BLACKET PRIZE
NSW PREMIER’S PRIZE Established 1984
Established 1997
This Prize was introduced specifically for buildings erected in country New South Wales and was named for the 19th century architect Edmund Blacket whose picturesque Gothic Revival style churches can still be found in many country towns.
This prize is awarded by the NSW Premier from a shortlist of projects selected by the NSW Government Architect which are of benefit to the people of NSW - whether they be educational, cultural, transport or accommodation facilities.
PROJECT TEAM
PROJECT TEAM
Project Team: Gideon Reiss Project Architect Martin Dudasko Design Architect Robert Mirams Project Director Andre Braun Documentation Anna Moldt Documentation
Photography: John Gollings
Garangula Gallery Fender Katsalidis Mirams Architects Jury citation Garangula Gallery was designed for a private client and is located in Harden in the South West Slopes region. The building responds to its location, exhibited through its consideration of both the local topography and the harsh outback climate. Its slightly elevated position allows the gallery to sit within its native landscape, whilst connecting to the wider area through the use of carefully integrated sculptures and controlled views. The building is further anchored to its location by the use of earth 54
and stone quarried from the site in its construction. A restrained yet rich palette of materials brings warmth and texture to the building. Artworks integrated into the fabric of the exterior embed references to region and memory. The five galleries, representing time, place, artist, material and meaning, are clearly articulated on the exterior, ensuring the legibility of the building prior to entering. The spatial organisation of the arrival sequence subtly prepares the visitor for the drama of the interior. The architect used
Craig Chand Documentation Jackson Cranfield Documentation
Emerystudio Signage
Kurt Schilling Documentation
There Timber Screen Graphic
Peter Epple Documentation Stacey Bark Documentation
the potentially conflicting requirements of the brief – for a combined gallery and event space – to reconsider the ubiquitous white box gallery interior. The bold choice of charcoal grey as the interior wall colour enhances the vibrancy of the Aboriginal pieces on display. Garangula Gallery is an exemplary project demonstrating a clear concept, an understanding of place, and the successful integration of art, architecture and landscape.
Steve Gartsky Documentation Consultant Team: Robert Bird Group Structural Consultant Robert Bird Group Civil Consultant
Alex Kibble Design Architect Daelynn Loh Marta Eyles Courtney Ryan Vanessa Holtham Mardi Christian
Fender Katsalidis Mirams Architect Interior Designer Cardno Façade and Pivot Wall Structure
Pablo Villarino Documentation
Project Team: Angelo Casado Project Architect
Arup Hydraulic Consultant Tract Consultants Landscape Consultant Lighting Consultant Services Consultant
Waterforms and DCG Design Water Feature Design Margo Neale Art Curator Electrolight Lighting Consultants (Sculptures) Jonathan Jones Building Art Construction Team: Manteena Builder Kirk Staniland Project Manager Lou Agnello Construction Manager Rod Mitto Project Director
Consultant Team: Mott Macdonald Structural Consultant Civil Consultant Kuttner Collins Electrical Consultant
Photography: Michael Nicholson
The Boilerhouse Tanner Kibble Denton Architects Jury citation Traditionally this prize is awarded to an architect or an architectural project that has contributed to the advancement of architecture in New South Wales. Located in the Parramatta campus of University of Western Sydney, The Boilerhouse by Tanner Kibble Denton Architects acknowledges and celebrates the past, engages with students of today and provides facilities that will be at the centre of campus life for many years to come.
The campus is a significant and historic place and has been continuously used as a public institution since 1813. The Boilerhouse, located at the centre of the campus, lay in ruins for over 10 years and despite the iconic chimney, was not central to campus life. This project creates a new student centre for the university by reusing and enlivening the existing heritage site. The 1894 Boilerhouse has lost none of its ‘raw’ industrial aesthetic. The liveliness and popularity of the new
facilities is a testament to the architect’s foresight in recognising the potential of the original building fabric. Much of the original industrial equipment including coal fired boilers were removed and transformed into four separate artworks – giving a playful interpretation to the original industrial activity.
Kuttner Collins Mechanical Consultant Mott Macdonald Hydraulic Consultant Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects Landscape Consultant
Tanner Kibble Denton Architects Interior Designer Heritage consultant Vipac Acoustic Consultant RLB Cost Consultant Kuttner Collins Communications Consultant Spatchurst Graphic Design Group DLA Building surveyor Construction Team: Gledhill Constructions Builder University of Western Sydney Capital Works and Facilities Project Manager
This is an intelligent and thoughtful reuse of an existing site and fabric to create a dynamic and contemporary place for students in Sydney’s heartland. It celebrates our past and builds on this legacy for future generations. 55