MESSAGE FROM THE AWARDS DIRECTOR

CATHERINE STARTARI

SA AWARDS DIRECTOR 2021

It has been an exciting year for the Institute of Architects’ SA Chapter 2021 Awards program, with a variety of high-quality projects showcased in this year’s submissions. The Awards process provides the opportunity to better understand the background of some truly unique projects through the narrative told by our architectural colleagues. It was evident from the projects submitted that great architecture comes from an innovative use of space and materials, carefully considered detailing and sustainability principles. It is not always easy to balance these criteria with the clients brief, but it was interesting to learn how architects navigated the process to deliver some extraordinary design outcomes. This year was the first for the EmAGN Emerging Project Award. The new award for 2021 is being piloted in South Australia and is an initiative of EmAGN to recognise work of excellence, submitted by an emerging practice or architects within the EmAGN demographic. It was fantastic to see several impressive entries this year, and we look forward to the award continuing to grow in the coming years. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the Institute and the Awards team for their effort to coordinate such a large program, the jurors for their time and expertise and to the entrants who have taken the time to prepare submissions and provide such wonderful insight into the projects that they have delivered. To the award winners of 2021, we congratulate you on your innovation and delivering quality architecture that South Australia can be proud of.