For the first time, The Tasmanian Architecture Awards have been held in Launceston, with tourism projects dominating the list of winners.
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The awards are part of a national program run by the Australian Institute of Architects recognising architectural excellence in categories such as public architecture, residential, commercial, education, and sustainability.
This year there were 27 Tasmanian entries vying for awards across 11 categories, with the winners announced at an event in Launceston on Saturday night. The ceremony was also streamed online.
Architecture matching Tasmania's stunning natural scenery was a focus of this year's awards, with the North-West region leading the way.
A series of buildings envisioned as part of a Tourism and Architectural masterplan for Cradle Mountain won The Alan C Walker Award in the public architecture category.
The jury noted that "a carefully orchestrated series of spaces frame the natural and constructed landscape to create a highly legible sequence that celebrates the path of movement towards the mountain".
The Floating Sauna Derby was presented the Peter Wilmott Award for Small Project Architecture.
The jury was impressed by the "richness of experience" the floating sauna offered visitors.
The Australian Institute of Architects' Tasmanian Chapter executive director, Jennifer Nichols, said the projects showcased how good design could enrich community spaces and world class travel destinations.
"It's timely that this year's awards have highlighted some of the exemplar new tourism buildings in Tasmania. As domestic tourism opens across the country, Tasmanian architecture is truly bringing its A game and helping to show off our state," Ms Nichols said
"These projects enhance the natural landscape and add to a rich tourism experience."
Award Winners
Commercial architecture
- The Colin Philp Award | MOSS 25 | Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects
- Chapter Award | Stoney Rise Wine | Cumulus Studio
Public architecture
- The Alan C Walker Award | Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre | Cumulus Studio
- Chapter Award | Spring Bay Mill Event Spaces | Gilby + Brewin Architecture
Urban design
- The Dirk Bolt Award | Cradle Mountain Gateway Precinct | Cumulus Studio
Heritage
- The Roy Sharrington Smith Award | Spring Bay Mill Event Space Interiors | Gilby + Brewin Architecture
- Chapter Award | Signalman's Quarters | 1 + 2 Architecture
Residential architecture, houses (alterations & additions)
- The Edith Emery Award | Arthur Circus | Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects
- Chapter Award | Pirie Street Extension | Preston Lane
- Chapter Commendation | Signalman's Quarters | 1 + 2 Architecture
Residential architecture, houses (new)
- The Esmond Dorney Award | Coopworth | FMD Architects
- Chapter Award | Killora Bay | Lara Maeseele in association with Tanner Architects
- Chapter Commendation | Cascade House | Core Collective Architects
Sustainable architecture
- The Barry McNeill Award | Spring Bay Mill Stage 1 | Gilby + Brewin Architecture with Marcus Ragus
Enduring architecture
- Chapter Award | Wilson Robson Building, 191-193 Liverpool St | Hartley Wilson Oldmeadow Eastman Walch Architects
COLORBOND® award for steel architecture
- Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre | Cumulus Studio
Small project architecture
- The Peter Willmott Award | Floating Sauna Derby | Licht Architecture
CHAPTER PRIZES
- Tasmanian Architecture Medal | MOSS 25 | Circa Morris-Nunn Chua Architects
- President's Prize | Gregory Luttrell & Jonathan Pyefinch, Luttrell Pyefinch Architects
- Emerging Architect Prize | Emily Ouston | Core Collective
- SWT Blythe Student Prize | Lost and Found | Hamish Saul
- SWT Blythe Commendation | The Hang-Out | Emily Hunt
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