeson Murcutt Architects Pty Ltd
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
The Eleanor Cullis-Hill Award – Jenny's House by Rosevear Stephenson
National Award – Darlinghurst Rooftop by CO-AP
National Award – Mills, The Toy Management House by Austin Maynard Architects
Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
The Robin Boyd Award – Indigo Slam by Smart Design Studio
National Award – Deepdene House by Kennedy Nolan
National Award – Point Lonsdale House by NMBW Architecture Studio
National Award – Rosalie House by Owen Architecture
National Commendation – House in Hamilton by Phorm Architecture + Design with Tato Architects
Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
The Frederick Romberg Award – Knutsford/Stage 1 by Spaceagency Architects
National Award – 10 Wylde Street by SJB
National Award – Monash University Logan Hall by McBride Charles Ryan
Small Project Architecture
The Nicholas Murcutt Award – Maidstone Tennis Pavilion by Searle x Waldron Architecture
National Award – Bath House by Stephen de Jersey Architect
Sustainable Architecture
The David Oppenheim Award – Tonsley Main Assembly Building and Pods by Woods Bagot and Tridente Architects
National Award – Northern Beaches Christian School by WMK Architecture
National Award – University of Queensland Oral Health Centre by Cox Rayner Architects with Hames Sharley and Conrad Gargett Riddel
National Commendation – Project Zero by BVN
Urban Design
The Walter Burley Griffin Award – Bowen Place Crossing by Lahznimmo Architects
National Award – Lennox Bridge Portals by Hill Thalis Architecture + Urban Projects
COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture
The COLORBOND® Award – South Australia Drill Core Reference Library by Thomson Rossi
People's Choice Award
Winner – Deepwater by Tobias Partners