The NSW Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has kicked off its 2015 Architecture Awards program with the first of the regional awards announced for Newcastle.

Announced on 12 March at Merewether Surfhouse, the 2015 Newcastle Awards saw 11 projects receive awards or commendations across eight categories.

Schreiber Hamilton Architecture was the most successful practice on the night, receiving the top honour—the Award for Excellence - and the Educational Architecture Award for their Sister Marie Centre project at St Pius X High School (Adamstown).

Schreiber Hamilton’s Hunter Valley Farmhouse in Fullerton Cove was also well received by the jury and was awarded the Residential Architecture – Houses (New) and the Colorbond Award Steel for Architecture.

The practice’s director Kevin Schreiber also received a Recognition for Professional Legacy award, topping off a successful night for the firm.

All the awarded projects will now progress to the NSW Architecture Awards to be announced July 2.

Full list of award winners:

Award for Excellence

  • Sister Marie Centre, St Pius X High School, Adamstown by Schreiber Hamilton Architecture (Image: Murray McKean)

Public Architecture

Award

  • Ettalong Café, The Esplanade, Ettalong by CKDS Architecture (Image: Damien Furey)

Commercial Architecture

Award

  • Riverside Park Office Tower, West Gosford by dwp|suters (Image: Richard Glover)

Educational Architecture

Award

  • Sister Marie Centre, St Pius X High School, Adamstown by Schreiber Hamilton Architecture

Interior Architecture

Commendation

  • Interior Refurbishment Central Coast Radio Station Studios, Gosford by McKendry Hunt Architects (Image: North Construction)

Residential Architecture – Houses (New)

Awards (joint winners)

  • Hunter Valley Farmhouse, Fullerton Cove by Schreiber Hamilton Architecture (Image: Murray McKean)

  • Ned’s House, Shelly Beach by EDH Group - Architects (Image: David Maltby)

Commendations

  • 35 Carrington, New Lambton by Chris McBriarty (Image: Murray McKean)

  • Coane Residence, Merewether by CKDS Architecture (Image: Damien Furey)

Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)

Award

  • Hamilton Alterations & Addition, Hamilton by Husk Architecture | Interiors (Image: Joey Trong Chittam)

Commendation

  • Caves Beach Residence, Caves Beach by Mark Lawler Architects (Image: Murray McKean))

Small Project Architecture

Award

  • EN HOUSE, Islington by Derive Architecture & Design (Image: Alexander McIntyre)

Sustainability Award

  • 35 Carrington, New Lambton by Chris McBriarty

Colorbond Award Steel for Architecture

  • Hunter Valley Farmhouse, Fullerton Cove by Schreiber Hamilton Architecture

Recognition of Professional Legacy

  • Kevin Schreiber of Schreiber Hamilton Architecture