Proudly sponsored by Dincel, this category showcases entries that blend innovation, environmental responsibility, and visionary solutions.

Shortlisted entries

This year’s shortlist for Landscape and Urban features an inspiring lineup of projects:

• 477 Pitt Street – Native Food Garden by Yerrabingin

477 Pitt Street – Native Food Garden's design aligns with the Greening Sydney Strategy.jpg — The Native Food Garden at 477 Pitt Street is a transformative landscape intervention that revitalises a previously underutilised and inaccessible site.

• Lifestyle Communities Phillip Island by DKO

The Phillip Island Lifestyle Communities Clubhouse places wellness and social sustainability at its core.jpg — The project's integrated approach recognises that true sustainability must address the interconnected needs of ecology, community, and individual wellness.

• Breakout Creek / Purruna Pari Stage 3 by TCL

For Breakout Creek, extensive Kaurna cultural interpretation has been carefully sited amongst the existing trees and sensitive ecosystems.jpg — Breakout Creek /Purruna Pari Stage 3 successfully demonstrates the ecological, visual and recreational benefits of a well-functioning Blue/Green Infrastructure.

• Guulabaa – Place of Koala by Gensler

Guulabaa – Place of Koala is the world’s first purpose-built wild koala breeding and rehabilitation centre.jpg — This project represents a groundbreaking collaboration between Forestry Corporation of NSW, Gensler, Koala Conservation Australia, and the Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council.

• Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club by Adriano Pupilli Architects

Long Reef is a rare jewel on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.jpg — The Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club increases the amenity of the site while preserving and celebrating the landscape that people come to enjoy.

These projects exemplify excellence in Landscape and Urban, celebrating buildings or non-building projects at the intersection of architecture, landscape design and urban planning, creating spaces that prioritise eco-friendly aesthetics through innovative materials, energy efficiency, and creative design.

We thank Dincel for their support of the Landscape and Urban category.

Now in its 19th year, the Sustainability Awards is Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious program celebrating excellence in sustainable design and architecture. On 19 November 2025, winners across 18 categories will be announced at the five-star Gala Evening at Sydney Town Hall.

The same day, the Sustainability Summit at The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney, and streamed online, offers a day-long CPD program led by industry experts to educate and inspire the Australian architecture and design community. Tickets for the Summit are available now. To enquire about limited tickets to the Gala Evening, email info@sustainablebuildingawards.com.au.

Image: Breakout Creek / Purruna Pari Stage 3 by TCL

Clémence Carayol

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