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The Australian Institute of Architects’ 2016 WA Architecture Awards saw two city projects designed by Kerry Hill Architects win the highest overall honour, the George Temple Poole Award.
Honouring excellence in the design and construction industry, the Awards were held on Friday, July 1 at Crown Perth’s Grand Ballroom. The prestigious George Temple Poole Award is presented each year to the project judged worthiest of all award winners across all categories. This year was the first time in the history of the WA Architecture Awards that two projects, the City of Perth Library and Public Plaza and the State Buildings, were given the top honour.
Both award-winning projects were designed by Kerry Hill Architects, with Palassis Architects as heritage architects on the State Buildings project. The jury decided to give a joint award since they felt both entries were exceptional works.
According to the jury, “Whilst both projects are very different in their own separate ways, they are both innovative, highly rigorous and incredibly strong in their design approach. They deliver jointly and individually an incredibly rare and high order of public realm and civic amenity, which will be enjoyed by people of all ages for a very long time.”
Both projects also won additional awards apart from the George Temple Poole Award. While the City of Perth Library and Public Plaza also won the The Jeffrey Howlett Award for Public Architecture and a Commendation in the Interior Architecture category, the State Buildings took out The Margaret Pitt Morison Award for Heritage and the Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture.
Notable award winners on the night also included the iconic Perth Concert Hall by Howlett and Bailey Architects, which won the Enduring Architecture Award. Now in its second year, the award recognises projects that have withstood the test of time and remain important in a contemporary context; the award was renamed this year to recognise the work of long-serving public works architect, Richard Roach Jewell.
Philip Griffiths, WA President, Australian Institute of Architects explained that Jewell was responsible for many prominent buildings built in the mid-19th century, including The Deanery, the original Perth Railway Station, and the east and west wings of the State Buildings. He added that it was very fitting to dedicate the Enduring Architecture Award to Jewell’s important work, much of which still stands today.
All Western Australian Named and Architecture Award winners will progress to the Australian Institute of Architects National Awards to be judged against the very best architectural works in the country.
2016 WA Architecture Awards winners’ list:
GEORGE TEMPLE POOLE AWARDS
City of Perth Library and Public Plaza by Kerry Hill Architects. Photography by Nicholas Putrasia
The State Buildings by Kerry Hill Architects (Architect), Palassis Architects (Heritage Architect).Photography by Angus Martin 
PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE
JEFFREY HOWLETT AWARD
City of Perth Library and Public Plaza by Kerry Hill Architects. Photography by Nicholas Putrasia
ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
Surf Club Building and Commercial Development City Beach by Christou Design Group. Image: Christou Design Group
Western Australian Institute of Sport High Performance Service Centre by Sandover Pinder + DWP|Suters.Photography by Robert Frith
Carnarvon Police and Justice Complex by Cox, Howlett & Bailey Woodland. Photography by Alison Paine
COMMENDATIONS
- Bold Park Aquatic by Donovan Payne Architects
- National Anzac Centre by Peter Hunt Architect
EDUCATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
THE HILLSON BEASLEY AWARD
Mother Teresa Catholic College by Parry and Rosenthal Architects. Photography by Acorn Photo Frith
ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Ngoolark Student Services, ECU Joondalup by JCY Architects & Urban Designers. Photography by Peter Bennetts
COMMENDATIONS
- Bunbury Catholic College Mercy Campus by CODA Studio and Broderick Architects
- Hale Junior School Arts Building by Site Architecture Studio
- Year 7 Teaching Facility, John Curtin College of the Arts by JCY Architects & Urban Designers
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE – HOUSES – (NEW)
MARSHALL CLIFTON AWARD
Victoria Avenue by Spaceagency. Photography by Joel Barbitta
ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Bay View House by CSA Craig Steere Architects. Photography by Angus Martin
COMMENDATIONS
- Courtyard Residence by Ross McAndrew Architect
- Mosman Bay House by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
- Omeo House by Bosske Architecture
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE – HOUSES ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS
PETER OVERMAN AWARD
Camino House by Bosske Architecture. Photography by Peter Bennetts
ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
2 + 2 by Morq. Photography by Giulio Aristide
Claremont Residence by David Barr Architect. Photography by Robert Frith
COMMENDATIONS
- The Boulevarde by Officer Woods Architects
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE – MULTIPLE HOUSING
HAROLD KRANTZ AWARD
Knutsford / Stage 1 by Spaceagency. Photography by Robert Frith
ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
Soda Apartments by Gresley Abas Architects. Photography by Dion Robertson
Mika by Cameron Chisholm Nicol in association with David Barr Architect. Photography by Greg Hocking
COMMENDATIONS
- Halo on Mount Apartments by Baltinas Architecture
HERITAGE
MARGARET PITT MORISON AWARD
The State Buildings by Kerry Hill Architects (Architect), Palassis Architects (Heritage Architect). Photography by Angus Martin
ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Petition at The State Buildings by Spaceagency. Photography by FJM
COMMENDATIONS
- New Museum Project – State Heritage Conservation Works by Hocking Heritage Studio
URBAN DESIGN
JOHN SEPTIMUS ROE AWARD
Cloisters Redevelopment by The Buchan Group- Perth. Photography by Silvertone
COMMENDATIONS
- Victoria Quay Enabling Precinct Plans by Coda Studio
- Esperance Foreshore by Hassell
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE
ROSS CHISHOLM AND GIL NICOL AWARD
Alex Hotel by Spaceagency. Photography by Anson Smart
ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Mirvac OTB Tower, Como The Treasury & Annex by Kerry Hill Architects (Design Architect & Como The Treasury Project Architect), Hassell (Mirvac OTB Tower & Annex Project Architect) and Palassis Architects (Heritage Architect). Photography by Angus Martin
COMMENDATIONS
- Richmond Well Being Centre by Armstrong Parkin Architects
- Brookfield Place Tower II by Woods Bagot
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
JULIUS ELISCHER AWARD
Bay View House by CSA Craig Steere Architects. Photography by Angus Martin
ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
Petition at The State Buildings by Spaceagency. Photography by Robert Frith
The University of Western Australia Guild Student Central Hub by Hames Sharley. Photography by Emma Van Dordecht
COMMENDATIONS
- Brookfield Multiplex Headquarters by Woods Bagot
- Como The Treasury by Kerry Hill Architects (Architect), Palassis Architects (Heritage Architect)
- City of Perth Library by Kerry Hill Architects
SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE
IWAN IWANOFF AWARD
Adelaide Terrace by Vittinoashe. Photography by Robert Frith
COMMENDATION
SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
WALLACE GREENHAM AWARD
Mirvac OTB Tower, COMO The Treasury & Annex by Kerry Hill Architects (Design Architect & COMO The Treasury Project Architect), Hassell (Mirvac OTB Tower & Annex Project Architect) and Palassis Architects (Heritage Architect)
COMMENDATION
- Mosman Bay House by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects
RICHARD ROACH JEWELL ENDURING ARCHITECTURE AWARD
PERTH CONCERT HALL BY HOWLETT AND BAILEY ARCHITECTS
The State Buildings by Kerry Hill Architects (Architect), Palassis Architects (Heritage Architect)
COMMENDATION
- Petition at The State Buildings by Spaceagency
MONDOLUCE LIGHTING AWARD
Como The Treasury by Kerry Hill Architects (Architect), Palassis Architects (Heritage Architect)
