As Minister for Building and Construction, and Ambassador for the Tasmanian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, I was thrilled to last night attend the virtual live-stream Tasmanian Architecture Awards to celebrate the vital work of our State’s architects.
The Tasmanian Government recognises that the building and construction industry is a key driver of our State’s economy and it is now more important than ever to recover and rebuild as we emerge from the challenges caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Architects play a crucial role in developing our built environment by providing innovative and flexible designs to support and enhance our Tasmanian lifestyle.
Tasmanian architects contribute to the development of sustainable buildings that amplify the unique characteristics of our natural environment and heritage.
Every year I have been attending it is always great to see so many innovative projects entered from a range of local businesses, including a number of emerging architects represented.
These awards drive continuous improvement in the design of our buildings which enhances our health and wellbeing, and the quality of our lifestyle.
This year, there were 24 projects entered across 11 categories, as well as a number of Chapter prizes. All entries can be viewed online at https://www.architecture.com.au/awards/entrant-gallery-tas-chapter-2020-national-architecture-awards/
Thank you to all the award entrants and winners for their hard work and commitment to the profession. They have all made impressive contributions to Tasmania’s built environment which benefits our entire community.
All Named Award and Award winners will now progress to the National Architecture Awards.
This year’s Tasmanian Architecture Awards winners were:
Commercial Architecture
The Colin Philp Award | Three Capes Track Lodges | Andrew Burns Architecture
Chapter Award | Stillwater Seven | Cumulus Studio
Chapter Award | MOSS 39 | Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects
Public Architecture
The Alan C Walker Award | Kingborough Community Hub | March Studio
Urban Design
The Dirk Bolt Award | Bridge of Remembrance | Denton Corker Marshall
Educational Architecture
Chapter Commendation | Parklands High School Redevelopment | ARTAS Architects
Chapter Commendation | The Media School - University of Tasmania | Morrison & Breytenbach Architects
Heritage
The Roy Sharrington Smith Award | Bozen’s Cottage | Taylor & Hinds Architects
Chapter Award | Hollow Tree House | Core Collective Architects
Interior Architecture
The Alexander North Award | Eternal Women's Health | Core Collective Architects
Chapter Award | Legislative Council Chambers | JAWS Interiors (In collaboration with JAWS Architects)
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations & Additions)
The Edith Emery Award | Lower Jordan Hill Road | Taylor & Hinds Architects
Chapter Award | Ryde Street House | Bence Mulcahy
Chapter Award | Hampden Rd | Archier
Chapter Commendation | (Gr)ancillary Dwelling | Crump Architects
Chapter Commendation | Symmons Plains | Cumulus Studio
Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
Chapter Commendation | The Stringybark Residence | JAWS Architects
Chapter Commendation | The Lake House | MGArchitecture.Interiors
Sustainable Architecture
The Barry McNeill Award | Ryde Street House | Bence Mulcahy
Chapter Commendation | The Lake House | MGArchitecture.Interiors
Enduring Architecture
Chapter Award | Hobart Animal Hospital | Heffernan Nation Rees Viney Architects
COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture
Chapter Award | Kingborough Community Hub | March Studio
Chapter Commendation | Symmons Plains | Cumulus Studio
Chapter Prizes
The Henry Hunter Triennial Prize | Mount Stuart Greenhouse | Bence Mulcahy
President’s Prize | Keith Drew
Emerging Architect Prize | Pippa Jensen | Cumulus Studio
SWT Blythe Student Prize | Lyell's Lament | Dylan Rowbottom
SWT Blythe Commendation | MONA CONA - City of New Atmospheres | Steph Papastavrou
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