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08 NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
Advancing architecture – this year’s Australian Institute of Architects National Awards reflect a strong year for the profession.

sir zelman cowen award for public architecture
The Cherrell Hirst Creative Learning Centre, Brisbane Girls Grammar School, m3architecture

national award for public architecture
Nigel Peck Centre for Learning and Leadership, John Wardle Architects; Albury Library Museum, ARM Seaford Life Saving Club, Robert Simeoni Architects

national commendation for public architecture
MCG Redevelopment, MCG5 Sports Architects Hawke Building, John Wardle Architects and joint project delivery with Hassell

robin boyd award for residential architecture — houses
Klein Bottle House, McBride Charles Ryan

national award for residential architecture — houses
Leura House, James Stockwell Architect; Tube House, Adrian FitzGerald of Denton Corker Marshall

national commendation for residential architecture — houses
Wilson House, Denton Corker Marshall

Frederick romberg award for residential architecture — Multiple housing
EDO, Stanisic Associates
	EDO Stanisic Associates

emil sodersten award for interior architecture
Nigel Peck Centre for Learning and Leadership, John Wardle Architects

National commendation for interior architecture
Queensland Brain Institute, John Wardle Architects and Wilson Architects (architects in association); Darling Point Apartment II, Stanic Harding

Lachlan macquarie award for heritage
CarriageWorks at Eveleigh, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer

national award for heritage
Harold Desbrowe-Annear’s Chadwick House, Stage 1, Peter Crone Architects

national commendation for heritage
The Cheong House, Robertson and Hindmarsh

harry seidler award for commercial architecture
Hume City Council Offices, Lyons

national award for commeRcial architecture
Monaco House, McBride Charles Ryan; New Acton East, Fender Katsalidis Architects

walter burley griffin award for urban design
Rouse Hill Town Centre, Rice Daubney, Allen Jack+Cottier, Group GSA

JØRN UTZON AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
Watercube – National Swimming Centre, CSCEC + PTW Architects + CCDI + Arup

award for international architecture
Stadium Mass Rapid Transit Station, WOHA; Newton Suites, Singapore, WOHA

commendation for international architecture
Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Centre, Bligh Voller Nield in collaboration with CCDI

25 year award for enduring architecture
The Wharf Theatre, Vivian Fraser in association with NSW Government Architect

national award for small project architecture
Children’s Activity Centre, PHOOEY Architects

national commendation for small project architecture
Fremantle House, Simon Pendal and Rebecca Angus

national award for sustainable architecture
RSPCA Burwood Redevelopment, Stage 1: Kennels, NHArchitecture

national commendation for sustainable architecture
K2 Apartments, DesignInc Melbourne

colorbond award for steel architecture
Aurora Operations Facility, Heffernan Button Voss Architects

Neville quarry architectural education prize
Emeritus Professor Graham Brawn; Commendation Ms Rachel Hurst

Student prize for the advancement of architecture
Florian Heise

colorbond steel Student biennale
Daniel Griffin and Jade Myers

The Critics respond
John Macarthur and Laura Harding reflect on this year’s winners

COMMENT
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Reflection
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FREDERICK ROMBERG AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE — MULTIPLE HOUSING

EDO
Stanisic Associates

Jury Citation

“Environment, diversity and operability” is the inspirational framework adopted by the architects for the design of this compact inner-city residential and commercial complex. With thirty-one apartments of varying layouts and sizes situated above a lively commercial cafe/bar that engagingly activates its Woolloomooloo streetscape, the EDO development is a resounding success. The cleverly composed operational prerequisites for this commercial/residential project are expressed in a thoughtfully detailed and restrained architectural language that neatly envelops the more complex programmatic content and the inherent constraints of the site.
The apartments are comfortable and practically planned, and each enjoys a generous open balcony extending from the main living space. The upper-level apartments have stunning city views. Operable louvred blinds enable individuals to temper the sunshine and prevailing winds, which in turn adds subtle textural variation to the architecture’s public facade. Fronting the opposite, private facade is a delightfully landscaped garden courtyard that provides a tranquil, sheltered retreat for the residents.
The architects have demonstrated sensitivity, skill and experience in negotiating an impressive balance between the commercial interests of the client, the comfort and amenity of the occupants and architecture’s responsibility to the public domain. They have created an exemplary model for multiple housing in an urban setting.

Architect Stanisic Associates—project architects Frank Stanisic, Rob Harper, Damien Madell; architect Peter Rush.
Landscape consultant Aspect Sydney.
Structural consultant SCP Consulting.
Electrical, mechanical and fire consultant IT+C Services.
Hydraulic consultant Michael Frost and Associates.
Builder Anwar Yazbek (TQM Design and Construct).
Construction manager Peter Valanidas.
Development director Tony Sukkar (Buildcorp).
Development manager George Geosouras.
Public artist Peter McGregor.
Photographers Patrick Bingham-Hall (opposite, top), Brett Boardman.

For full coverage see Architecture Australia vol 96 no 3, May/June 2007.