2020 AILA SA + NT Landscape Architecture Awards Magazine by ailasa

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARDS SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY 2020

4 Message from the chapter President

5 Partners

16 The SA 2020 Awards 18 Presidents Award 26

Health and Education Landscape

National Partners

Parks and Open Space

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Landscape planning

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9 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)

Civic Landscape 48 Infrastructure 54 Play Spaces 60

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About the Landscape

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Land management 78

12 The Jury Image: Dan Schultz, Sweetlime Photo / Colobus Sky Trail - WAX Design

Small projects 88 Urban design

12 National Jury 14 Chapter Jury 15 Message from the Jury Chair

98 2020 HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE SA AWARD 100 2020 Healthy Parks Healthy People SA Award Winner 102 2020 Healthy Parks Healthy People SA Award Commendation 104 2020 Healthy Parks Healthy People SA Award Special Mention 108 Future Leader Award Winner Graduate 112 2020 AILA SA & The Adelaide Review Peoples Choice Award

114 The NT 2020 Awards 116 Landscape planning 122 Nominees | Urban Design, Cultural Heritage, Landscape Planning

124 Acknowledgements

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT

It was a pleasure to chair this years’ awards with a well-spoken and talented jury, and my sincerest thanks for their debate, discussion, resolution and tenacity. At the outset, it is clear landscape architects are reshaping pedagogy, with the Paringa Park Primary School exemplifying opportunities to create a climateresilient environment shaped for play and learning, influenced by exemplary biophilic and sustainable design. Those lucky kids! Defining, let alone creating, new urban national parks anywhere is not something that occurs often. The creation of the new Glenthorne National Park in Adelaide’s southern suburbs is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with an authentic and extensive co-design process which balanced community aspirations with environmental objectives and economic sustainability. Bravo!

Designing meaningful and considered infrastructure is arguably one of our most challenging, messy and tricky enterprises. Even more so when the project is not within the spotlight of a city centre. Therefore, the Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation Project proves that well-executed design contributes to the public benefit and civic outcomes and make travelling on our trains a pleasure. No mean feat! At the other end of the spectrum is the playful, brilliantly conceived and modest Colobus Sky Trail project at Adelaide Zoo prove that immersive research and a considered, pragmatic delivery approach can showcase design innovation – as well as the gregarious tree dwelling monkeys! My sincere thanks and an important acknowledgement to every practice and council that entered into our awards in 2020 – marketing budgets are tight – yet our profession is shining through despite the fog of uncertainty: we seem to be getting on with it.

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To all the winners: a special and heartfelt congratulations for your hard work and achievements, as well as your contribution to creating a better South Australia. We’re in very safe hands. Let’s savour the moment. However, let’s not forget that there is still so much to do: recognising and embracing our first nations, building gender equity, ensuring our city and regional places are not dumbed down by inadequate planning, advocating for greener infrastructure, and demanding communities can shape their places.

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ABOUT AILA

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The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) is the peak national body for Landscape Architecture. AILA champions quality design for public open spaces, stronger communities and greater environmental stewardship. We provide our members with training, recognition and a community of practice to share knowledge, ideas and action.

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With our members, we anticipate and develop a leading position on issues of concern in landscape architecture. Within and alongside government and allied professions, we work to improve the design, planning and management of the natural and built environment.

In operation since 1966, AILA represents over 3,500 landscape architects and promotes excellence in planning and designing for life outdoors. Committed to designing and creating better spaces in Australia, landscape architects have the skills and expertise to improve the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liveability through a unique approach to planning issues via innovative integrated solutions. In doing so, landscape architects contribute towards better environmental, social and economic outcomes for all Australians.

ABOUT THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

AWARDS LEVELS

The AILA Landscape Architecture Awards program provides a key vehicle for the promotion of the achievements and work of landscape architects in Australia. The Awards process is an opportunity for public and peer recognition of landscape architect’s work, and demonstrates to industry, business, government and the wider community the positive impact the profession has on Australian lives through the planning and design of the built and natural environments.

Award of Excellence The first and highest Award in each Category is the Award of Excellence. The Award is given to the work judged to be the most significant for the advancement of landscape architecture in each Category. There is only one winner of the Award in each Category in any year. The Jury is not obligated to make an Award of Excellence in a category.

The AILA Landscape Architecture Awards program has two stages: the first is a Chapter program and the second is the National program. In 2020, QLD, WA, SA, NSW, VIC & ACT will be presenting an Awards program, with the winners at Chapter level proceeding to the National Awards. Awards Categories Health and Education Landscape Civic Landscape Parks and Open Space Play Spaces Infrastructure Cultural Heritage Land Management Tourism Urban Design Landscape Planning Research, Policy and Communications Community Contribution Small Projects Gardens Chapter-specific Awards Categories Healthy Parks Healthy People SA Award AILA SA President’s Award AILA SA Future Leader - Graduate AILA SA & The Adelaide Review People’s Choice Award 10

Landscape Architecture Award The second tier is the Landscape Architecture Award. This is a work of excellence demonstrating consummate skill that contributes to the advancement of landscape architecture. Projects given an Award are the best projects in each Category that have not won the Award of Excellence. More than one Award may be given in a Category. Regional Achievement Award This is a cross category award given in recognition of landscape architecture that has made a significant difference to improving the healthy communities and/or built and natural environments of regional Australia. The award is given at a chapter level only.

THE JURY NATIONAL JURY

Shaun Walsh FAILA National President

Barbara Gdowski

Garth Paterson FAILA

Sarah Bendeich AILA

Rebecca Lee

Naomi Barun AILA

Jefa Greenaway

THE JURY CHAPTER JURY MESSAGE FROM THE JURY CHAIR

Alex Game AILA

Janelle Arbon AILA

Sophie Cleland

Paul Herzich AILA

Heath Edwards FAILA

Daniel Bennett FAILA Jury Chair | AILA SA President

This year the 2020 SA Awards Jury was chaired by Daniel Bennett. Jury members include Paul Herzich (ODASA), Heath Edwards (Swanbury Penglase), Alex Game (Landskap), Janelle Arbon (City of Onkaparinga), Sophie Cleland (Architectus VIC) and Helen Donovan (City of Adelaide Councillor and Walking SA). ‘We’re in the weeds again’. I often say this on projects when we’re in the details: exploring, thinking, refining and developing an idea or a problem. Chasing rabbits, following the endless piece of string, burying our heads in the sand. We’ve all done it: it’s a completely normal part of being a landscape architect.

Helen Donovan

Often, it is difficult to withdraw, look in the mirror (‘we’ve done it again!’) and take a step back. Survey the landscape, follow the horizon, gaze at the sky…and recalibrate our thinking. This year has been odd and especially different. Like no other?

2020 is barely half over and already we’ve had arguably our worst bushfire disaster, the globe shutting down as a virus redefines western society to its very core, and the unfriendly and divisive racial tensions across the world. This is on top of a rapidly looming tipping point on our almost irreversible warming climate, not to mention the biodiversity emergency. So it is even harder for us to rise above the weeds, work through the challenges before us, and come up with something truly wonderful. Well, in amongst all the doom and gloom is not only a little ray of sunshine – there are some stonkingly good award-winning projects for the 2020 AILA South Australia Awards. Once again, landscape architects prove that we can be resilient, respectful, inclusive, authentic, playful and visionary.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2020 AWARDS

2020 AILA SA PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AWARD

Image: DPTI | Paul Herzich, Presidents Award

2020 AILA SA PRESIDENT’S AWARD

The recipient of the 2020 AILA SA President’s Award is inspiring and passionate; yet quiet, pragmatic and well-spoken. He is a descendent of the Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri people of South Australia.

Paul Herzich

So much of what we practice as landscape architects is anchored on terra firma. We feel the earth, we walk the pavements, we look at the views, we look at the trees and we observe. We listen and hear sounds of our cities and our landscapes. Yet we are all visitors to our land, and our respect and care for our natural systems is what separates us from so many others.

Image: Dan Schultz | Felixstowe Reserve

He is Australia’s only practicing Aboriginal Landscape Architect and has been involved with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects over 20 years.

I am proud to announce the recipient of the AILA SA 2020 Presidents Award is Paul Herzich. Many of you will know Paul, and many of you have had the privilege to work with Paul. He is a contemporary and awardwinning Landscape Architect and visual artist with a focus on Aboriginal people, art and Country. Paul has built a strong representation across South Australia for his work in place making for local and regional Aboriginal communities. Paul has an outstanding commitment to the values of landscape architecture – he was an Executive member of AILA SA for over 12 years and he was the student representative at the Wilto Yerlo program whilst studying as the first Aboriginal student at the University of Adelaide in the landscape architecture program.

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Paul is currently a member of the Arts SA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development Assessment Committee and Image: Paul Herzich | Artwork: SIXFIFTY2 20

In an article with The Adelaide Review, Paul said that he hopes AILA’s RAP ‘will help facilitate and embed early discussions with Indigenous communities within the planning and design process of landscape architecture….[and helps] identify the people to speak with during design as an opportunity to engage with [Indigenous] communities’.

works in the Office for Design and Architecture SA as a practicing Landscape Architect. Paul was co-chair of AILA’s national Connection to Country committee, which prepared and authored AILA’s National Reconciliation Action Plan.

Image: Paul Herzich | Acknowledgement of Country Signage

He has had his artwork wrapped on our city’s trams, acknowledgement of Country signage across South Australia, and more recently his artwork SIXFIFTY2 was featured as part of AILA’s national Reconciliation Action Plan.

Image: Jared Barnes | Felixstowe Reserve

His design philosophy is to evoke traditional symbolism using contemporary methods, such as laser-cut steelwork.

Paul’s strength is a rare trait: the ability to stir emotional responses and expose all indigenous groups of people across South Australia in his work in our public domain – simply and powerfully.

Paul is an inspiration to many aspiring and experienced landscape architects across Australia (and further), and he is a role model for his ability to translate and transcend landscape stories and experiences.

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Carey Gully Sandstone would like to Congratulate Winners and all entrants of the AILA SA Awards 2020. We would like to mention the high quality of work achieved by all. A special mention and Congratulations to the 2020 Winners, Peter Semple Landscape Architecture, for their Nature Play Display at Paringa Park Primary School (Pictured). Image: Paul Herzich | Acknowledgement of Country Signage

What a fantastic project and an incredible example of a natural learning space.

Image: Peter Semple

Well Done to All!

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Image: Dan Schultz | Felixstowe Reserve Image: Peter Semple

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HEALTH AND EDUCATION LANDSCAPE

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Image: Peter Semple / Paringa Park Primary School - Peter Semple Landscape Architect

Projects in this category are constructed landscape projects in and surrounding institutional spaces including educational, health or aged care facilities. Projects in this category demonstrate how the design contributes to the usability and operation of the facility and the wellbeing of the user.

Image: David Sievers / Kings Baptist Grammar School ELC - JPE Design Studio

Award of Excellence Winner

Paringa Park Primary School exemplifies the opportunity to create a climate resilient environment shaped for play and learning. The design was influenced by an exemplary consultation process, involving all members of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community, to ensure the outcome was suitable for both creative play and for use as a dedicated outdoor teaching and learning space.

Paringa Park Primary School Peter Semple Landscape Architect Paringa Park Primary School Kaurna

Project Details project Paringa Park Primary School entrant practice Peter Semple Landscape Architect aboriginal nation Kaurna client Paringa Park Primary School

This information informed an ambitious site masterplan and identified a stage 1 scope; that included a creative play area integrated with formal and informal outdoor learning and play experiences.

The journey to achieve this required genuine consultation with all members of the schools community. This was collated in parallel with an innovative landscape and environmental site analysis.

PSLA was engaged in 2017 to develop a whole of site masterplan for play and learning. The masterplan combined the need to support curriculum delivery with other site-specific values and community interests. A key ambition was to create sustainable and creative spaces that support student growth, wellbeing and celebrate innovation. To reflect the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aspirations, we undertook a detailed consultation process; this included a site walkabout and open discussion with the Schools Environment Committee made up of children from all year levels. Teachers prepared planning workshops in class, and this information was collated for consideration in the Masterplan.

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Paringa Park Primary Schools ambition was to green the asphalt, to provide a comfortable climate resilient environment in which to play and learn. The spaces needed to function for play but also meet the educators needs.

The design team used the existing mature trees and additional native vegetation specifically chosen to support local habitats, including native butterfly and lizard species. The combination of nature play design principles and biophilic and sustainable design best practice has delivered a play environment that enables creativity, innovation and resilience.

A community workshop for teachers and parents was facilitated to raise awareness around the Nature Play Design principles and how this can be applied to this site. We were keen to ensure that teachers were able to voice their requirements to ensure increased usage of the external learning areas beyond recess and during contact hours.

Image: Peter Semple

With a strong brief for sustainable design we wanted to ensure our analysis of the site was expanded to capture additional data relating to human comfort and environmental resilience. We took inspiration from strategic planning initiatives including ‘Resilient South’ and research articles around environmental ergonomics and biophilic design in educational settings.

Image: Peter Semple

The jury was impressed by the innovative techniques used in understanding the site’s specific characteristics relating to environmental resilience. The result includes material selection and a curated design that factors in sustainability and child-centric design considerations, relating to differences in children’s ideal body temperature and preferred acoustics.

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This project combines nature play design principles with biophilic and sustainable design best practise. Supported by desktop research and in-depth site analysis, stage 1 works and the masterplan have provided a planned sustainable blueprint to ensure Paringa Park Primary School becomes a resilient and innovative community.

Landscape Architecture Award Winner King’s Baptist Grammar School ELC Landscape JPE Design Studio King’s Baptist Grammar School Kaurna

Creative play is enabled with a variety of inviting routes to traverse the site and learning elements to explore. This includes changeable, natural, living systems which evolve with each season, such as productive gardens, water pools, dry creeks and deciduous feature trees. The native planting complements existing trees and low maintenance plants were thoughtfully chosen to ensure long-term sustainability. The design team has successfully created flexible spaces for different learning styles and curricula, embedded within the local community and site characteristics. Project Details project King’s Baptist Grammar School ELC Landscape entrant practice JPE Design Studio aboriginal nation Kaurna client King’s Baptist Grammar School

Accompanying a new early learning centre, the landscape at King’s Baptist Grammar School exemplifies best practice in early childhood education design.

learning and play elements to explore. The ELC Outdoor Learning Area inspires children to be challenged, take risks and engage in creative play to shape their learning future.

A direct extension of the Reggio Emilia learning principles applied indoors, the Outdoor Learning Area brings excellence in nature play and empowers children in the confident exploration of varied environments. The design capitalizes on existing level changes and panoramic views, with a variety of inviting routes to traverse the site and

Image: David Sievers

The King’s Baptist Grammar School Early Learning Centre showcases the opportunity to motivate nature play and build confidence through exploration of varied environments. The design capitalises on existing level changes and connects to the surrounding spaces with panoramic views and a permeable fence providing a visual connection to the wider school community. 32

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PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

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Projects in this category are constructed public parks and open space, or strategic open space projects that balance the demand for recreation, culture and the environment.

Image: CITY OF HOLDFAST BAY / Minda Coast Park - Oxigen Pty Ltd

Image: James Elsby / Activating Heywood Park - City of Unley and Clover Greenspace

Award of Excellence Winner Minda Coast Park Oxigen Pty Ltd City of Holdfast Bay Kaurna

Minda Coast Park is a critical missing link in the 70-kilometre linear shared use path connecting North Haven to Sellicks Beach along Adelaideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coast. The Minda section was contentious environmentally due to the perceived impact on the sand dunes system which is one of the few intact systems in coastal Adelaide. The design team successfully navigated these environmental, as well as political concerns to deliver an elegant and bold design outcome.

Project Details project Minda Coast Park entrant practice Oxigen Pty Ltd aboriginal nation Kaurna client City of Holdfast Bay: State Government, Minda Incorporated

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Oxigen were engaged by the City of Holdfast Bay as part of a multidisciplinary team charged with the conceptual and detailed landscape architectural design of Minda Coast Park; a 500 metre long pedestrian and cyclist connection through the remnant coastal dunes of North Brighton. Located within land owned by Minda Incorporated, one of the key principles for the project is to provide access for all users of the community. The Coast Park path integrates elevated boardwalks and on-grade paving to complete an important link from Kingston Park to Glenelg and further north along the metropolitan coastline. It integrates the needs of Minda, Council and the Somerton Surf Life Saving Club. Minda Coast Park, whilst being long in its gestation, finally realised a significant community need and also celebrated its natural and cultural environment. As part of a state and local government initiative, its success

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Park to Glenelg and further north along the metropolitan coastline.

The built outcome is beautiful yet functional providing universal access and integrated art, cultural interpretation, and fun in the landscape. The jury congratulates the project team for achieving excellent results through an exemplary design and engagement process

and implementation relied on the input and acceptance of Minda Incorporated, the owner and custodian of the dunes.

Image: CITY OF HOLDFAST BAY

Importantly, the project had input from the local Kaurna community and many state and local government agencies, who all combined together to make the project possible. As a local asset for community the benefits will continue to grow as the restoration of the dunes progresses. Input from community planting groups, the City of Holdfast Bay, Minda Incorporated and local educational institutions will add further meaning and ownership to an already valued asset.

Image: CITY OF HOLDFAST BAY

It is evident that an extensive program of engagement was tailored to involve, inspire and progress the community and key stakeholders throughout the design process for this project. Political and cultural sensitivities and the nuanced brokering required by the design team to ensure the project progressed and was constructed is noted by the jury as commendable. The exceptional design outcome of Minda Coast Park is testament to those ongoing conversations and agreements facilitated by the design team.

Minda Coast Park â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;opens upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the dunes for engagement with the community while conversely enhancing and protecting its ecology for the future. It provides an interactive, accessible environment that encourages healthy lifestyles and opportunities to positively influence our physical and mental health.

Functionally, Minda Coast Park actively integrates universal access and promotes social inclusion by incorporating spaces that are multi-purpose and appeal to a broad user group of different ages and abilities. Gathering spaces for the community are well considered and sited to meet CPTED principles. Public art and cultural interpretation is integrated seamlessly into the design to provide a rich experience for visitors and the surrounding community. Image: OXIGEN 38

Landscape Architecture Award Winner Activating Heywood Park City of Unley and Clover Greenspace City of Unley Kaurna

One of the consequences of increased urban infill, especially in established inner suburbs, is the increased pressure on existing parks to perform more functions for more people in the future. The intelligent investment in Heywood Park is preparation for the future as well as increasing amenity, biodiversity and the physical offerings for residents and visitors. The jury notes the investment in smart technology which gathers information on park users to underpin future design directions and investment in the park. The intelligent project strategy which secured funding from various sources to facilitate components of the project over several years is to be commended and will continue to benefit users and the existing fauna and flora of Heywood Park into the future. Project Details project Activating Heywood Park entrant practice City of Unley and Clover Greenspace aboriginal nation Kaurna client City of Unley

As one of the largest open space areas in the City of Unley, Heywood Park is valued for its social, cultural, environmental and historical significance to the Unley Community. Over the past 5 years, The City of Unley has sought to strategically activate Heywood Park, providing new physical and virtual experiences and services, in balance with enhanced biodiversity initiatives.

Activating Heywood Park has found new ways to engage the local community, and utilised ‘smarter’ technologies to better enliven, manage and sustain one of Unley’s oldest parks, all the while, preserving the natural character of the beloved park.

Image: City of Unley

Activating Heywood Park demonstrates a commendable approach to open space planning and design within existing parks and open spaces. The project showcases that existing places can be upgraded in a staged and curated manner balancing short term requirements and longer term aspirations. The iterative process and delivery sequence demonstrates effective design thinking and leadership by the design team and client. 40

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PARKS AND OPEN SPACE NOMINEES

Highfield Estate Reserve

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The reserves at Highfield Estate demonstrate an innovative landscape response to client brief, site constraints and environmental conditions. This project is significant in its capacity to demonstrate the potential of repurposed agricultural land, to achieve a unique, contemporary public space integrating the needs of an active healthy community, reintroducing biodiversity and improving water quality. The reserves at Highfield Estate demonstrate an innovative landscape response to client brief, site constraints and environmental conditions. This project is significant in its capacity to demonstrate the potential of repurposed agricultural land, to achieve a unique, contemporary public space integrating the needs of an active healthy community, reintroducing biodiversity and improving water quality.

Project Details entrant practice Tract aboriginal nation Kaurna client Springwood Development Nominees

Image: Tract / Highfield Estate Reserve - Tract

LANDSCAPE PLANNING NOMINEE

Projects in this category are constructed or strategic projects and include strategic design and guiding policy documents and visual assessments for urban development, residential and planned communities, local community and rural or regional planning.

East End Creative Lighting Plan

Image: Tony Lewis

City lighting is not only necessary for function and safety. It is an opportunity for creative expression and partnerships that celebrate and enhance night life and identity. The East End Creative Lighting Plan celebrates the culture and essence of the East End with aim to contribute to an enlivened atmosphere after dark supporting businesses and contributing to the local economy, reinforcing the East End as a popular and established destination within our City. The Creative Lighting Plan complements the City Lighting Master Plan - a city-wide strategic approach to all lighting in the City of Adelaide. Image: OXIGEN / East End Creative Lighting Plan - OXIGEN

Image: OXIGEN / East End Creative Lighting Plan - OXIGEN

Project Details entrant practice OXIGEN aboriginal nation Kaurna client City of Adelaide

Note: There were no winners in this category

CIVIC LANDSCAPE NOMINEES

Projects in this category are constructed urban landscape projects that are public in nature and capture and contribute to the culture and amenity of the urban environment.

Gawler Place Upgrade

Image: Daryl Tian

25,000+ daily pedestrians travelling between Grenfell Street and North Terrace, makes Gawler place one of Adelaideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest streets. It connects city workers, students, visitors, tourists, delivery and private vehicles to key cultural and retail destinations and public transport. Gawler Place Upgrade creates an important link to the heart of Rundle Mall precinct. A street that was once dominated by vehicles and taxis, is now a people-focused street, providing high-quality retail and outdoor dining experiences. Generous footpaths, flush-paved surfaces, a green arbour, tree planting throughout, integrated lighting and artistic furniture has transformed Gawler Place into an inviting and attractive destination. Image: Daryl Tian / Gawler Place Upgrade - City of Adelaide

Project Details entrant practice City of Adelaide aboriginal nation Kaurna client City of Adelaide

Note: There were no winners in this category

INFRASTRUCTURE

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Projects in this category are constructed landscape infrastructure projects, landscape strategies or works associated with civil infrastructure that demonstrates the successful integration of landscape values and which contribute to a future sustainability.

Image: Sweet Lime / Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation Project - ASPECT Studios and Cox Architecture

Award of Excellence Winner

The jury commends the high-quality outcome delivered for the public domain of the Oaklands station precinct. The project demonstrates a clear and integrated strategy by the landscape architects to generate a complimentary language, connecting the rail infrastructure to the streets and surrounding neighbourhood.

Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation Project ASPECT Studios and Cox Architecture Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Kaurna

Project Details project Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation Project entrant practice ASPECT Studios and Cox Architecture aboriginal nation Kaurna client Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

The result of a partnership between the South Australian Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, the Australian Government and the Public Transport Projects Alliance, the Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation project is a prime example of the value that Landscape Architects can bring to Infrastructure projects. While the key driver behind the project was improved safety and movement for commuters, ASPECT Studios played a significant role within the project Alliance team to drive high quality

The Oaklands Crossing Grade Separation project has seen the infrastructure-related objectives achieved, including; a new Oaklands station, weather protection and security features, and 20-38% reduction in queues during morning and afternoon peak hours. The integrated urban design opportunities seized upon have strengthened the identity of this important gateway, connecting two important Civic and Commercial centres. Over 200 trees have been planted in a site that is heavily laden with below and above ground services, and clearance restrictions to roads and rail infrastructure.

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urban design and public realm outcomes. The success of the project is a result of a shared commitment from all Alliance members to turn an infrastructure project into a valued urban place.

Collaboration within the team was highlighted to the jury through the focus on sustainable outcomes including supporting the retention of the existing remnant Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum), the planting of over 200 new trees within complex inground services and using the site dimensions to create a water detention system. The materiality and street furniture details show a high level of finish creating a civic place not just a transport threshold or junction.

Existing trees have been retained to provide continuation of habitat value and urban amenity, anchoring the site and provide a link to pre-European history. Water sensitive urban design opportunities were capitalised upon with the north and south hardscape plazas designed with grades to direct rainfall runoff into the surrounding gardens and the incorporation of broken kerbs to carparking to allow stormwater runoff to feed into a vegetated detention basin. Image: Iain Bond

Image: Sweet Lime

Both these interventions provide passive irrigation to gardens and existing trees, reduces volume of stormwater entering waterways and improves biodiversity.

The design creates a consistent ground plane that supports wayfinding and movement alongside and across the rail bridge. A people-focused outcome has been achieved by acknowledging the major axis path of travel nodes with clear sight lines and places to sit.

A celebration was held to mark the completion of the project and thank the community for their support during construction, with over 400 people attending to validate community buy-in and pride in the newly constructed station precinct.

This allows for a welcoming and open plaza with safety and visibility, creating a seamless experience for commuters, pedestrians and cyclists.

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PLAY SPACES

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Projects in this category are constructed play spaces or strategies which promote the notion of active play and embraces the temporal elements of the active play space.

Image: Sam Noonan / George Whittle Reserve - JPE Design Studio

Image: Tash Mohring / Para Wirra Nature Playspace - TCL

Landscape Architecture Award Winner George Whittle Reserve JPE Design Studio City of Prospect Kaurna

transformed into an open space that embraces its youth community and is a destination for skate, parkour, sports, families and play. The outcomes are a dynamic play space which pushes the boundaries of youth play and integrates seemingly contrasting activities. The jury commends the design process which focussed on collaboration to deliver a play space which respected the positive nostalgic connection of the skating community and built on the reserves potential to create a reserve for everyone. Project Details project George Whittle Reserve entrant practice JPE Design Studio aboriginal nation Kaurna client City of Prospect

The George Whittle Reserve upgrade has reinvented an already beloved reserve, transforming it into a public space that embraces its youth community and creates a destination for skate, sports, family, and play.

these intersecting spaces. The design process focused on collaboration, and delivered bespoke industrial/urban elements, integrating play, sculpture, skate and parkour to create this unique space.

The landscape pushes the boundaries of youth play while embracing the sites heritage with an industry vs nature motif. Breaking down demographic boundaries, the design welcomes the blend between play, skate, parkour, and sport through the bold arc that leads users through

Image: Sam Noonan

Creating future, versatile and diverse open spaces for a wide range of changing demographics is challenging within existing parks and play spaces, and the upgrade of George Whittle Reserve demonstrates it can be achieved. The design team, led by JPE Design Studio, met these challenges through a collaborative approach coupled with an in-depth understanding of the site constraints and opportunities. The reserve has been reinvented and 56

Image: Sam Noonan

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Landscape Architecture Award Winner

The design team, led by TCL, presents a new standard for low cost, light touch, targeted interventions in sensitive natural environments. The success of the

Para Wirra Nature Playspace TCL Trails & Infrastructure / Department of Environment and Water Kaurna

project lies in its melding of nature and learning to create play in a landscape which reveals itself through personal exploration, interaction and encounter. The jury commends the placement of the Para Wirra Nature play space nestled amidst a mature stand of remnant eucalypts and the integration of built play elements to encourage the adventurous to take part in unscheduled play. Project Details project Para Wirra Nature Playspace entrant practice TCL aboriginal nation Kaurna client Trails & Infrastructure / Department of Environment and Water

TCL were commissioned to design a nature playspace within the Para Wirra Conservation Park, 38 km north of Adelaide, to extend the experience, visitation and stay of families and day visitors. The play space nestles itself amidst a mature stand of remnant eucalypts; a charming and challenging arcadian play space that upholds the principles of nature play: to engage all of our senses, provoke imaginative and socialised play and, most importantly, inspire inquisitive learning.

Under the filtered shade of the tree canopy, the play space weaves a dry creek bed, sandpits, tunnels, rope climbs and natural log balance beams through a natural woodland landscape. The play space succeeds by revealing itself slowly, one discovery after another, be they intended or unintended. Almost unseen at first glance, this landscape of play reveals itself through personal exploration, interaction and encounter.

Image: Tash Mohring

Typically, the label of nature play is a subjective premise when attached to traditional built play spaces. Not so with the Para Wirra Nature Playspace which whole-heartedly adopts the principles of nature play including engaging all of our senses, provoking imaginative and socialised play, and inspiring inquisitive learning.

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TOURISM

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Projects in this category are constructed or strategic projects that demonstrate excellence in landscape design and demonstrate a tangible contribution to tourism, either nationally or in the local region that significantly enhances the profile of the area.

Image: Dan Schultz, Sweetlime Photo / Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zoo - WAX Design

Award of Excellence Winner

The Children’s Zoo has recreated an innovative, engaging, and interactive space that provides a fresh experience for children and adults of all ages and abilities at Adelaide Zoo.

Children’s Zoo WAX Design Zoos SA Kaurna

Project Details project Children’s Zoo entrant practice WAX Design aboriginal nation Kaurna client Zoos SA

The Children’s Zoo has delivered innovative and interactive animal enclosures reflective of the Zoo’s animal welfare charter, whilst fostering a new level of engagement between people and animals. Children learn, play and explore amongst goats, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits and quokkas as they move through a series of interactive experiences. An extension of the existing elevated walkway and play experiences provides a seamless connection to Nature’s Playground, whilst catering for all ages and abilities.

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The result is an exemplary open space for animals, adults and children to play and experience one another in new and wonderful ways. The Children’s Zoo marks the completion of the second stage of Adelaide Zoo’s longterm masterplan. With Nature’s Playground establishing a new benchmark, the development of the Children’s Zoo is an important step in promoting and supporting the Zoo’s core message of connecting people with nature. The project objectives were to provide innovative and interactive animal enclosures reflective of the Zoo’s animal welfare charter, and to foster a new level of engagement between people and animals. A seamless extension to Nature’s Playground was required, integrating the existing elevated walkway and play experiences, whilst supporting and promoting outdoor classroom and education programs. Ongoing sponsorship with Variety ensured all abilities opportunities were a key project outcome.

Drawing inspiration of a farmyard environment, the design has also responded to the relocation within the Zoo to be more accessible than previously. WAX Design and the project team are to be congratulated for their insight and design approach to create a highly successful experience within the Adelaide Zoo.

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The exhibit design provides the highest standards of animal management while allowing unique unstructured interactions between animals and humans. The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zoo conveys important messages through the design and curation of the exhibits. Adaptation, domestication, habitat loss and the impacts of urbanisation are key themes that are expressed in the design. From the arrangement of the exhibits, to the section of the materials, the design decisions made by WAX have led to an exemplar in educative zoo design and successfully connect people with nature.

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The new experience is based on looking, petting, and learning about a variety of native and domestic animals and challenges the traditional way visitors and employees experience and connect with nature in a zoo and alternatively, how the zoo animals interact with people.

The final design outcome is a finely crafted landscape architectural composite, with domesticated animals and a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;barn styleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vernacular to the southern site aspect, where children can develop meaningful outcomes with animals. This is in contrast to the open and naturalistic setting of the small-marsupials area to the north, which provides a nature connection for children and assists with creating building blocks for future conservation. Image: Dan Schultz, Sweetlime Photo

TOURISM NOMINEES

Magill Estate

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Situated in Adelaide’s eastern foothills, Magill Estate Winery is home to Penfold’s historic vineyards and wine production facilities, an eponymous restaurant, and the cellar door and cafe development completed by DCM architects and TCL in 2017. TCL were commissioned to develop an overarching masterplan for the Magill site that looked to redefine site access, circulation and way-finding, as well as create distinct site entry experiences. A series of immersive landscape settings were developed to host various functions from weddings to casual dining, as well as herald the estate’s ongoing status as a premium world-class wine and tourism destination. Image: Grant Hancock / Magill Estate - TCL

Project Details entrant practice TCL aboriginal nation Kaurna client Penfolds Magill Estate (Treasury Wines)

GARDENS

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Projects in this category include constructed private and public gardens that contribute to the role and understanding of the garden in contemporary society and culture.

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Landscape Architecture Award Winner Kodo Apartments Tract Flagship Group Kaurna

The team recognised the environmental benefits of roof top green spaces in the city whilst also designing a functional, inviting space where residents can relax, unwind and communities can actively engage in productive gardens. The planting design includes herbs and vegetables which encourages ownership and allows residents to grow their own produce.

Project Details project Kodo Apartments entrant practice Tract aboriginal nation Kaurna client Flagship Group

Inspired by the adjacent Victoria Square and Adelaide Central Market, the developer and design teams’ key goals of the Kodo Apartments rooftop garden was to create a Village Green in the sky providing communal, dining and gathering spaces for residents whilst boasting sweeping panoramic 180-degree views to the Adelaide Hills.

As with traditional public gardens, rooftops can offer people a place for social interaction as well as a place of respite above the bustling streets of the CBD.

The Kodo Apartments Rooftop terrace is a sound example of how apartment living doesn’t mean you have to forego quality open spaces.

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The Kodo apartments green roof demonstrates how rooftop gardens and open space can be delivered in the Adelaide apartment market. Its size and layout provide an important place for social interaction as well as desirable roof top urban greening within the city centre. The key goal of the Kodo Apartments roof top garden was to create a ‘village green’ in the sky providing communal gathering spaces for residents whilst taking advantage of the sweeping views to the Adelaide Hills. 70

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LAND MANAGEMENT

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Projects in this category are constructed projects or strategies for the restoration, conservation or management of significant landscapes that demonstrate a tangible physical outcome. The project may recognise and reconcile the natural and cultural values of communities and the landscape in which they are placed.

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Award of Excellence Winner

The creation of Glenthorne National Park is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to return a significant area of open space to the public, while connecting, preserving and revitalising a network of existing open spaces in the southern suburbs of Adelaide into a thriving environmental, recreational and educational precinct for future generations.

Glenthorne National Park Master Plan ASPECT Studios The Department for Environment & Water (DEW) Kaurna

Project Details project Glenthorne National Park Master Plan entrant practice ASPECT Studios aboriginal nation Kaurna client The Department for Environment & Water

The Glenthorne National Park Master Plan sets a vision for the transformation of a network of some 1500 hectares of open space in Adelaide’s south into a 21st century park destination, with the Glenthorne property as it’s recreational, environmental and cultural heart. The culmination of an authentic and extensive co-design process involving numerous stakeholders and the wider community, the Master Plan balances community aspirations with environmental objectives and economic sustainability.

The establishment of Glenthorne National Park, located on Kaurna country, is a unique opportunity to return a significant area of open space in the heart of the southern suburbs of Adelaide, the Glenthorne property, into a thriving environmental, recreational and educational precinct for future generations. The new national park represents a coordinated approach to park planning and management and will incorporate several existing open space reserves including, O’Halloran Hill Recreation Park, Marino Conservation Park, Hallett Cove Conservation Park, Happy Valley Reservoir as well as areas of the Field River Valley, creating a network of diverse landscapes of historical, geological and conservation significance.

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Glenthorne National Park is envisioned as a network of significant landscapes, interconnected with its surrounding communities, providing diverse opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature.

The jury commends the design teams authentic and extensive co-design process to achieve a Master Plan which balances community aspirations with environmental objectives and economic sustainability while providing a blueprint for the establishment of Glenthorne National Park. The blueprint will no doubt transform this network of some 1500 hectares of open space into a 21st century park destination, with the Glenthorne property as a recreational, environmental and cultural heart.

The planning team worked with DEW & the Glenthorne Partnership to develop an implementation plan, and endorse priority works for immediate action. The focus of early stage development works will be on opening the Glenthorne property to the public and the establishment of the nature playspace as a key attractor for the national park.

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The Glenthorne National Park Master Plan Report is the culmination of 12 months of collaboration, balancing community aspirations with environmental objectives and economic sustainability. It clearly articulates a vision for the transformation of the Glenthorne property, the new hub of a future-focused recreational, environmental and cultural precinct which is sustainably interconnected with the communities that surround it.

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The multi-disciplinary consultant team led by ASPECT Studios have achieved an exemplary master plan respectful of the past, while looking forward. The key to the success of the master plan is the coordinated approach to park planning and management involving a comprehensive co-design process consisting of workshops, presentations, community open days, design charettes and authentic collaboration with Kaurna Nation.

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SMALL PROJECTS

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Projects in this category include those considered to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in terms of size or budget. Projects are recognised that have been constrained by size or budget restrictions, but have achieved a level of invention and creativity beyond these constraints.

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Award of Excellence Winner Colobus Sky Trail WAX Design Zoos SA Kaurna

Project Details project Colobus Sky Trail entrant practice WAX Design aboriginal nation Kaurna client Zoos SA

The Colobus Sky Trail provides exemplary evidence of how Landscape Architecture can deliver projects that bring delight and joy within a modest budget. Working closely with the client, WAX Design have produced a strong and legible outcome using simple and available materials. The Jury commends the integrated approach, working closely with the client and their team to ensure the upgrade to the Colobus exhibit improved the welfare of the animals (doubling their space) as well as providing

The jury also commends the value small projects can generate by creating a playful outcome that has been carefully researched to ensure it delivers best practice in animal welfare and visitor experience. WAX led the design process, working with the Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keepers and CPR Engineers to develop the initial concepts. The keepers provided a detailed understanding of the needs of the Colobus and how the design of the Sky Trail could increase behavioural enrichment as well as improve animal management. By thinking creatively, WAX was able to adapt a standard weld mesh panel into a new design that provides an innovative low-tech solution to the management and welfare of the Colobus.

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a world first in small primate exhibit design with a unique visitor experience.

The design solution has set a new benchmark at Adelaide Zoo, with several other Sky Trails being developed to enrich other animal exhibits. Collaborating with the Zoo and CPR Engineers, WAX has been able to deliver a world-first in small primate exhibit design.

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The highly visible outcome has been hugely successful on a minimal budget thanks to the collaborative approach adopted by the project team and the design innovation provided by WAX.

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The Colobus Sky Trail project demonstrates the value and innovation that landscape architects offer as design leads.

The Jury commends the integrated approach, working closely with the client and their team to ensure the upgrade to the Colobus exhibit improved the welfare of the animals (doubling their space) as well as providing a world first in small primate exhibit design with a unique visitor experience.

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Landscape Architecture Award Winner First Avenue Reserve City of Marion Kaurna

The focus on the use of natural elements and materials, integration of community, arts culture and education has created a thoughtful and considered park for people. The approach creates a distinctive and composed area of play with large scale timber elements, open space that is buffered from the street, and places for seating which allow all ages to enjoy the setting. The jury recognises the commendable method of engagement on a small project, curating an inclusive and active process from design through to construction that has built a strong and lasting legacy for Marion.

Project Details project First Avenue Reserve entrant practice City of Marion aboriginal nation Kaurna client City of Marion

First Avenue Reserve is a small project with a lot of heart. A local community playground was due for an upgrade with a restricted budget, however this constraint was turned into an opportunity. The City of Marion worked with local community groups to create a space with a sense of collaboration and connection. The groups included LKCC (Living Kaurna Cultural Centre) Miyurna Kumangka Men’s Group,

Westminster School and the Cooinda Migrant Womens group. The result is a playground with a community feel which goes beyond the limitations of budget and demonstrates what can be achieved when local groups work together.

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The First Avenue Reserve demonstrates the impact of positive community engagement in creating inclusive and playful education projects with modest budgets. The jury commends the City of Marion for their partnership with multiple groups including the Miyurna Kumangka Men’s Group, Westminster Preparatory School, and the Migrant Women’s group in providing a space for the whole community. Image: Jessica Bennett 84

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SMALL PROJECTS NOMINEES

Sedi

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Sedi emerged from the desire to bring technological advancement to the public realm, in an effortless furniture form that inspires and intrigues. Sedi is a responsive design outcome that represents a new level of comfort, amenity, connectivity and sustainability in a piece of standalone urban furniture. The simplicity of the design creates a welcoming and inviting seating space that instantly invites user interaction. Humancentred design was used to develop a considered response that is ergonomic and responsive to the human form. Responding to environmental factors, Sedi is a futureproofed design that considers sustainability and acts as a benchmark for technology driven urban furniture. Image: Richard Kleinig / Sedi - JPE Design Studio

Project Details entrant practice JPE Design Studio aboriginal nation Kaurna client Specialised Solutions

URBAN DESIGN

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Projects in this category are constructed or strategic projects that demonstrate how the design, construction management and built outcome contributes to the wellbeing of the urban setting through the improvement of social interaction, economic activity, liveability, accessibility and safety.

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Award of Excellence Winner

As one of Australia’s most prestigious ‘sandstone’ universities, the University of Adelaide city campus is located between arguably one of Australia’s best pedestrian boulevards, North Terrace, and the sinuous connection between the Adelaide Hills and the sea, the River Torrens.

University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus Public Realm Concept Design WAX Design ASPECT Studios Kaurna

Project Details project University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus Public Realm Concept Design entrant practice ASPECT Studios aboriginal nation Kaurna client The University of Adelaide

The plan provides a clear representation of the vision to transform and elevate the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace Campus as a state-of-theart learning precinct. The Concept Design realises the Campus as an extension of the City, a place where students, staff and the public are attracted, day and night, for learning, social connection and events. Founded on the proposition of moving cars off campus and through extensive engagement with key stakeholders including

The University of Adelaide (UoA) North Terrace Campus Public Realm Plan was completed in early 2019 to provide and illustrated vision for the Campus planning and capital works delivery teams to enable them to confidently deliver the vision of connecting the Campus to the Adelaide CBD and the River Torrens. The scope of the study area includes the main Campus bound by North Terrace to the South, Frome Road to the East, Victoria Drive to the North and Kintore Avenue to the West. It also includes concepts for the university’s Nexus 10 site located on the South Eastern corner of North Terrace and Pulteney Street and the School of Medicine precinct to the East of Frome Road.

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Kaurna representatives, the plan proposes a suite of pedestrian friendly spaces, laneways and activity hubs that reimagines the public face of the campus.

The jury welcomes the Master Plan as an exemplary example of rediscovering an existing and important space, as well as addressing the location within the Adelaide Park Lands and a key part of the heart and life of Adelaide.

While the core focus of the project looks at the public realm on the Campus, the surrounding context, particularly connections to the River Torrens, Riverbank Precinct, Lot Fourteen, new Botanic High School and the city have been taken into consideration.

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The Campus has been the subject of numerous design strategies and master plans over the past 10 years. This report seeks to elevate the core principles for the public realm that have been reinforced through these plans and which support the University’s vision to create a campus that better connects to the city and surrounds.

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The campus has long been constrained by access through and across, and Aspect Studios has prepared an exemplary public realm master plan to unlock and open the campus to the Park Lands and the city, addressing it’s important civic, environmental, social and economic contribution to life in Adelaide.

The success of the plan in achieving the UoA’s vision for the public realm is evidenced by the immediate flow of capital works projects that have been unlocked as a direct result of the positive response to the plan at the highest levels within the University.

The Master Plan promotes new access from Frome Road, which connects to the new Botanic High School, Botanic Gardens and Lot 14, and endorses a new frontage to the River Torrens, with a landscaped, wider and greener boulevard. The Master Plan recognises the importance of permeability, sustainability and walkability as well as creating new spaces for people.

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In addition, ASPECT Studios is currently undertaking similar studies for both the Waite and Roseworthy Campuses. Again, further testament to the success of this plan.

Landscape Architecture Award Winner Military Road and Main Street Precinct JPE Design Studio City of Charles Sturt Kaurna

With a program of well designed solutions to increasing shade, widening footpaths, creating better amenity and a contextual experience by the coast, the project demonstrates an effective approach to rethinking our streets for people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just cars. The jury commends the design for their ambitions and encourages more local governments to prepare and act on creating greener streets for people. Project Details project Military Road and Main Street Precinct entrant practice City of Charles Sturt aboriginal nation Kaurna client JPE Design Studio

The Military Road and Main Street Precinct presented the opportunity to revitalize a key part of the Henley Beach area.

The concepts prepared by JPE Design Studio consider the context of the spaces within the Henley Precinct.

The design provides plentiful natural shade and balances public and private outdoor dining spaces.

Developed with the community, the street environments will provide an adaptable, vibrant and inspiring place for the City of Charles Sturt and its community.

The result is an environment that gives the highest level of service to pedestrians while not compromising parking and access for all modes of transport.

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Adelaide has a long and sinuous coastline, with an almost continuous beach and linear trail, with Henley Beach a desirable and important destination for visitors, locals and residents. Building on the success of the recently redesigned Henley Square, the Military Road and Main Street precinct project by JPE Design Studio is to be commended for expanding and reinforcing the importance of streets for people walking, cycling or strolling as well as greening these often hot streets in the warmer months. 94

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URBAN DESIGN NOMINEES

Gawler Street, Mount Barker

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Sometimes good urban design takes time. In the case of Gawler Street, Mount Barker - a growing and maturing town in the Adelaide Hills - Jensen PLUS and Mount Barker District Council developed an urban design strategy in 2014-15. Leveraging modest resources to attract additional funding, and staying true to the vision, the strategy has been implemented over a five-year period through a series of public realm upgrades, people-focused access improvements, placemaking, lighting and public art projects. Some large, some small, but all combining to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Make a Great Street Even Better!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Project Details entrant practice Jensen PLUS aboriginal nation Peramangk client Mount Barker District Council

2020 HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE SA AWARD

Together with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects SA, the Healthy Parks Healthy People SA partnership identified six key principles for Quality Green Public Space. 1.

Promote community health and wellbeing

2. Connect with nature 3. Build stronger communities 4. Deliver connectivity and access for all 5. Contribute to neighbourhood character 6. Support resilient neighbourhoods

Landscape professionals, urban planners, local councils and regional authorities can use the principles when planning, designing, and implementing green public spaces to better support liveability outcomes in our neighbourhoods.

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2020 HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE SA AWARD WINNER Paringa Park Primary School Peter Semple Landscape Architect Paringa Park Primary School Kaurna

Paringa Park Primary School demonstrates the very best of nature-based play and design in South Australia for learning environments and was the standout choice for the Healthy Parks Heathy People award in 2020 demonstrating exceptional application of the principles detailed in Creating Greener Places for Healthy and Sustainable Communities. Creating integrated connections to nature using an immersive consultation process, the design exemplifies building stronger communities by reflecting the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s context and the needs of the school now and into the future. Focused on children of primary school age, the generations of children who will use and enjoy the space will engender positive health and well-being for the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community. Schools have a vital role in supporting and adding to our resilient neighbourhoods, reflecting their ideals and aims both within their student cohort and the wider community. Paringa Park Primary School not only reflects these principles, it delivers a usable space that worked around existing trees, and creating a space that fosters increased habitat and biodiversity through plant selections to encourage small birds, native butterflies and lizards.

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Congratulations to Peter Semple Landscape Architect and Paringa Park Primary School!

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2020 HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE SA AWARD COMMENDATION Minda Coast Park OXIGEN Pty Ltd City of Holdfast Bay Kaurna

New public access and creating new opportunities to engage with sensitive environments is a key outcome of Minda Coast Park. A simple and generous link across an existing sand dune masks the complexities of navigating the sensitive natural systems as well as political and cultural sensitivities. The project enables better community connectivity and access to the park with a safe and well executed design that reinforces the coastal character of the area with new walking and cycling opportunities.

Minda Coast Park continues the great coastal shared use path that follows much of Adelaideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 70km of coastline, curating a new connection with the ecology of sand dunes, with points of artful delight and rest to enable all abilities to enjoy the new facility. The jury commended the design for successfully achieving a new link across the sand dunes whilst minimising environmental impacts and creating a new experience. Image: OXYGEN

Project Details project Minda Coast Park entrant practice OXIGEN Pty Ltd aboriginal nation Kaurna client City of Holdfast Bay, Key Partners: State Government, Minda Incorporated

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2020 HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE SA AWARD SPECIAL MENTION

In 2020 there were two unbuilt projects which have received Special Mentions in the Healthy Parks Healthy People SA awards category. The Military Road and Main Street Precinct project demonstrates that a well-considered strategy can promote the delivery of healthier, resilient and greener streets and public spaces. The project outlines a series of strategic changes to Military Road to recalibrate the streetscape for people walking through planning for wider footpaths, creating space for planting street trees, which will create shade and a connected tree canopy enabling more people to enjoy the Henley Beach Precinct. The University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus Public Realm Concept Design is the University’s new blueprint to curate and reorient the campus’ public spaces and connections for people walking through the campus in a greener and friendlier environment. The project’s plan includes defining squares and walkways with tree planting and a simplified material palette, as well as opening the campus up on all sides to engage with the Adelaide Park Lands and the River Torrens, creating a greener edge to the campus. Both projects, whilst unbuilt, represent that effective design and planning are critical to delivering built outcomes and the jury encourages these approaches for more projects.

Project Details project Military Road and Main Street Precinct entrant practice JPE Design Studio aboriginal nation Kaurna client City of Charles Sturt

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Project Details project University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus Public Realm Concept Design entrant practice ASPECT Studios aboriginal nation Kaurna client The University of Adelaide

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FUTURE LEADER AWARD WINNER - GRADUATE

“I have found her approach to our profession to be considered and sensitive to the many requirements of environmental design and I am sure that by continuing on her current path she will provide a valuable contribution to Australian landscape architecture” - Jere Wilks, Principal, EPCAD In her short career, Chloe has demonstrated a strong ability to design and innovate, and at the same time communicate her thought processes, solidifying her position as a respected and emerging design professional.

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Her tenacity and proven ability to manage several projects is manifest in a pragmatic yet sensitive approach to her work, expressing compassion through addressing and representing topics including indigenous culture and homelessness in landscape architecture. Chloe has shown a passion and eagerness for design and the profession of landscape architecture in her personal life through research – continually visiting projects across South Australia and learning from them.

Chloe is also an active and enthusiastic participant in a number of professional groups, including SAILA Fresh (our new rep!) as well as assisting organising several CPR events. She has also volunteered, expanded her knowledge by attending AILA’s Festivals, as well as being involved in MainStreet SA. “‘I have found her approach to our profession to be considered and sensitive to the many requirements of environmental design and I am sure that by continuing on her current path she will provide a valuable contribution to Australian landscape architecture” – Jere Wilks, Principal, EPCAD. Chloe is a strong advocate for Landscape Architecture in her personal and professional life and is a worthy recipient of the Future Leader Award.

FUTURE LEADER AWARD WINNER - GRADUATE

“Mauricio is a special member of the WAX team. He is a committed landscape architect with an incredible desire to help and teach others. He is skilled, eager and always willing to provide leadership and innovation. I cannot recommend more highly Mauricio Herrera for this award.” - Warwick Keates, WAX Director Mauricio Herrera Villa practice WAX Design

Having originally studied in Colombia, Mauricio’s commitment to the profession is demonstrated by his desire to gain knowledge from all parts of the world.

Mauricio is a strong collaborator, gaining inspiration from others and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. He is an avid reader and an active listener.

He continues to grow his leadership through mentoring of future landscape architects and being actively involved in the design industry in SA.

Mauricio brings his LatinAmerican passion to all aspects of his work.

Mauricio is actively involved outside of the workplace and continually looking to understand what he can offer the profession. Image: WAX Design

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This is demonstrated by his commitment to AILA, SAILA Fresh and the South American community in Adelaide.

2020 AILA SA & THE ADELAIDE REVIEW PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD Activating Heywood Park City of Unley and Clover Greenspace City of Unley Kaurna

Project Details project Activating Heywood Park entrant practice City of Unley and Clover Greenspace aboriginal nation Kaurna client City of Unley

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THE NORTHERN TERRITORY 2020 AWARDS

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Award of Excellence Winner

A visionary statement of activating and integrating an Indigenous cultural centre to the esplanade, the existing waterfront precinct, the CBD, public buildings and spaces through a connected series of pedestrian focussed tropical shaded promenades and walkways that reflect the local Indigenous culture, the tropical landscape character, and the casual Northern Territory lifestyle.

Darwin Civic and State Square Masterplan TCL Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics | Northern Territory Government

Project Details project Darwin Civic and State Square Masterplan entrant practice TCL with Troppo aboriginal nation Larrakia Nation client Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics | Northern Territory Government

The Masterplan builds on the City CBD Masterplan and the government’s heat mitigation studies to create a diverse array of spaces that draw a myriad of locals and tourists to the site night and day and through the Top End’s dramatic wet and dry seasons. The existing green park atmosphere is amplified with a flexible and activated ‘central heart’ adjacent a new NT Art Gallery with a shady grand verandah, as well as the creation of a series of tropical gardens, cooling and expressive waterfeatures, shelters and walkways inspired by the rich living First Nation and migrant history and local landscape character. Darwin’s historic Civic and State Square precinct is a place familiar to every Darwinian and is visited by the great majority of tourists that come to the city. Over the years large areas of the Square have become dominated by a myriad of bitumised carparks while other sections are worn out and dishevelled.

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Located between the waterfront and edge of the city, the Redevelopment of the State and Civic Square Masterplan is the type of project we love- a project with an inspirational brief and extensive stakeholder consultation, as well as the the opportunity to collaborate with local and nationally recognised architects – Troppo, artists and other professionals to create a lively public space that is emblematic of the relaxed Darwin and NT lifestyle…. and the bonus is we have been able to escape winter down south!

Taylor Cullity Lethlean, Troppo Architects (and the project team) are to be congratulated for their insight towards the project design and management that has clearly achieved this highly successful masterplan for the Larrakia Nation and the city of Darwin.

The proposed removal of a government building and the new underground carpark has opened up new possibilities for what the Square can become for Darwinians, Northern Territorians and visitors. The design renders and a video created in-house by TCL communicates to the public how the Masterplan responds creatively to the local environmental, social and economic conditions of Darwin now and into the future. Image: TCL

The TCL / Troppo team included an Aboriginal Sculpture Garden in the design although this was not in the brief. This garden above the new underground carpark is currently under construction and replaces a previous design which did not reflect local conditions or culture. The garden is planted with indigenous species and includes the use of local stones.

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It is inspiring that the Larrakia and other local people were involved and contributed towards the master planning of their Country and their city. The use of cultural mapping provides a great way of recording local cultural knowledge, not only for the project, but for future generations.

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URBAN DESIGN

CULTURAL HERITAGE

LANDSCAPE PLANNING

NOMINEE

Projects in this category are constructed projects or strategies that demonstrate the restoration, conservation, enhancement, maintenance, or adaptive reuse of culturally significant sites.

Darwin Civic and State Square Masterplan

Maningrida Arts and Culture Precinct

Darwin Civic and State Square Masterplan

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The Maningrida Arts and Culture Precinct is dedicated to revealing the history, cultural practices and contemporary art movement of the region. John Mawurndjul OAM describes it as “Ngarduk - my story. I looked at those buildings, the [old] museum and Babbarra designs, and I saw the walls cracked, the roof leaking and I decided we needed to move those important places. We need all the arts and culture areas together konda (here at the art centre site) to make one arts and culture area. All the young people will learn about kunborrk (song, dance) and all the cultures from here.”

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entrant practice TCL

entrant practice Tract

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aboriginal nation Larrakia Nation

aboriginal nation Manayingkarírra

aboriginal nation Larrakia Nation

client Department of Infrastructure,

client Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation via

client Department of Infrastructure,

Planning and Logistics / Northern Territory Government Note: There was no winner in this NT category

Architects Without Frontiers Note: There was no winner in this NT category

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARDS SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY 2020

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AILA would like to thank our partners, all the entrants and those who joined our virtual awards evening. AILA Chapter Sally Bolton, SA Chapter Manager AILA Awards Jury Daniel Bennett - FAILA Alex Game - AILA Sophie Cleland Heath Edwards - FAILA Janelle Arbon - FAILA Paul Herzich - AILA Helen Donovan AILA SA & NT Rewatch the Awards: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wkwUOr-b6KI View the Winners Gallery:  https://aila.awardsplatform. com/gallery/YDLyYZlB

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