2021 AWARDED Magazine

ISSUE 6 2021

RECOGNISING GOOD BUILDING DESIGN IN AUSTRALIA

Winner WA Infinity Views

Winner Vic Silver Linings

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Sponsors & Acknowledgements Design Matters National acknowledges, with thanks, the sponsors and partners of the 2021 Building Design Awards.

Design Matters National also acknowledges, with thanks, the judges of the 2021 Awards.

Judges - DMN Building Design Awards Judges for Vic., NSW, ACT, Qld, Tas. & SA: Belinda Stewart, 3875 Design & Drafting Jessica-Anne Fredericks, Silo Building Designs Mark Sproule, Insight Building Design Group Roy Hodgson, Roy Hodgson Design (Chair) Zol Nagy, Nagy Design Judges - DMN Building Design Awards Judges for WA & NT: Alex Smeu, Longfield Designs Andrew Abercrombie, Serneke Australia Jacopo Bonomi, Essenziale Jason Saunders, Arc Seven.1 John Chisholm, John Chisholm Design Mark Barker, Meyer Shircore & Associates Shayne Le Roy, Shayne Le Roy Design Shelly Dival, Enabling Spaces Susanne Lindstrom-Wilson, Coastline Design & Drafting Wen-Chi Tseng, Arc T-Lab Judges - DMN Student Design Awards Judges for Vic., WA & Qld: Alan Cubbon, Crosier Scott & Associates Belinda Stewart, 3875 Design & Drafting Jessica Fredericks, Silo Building Designs Mark Sproule, Insight Building Design Group Rhys Davies, Rhys Davies Building Design Roy Hodgson, Roy Hodgson Design Zol Nagy, Nagy Design

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Contents

AWARDED 2020 5

From the President

SPECIAL AWARDS 7 7 8 10 12

Ronald Pickford Award: Howard Marsland Life Member: Sean Hamilton Vic. James Hardie Award: Ryan Darling, RLD Design, Fyansford House 4 Gables WA James Hardie Award: Adrian Fratelle, Ecohabit, Kensington Residence Vic. Past Presidents’ Award / Non-Residential Group Dwelling Design: Alan Cubbon, Crosier Scott Architects, Trugo Place

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Vic. Building Design of the Year / Use of Concrete / Use of Timber / New House over $3M: Wade Stephens, Rachcoff Vella Architecture, Silver Linings WA Building Design of the Year / New House over $3M: John LeClare Josephs, Superseed Architecture, Infinity Views

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Vic. New House $300,001 - $500k / Use of Bricks / Kitchen Design: Ashley Beaumont, Beaumont Building Design, Warreeny WA New House $300,001 - $500k / Environmentally Sustainable Design: Michael Lurie, Lurie Concepts, Honeysuckle House Vic. New House $500,001 - $750k / Use of Steel: Ashley Beaumont, Beaumont Building Design, Moonshadow Project WA New House $500,001 - $750k / Outdoor Design / Rural Design: Michael Lurie, Lurie Concepts, Stealth Farmhouse 2.0 NSW/ACT New House $500,001 - $750k: Janita Norman, Realm Building Design, Rivergums House Vic. New House $750,001 - $1M: Tina Lindner, Tina Lindner Building Design, Montgomery House WA New House $750,001 - $1M / Use of Natural Stone: Michael Lurie, Lurie Concepts, Injidup Spring SA New House $750,001 - $1M / Environmentally Sustainable Design / People's Choice Award: SUHOStudio, 10 Star Home Vic. New House $1,000,001 - $2M: Luke Jennings, Project Now, Maes Project WA New House $1,000,001 - $2M / Use of Bricks / Use of Timber: Daniel Cassettai, Daniel Cassettai Design, North Beach House WA New House up to $2,000,001 - $3M / Use of Concrete / Use of Steel: Daniel Cassettai, Daniel Cassettai Design, King Albert

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Vic. Alterations & Additions up to $350k: Lindsay Douglas, Dig Design, MARKET NT Alterations & Additions up to $350k / Outdoor Space Design / Small Works Project: Anthea Wells-Corner, Dancing Dragon Design, Yron’s Yurt Vic. Alterations & Additions $350,001 - $800k / Outdoor Space Design / Small Home Design Dwelling up to 150sqm: Shae Parker McCashen, Green Sheep Collective, Maaemo WA Alterations & Additions $350,001 - $800k: Daniel Cassettai, Daniel Cassettai Design, White House Additions Vic. Residential Design Alterations & Additions over $800k / Bathroom Design: Lindsay Douglas, Dig Design, HANNAN WA Residential Design Alterations & Additions over $800k / Bathroom Design / Heritage Design / Interior Design: Kerry Jacobs, JUO, Veiled House

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Vic. Heritage Design: Sam Bell, Bellhaus Design Office, Grey Street Residence Vic. Interior Design: Peter Haralabopoulos, Arki Design Studio, Honed Perfection 56 WA Kitchen Design: Katie Shortland-Webb, KTR Creations, Mosman Park Vic. Multi-Residential up to $6M / Use of Recycled Materials / Documentation: Peter Lombardozzi, Archsign, A Stitch in Time WA Multi-Residential up to $6M: Daniel Lomma, Daniel Lomma Design, Gladstone Vic. Multi-Residential over $6M: Janusz Kowal & Adam Graham, CK Architecture, 8 Bourke Street, Ringwood Vic. Conceptual - Unbuilt Design: Joseph Scaffaro, Zero 3 Design, Carlsruhe Cantilever WA Conceptual - Unbuilt Design: John Damant, Arcologic Design, Kulbardi House SA Conceptual - Unbuilt Design: Geoff Alexander, Alexstar Building Designs, Coorong Vic. Weathertex Environmentally Sustainable Design: Massimo Loche, Ausplan Design Group, Greenest House WA Group Dwelling Design: Madeleine Opacak, Mojo Design Studio, Canning Highway NSW/ACT Group Dwelling Design / NonResidential Unique Projects: Jaspreet Singh, Arcinovationz, Wongaburra on Buller Vic. Rural Design: Peter Jackson, Peter Jackson Design, Tarara

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Vic. Conceptual - Unbuilt Design: Justin Marden, Spacerepublica, Flinders St Station Upgrade & Freedom Lookout 90 Vic. Heritage Design / Commercial up to $2M: Alla DeLion, Studiomint, West Carr & Harvey 92 Vic. Interior Design: Benjamin Paszyn, Ben and Ben, Centre of Strength and Wellness 94 WA Interior Design / Public Building Design / Commercial Design up to $2M: Michael Little, Built Ink, Sero Institute 96 Vic. Industrial Design: Bill Balakis, BB Design Group, Jersey Drive Office Building 98 WA Industrial Design / Commercial Design over $2M: Joseph Panetta, Commercial Design Management, UNIOS HQ 100 Vic. Commercial Design over $2M: Tobias Munch, placeformspace, Stomping Ground Brewery Moorabbin MATERIALS EXCELLENCE 104 Vic. Use of Glass: Guy Holman, Holman Designs, The Palms 106 Vic. Use of Lightweight Materials: Marc Bernstein-Hussman, Melbourne Design Studios, Contemporary Heritage Home 108 WA Use of Lightweight Materials: Kyle Stacey, Stack Design, The Castle 110 NSW/ACT Use of Bricks: Joe Pratezina, Monarch Building Solutions, Blue Gum Preschool Extension 112 WA Documentation: Nicholas Wells, Wells Building Designers and Consultants, Esperance Indoor Sports Stadium EMERGING DESIGNERS 115 Vic. Best Response to a Design Brief by Building Design Student / Best Digital Presentation: Lachlan McKern, Bendigo TAFE 116 WA Best Response to a Design Brief by Building Design Student: Dexter Kee Yen Tan, Curtin University 117 Qld. Best Response to a Design Brief by Building Design Student: Devarni Keech, CQ University 118 Vic. Best Response to Design Brief by an Interior Design Student: Sulagna Nanda, Swinburne University of Technology 119 Vic. Excellence in Documentation: Laura Marulanda Lozano, Box Hill Institute 120 Vic. Best Group Project: Cassandra Deleeuw, James Greenfield, and Damian Noorman, Chisholm Institute ENTRANTS 122 All Entrants in the 2021 DMN Building Design Awards

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F ROM THE PRE SIDE NT

Welcome to this showcase of the inspiring work of Design Matters National Members in 2021!

This is the 26th year of the Building Design Awards; and for the (dare I say, unprecedented!) first time, we held two separate award events – a live event in Perth on 15 October, celebrating the work of our WA and NT Members, and online on 28 October, celebrating the work of Members from South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. The silver lining: this year we have two awards for Building Design of the Year!

In these pages you will find the work of talented building designers from across Australia, showcasing projects in both residential and non-residential building design; as well as recognising excellence in the use of a range of materials, including steel, glass, bricks, timber, concrete, lightweight materials, recycled materials, and natural stone. In addition to these projects, there are also the Student Awards, highlighting the work of our building designers of the future, and I encourage you to check these out.

I want to acknowledge the efforts of our entire Design Matters National community – the designers and students who entered their projects in the awards; the judges who volunteered their time and energy to evaluate them; and our hardworking team in ‘the office’ who ensured both award events were a resounding success.

We have much to celebrate; we have all been touched by the challenges of the last two years, in one way or another; and while no one would dare predict what is coming next, there is a growing sense of optimism as we look forward to the coming year. I hope you find a host of inspiration in these pages!

Ingrid Hornung President Design Matters National

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2021 Building Design Awards

SP E CIAL A W A R D S

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NATIONAL AWARDS

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Ronald Pickford Award

Life Membership Inductee 2021

The Ronald Pickford Award is in recognition of people who have contributed years of service to Design Matters National and to their industry which is outside of building design.

Sean Hamilton

Howard Marsland Howard was the BDAWA’s ‘treasurer since forever’ - close to 20 years!

One of the most kind-hearted people you could meet, and incredibly generous with his time, and offices.

Through good and not so good times, he offered endless support to BD colleagues and never stopped backing the BDAWA, and now, of course, DMN.

I am privileged to support Sean’s nomination for Life Member. Sean and I worked as a team during my four years as President, continuing through his term as President.

He was actively involved in our battle for the Building Design Association of Victoria to be recognised as the design industry’s pre-eminent organisation, gaining the opportunity to nominate a representative to the founding Building Practitioners Board. Our Members became eligible for Registration as Building Practitioners. Sean was a member of the panel which appointed Assignments Australasia, one of the signature decisions of the organisation. Passionate about many things including our association, Sean was a strong proponent for the ongoing education of our Members, and quality of design. His own practice produced numerous outstanding and BDAV award-winning entries. After many years of contribution to the Association and the industry, Sean is a worthy Life Member.

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Robert McLauchlan Fellow and Life Member

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FYA NSFORD HOU SE 4 G A B LE S WINNER James Hardie Award – Vic RLD Design

James Hardie said: We love how the freestanding Scandi barn pavilions in Linea™ Weatherboard stand proud against the garage in Axon™ Cladding.

Designer Ryan Darling, RLD Design Location Fyansford Web rlddesignbuilding.com Builder Murphy Built Photographer Supreme Digital Media Project Brief: A ‘Scandinavian-inspired’ home to fit within the farmland area of outer Fyansford. A wow factor from all angles (as the site can be viewed from the overpass).

Functionally liveable. Aesthetically pleasing.

Minimalist. A courtyard with shelter and great access. Free-flowing main space with stunning features and a large expanse of glass. Lots of natural light.

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Sustainability Considerations: On-site potable water supply. On-site septic treatment and irrigation area used on garden. Twenty solar panels x 330 watt capable of producing 24.29kWh/day.

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This is the main frontage that can be seen when approaching the subject site. The facade is made up of different contrasting materials and textures with raked windows that look upon the surrounding farmland. Ambient lighting has been positioned in the eaves to highlight the different material textures and contrast.

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Main gable, made up of full-height glazing with matte black aluminium frames symmetrical to the gable form. White foam-board fascia frames the gable with slimline barge capping that outlines the clean straight lines. Timber clip-batten ceiling flows seamlessly to the eave to create contrast with the black window frames.

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K EN S IN GTON RES IDE NCE WINNER James Hardie Award – WA Ecohabit

James Hardie said: Wonderful use of Stria™ Cladding as an additional texture to this striking modern home and excellent display of how lightweight cladding can be used to cantilever forms.

Project Brief: A cottage falling short of current living needs, with four bedrooms, a bathroom, and a small congested kitchen and dining area in a sleepout with a deck to the rear. A new dining and kitchen space tying into an outdoor space where the whole family could gather. Liveability. Sustainability.

Tree retention.

Sustainability Considerations: Energy efficient. Passive house principles with effective air tightness (0.9aph). Heat exchange unit. UPVC double glazing.

Efficient timber frame wall system.

Breathable wall membranes. High R-values.

Trees created natural solar shading.

Openings placed strategically for cross-flow ventilation.

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Expanding on their current cramped cottage, this Kensington Residence addition created a new space to entertain and spend time with the whole family. The addition was a deliberate juxtaposition in materials, colours and form. The extension combined passive house principles along with effective air-tightness for a sustainable home.

Designer Adrian Fratelle, Ecohabit Location Kensington Web ecohabit.com.au Builder Ismart Building Group Photographer Peter Ellery

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The intention behind the Kensington Residence was to blur the threshold between the indoors and outdoors. The extension was designed around an existing tree, with specific placement of the openings to create a feeling of connection to the outside and an alfresco space as an extension of the living area.

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TRUG O P LACE WINNER Past Presidents’ Award – Vic Non-Residential Group Dwelling – Vic Crosier Scott Architects

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The judges said: Designed for the discerning.

Rhythmic accents and varied massing create interest, avoiding the institutional stereotype.

Open, clean and calming, it looks beyond policies to transform lives. Open, light-filled spaces inside. Lovely indoor and outdoor communal areas. This doesn’t look like your average Aged Care facility. It looks a lot more like a high-end motel! Trugo Place has been designed as a residence for the discerning.

The architecture uses rhythmic accents and varied massing to create interest, avoiding the institutional stereotype. The interior spaces are open, clean and functional using textural variation and warm soft tones to calm. This building has applied modern and timeless design principles over functional and considered interiors and finishes.

With the increased importance placed on Aged Care, the finished result has been considered a winner. Trugo Place has a cooperative influence in design primacies stated in orientation, form, articulation, colour and presence that denies assumption.

Sustainability impact initiatives in harmony with professional-led strategies converging upon accomplishing tangible transformation in lives and the community with equity, inclusion and community engagement.

Operative and authenticity of a humanitarian project through a needs and response proposal looking beyond policies, converging on facilities through operative design priorities.

Designer Alan Cubbon, Crosier Scott Architects Location Newport Web croscott.com.au Builder Hansen Yuncken Photographer Emily Bartlett Photography

Project Brief: A facility that encourages and supports inclusive, sustainable and vibrant living; addresses its context respectfully and sensitively; proudly celebrating its sense of place, landscape, and local history; provides high-level physical care and supports mental health outcomes for residents; is connected both physically and visually to nature and views, and provides a range of amenities and activities.

Sustainability Considerations: Orientation, building form and landscape provide opportunities for cross ventilation and natural lighting. Bulk insulation to lightweight walls and roof structures and mass concrete to floors. Rainwater collection tanks and water efficient fixtures. Use of landscape to shade external spaces adjacent to buildings and provide sun shelter. Double glazing to assist to reduce heating/cooling energy use. Energy-efficient light fittings and other fixtures with sensors for automatic operation. Recycled building materials where practical and economical (external brickwork). Heat recovery hot water systems and solar panels

The design of Trugo Place has been about much more than simply providing a physical space that supports a range of services and functions, it has been about creating a new model of ageing in place, inspiring and uplifting residents, visitors, locals and workers alike.

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The traditional saw-tooth roofs adorning many of the surrounding Victorian Railway workshops provided inspiration for the principal street elevation’s staggered façade planes. Faced in recycled, salvaged brick, limewashed and patterned, they echo the rich working-class and industrial history of Melbourne’s inner west.

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SIL VER LI NINGS WINNER Building Design of the Year – Vic Use of Concrete – Vic Use of Timber – Vic New House over $3M – Vic Rachcoff Vella Architecture

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The judges said: Commands attention.

Shows permanency within the landscape.

Raw and hard but also warm and grounding.

The use of structural, off-form concrete contrasting with timber creates a modern expression that’s amazing. Getting the detailing right, but also having the craftsmen to bring it to life, has made for an exceptional building. Excellent use of contrasting materials accentuates the timber.

Craftsmanship is superb. Awesome design and build. Sleek, timeless and modern.

An architectural statement.

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Silver timber lining boards are the crucial element in an otherwise limited and raw material palette.

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Designer Wade Stephens, Rachcoff Vella Architecture Location Black Rock Web rachcoffvella.com.au Builder Koorool Constructions Photographer Tatjana Plitt

Project Brief: A minimalist approach with a restricted material palette limited in complexity but defiant in individual character and charm. Achieve an architectural outcome that would consist of a limited material list, a range of bespoke fittings and fixtures all handmade and meticulously sourced.

Consistency in colour, sheen level and age now and into the future allows the timber to take on an enduring quality. Pre-aged recycled timber, hand selected and aged provided a unique design solution.

Sustainability Considerations: Significant cross-ventilation. North-facing courtyard.

Concrete eave overhangs and automated external sun blinds. Heavily insulated walls, floor and ceiling/roof layers. 400-500mm thick double skin concrete walls with insulated core. Insulated Floor Slabs.

High-performance thermally-broken doubleglazed windows. 45,000-litre storage tank.

20kW PV Solar panel array and battery storage system. Pool solar heating connected to recycled water. Electric Car charging stations. Home automation to control ESD equipment.

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I N F INITY VI E W S WINNER Building Design of the Year – WA New House over $3M – WA Superseed Architecture

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The judges said: This exceptional design must be formally recognised for all its challenges and detailed considerations. The theme has been set from the outset; a spectacular view at all times, curved white walls, teak decks and exterior walls, with concrete floors and ceilings. Descend a level and repeat.

Descend again and open up to a terrace with a pool – and still that incredible view. This home truly maximises its location and outlook in a way that makes a designer swoon at how smoothly and elegantly it has done so, despite overwhelming site, planning and logistical constraints. All credit to the coherence of the lead designer and extended design and build team.

A wholly deserving win, with true excellence in design and construction.

The mass of the residence hidden below the street entrance illustrates the two separate volumes of the residence: two timber ‘islands’ with views to the river beyond for all.

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Designer John LeClare Josephs, Superseed Architecture Location Bicton Web superseed.net.au Builder Capozzi Building Photographer Jack Lovel

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Project Brief: A development project for sale.

A mechanism to communicate the expertise of the builder. A singular, original design on an extremely logistically complex residential site. Optimise the stunning views.

Maximise habitable space on the 13m site incline. Create a bespoke yet sensitive family home which spoke of the landscape and site context.

Sustainability Considerations: Westfacing.

Inserted against cliff for thermal mass advantage. Massive, glazed openings and large volumes. Walls: Morlock Pacific Teak (solid), then 35mm batten air gap, then 140mm stud walls + R4 insulation, then 13mm gyprock. Argon-filled double-glazed commercial aluminium windows and doors.

Massive, custom, aluminium sunshades.

Exposed concrete floors to maximise winter thermal mass. Timber roof: R6 insulation plus R1.3 Anticon. Smart-wired for efficient usage throughout.

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WA RR E E NY WINNER New House $300,001-$500k – Vic Use of Bricks – Vic Kitchen Design – Vic Beaumont Building Design

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Designer Ashley Beaumont, Beaumont Building Design Location Cape Paterson Web beaumontbuildingdesign.com.au Builder TS Constructions Photographer John Thompson

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A modern inspired home draws from mid-century aesthetics by incorporating horizontal planes, expansive glass and mixed mediums of timber, brick and concrete.

Project Brief: Demonstrate a refined model for an environmentally-conscious concept home in a zero-carbon housing development.

Passive solar design with sustainable materials. Elements of mid-century modern.

Compact, low maintenance. A material palette balancing environmental impact with affordable construction costs, aesthetics and local and ethical sourcing, while also reflecting hues of the coastal surrounds.

Sustainability Considerations: Handcrafted limestone masonry products made from recycled timber, glass and rice hulls exhibit unparalleled thermal performance. On-site waste collected and reused in production.

Sustainably sourced cladding: radial timber battens. Siting efficiency. Solar. Glazing.

Cross-flow ventilation. Zoning. Insulation.

Shading. 10,000-litre water tank.

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Sustainable handcrafted limestone masonry juxtaposed with radial timber evokes texture and muted colours of its coastal surrounds.

The vertical breezeblock wall adds complexity and layering to the outdoor zone.

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H O NEYSUCK LE HO U SE WINNER New House $300,001-$500k – WA Environmentally Sustainable – WA Lurie Concepts

Project Brief: A young family looking to downsize and create a smaller home with maximum flexibility in use. Keep things as cost-efficient to build as possible while prescribing to solar passive and healthy home principles, optimising the thermal performance, and minimising energy consumption. The secret weapon was to generate income from the house by incorporating a low-maintenance selfcontained bed and breakfast.

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Designer Michael Lurie, Lurie Concepts Location Cowaramup Web lurieconcepts.com.au Builder Black Point Construction Photographer Dion Robeson

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The visual expression of the home pays homage to the familiar sight of a three-sided hay shed, with the rendered hemp feature wall opening up to the street.

Sustainability Considerations: NatHERs 9 Star energy rating. Hemp walls which are fireproof, non-toxic, breathable and highly insulative. Zero/low VOC, non-toxic or natural, renewable or recyclable products and methods of construction. Majority of glazing north-oriented. Window surrounds, recessed alcoves and patio with deciduous vine for sun control. Combination of timberframed double glazing and aluminium low-E glazing. Concrete floors and masonry walls for thermal mass. Narrow span and ceiling fans for cross ventilation. Bulk insulation and pockets of air optimise thermal performance.

Ventilation paths between cladding and framing to minimise condensation. All electric appliances only. Solar panel system.

Provision for future rainwater harvesting.

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The hygge interiors of the home embrace warm timbers, zero VOC clay paints, and tumbled face brick walls.

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M O O NSHAD OW P ROJE CT WINNER New House $500,001-$750k – Vic Use of Steel – Vic Beaumont Building Design

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Designer Ashley Beaumont, Beaumont Building Design Location Cape Paterson Web beaumontbuildingdesign.com.au Builder Ashley Beaumont, Ecoliv Buildings Photographer John Thompson

The judges said: 7.6 stars for two storeys on a small block, with a small footprint and maximum functional space, is quite the achievement. Attention to detail in the steel cladding is lovely.

Front facade angles are well done. An amazing design which complements the other designs in The Cape development.

Project Brief: Design an energy-efficient contemporary coastal home for a family of four to holiday by the beach.

The home needed to integrate passive solar design principles to encourage a low-impact, sustainable lifestyle without sacrificing comfort.

Sustainability Considerations: Passive solar design principles are engrained in the design and is evident throughout the home achieving a 7.7 energy rating. Double-glazed sliding doors and windows. Shading devices to northern glazing. Low VOC. 10,000-litre water tank. Sanden Eco pump hot water system. 2.5Kw Solar power system.

The holiday home reflects a modern, playful interpretation of an A-Frame structure, resulting in oblique interior features to the upper zone.

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Robust and unified exterior cladding combines metal, recycled brick and timber battens.

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Heart of the home. Timber-clad walls and bulkheads throughout the home bring a natural warmth and texture to the interior spaces.

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ST EA LTH FA R MHOUSE 2.0 WINNER New House $500,001-$750k – WA Outdoor Space Design – WA Rural Design – WA Lurie Concepts

Project Brief: To evolve the concepts explored in the original Stealth Farmhouse.

A low maintenance family home for easily welcoming regular guests. To consider well-framed views connecting to the wider landscape and give a sense of place. To be conscious of build costs and optimise function.

Sustainability Considerations: A NatHERS 7.5-star rating. Living areas with large format double-glazing are orientated towards the north whilst the bedrooms and carport are located on the south and east. The critical windows have surrounds for sun control.

Reduced glazing to the east and west.

Thermal mass of concrete floors stores energy to help passively heat and cool the home whilst a strategic placement of high levels of insulation in the wall framing and roof structure serves to optimise the thermal performance.

The house harvests its rainwater and utilises energy-efficient heat pumps.

Nestled into the lush Quindalup woodlands, the Stealth Farmhouse 2.0 is an effortless fusion of traditional farmhouse and contemporary building design.

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The judges said: The judges said: An excellent response to the rural environment while paying respect to the natural surroundings. It is responsive to the landscape with the use of steel and timber and the sustainable nature of re-using natural rocks for retaining walls has created a great outcome for this design. This design benefits massively from its existing natural surroundings, and the design endeavour to connect the internal and external living areas has been successfully achieved. An exquisite example of rural design. The clear lines, sharp angles and use of contrasting materials such as metal, concrete and timber to external walls clearly identify the building from the natural environment without detaching it from its background.

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Designer Janita Norman, Realm Building Design Location Moama Web realmbuildingdesign.com Builder Young Gun Builders Photographer Leon Schoots

WINNER New House $500,001-$750k – NSW Realm Building Design

The judges said: Contemporary, bright and airy, with clean crisp detailing. Raked ceiling and highlight windows help to achieve northern exposure.

Nice use of architectural design.

Project Brief: A contemporary, bright, airy, generously light-filled living space with views to the gum trees and waterway. A highly functional, responsive and practical home requiring minimal maintenance, activated quickly and shut down when the owners are away. A private, quiet retreat. Courtyards, outdoor living, connection and easy transition between the interior and exterior spaces.

Individual, modern aesthetic.

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Sustainability Considerations: Orientation.

North-facing windows to the living rooms. Natural light.

Passive cooling and cross ventilation. Insulation to walls, ceilings and roof. Waffle pod slab. Improved glazing.

Waste minimisation through construction. Water-efficient taps. Energy-efficient appliances. Raw water connection.

Solar electricity system. Controlled irrigation and air-conditioning systems.

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The east-facing courtyard is perfectly positioned to capture the morning sun, as the intersecting geometry creates a sheltered, defined space. A strong connection is created between the interior of the home and the exterior as the courtyard lies within the proximity of the home, surrounded by the connected building forms.

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Solid walls and a simple, geometric form create a deliberate disconnection from the street, forming a strong facade that allows for a peaceful sanctuary within. There is a serenity in the simplicity of the form, and the restrained colour palette contrasts well against the warm and welcoming timber front doors.

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M O N TGOME RY HOU SE WINNER New House $750,001-$1M – Vic Tina Lindner Building Design

The judges said: Great executed floor plan.

Business at the front and party out the back! A lovely home design.

Project Brief: Design a home respecting surrounding heritage streetscape while providing a very modern, clean feel throughout. Single-car garage, two children’s bedrooms, main suite to be located to the first floor with a small, home office/study space. Outdoor entertainment area overlooking in-ground pool.

Ideal for entertaining. Meeting heritage in-fill guidelines. Simple form with sympathetic materials.

Designer Tina Lindner, Tina Lindner Building Design Location Williamstown Web tinalindner.com.au Builder Ballanced Constructions Photographer Daniela Fulford

Sustainability Considerations: Slab on ground construction with solar heating throughout. Timber windows with double glazing. Solar hot water services and solar pool heating.

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A simple stylish design which is timeless.

Pyramidal-shaped roof-line centrally located over the ground floor. A side entry to provide for large, modern, bayed window detailing to the facade.

Timber detailing below eave lines with vertical timber detailing to the face of the garage and front fencing.

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Curved, elongated expansive wall forms a central spine which separates the bedroom areas from the living spaces. Splayed wall with vertical, glazed sections frame a southern tropical garden. Looking beyond the curved wall, you peak into the kitchen living areas and into the rear garden spaces.

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I NJIDUP SP RI NG WINNER New House $750,001 - $1M – WA Use of Natural Stone – WA Lurie Concepts

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The judges said: Drop-dead gorgeous.

A very sympathetic design embedded in the surrounding natural landscape.

A simply beautiful outcome despite the BAL challenges and its 8 Star NatHERS energy rating. Outstanding use of natural materials to help blend the design into the natural environment. The entry is a real highlight, and the stone scattered through the design creates a soft, warm and organic ambiance throughout the home.

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Designer Michael Lurie, Lurie Concepts Location Yallingup Web lurieconcepts.com.au Builder Axis Construction South West Photographer Dion Robeson

Project Brief: Design a three-bedroom home elevated above the bush, to embrace views.

Reduce noise transfer between zones and by appliances. Low-maintenance and robust, with a sense of openness and connection to the coastal lifestyle. Optimise the elevation on the dramatic sloping site. Try to meet strict BAL 29 requirements with minimal clearing.

Sustainability Considerations: 8.8 star NatHERs energy rating. Solar passive principles were a key driver of the shape, north orientation, and siting of the house.

Strategic shading to the windows. Cross ventilation maximised with positioning of operable windows. Concrete slab to increase thermal mass and performance.

Solid masonry walls keep the house cool in summer and store solar energy in winter.

Bulk insulation and thermally broken performance glazing. Rainwater harvesting.

Solar hot water. Photovoltaic system.

When the large living room stacking windows and doors are open, the connection to the wider landscape reaches a crescendo.

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The north and east portion of home has been elevated above the natural ground level. The large, north-facing deck and verandahs are cantilevered to create a sense of openness and connection to the wider landscape.

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10 S TAR HOME WINNER New House $750,001 - $1M – SA Environmentally Sustainable – SA People's Choice Award SUHOStudio

Designer SUHOStudio Location Woodforde Web suho.com.au Builder Woolcock Construction Photographer Dan Schultz

It is a first for Australia to have an internationally aligned 10/10 star home that should exceed performance expectations and also provide the most healthy indoor environment to date.

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The judges said: The judges said: Great use of modern design principles achieve a bold, 10-star architectural statement. Interesting design choices in ceiling heights and facade.

A visually appealing design. Cosy and full of character. Achieving 10 stars is no easy feat and this 3-bedroom, small-footprint home, on a narrow, challenging block, shows what good design can achieve.

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Project Brief: Design a home going beyond 10 stars to demonstrate what is possible when contemporary construction materials and techniques are combined with thoughtful design. Provide a tangible experience for the public, so they may appreciate the substantial benefits beyond a star rating of a truly energy-efficient home. Empower homeowners to reconsider priorities of form and function with performance.

Sustainability Considerations: In addition to the highest standards of building performance, environmental sustainability was extensively considered through passive design principles, home automation, locally sourced and low VOC materials and the inclusion of energy and photovoltaic analysis.

Social sustainability was also present through the consideration of producing a healthy environment for the user. This included daylight and hygrothermal analysis and a heat recovery ventilation system for a passivhaus standard airtight build. In addition to general automation, C02, Humidity, Air pressure and ventilation operation are monitored to the handheld device of the user.

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The inspiration for the project was to create Adelaide’s first 10 Star Home which also built upon a lot of the existing social and cultural norms of our society when it comes to waste, recycling and lowering the occupants’ footprint.

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M A ES P ROJE CT WINNER New House $1,000,001-$2M – Vic Project Now

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Designer Luke Jennings, Project Now Location Mount Helen Web projectnow.net.au Builder Madigan Builders Photographer Hstudios

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The judges said: Right from the start, from the very front door, this is stunning! Love the mix of recycled brick, chunky timbers and black cladding. Simple, non-pretentious form with huge impact!

Project Brief: Located at the foot of Mt Buninyong, Victoria, a contemporary but rustic farmhouse with generous shared spaces, inside-outside connectivity, driven by lifestyle and the demands of a large family.

Connection with family was at the heart of the floorplan, catering for a large, blended, modern family. Open, inviting warm spaces and entertaining areas.

The stunning, surrounding geographical features were also the inspiration of the silhouette; the twin peaks of Mount Buninyong and Mount Warrenheip mirrored in the twin gables and spanning gable of the North and South rooflines.

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The core phrase driving the design process was ‘connection’. Connection with the outdoors through spacious outdoor living and entertaining, as well as the use of glass to soak in the stunning outlook and surrounds and also in the finished, rustic, tactile exterior finishes of the slappedon mortar brickwork and raw timbers inside.

Connection with the region inspired the use of locally sourced, reclaimed rustic materials.

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Sustainability Considerations: The home is predominantly running from solar harvesting.

There are also large rainwater tanks for use through the home and garden irrigation.

Good passive design is implemented with good orientation and shading options.

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N O RT H BE ACH HOU SE WINNER New House $1,000,001-$2M – WA Use of Bricks – WA Use of Timber – WA Daniel Cassettai Design

The judges said: A timeless look and feel with clever, low-maintenance materials that will weather the harsh coastal conditions well.

Clean, curved and white-rendered brickwork and raw, light-grey, vertically-grooved feature bricks are cleverly combined to provide a timeless exemplar of Perth’s ‘city beach’ style.

Internally, the feature grooves are repeated using white oak to help create visual and acoustic comfort and a rugged yet elegant home. A minimalistic but homely and warm interior with a beautiful use of space and light. The simple finishes are striking against the curved architectural features that inspire a resemblance to a modern take on art deco in an elegant way. White oak vertical battens are used internally throughout the home as a ‘dado’ wall cladding, with a repeating negative detail, beautifully executed around curving walls. This provides excellent acoustic damping (essential where all floors are polished concrete) and a warm visual softening.

Designer Daniel Cassettai, Daniel Cassettai Design Location North Beach Web dcdesign.com.au Builder Grange Residential + Constructions Photographer Jody D’Arcy

Project Brief: An understated and iconic residence for an active and adventurous family of five. Take full advantage of the corner block appropriation, 160m from the breaking surf of Perth’s northern beaches.

Accommodate ample shelter and protection from the harsh conditions of coastal life, whilst allowing a penetrating view of the blue waters.

Sustainability Considerations: The site characteristics promoted material selection over orientation to best address sustainable principles. Raw materials able to withstand the harsh coastal conditions were selected.

Fascias, eaves and balcony soffits were wrapped in Masterwall EPS system to minimise air leakage to the building.

Large west/southwest roof cover and extensive balcony protects the home from late setting western sun. The West and South openings allow cooling breezes to flush and stored heat from the home.

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The home presents a low, sleek profile and understated singlestorey dwelling, bunkering into the contours of its eastern elevation.

The home reveals its additional storey and commanding elevation, anchored shoreward into the prevailing Indian Ocean, from its southern elevation. Through restrained design the resultant form respects the site levels and surrounding homes.

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The textures of the coast have been reflected in the designed form of the home, along with the selection of materials. The rutted masonry blockwork provides a robust material delivering a texture and haptic facet to a building of clean lines, soft curves and smooth face, reminiscent of the rugged reef outcrops interrupting the undulating white sand coves along the local coastline.

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KIN G ALBE RT WINNER New House up to $2,000,001-$3M – WA Use of Concrete – WA Use of Steel – WA Daniel Cassettai Design

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Designer Daniel Cassettai, Daniel Cassettai Design Location Trigg Web dcdesign.com.au Builder Contour Projects Photographer Silvertone Photography

The judges said: The judges said: A humble, modern, coastal home embracing the use of natural stone, steel and timber. A challenging sloping block and harsh coastal conditions, however the designer has produced a simply exceptional outcome. The use of concrete was really well balanced and subtle. The designer engaged with this material and purposely chose the locations to enhance the overall external balance of the home and to create a design story from the front of the house to the back of the house. The use of steel from the front door framework to the extensive external steel triangulated buttress displayed an excellent use of structural steel.

This was further emphasised with the use of steel colorbond cladding framing the roof and some of the external walls to create this contemporary-style beachside home.

Project Brief: A high-end industrial modern aesthetic, balanced with flexible living options for the maturing clients and their extended family. For clients wanting to age in place, optimal mobility options now and into the future and strategic design options to optimise the 5m slope of the site and to impede on the extreme gradient of existing vehicular access.

Sustainability Considerations: Maximising the width of the site towards the north provides natural light and cross ventilation points. Small openings at the West ensured protection from late afternoon sun while allowing cooling westerly breezes to flush the home of stored heat. Solar panels.

Reverse brick veneer and metal cladding on the west and east elevations of the home ensured minimal thermal mass.

Darker roof and wall cladding countered heat loss through large windows.

Sleek lines on the front elevation showing mixed media on this Trigg home.

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The use of concrete cantilevers shown here in the form of the upstand concrete beam.

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M A R KET WINNER Alterations & Additions up to $350k – Vic Dig Design

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Designer Lindsay Douglas, Dig Design Location Melbourne Web digdesign.net.au Builder Madeform Photographer Daniela Fulford

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The judges said: The judges said: Well-executed solutions to this challenging site. This ‘less is more’ approach has not over-designed the space. It feels like a high-end hotel. A beautiful light-filled apartment.

Project Brief: Accommodate two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan living/kitchen, and modernise and improve the sense of space and light, within the apartment. The layout and finishes of the apartment had not been touched since the heritage-listed Port Authority building, which has façade and lobbies with lovely period details, was converted into apartments in the 1980s.

Sustainability Considerations: Redesigned the floor plan to make better use of the natural light and maximise solar penetration also raising ceilings uncovering previously obscured high windows, to increase solar penetration. We specified a second skin of windows to the inside of the period windows to increase the performance of the building fabric, on site this was aborted in favour of council giving us permission to replace the glazing with double glazing. We insulated both the floor and the ceiling to improve the thermal performance.

Our design makes a larger living area and adds an additional bathroom without compromising bedroom sizes. The kitchen, meals and living were consolidated into one area and opened up to the North.

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A previously dark and dated apartment within the heritage listed Port Authority building is transformed into a light and bright, open plan to suit a contemporary lifestyle within its 80sqm area.

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YRO N’S Y URT WINNER Alterations & Additions up to $350k – NT Outdoor Space Design – NT Small Works Project – NT Dancing Dragon Design

Designer Anthea Wells-Corner, Dancing Dragon Design Location Rapid Creek Web dancingdragondesign.com.au Builder Renee Gries: owner/builder Photographer NG Photographics

The judges said: The judges said: A clever design and standout project. An addition that will be cherished.

The project met all aspects of the brief and has resulted in a beautiful addition to the existing home. It reflects all the attributes important to the lifestyle and climate in the Northern Territory. The outdoor area is perfect.

Its beautiful design and choice of materials create a very appealing, multi-use area for the whole family to enjoy, entertain and relax in.

Project Brief: A cool, calm, climate-responsive outdoor entertaining/dining/kitchen addition that transitioned smoothly from the existing home yet stood alone and created a sense of entry. The feel was to be relaxed with a casual level of sophistication, integrating collected reclaimed materials and maximising the Territory’s outdoor lifestyle while offering the opportunity for protection from Wet season monsoons and marauding possums.

Sustainability Considerations: Shape and openings maximise prevailing seasonal breezes. Lower awning protects from Wet season afternoon sun. Four whirlybirds and bulk insulation to roof area. Box gutter empties into French drain and provides Wet season shower area.

Karri timber floorboards reclaimed from beams of an old aircraft hangar. Louvred timber shutters reclaimed louvred doors from an elevated home undergoing renovations. Kitchen and powder room timber benchtops reclaimed from trees that fell during Cyclone Marcus.

LED lighting throughout. Ceiling fans (un-airconditioned).

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The Wee Beastie glows into the night.

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A laidback entrance for a laidback family.

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M A A EMO WINNER Alterations & Additions $350,001-$800k – Vic Outdoor Space Design – Vic Small Home - Dwelling up to 150sqm – Vic Green Sheep Collective

Designer Shae Parker McCashen, Green Sheep Collective Location Reservoir Web greensheepcollective.com.au Builder Nick Bond Photographer Emma Cross Photographer

Project Brief: To design a renovation and extension that would convert an ‘inward looking’ house with a run-down lean-to into a functional, energy-efficient home with strong connections to the outdoors. This house was to allow them to grow as a family and provide them with spaces they would stay in for the foreseeable future.

Sustainability Considerations: This building excels in sustainable design. Passive solar design principles and sustainable materiality provide beautiful, comfortable, energy efficient living. Flexibility of room function accommodates changing lifestyles and minimises built area. Design measures include: minimal demolition, maximum material reuse; minimal extension, reduced material consumption; courtyard and clerestory windows allow north sun; cross-ventilation enhanced by reversible ceiling fans; north eaves and operable blinds temper sun; thermal mass provides thermal stability; double-glazed, Argon gas-filled, Low-E coated, thermally-improved windows; stringent sealing of the whole building; low maintenance, long lasting materials throughout; insulation upgrades throughout; deciduous planting tempers heat and light; solar panels; and rainwater tank.

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Maaemo’s roof structure stretches beautifully from inside to out, enveloping the home, and becoming a pergola that defines outdoor living space and greens the building. Materiality, warmth, and detail are at the forefront of this striking energyefficient extension.

The judges said: Out there and not holding back…

Wow, does this extension pack a punch! Colonnaded pergola pulls you outside cleverly extending the living space. A beautiful home. Raked ceilings and indoor/ outdoor spaces make it appear much larger. A once small and tired home is now bright and family-friendly, with materials, details and style to love. Well-framed, low-maintenance outdoor space and garden are sheer beauty. Servery window and bifold doors connect inside to out. Most of all, it brings a big smile as it appears to be a happy home in which to live.

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Maaemo’s striking form stretches inside to out, encouraging the family into the garden, while vines embrace its structure. Cross ventilation, clerestory windows, thermal mass and outdoor living spaces bring beauty, comfort and energy efficiency. Recycled materials and passive solar design principles ensure this home punches above its weight in sustainable living.

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WH ITE HOUSE ADDIT ION S WINNER Alterations & Additions $350,001-$800K – WA Daniel Cassettai Design

The judges said: The designer has displayed a remarkable outcome from the design brief, evoking the client’s character and lifestyle.

There was quite a playful nature to this project, with light bouncing off the white palette, enhanced with splashes of colour.

Designer Daniel Cassettai, Daniel Cassettai Design Location Mt Hawthorn Web dcdesign.com.au Builder Transform WA Photographer Daniel Cassettai

Project Brief: A contemporary and playful living space with ample natural light and the addition of two bedrooms incorporating an innovative and quirky space for children to discover, learn and wonder. A clear distinction between old and new zones, with enhanced access to the rear courtyard. A fresh variation on the rear square box additions currently scattered throughout Mount Hawthorn.

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Taking inspiration from the client’s love for freedom of imagination and individuality, the design showcased geometric, minimalist modern architecture. The interior palette spoke to the client’s love for monochromatic design and décor with quirky inspirations such as the blush door, inspired by the client’s kitchen appliance.

Sustainability Considerations: The orientation of the design maximised the northern aspect of the addition, including cross ventilation and optimisation of natural light through elemental use of glass for form and function. The residence maintains a relatively small building footprint through the effective use of large cantilevers. Framed lightweight construction ensures thermal mass only on ground floor slab, which is open to northern elevation. The use of light colours across the exterior provides heat repulsion and minimal openings on the western elevation and shading devices on eastern facing openings ensures heat exposure is reduced.

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Absorbing the inner-city lifestyle of Mount Hawthorn, the design incorporates features such as storage capacity for bicycles within the home with easy access to footpaths and the vibrant village environment often found in inner-city suburbs.

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H A N N AN WINNER Residential Design Alterations & Additions over $800k – Vic Bathroom Design – Vic Dig Design

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The judges said: The open layout is filled with light. Visual interest is created through the colours, contrasting fittings and clever wall tiles. A re-design which certainly doesn’t look out of place against period detailing.

Timber softens and adds interest to the exterior of this two-storey re-design.

Open-tread timber stairs stand out, adding detail. Putting new, modern twists on period features has complemented the of-the-moment feel of this home.

Designer Lindsay Douglas, Dig Design Location Williamstown Web digdesign.net.au Builder John Morlang Building Contractor Photographer Damien Kook

Project Brief: Restore a period Victorian home and remove a poor quality, structurally unsound extension. Add functional and stimulating contemporary spaces: main bedroom, two children’s bedrooms, guest bedroom, home office, open plan living, dining and kitchen. Create a strong connection between inside and outside, with natural light and ventilation. Accommodate needs of the individual while creating spaces for the family.

Sustainability Considerations: The existing floor was lifted and the floor space insulated.

Existing roof was insulated. New floor was an insulated concrete slab on ground.

New windows were double glazed.

New glazing has been designed to maximise north access and maximise cross ventilation.

The first floor and screen overhangs the ground floor to provide solar weather protection to the ground floor windows.

The framing was detailed to ensure the insulation was maximised to create continuous insulation. Natural stone benchtops were used rather than reconstituted stone and timber veneers rather than plastic laminates.

Much of the design of this home is about balance. The balance between old and new; the balance between individual spaces and a cohesive whole; the balance between spaces and the spaces in between; and the balance between interior and exterior.

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Located in Williamstown, contemporary alterations and additions that pay attention to the details of the details, leading to the creation of a family home.

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Sustainability Considerations: Arrangement of mass on site to maximise exposure to northern aspect. Glass link in combination with openings on upper level to create a vaccuum effect drawing cooling breezes through the house and extracting hot air.

Staircase located on West boundary to protect main volume from excess heat gain during summer, and to act as a chimney allowing hot air to rise up and escape. Roof garden to insulate and regulate temperature.

Bondor Solarspan roof. 19 photovoltaic cells on roof. Sunshading devices.

Cross ventilation. Adaptive re-use of existing cottage.

The judges said: A keen design-eye and respect for heritage have given this beautiful period home a new lease on life. An elegant and serene palette is done to perfection and the ‘new’ works seamlessly with the old.

Project Brief: A ‘forever home’ to suit a young family’s evolving needs. A warm, homely, comfortable, beautiful, inviting and functional environment, in a form that was unique and responsive to its inner-city location and heritage context. Accommodating a home office, main bedroom with ensuite, three children’s bedrooms, bathroom, open plan living/dining/kitchen, outdoor space, two-car garage and workshop space.

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WINNER Residential Design Alterations & Additions over $800k – WA Bathroom Design – WA Heritage Design – WA Interior Design – WA JUO

Designer Kerry Jacobs, JUO Location Perth Web juo.com.au Builder AT Brine and Sons Photographer Dion Robeson

The inner-city sanctuary - the space between - the protected courtyard with the open plan living space and full height glazing to the left, pivoted angle of the bedrooms above and cantilevered garage (and car display) to the right; featuring a deciduous Snow Pear tree that provides shade and permits sun.

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With connection to nature from all interior spaces, the North facade of the main house utilises full-height glazing to bathe the interior in natural light and warm direct sunlight in winter. The cranked line of the veil faces due North and adorns the charcoal brickwork in shades of purple.

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Designer Sam Bell, Bellhaus Design Office Location St Kilda Web bellhaus.com.au Builder Red Door Project Photographer James Geer

WINNER Heritage Design – Vic Bellhaus Design Office

The judges said: Simply breathtaking. A residential extension combining the old and contemporary architecture in a clear manner, primarily by means of contrast in design, materials, textures and colours. A beautiful example of modern heritage design. Part of the success of this design is the clear distinction made between the old and the new: there is no confusion. This bathroom is simply exquisite. The colour palette, high-end finishes and fixtures, and the postmodernist integration of styles and materials make it a clear winner. Restoration, repurpose, refurbish and respect. An intelligent combination of post-modernist interior design within the existing cottage residence and modern-contemporary design with a contrasting palette to the new addition. It just kept giving around every corner.

Project Brief: Turn grand residence into ‘forever home’ whilst preserving and paying homage to the existing boom-style Victorian residence: ‘Winstone Place’. Extensive renovation to the interior of the property.

Reconfiguration of kitchen, living and meals areas to resolve the disjointed layout; and main bedroom to include new, full-sized ensuite and walk-in-robe. Improve energy efficiency and building acoustics.

Sustainability Considerations: Successful re-use of on-site materials: bricks from chimney demolition re-used for internal doorway infills; ornate cornice retained and reinstated; Baltic pine flooring removed from the first-floor study, to make way for the walk-in-robe and ensuite, and re-laid in new study; detailed architraves and skirting boards retained and reinstated; ceiling rose above the formal staircase chandelier was repurposed from the first floor study.

Upgrade to LED lighting. Increase thermal performance: double glazing and upgrade of insulation and general gap sealing.

This included dismantling, reglazing and re-installing the three sash windows on the first level and insulating the entire ceiling.

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View from the living area through to kitchen and meals area. Left arch through to formal entry and right arch through to laundry space.

One of the key design features was to incorporate arched openings in both the downstairs and upstairs works, which took inspiration from the window profiles within the front façade.

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Having worked in the design industry in high-end retail, the clients had a strong sense of style and had acquired a significant collection of unique artwork and furniture that was to be showcased throughout the home.

Accordingly, the client’s design aesthetic formed an excellent brief for the material selection and final design outcome.

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H O NED P E RFE CTION WINNER Interior Design – Vic Arki Design Studio

The judges said: Tonal and natural finishes are carried through the entire interior. Timber juxtaposed with charcoal panelling sets this design apart. Cabinetry is truly fabulous.

Designer Peter Haralabopoulos, Arki Design Studio Location Essendon Web arkidesign.com.au Builder Owner/Builder Photographer Dylan James

Project Brief: Create a beautifully grounded interior design concept for the home, creating mood and drama and softness, all at the same time. A sophisticated home that would also be easily adapted for their growing family.

We created an illusion of the marble slab hovering over the fireplace below by designing cantilevers and finishing the fireplace surround in black metal, to create a seamless junction between the fireplace face and the box in which it needs to sit.

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Sustainability Considerations: LED lighting. Clearly placed windows throughout the spaces. We were able to manipulate the internal spaces to capture and utilise this as much as possible for solar access.

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We created a retreat-like environment in the main ensuite, creating a feature with the bathtub in the centre of this space, elevating it on a limestone plinth with LED lighting around its perimeter. Playing with layering materials and textures here to capture contrast and softness in the same space.

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M O S M AN P ARK WINNER Kitchen Design – WA KTR Creations

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Designer Katie Shortland-Webb, KTR Creations Location Mosman Park Web ktrcreations.com.au Builder R U Developments Photographer JJ Smith Photography

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The judges said: This functional kitchen, in black and white, follows a theme throughout the house. It is very well detailed, with little clutter – minimalist and clean. A popular style, with wall-to-wall cabinets and a freestanding island bench. The kitchen also connects beautifully with the outdoor kitchen.

Project Brief: A sophisticated kitchen with clean lines, contrasting colour palette and ample storage space. Kidfriendly. A budget of up to $50,000 and completion within the construction build. All appliances to be integrated, construction of a massive island bench top and design to be overlooking living area. Process delivery included full kitchen design, cabinet design, cabinet making and install.

Sustainability Considerations: Northerly-orientated windows were designed within the courtyards, flooding light and warmth into the entire home in winter. Eaves on the north also protect the living spaces in the summer and the large alfresco stretching nearly the entire length of the kitchen and living facing west protects the house from the hot afternoon sun. Solar panels were installed on the roof and LED lighting was installed.

A stunning masterpiece kitchen that lives up the saying ‘the heart of the home’. The kitchen has been designed to overlook the living and outdoor alfresco areas for easy entertaining and hosting. Featuring a striking 4m island bench top in Polytec Classic White Matt against a moody Black Woodmatt lit up by LED strip lighting. The island benchtop with waterfall ends paired with bar stools is the perfect addition for after school homework whilst prepping dinner, maintaining a close connection with parents and children.

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Modern and moody with industrial touches scattered throughout, this sophisticated and sexy kitchen is one to remember.

The contemporary kitchen has fully integrated appliances to keep it as minimal and clean as possible with black appliances and tapware that fit seamlesasly into the colour palette.

A huge amount of storage space has been created with full height cupboards and cabinets on a 6m wall. Natural light flushes through from the outdoor alfresco and brightens up the space paired with a thin sleek light above the benchtop.

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A S TITCH I N TI ME WINNER Multi-Residential up to $6M – Vic Use of Recycled Materials – Vic Documentation – Vic Archsign

The judges said: The judges said: A lifeless old building transformed into sleek desirable dwellings. Recycled red bricks reference the site’s past and reinforce the industrial aesthetic. Brings an existing structure into the modern age. Working within the constraints of the site and existing building, this welldesigned and executed project feels new and modern. Most apartments have bright, north-facing living. Barn doors and panelled windows give a nod to the past. This level of clear and concise documentation needs to be acknowledged and rewarded. Their efforts have interpreted and conveyed the design intent to the builder at a supreme standard, translating to the high quality of the final product.

Designer Peter Lombardozzi, Archsign Location Brunswick East Web archsign.com.au Builder Delco Building Group Photographer SpaceCraft Media

Project Brief: Reinvent a 1,452sqm former ‘Yorkshire Textile Mill’ industrial corner site into the next must-have residential address.

The building, a piece of Lygon Street’s bygone textile and manufacturing history, deserved conservation and a design response on-point, unique and highend. Scope of works consisted of: design development; liaising with planning, heritage and other authorities; interior design; and construction documentation.

Sustainability Considerations: Retention of existing heritage facade and sourcing recycled bricks, avoided need for ‘new’ materials and unnecessary contributions to landfill. Internal light courts finished in corrugated zincalume with naturally high light-reflectance properties to maximise natural light and promote cross-flow ventilation. Reduced reliance for artificial lighting through more than 70 per cent of dwellings with North-facing living areas and balconies; kitchens co-located to skylights or large windows; reuse of stormwater collected on-site in the form of underground water tanks (combined 30,000l capacity) for toilet flushing throughout development. 1.5kW PV solar panel system provided to Dwelling 1.

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The new facade of the Yorkshire Textile Mill is a restrained and considered design response. The repetitive elements, robust materials and industrial-style windows result in a streetscape which makes a clear reference to the former warehouses.

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The solid brick fence reinforces the original warehouse boundary wall to the streetscape, whilst the new double-storey facade beyond features distinctive industrial-style windows of generous proportions. This design response has helped create a new activated interface with an appropriate pedestrian scale.

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Designer Daniel Lomma, Daniel Lomma Design Location Rivervale Web daniellommadesign.com Builder Starline Building Co. Photographer Silvertone Photography

WINNER Multi-Residential up to $6M – WA Daniel Lomma Design

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The judges said: A cohesive and restrained development that is as spacious as it is liveable. An affordable, usable, light-filled solution that would appeal to a wide range of potential occupants. A careful selection of materials including brick, render and colorbond were all used to create a timeless facade.

Project Brief: A development with multi-residential and grouped dwellings.

Three individual joining blocks not to be amalgamated. A right of carriageway put in place for all three titles. Create 14 appealing, liveable, spacious units with double carports, to rent: four, three-bedroom with two and a half bathrooms; six, two-bedroom with two bathrooms; and four two-bedroom and two-bathroom apartments.

Sustainability Considerations: No existing verge tree had to be removed or relocated.

Front fences and paving were carefully selected so as not to disrupt the tree root systems or continual growth of the mature trees. A small footprint allows for high density living, without the compromise of comfort.

The development is situated close to multiple amenities to encourage less urban sprawl and heightened use of public transport.

Maximised the Northern orientation and the winter sun. Installed ceiling fans for lower emissions. The aim as to keep cost-of-living and environmental impacts to a minimum.

Unit 1 Front Elevation. There are four individual designs, which are either reproduced or mirrored. This allows choice for potential tenants. There are also options for single-level apartments both to the ground and first floor, as well as double-storey dwellings with either the main living areas located on the ground floor or first floor.

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Unit 2 Front Elevation. Great effort and research were undertaken to ensure the best possible outcome for each design. This included researching the demographics of the area and the possible needs of renters, such as sharehouse-style living, and security. The entire complex is secured behind pedestrian gates and intercom, and each tenant has full access to all external security cameras.

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8 B O URK E STRE E T, RIN G WOOD WINNER Multi-Residential over $6M – Vic CK Architecture

The judges said: Forty-nine units over four levels achieve an average 7.3 Star NatHERS energy rating. The light timbers, and tying together outside to inside finishes, has produced a clean and crisp look throughout.

Designer Janusz Kowal & Adam Graham, CK Architecture Location Ringwood Web ckarchitecture.com.au Builder Buxton Construction Photographer DLX Photography

Project Brief: Take advantage of the site’s location – walking distance to amenities including Eastland Shopping Centre and Ringwood train station. Maximise the site without compromising on quality and liveability. Design light-filled, bespoke apartments creating a sense of refinement and style. Replicate the look and feel of the neighbourhood, and stylish large homes, including landscaping, on a smaller scale.

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Architecturally, design cues were taken from the leafy Ringwood area and surrounds.

Inspiration was drawn from the various materials used in the area, a mixture of traditional and modern elements. Furthermore, the Eastern suburbs are renowned for beautiful nature parks and reserves. Therefore, it made sense to incorporate natural earthy tones that are reflected in the façade and stone features.

Sustainability Considerations: Superior performance of building’s thermal envelopes (average 7.3 star energy rating). Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Reduced environmental impact during construction.

Specification of environmentally preferred materials. Construction team worked in accordance with a Construction EMP tailored to site and project. Water-efficiency via reuse of rainwater, reducing mains water requirements and diverting stormwater from drains. 940sqm of the building’s roof has been designed to collect rainwater with rainwater tanks effectively storing 22,000 litres. All bulk thermal insulation used contains minimum of 80 per cent postconsumer recycled material. A minimum of 50 per cent of concrete mix contains recycled water, 25 per cent of fine aggregate (sand) is recycled/manufactured.

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Boasting 49 apartments over four levels, 8 Bourke Street, Ringwood apartments were skilfully designed with eye-catching street appeal for maximum impact. The signature ‘8OURKE’ lit sign gives the building a strong presence and sense of identity.

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C A R L S RUHE CANTILE V E R WINNER Conceptual/Unbuilt Design – Vic Zero 3 Design

Designer Joseph Scaffaro, Zero 3 Design Location Carlsruhe Web zero3design.com.au

The judges said: The jade green cantilever is cutting-edge. Nice bespoke cabinetry and finishes. Renderings realistically represent the final design.

Project Brief: Contemporary, four-bedroom family home, catering for adult children, with main suite, large open-plan kitchen, meals, family room, rumpus room and wine cellar. Capture views of Mount Macedon.

Concrete structure: panel walls and floors. A future bed-and-breakfast.

Outdoor amenity for farm hands, activities and functions.

Sustainability Considerations: Insulated concrete precast panels, concrete slab and roofing. Solar panels and battery storage.

Large water tanks. Double glazing.

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This image of a custom designed, one off, island bench captures the beauty of polished concrete.

It showcases its workability, curves, strength, durability and interaction with light.

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Inspiration for this project started with the low line and openness of the surrounding area, and capturing the view of Mount Macedon.

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KUL B ARDI HOUSE

Designer John Damant, Arcologic Design Location Witchcliffe Web arcologic.com.au

WINNER Conceptual/Unbuilt Design – WA Arcologic Design

The judges said: A really interesting project showing it is possible to create a sustainable, energy-efficient home that looks and feels very luxurious. We can’t wait to see this one built, so it can showcase a carbon-positive and self-sufficient home with design integrity.

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Project Brief: A unique, highly sustainable home on a prominent site in the worldleading Witchcliffe Ecovillage. A home for an extended family at times, but also able to be used by just the two owners. A sunken lounge, viewing balcony, wine cellar and even a place to harvest mushrooms! Built in framed construction with a combination of sustainable cladding and hempcrete walls.

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Sustainability Considerations: This home has to comply with strict sustainability criteria of the Ecovillage: Carbon positive, certified by ETool; only FSC certified wood and cladding used; Hempcrete construction; 80,000-litre rainwater tanks (self-sufficient); 15kW photovoltaics feed into Tesla microgrid; low allergen finishes only; fireplace complies with strictest emissions criteria; edible garden will provide self-sufficiency in vegetables and fruit; mushroom-growing room; solar passive design; double-glazed windows; and heat pump.

A view of the wedge-shaped form of Kulbardi House, as seen from the Middle Lake of the Witchcliffe Ecovillage.

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The prow of the wedge is an entertainment balcony overlooking the lake, forest and vineyards of Witchcliffe Ecovillage.

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C O O R ONG WINNER Conceptual/Unbuilt Design – SA Alexstar Building Designs

Designer Geoff Alexander, Alexstar Building Designs Location Meningie Web alexstar.com.au

The judges said: Warm palette, modern design and generous overhangs. Park views and the balance of shading to the western side are both good. Lovely renderings showcase the design well.

Project Brief: Rebuild a new home in the location of a fire-damaged home, on a remote outcrop into Coorong National Park. Capture 270-degree water views from every point in the building. Integrate remaining features into new design which included a curved feature brick wall, and a bedroom wing. Industrial look and feel. Steel cladding systems. Incorporate area’s cultural significance.

Sustainability Considerations: Reuse as much of the remaining building elements as possible, and minimise siteworks. Limited electrical supply meant using PV panels and battery units to supplement mains power, and passive design with high efficiency thermally-broken double-glazed windows, as well as using the concrete floor and masonry wall as thermal mass. The wood burning fire was to heat the thermal mass of the brick wall, and the use of cross-flow ventilation to assist in summer cooling. LED lighting throughout, as well as full onsite water and waste-water systems to be used.

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The entry canopy with corten steel entry door within the original opening of the existing wall. The ceiling of the canopy has a corten laser-cut feature in an indigenous art pattern. Light, sandy colours and the existing bagged masonry wall. Minimalist, easy-care landscaping.

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View from the South West: Dark colorbond cladding with the ‘open eye’ angle to the roof, the lighter coloured parents’ wing, and windows taking in 270-degree views.

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GR EENE ST HOUSE WINNER Weathertex Environmentally Sustainable – Vic Ausplan Design Group

The judges said: This 8 Star NatHERS energy rated home has a design which is compact.

Certainly doesn’t look out of place from the streetscape. Love the clean, fresh detailing.

Project Brief: A zero carbon, biophilic home that challenges the current standard of sustainability and met the client criteria of: a sustainable high-performance design; cost-effective, pragmatic approach; Beyond Net Zero - totally powered by renewable energy; EV & VPP ready; liveability prioritised over aesthetics; healthy, connected, and adaptable spaces.

Collaboration between Building Designer, Thermal Performance Assessor (TPA), and a quality builder.

Sustainability Considerations: 8 star, as-built, thermal-comfort rating. Electric vehicle charging point. No gas. Future-proof and resilient to extreme, climate-related events. Rainwater harvesting. Modest use of glass. 10kW 3-phase PV system. Light-filled spaces with controlled ventilation. Intelligent placement of thermal mass. Mechanical venting of roof space to purge hot air.

PassivHaus-inspired air infiltration resistance (double wrapped). Intelligent, efficient, and adaptable spaces. Solar and battery management systems (VPP). Smart ceiling fans that automatically adjust themselves based on humidity and temperature. Smart door locks and integrated security camera system for peace of mind.

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Unique, barn-style frontage of the home featuring Shou Sugi Ban charred timber feature facade by Mortlock Timber, and LED Lighting. We wanted to show everyone that you can still have a home that looks and feels amazing but is also intelligent and future proof. A home that supports the occupants’ lifestyle and promotes both mental and physical health.

Designer Massimo Loche, Ausplan Design Group Location Baranduda Web ausplandesign.com.au Builder Gilchrist Homes Photographer Threefold Studio

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Simple done well. Ready for 2030 and beyond.

Sustainable home construction is thought by many to be costly and difficult to build. We wanted to challenge that mindset by creating a home that not only is captivating to look at, but also is cost effective to build, has low running costs and prioritises liveability over impractical aesthetics.

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Unit One from the street, with bold horizontal cubic forms and the vertical element of the dark grey stairwell wall that ties the two halves of the dwelling together. Cubic forms are articulated by material palette and differing heights.

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CANNI NG HIGH WAY WINNER Group Dwelling Design – WA Mojo Design Studio

The judges said: An exceptional response to the brief. The project displayed a modern contemporary outcome which would appeal to a range of homeowners.

Designer Madeleine Opacak, Mojo Design Studio Location Melville Web mojodesignstudio.com.au Builder Considered Developments Photographer Muse Media Perth

Project Brief: Maximise the yield of the lot for the builder/investor. Develop to R40.

Balconies capturing distant city views.

A bold modern appearance, so the project stands out from the norm, as a selling point.

Three bedrooms, with main accessing the balcony. Two living rooms, with the upper also accessible to the balcony. Alfresco areas as large as possible.

The view down the common driveway of Units One, Two and Three. Cubic forms are articulated with projections, recesses, material palette and differing heights. Balconies are placed to capture distant city views and a secondary outdoor area.

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Sustainability Considerations: The dwellings all have their outdoor living spaces and living area windows facing north, with windows to provide access to cooling breezes. Balconies and outdoor living areas have roof cover, so are sheltered, as are the glazing elements that are attached to these areas. Insulation and upgraded glazing have been employed to make the homes more thermally comfortable.

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WO NG ABURRA O N B ULLE R WINNER Group Dwelling Design – NSW Non-Residential Unique Projects – NSW Arcinovationz

Designer Jaspreet Singh, Arcinovationz Location North Parramatta Web arcinovationz.com.au Builder Nova Homes Photographer Jaspreet Singh

Two-colour palette and matching shade of stone with green lush landscape provide a soothing effect.

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The judges said: Combining residential living with commercial premises shows ‘outside the square’ thinking. Utilising every square metre ensures both areas are functional and tick the client’s boxes. Unique approach to integrating commercial and living arrangements. Well-utilised site planning. The mix of interior design styles works well.

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Project Brief: Design and build something that will pay off the mortgage itself! A duplex dwelling application was the initial thought.

Move into one and rent the other, which is common thinking throughout the industry.

Main bedroom must have views to Doyle Ground, and Parramatta CBD Views.

Privacy between the rental portions and main dwelling.

Sustainability Considerations: Doubleheight voids throughout the house and even in the home office were created to achieve natural light. Solar panels installed including the solar car charger. Installation of Ventis roof venting system helps keep house cool in summer and warm in winter.

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Clean Lines two color with Break by Stone finish. We wanted to create something unique which maximises the benefits of land usage, the views from the rooms, privacy and technology.

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TA R A RA WINNER Rural Design – Vic Peter Jackson Design

The judges said: Excellent period-style rural home. Form and function of the home, shed and stables complement each other superbly.

Thoughtfully integrated off-the-grid design so seamless it looks as though it’s been there forever.

Designer Peter Jackson, Peter Jackson Design Location Tarwin Lower Web peterjackson.net.au Builder Owner/Builder Photographer Brett Holmberg

Project Brief: A house, shed and stables, all in close proximity. Energy efficiency, expansive windows to maximise the south-easterly views to the coast, wide verandas, zoned guest accommodation and a large pantry. House should also address the farm’s exposed coastal environment, be self-sufficient and above all, achieve an eclectic feel typical of an Australian rural farmstead’s form and materiality.

Tarara achieves a timelessness through a holistic design that references the evolution of a typical Australian farmstead through the use of materials suggestive of time, age and weather. The location of the house is sheltered from arctic South-easterly and Westerly winds by the natural topography of the site.

Sustainability Considerations: The finished house has achieved off-grid self-sufficiency and is therefore highly environmentally sustainable. The property includes a 10kW solar system, two 100,000-litre rain water tanks, solar hot water services and a sewerage treatment facility. We achieved a low-maintenance, yet warm and inviting home, meeting the owners’ desire for an ‘old world’ environment. Recycled materials and furniture have been used extensively.

Three large vegetable gardens located on the north side of the house provide an abundance of food. The project incorporates integration for animals on the property, including horses and cattle.

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Tarara, which is Ararat spelt backwards, pays homage to one of our client’s family’s origins. Tarara is an off-grid home that was only finished last year yet feels timeless.

It achieves this timelessness through a holistic design that references the evolution of a typical Australian farmstead.

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Designer Justin Marden, Spacerepublica Location Melbourne Web spacerepublica.com

WINNER Conceptual/Unbuilt Design – Vic Spacerepublica

The judges said: Showcasing building designers on such a grand scale shows noble intent. Amazing project for a Building Design team to present (and maybe develop further one day).

Project Brief: International architecture competition for the upgrade of Flinders Street Station. There was no budget and registered Building Practitioners were not able to enter. There was no Indigenous judge.

This proposal intends to show Design Matters National Members can play an international role in strategic spaces.

Looking at Federation Square from Flinders Street Station. This proposal builds on the original winning design entry by architect James Fawcett, in association with engineer HPC Ashworth. It now provides a robust anchor building on the Yarra River corner with a successful solution which has been proven in Paris and its environs the Hotel Fouquets Barriere by architect Edouard Francois.

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Sustainability Considerations: Urban Forest.

The development to the west of the station will comprise a wall of camouflaged green, living forms.

This will naturalise the relationship with the Yarra River and the station and not provide overbearing, competitive and dominating form that competes with the Hoddle Street grid. It will be a soft, subtle botanical experience that mimics nature and creates flowing connections with the Yarra. The design, known as ‘Green Light’, was awarded the £500 prize.

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View looking at Flinders Street station. A sympathetic and responsible vision for the future of the station that unlocks the precinct and its potential while not turning its back on the Yarra River. It has the chance to become the new heart and soul of Melbourne.

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WES T CARR & HARV E Y WINNER Heritage Design – Vic Commercial up to $2M - Vic Studiomint

Project Brief: West Carr & Harvey had turned 70, cementing themselves as the oldest Accountancy in Geelong. In celebration, the decision was made to move from their 16 year tenure at Freemasons Hall on Gheringhap Street. Our project brief was to provide a space that would reflect the company and its values, allow for the firm’s continuing growth, as well as help the company keep up with the changing work landscape; all within the package of a heritage listed ex-industrial property.

Being accountants, one of the points of emphasis that was discussed early was their focus on ‘transparency’ in what they do.

Sustainability Considerations: This design features several elements that have been repurposed from the former space, allowing us to preserve pre-existing materials rather than source new ones. By reusing the old slab as a finished floor surface, incorporating the mill’s barn door in the break room and incorporating existing brickwork into the office’s feature wall, we were able to both honour the building’s heritage and reduce the carbon footprint of the design. The energy needs of the space have also been reduced thanks to ample natural light that reduces reliance on electrical lighting.

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Designer Alla DeLion, Studiomint Location North Geelong Web studiomint.com.au Builder Hamilton Spaces Photographer Spacecraft Media

The judges said: Honours the former Wool Mill’s heritage. Re-uses existing elements in the slab, roof structure, brickwork walls, and even an old barn door, reducing the carbon footprint of the design. Great light-filled workspaces with pops of colour and texture.

Even the attached set of drawings were nicely presented. The stand-out is that this development only cost $865,000!

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The entry to West Carr & Harvey was intuitively designed. A pathway through reception allows staff easy access to the open work space; while the feature wall helps maintain both office privacy, and the look and feel of the entry lounge.

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CEN TRE OF STRE NGT H & WEL LNE SS WINNER Interior Design – Vic Ben and Ben

The judges said: Clean, uncluttered and calming interior spaces. A palette of white and timber flows through the whole design.

If the goal was simple and uncomplicated, they have achieved this.

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Project Brief: Utilising an existing warehouse in Elsternwick, we were engaged to design a facility to accommodate a set of fitness, wellbeing and consulting programs, to include a Yoga Studio; Pilates Studio; 4 therapeutic consulting suites, strength and conditioning area, with relevant amenities to comply with building code. We were engaged in Schematic Design; to gain Town Planning approval; Interior Design; Contract Documentation & Contract Administration phases. In collaboration with a Town Planning consultant, Building Surveyor, Structural Engineer, and an Accessibility Consultant, we were able to adapt the existing space for a new purpose.

Designer Benjamin Paszyn, Ben and Ben Location Elsternwick Web benandben.com.au Builder Canopy Photographer Dylan James

Sustainability Considerations: Through the design process, we had the ambition to propose as little new intervention as possible.

To reduce new material, we saw the most sustainable approach to be utilising what existed, by making the most of the existing space assets and its character, such as existing walls, plumbing locations and drainage, existing ceiling linings, and existing wall finishes. This involved a careful analysis of the site. The use of natural light reduces the need of artificial light, and existing openings alleviates the use of mechanical ventilation in the strength and conditioning area. Locally sourced materials, and craftspersons became the focus of specification.

Reception pod & joinery

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Wellness Studio 2, bench, skylight, wall light

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S ERO I NSTI TUTE WINNER Interior Design – WA Public Building Design – WA Commercial up to $2M – WA Built Ink

Project Brief: Redesign and refurbishment of a 1970s showroom into a funky and immersive campus for international and domestic students in the hospitality, aged care and business sector. The 1062sqm building required a commercial kitchen, classrooms, boardroom, offices and breakout room, and needed to represent Sero Institute as it ‘turns a new age’, establishing itself as a leader in vocational education.

The front facade of the Sero Insitute pays homage to the old showroom features by keeping the arched windows and painting the external bricks. This was fused with non combustable wood look cladding and Ultrabond to modernise its street appeal.

Sustainability Considerations: All external windows are energy rated with glass to reduce heat gain. Ablution areas have motion sensors which activate the lights and fans in the toilets when a person enters. A timer will then switch them off after a few minutes, once the person has left. This saves electricity and running costs. All plumbing fixtures are WELS rated for water efficiency. External Lighting is on a PE Cell to reduce running costs. Where possible, building material was recycled in the build to reduce costs and waste. The Interface carpet is carbon neutral.

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The judges said: From the moment you walk in this project, it displays a very playful and vibrant atmosphere. The use of bright colours through the graphics to the timber-clad ceiling and green wall makes this space very inviting. A very playful and vibrant outcome to an existing premise. A big project that has created a unique, workable space completely delivering on the design brief. A fantastic project which reached the desired outcome for the client.

Designer Cara Little, Built Ink Location Bayswater Web builtink.com Builder Built Ink Photographer Apeture 22

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The breakout room was to be fun, connecting and engaging. A space to meet, interact and relax between classes. Students were predominantly international so having a space that had the comforts of home was essential.

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J E RS EY D RI VE OF F IC E BUI LD ING WINNER Industrial Design – Vic BB Design Group

The judges said: This design has provided a memorable signature look to catch the eye, amongst the predictability of industrial building design. The pay-off is a lovely, lightfilled workable space to escape an otherwise ‘industrial’ building.

Project Brief: This client requested a custom, high quality & modern office facade for this building, along with a high quality internal design. There was a request for 2 loading bays and a single loading dock by the client. here were no site requirements or budget given by the client.

Designer Bill Balakis, BB Design Group Location Epping Web bbdesigngroup.com.au Builder Maice Constructors Photographer Daniela Fulford Photography

Sustainability Considerations: Solar panels on roof of building. Orientation of main office space is toward the north to increase natural light. Single-glazed, high-performance glass over commercial aluminium frames to all windows.

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The façade of the building, with landscaping and a glimpse at the vast warehouse component of the building.

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Using full-height glass wrapping around the front corner of the office building, a modern and custom façade has been created. Ample natural light filters in through the windows and into the void and office space

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UN IO S HQ WINNER Industrial Design – WA Commercial over $2M – WA Commercial Design Management

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Designer Joseph Panetta, Commercial Design Management Location Gnangara Web designmanagement.com.au Builder Pirone Builders Photographer

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The judges said: The judges said: This design has provided a memorable signature look to catch the eye, amongst the predictability of industrial building design. The pay-off is a lovely, light-filled workable space to escape an otherwise ‘industrial’ building.

Project Brief: A striking, modern, openplan office and showroom, with multiple breakout spaces throughout the showroom and office encouraging staff collaboration.

Natural materials and muted colour palette, open, minimal, industrial look and feel.

Office Size: 600sqm. Showroom: 450sqm.

Alfresco balcony: 150sqm. Warehouse: 4000sqm. Car bays required: 90.

Sustainability Considerations: LED lighting throughout the building. Translucent roof sheeting throughout the warehouse to provide natural light. Large industrial fans in lieu of air conditioning to the warehouse.

Louvre screening to the Western elevation.

The strategic planting of deciduous mature trees to the courtyards to provide shade in the summer.

Double-storey entry statement frames the entry, showcases product, branding and draws people to the core of the building on entry. From a team culture perspective, our client sees the connectedness and energy of the team as a critical driver to success. These two dimensions provided us with a platform of integrity, dynamism and energy to develop a design.

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To achieve a space that would enable and enhance the team dynamic, we took inspiration from headquarters such as Google LLC and Facebook Inc: integrating open breakout areas and investing in facilities that enhance team culture are a given, not an optional extra.

This is the same outcome our client wanted to achieve. Of course, for an NBA-mad CEO, a basketball court was a no brainer!

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STO M PING GROU N D BREWE RY MOORABBIN WINNER Commercial over $2M – Vic placeformspace

The judges said: Stunning mix of recycled and industrial materials pays homage to the building it was, creating unique features throughout. Use of pipework and old boilers is brilliant. Clean and modern feel.

Sustainability Considerations: Recycled products from the former factory building were incorporated into the design to a large extent. The main feature of the timber grid was designed as a modular timber structure.

All connections are bolted, and the timber beams can be re-used at the end of the building’s lifespan or when a different use is required.

West elevation. A full height timber grid is the main architectural feature, visually linking the outdoor and indoor spaces. Internally it carries services such as lighting, AV, brewery mechanical equipment, beer pythons as well as planters as a secondary functional use. Externally the grid is used to support retractable roofs, translucent roofs and walls.

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Project Brief: Transform a former cigarette factory’s boiler room and an adjacent outdoor space between two factory buildings into a hospitality venue with brewery, beerhall, function room and amenities, while complying with master plan requirements for the overall site.

Existing conditions and relating structure of the existing building had to be carefully investigated and incorporated in the design.

Designer Tobias Munch, placeformspace Location Moorabbin Web https://placeformspace Builder MIC projects Photographer Derek Swalwell

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Beer garden bar. The u-shaped bar separates the beer hall from the beer garden and is one of the key central elements of the space.

Industrial finishes and material selection, recycled elements from the site and the addition of the timber grid with its natural feel create a contemporary hospitality venue in keeping with the Stomping Ground Brewery brand.

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TH E PALMS WINNER Glass – Vic Holman Designs

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Designer Guy Holman, Holman Designs Location Ocean Grove Web holmandesigns.com.au Builder Vand Builders Photographer Nic Stephens

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The judges said: Good use of glass has provided a naturally light-filled environment.

Finishing the window frame heads at the ceiling level has allowed for seamless finishing of ceilings to walls, allowing light and solar gain from orientations that matter.

Project Brief: ‘Give us a holiday every day.

Palm Springs at home’: a clear but broad directive for creating a multi-generational retirement home in ‘old Ocean Grove’. Key elements included: three bedrooms; ‘largest garage possible’; swimming pool; breeze blocks; and mid-century. Light filled spaces that maintained privacy and gave views to the pool were an essential consideration.

Sustainability Considerations: Holman Designs make deliberate decisions to specify local trades and Australian-manufactured rather than imported products. This resolution emphasises the wider economic, transport and social impacts of building design. The home utilises double-glazed elements from local supplier, Stegbar, throughout. Extended northerly eaves provide solar shading so solar gain is retained and, particularly in summer months, controlled. Glazing size and position is also a key factor in cross-flow ventilation.

In particular, the design works to capture prevailing sea breezes providing passive temperature control opportunities. This project used local trades across the build.

Drenched with light, the use of glass within the design for the Palms provides occupants with light-drenched spaces, privacy and clean lines throughout. Invoking design principles and details from the era for which this home drew its inspiration, its purposeful ceiling-height windows and doors contribute to the ambiance.

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CO NT EMP ORARY H ER ITAGE HOME WINNER Lightweight Materials – Vic Melbourne Design Studios

The judges said: Wow! A second storey without the need for heavy, sectionsupporting structure. It would be a pleasure to live in this beauty.

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Project Brief: A large extension and renovation of a beautiful ‘grand old lady’.

With teenage children, the family desperately needed more space: ~350sqm. A warm and inviting family home, flowing from old to new, not abruptly changing between the two, and responding well to their cultural background and the typical activities as a family and as individuals.

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Designer Marc Bernstein-Hussman Melbourne Design Studios Location Elsternwick Web MelbourneDesignStudios.com.au Builder Technik Construction Photographer Maitreya Chandorkar (Matt C Photography) Sustainability Considerations: We enabled our clients to go off gas, designing an allelectric energy-efficient home, including large solar PV array with associated battery.

Other elements include: Innovative wood fibre insulation façade system (natural, breathable product, great hygothermal properties, CO2 neutral/negative carbon store); Thickened-up walls to accommodate high insulation levels (total ca R5 at rear); efficient double glazing, thermally-broken frames; passive shading as design features, plus active shading where required; 15,000-litre underground watertank, freeing up valuable garden; biophilic aspects; prepared for car charger; heat pump heating/ cooling and hot water; and 100 per cent wool carpet, no synthetic content, sustainable farming (NZFAP).

Rear elevation: Contemporary but not overwhelming, with little details like the decorative, muted band interpreting the original dwelling’s heritage details. The new extension wraps around the existing pergolas and opens up to a long vista diagonally across the garden, having been designed from the inside out.

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Staircore and void with its careful decorative detailing are at the heart of the house : This is a meeting place between public and private, between old and new, transisioning in-between. It’s not just looks though : Concealed cupboards and charging drawers for devices utilise every nook and activate this central space.

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Project Brief: A home allowing children to enjoy the same sense of space and freedom that their parents were fortunate to experience as children in the country; an experience found in modern suburbia. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, study, playroom, large outdoor areas and a pool on a footprint of just 215m2, leaving 631m2 (75 per cent) of 846m2 lot open.

sustainable compliant framing timber and timber cladding; house demolition - all masonry/cement crushed for re-use as road base, recycled existing balustrade to new fence; kept all mature trees deemed in a healthy condition, salvaged existing vegetation for relocation onsite; underfloor heating linked to 6kw solar system, future battery connection ready.

Sustainability Considerations: Passive Heating/cooling: orientation and site.; surrounding houses and local topography, neighbouring structures and local tree canopy shading considered; living areas north-facing, bedrooms have access to prevailing cool breezes. Material specification/embodied energy: relatively small building footprint; 6.6 Star NatHERS energy rating; concrete (BGC Greenstart Fly ash mix throughout) (E/O); concrete blockwork (E/O); sourced FRC

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Designer Kyle Stacey, Stack Design Location Woodlands Web stackdesign.com.au Builder Litehouse (Stuart Brooks) Photographer Dion Robeson

WINNER Lightweight Materials – WA Stack Design

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Sitting amongst the retained mature trees, a low-slung, tiered elevation, relying on its aesthetic qualities rather than its bulk to make a statement to the streetscape. Paying homage to the original residence with the old balustrading panels front and centre, re-used on the front fence.

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B L UE GUM P RE SC H OOL EXT ENSI ON WINNER Bricks – ACT Monarch Building Solutions

The judges said: An impressive range of ways to use bricks. Serious craftsman brick-laying prompts awe and wonder.

The timber and concrete contrast is a delight.

Maintenance-free architectural fun.

Sustainability Considerations: The building has a highly efficient thermally-insulated envelope with internal membranes to the ceiling, walls, and roof perimeter. The thermal break aluminium windows and doors are tape sealed to create an almost airtight enclosure.

Two intelligent heat recovery ventilation systems work in synchronisation to exchange inside and outside air whilst eliminating heat loss and potential condensation associated with airtight buildings. The front and rear gardens are natural biomimicry landscapes with dry creek beds and water harvesting made possible by capturing water from the roof, filtering it through the landscape and discharging any surplus water into the stormwater drainage system.

Street view of the new Blue Gum Community Preschool extension.

The Pre-school extension has transformed the original, rundown preschool building into an intriguing, eye-catching community celebration.

The multiple, curved-brick pylons create interest and showcase a sense of fun and possibility to the learning space.

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Project Brief: Extend and transform Blue Gum Community School’s ageing preschool building at their Dickson Campus, through the addition of a Creative Arts studio. The school encourages a ‘hands-on’ learning environment with play spaces inviting exploration so an aesthetically-beautiful, inspiring multipurpose space, visually linking indoor spaces with the outdoors to elicit a sense of awe and wonder, was required.

Designer Joe Pratezina, Monarch Building Solutions Location Dickson Web monarchbuildingsolutions.com.au Builder Joe Pratezina Photographer Maddy Daley

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Inside the brick tower showcasing the curvature of the turret and ‘windows’. The decision to work in brick allowed the connection of the new to the old and showcased the sculptural form of brickwork. The sculptural form celebrates the plasticity of brickwork with many curved forms, turrets, and niches expressed in the façade and connecting inside to outside. The interior creates a gallery as well as myriad intimate play spaces for children.

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Designer Nicholas Wells, Wells Building Designers and Consultants Location Esperance Web wellsbd.com.au Builder Sime Building & Construction Photographer Wells Photographics

WINNER Documentation – WA Wells Building Designers and Consultants

The judges said: This entrant displayed a high level of detailed documentation right down to the nuts and bolts. It is very welcoming to see a set of drawings that displays this kind of detail for such an extensive project.

Project Brief: A new indoor sports facility, including three indoor courts, line-marked for basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton, meeting the current requirements of the community, and allowing for the facility to be seamlessly expanded to include a fourth court. Must comply with the requirements of the DSR, Sports Dimensions Guide for Playing Areas.

Sustainability Considerations: A natural ventilation solution for the sporting hall.

A large ridge vent combined with operable wall louvres was specified in lieu of a mechanical ventilation system. Esperance is known for its summer sea breezes so these courts are cooled within minutes on a hot summer day. Natural light to the sports hall has been provided via clear roof sheeting.

This allows the sports facilities to be used during the day without the lights being turned on. These clear sheets also allow the sports hall to be passively heated via the sun during winter. The entire stadium is heavily insulated.

The colours used on the Exotech panels to the entry façade and internal bulkhead were inspired

by Esperance’s iconic beaches, using the blues to represent the water and yellow, the sand.

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Lighting was used to highlight the feature battens to the entry façade. The colours used for the external brick, concreted tilt, wall cladding, roof sheeting and feature timberlook aluminium battens were inspired by the woodlands surrounding our lake systems.

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114 AWARDED 2021

E M E RGIN G DE S I G N E R S

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WINNER Best Response to a Design Brief

by Building Design Student – Vic Best Digital Presentation – Vic Lachlan McKern, Bendigo TAFE

Written statement about the project: The Eutopium Project, a name derived from a modernistic 2000s English building with a twist, has been proposed to, in the heart of Bendigo, bring vibrancy and life to the main street of Pall Mall, and connect an existing laneway from the back of an existing dock and Victoria Lane to our adjacent laneway on the site located on 34-36 Pall Mall.

Adjacent to one of Bendigo’s many tourist attractions, Rosiland Park, and less than 500m away from the city centre water fountain, the proposal aims to fit in with the connection of the streetscape through its shallow and dark material colour pallet and contain sparks of its surroundings through lush greenery on the facade and bold concrete blocks.

A ‘boomerang-like’ perforated cut out through the copper, replaced with a golden shine to appeal to Bendigo’s rich Aboriginal history, brings life to the design and connects all levels seamlessly with a modern shrine around the laneway elevation of the building.

Architectural touches, through bold use of glass panels and contrasting colours around the side section and main foyer and lift area, bring the building to life and create an ambient mood when walking down the laneway.

Through connecting restaurant and gallery spaces to a main, open, glass foyer and lift area, and separating access from the residential passage, we can grant functional spaces with private and shared offices on the first floor, connecting to the second floor with four, platinum-rated liveable housing apartments. Both levels contain wide views of the City of Bendigo and more-so, Rosiland Park.

In addition to these spaces on the first and second floor, is a modernistic rooftop garden and entertainment area for residents alike.

They are connected via the feature glass foyer and lift area. This space can be closed off for private functions or used publicly.

Taking everything into consideration, the proposal of the Eutopium brings life to the main street and vibrant feel of Bendigo’s day-to-day activities and nightlife through its adaptable, unique spaces, connecting the new day modern architectural design while maintaining Bendigo’s ample history of surrounding buildings and continually growing economic development.

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The judges said: Wow! A superb outcome for the site. Pays homage to Bendigo’s roots while offering a step forward to modernism and practical modern design. Well-laid out with a well-balanced intensity. Excellent use of digital and manual media without a heavy hand. Understood your ideas and loved moving through the spaces. Thank you for taking us on the journey.

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EM ER GING DES IG N E RS WINNER Best Response to a Design Brief by Building Design Student – WA Dexter Kee Yen Tan, Curtin University The judges said: What a fantastic design outcome for a new designer. A great example of treading lightly with clear documentation and intent. The judges loved the ideas behind this design.

Therefore, many materials were either reused or sourced from salvage yards in order to keep the design and construction within a closed loop, instead of leaving it a linear path where the end destination always ends up in the salvage yards and continue to prove the sins of the built environment.

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Written statement about the project: The overarching theme mainly revolves around circular economy as the Canning River Eco Education Centre aims to be a ‘Sustainable Regional Hub’ that pioneers the change for the better, sustainable and harmonious future between the people and natural environment.

‘Doing as much as needed but altering as little as possible’ has been the idea that drove the design process, where existing structure is functioning well and should be celebrated and supported by these new proposals that serve to simply accommodate the additional capacity, as well as support the overall function of the building, rather than overtaking it.

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WINNER Best Response to a Design Brief by Building Design Student – QLD Devarni Keech, CQ University

Written statement about the project: The Village is a place where you can gather with family for brunch, or get together with the girls for a long sunny lunch, or it can be a place where you can sit and gather your thoughts, or read a book in the tranquillity of the community gardens, or on the balcony overlooking the river.

After this crazy year of the pandemic, the Village has many open spaces to be enjoyed with the calming sounds of trickling water in the lush green vegetation to soothe the soul.

The restaurant on the ground level, café on level one, and a community garden area on level two, as well as the library, are places that intend to be welcoming to all the community.

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Making the most of the river views from the building, and making the building complement the river skyline, while achieving a connected relationship with the neighbouring buildings.

Both the restaurant and the café have amazing views with quality outdoor areas.

Flowing into the residential floor levels, quality private outdoor spaces also have full river views. The form of the building reflects the curves of the Pilbeam Theatre across the road and as the Fitzroy River is considered by the local community to be one of the city’s most valued natural assets, the design complements the river skyline and embraces the river setting.

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The judges said: Meets the brief in every way. Loved the integration of the curves and movement of the building. The modelling of such a complex organically shaped project building was impressive.

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WINNER Best Response to Design Brief by an Interior Design Student – Victoria Sulagna Nanda, Swinburne University of Technology The judges said: Solid design layout.

Responds to the brief with suitable minimalist materiality. Liveable and comfortable.

Loved the natural textures and muted palette with pops of colour.

Written statement about the project: A Contemporary Touch to Japanese Minimalism The west-facing apartment 101 of North Fitzroy is an amalgamation of contemporary design and Japanese minimalism.

It has been an enriching experience to create this double-storeyed high-ceiling apartment which creates an airy and roomy space for the client to live his urban life differently yet elegantly.

That touch of nature is prevalent in the apartment with lots of natural timber, stone and linen used throughout. Clean lines, alignment of spaces and integrated joinery makes it a haven for minimalists.

This home has been designed with a sense of balance which reflects the client’s passion for clutter-free, clean, contemporary spaces.

A lighting design concept has been created to highlight and complement the materials, fittings and fixtures in this home. Custombuilt pendant lights add a touch of elegance and warmth to the double-volume livingdining-kitchen space in the ground floor.

All rooms in this home are illuminated with uniform warm-toned LED Tully spotlights.

The home has an organic flow with inbuilt cabinetry and integrated joinery to minimize clutter.

Beautiful minimalist paintings adorn the high ceilings and bring about the freshness in terms of colours into the muted palette.

Throughout the home there are spaces that speak a lot about itself, a sense of familiarity through the choices of luminaires and artworks that creates a sense of balance juxtaposed by the strong form of the living spaces.

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The custom-built furniture and lightworks homogeneously come together to create a truly unique and bespoke environment for the client and making an ordinary space extraordinary that shall enhance his day-today life.

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WINNER Excellence in Documentation – Vic Laura Marulanda Lozano, Box Hill Institute The judges said: An excellent set of inclusive documents. Highly detailed on all levels.

Clear notation and layouts demonstrating an understanding of not only the brief, but what level of documentation was required.

Written statement about the project: Box Homes. The proposed project at 10-12-14 Poplar Street, Box Hill, is focused on providing high-quality student accommodation that encourages moments of spontaneous interaction and social inclusion and contributes to a healthy student life.

The building consists of eight levels, comprising: seven dedicated to student accommodation, that includes one-, twoand three-bedroom apartments of CLT construction; a mix of uses at the ground floor, including restaurants, cafés, shops and offices that contribute to the street activity and provide different services to inhabitants of the proposed project and neighbours; and a basement carpark accessed from Poplar Street.

The project consists of a modular concept based on a ‘Box’ of 8 x 8m which conforms a one-bedroom apartment. This module was the base to create a structural grid that allowed two typical floor plans and facilitates the production of CLT panels with equal dimensions throughout the project.

The two typical floors present variables on the facades which create an articulated building with an effect of full and empty boxes of different depths.

This modular was shaped in response to the immediate concept. On the north-west corner, greater setbacks are provided to avoid overlooking the neighbouring properties’ habitable windows and POS. All facades are well articulated through balconies and feature framing elements and canopies for solar access control.

The proposal has an emphasis of social responsibility. The building provides multiple options for accommodating students in one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with different layouts following the Silver and Platinum Liveable and Apartment Guidelines.

The apartments have efficient layouts; the interior design concept aims to provide fresh and contemporary spaces that contribute to inhabitants’ quality of life.

At ground level, one of the main goals was to create active frontages, both towards Poplar Street and to the Public Park at No. 8. The provision of restaurants, cafés and an outdoor seating area facing the park creates a beneficial connection between the proposed building, Box Hill TAFE entry and the park, producing a space that is active, welcoming and inclusive.

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Residents can enjoy generous circulation spaces throughout the building that have access to natural lighting and views to Poplar Street. This aims to provide friendlier spaces that promote social interaction, which is essential for a healthy student life. Each floor provides communal seating near the lifts, where inhabitants can hang around.

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WINNER

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Best Group Project – Vic Cassandra Deleeuw, James Greenfield and Damian Noorman, Chisholm Institute

Written statement about the project: Australia is abundant with natural beauty and jaw-dropping coastline, and the Mornington Peninsula on Victoria’s southern coast has no shortage of both. Nestled between Safety Beach and Dromana, the Life Saving Club we designed on the Foreshore Reserve came with a substantial amount of responsibility to ensure the environment, stakeholders and the local community were all considered.

Not only did we make sure the project was viable, we also made certain that Life Saving Victoria’s principles and requirements had been implemented, and that minimal environmental impact was at the forefront.

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122 AWARDED 2021

NATIONAL AWARDS

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10 Star Home

321 Wantirna Road

8 Bourke Street Ringwood

SUHOStudio South Australia Photography: Dan Schultz

Stephen Oxley Cadox Building Design, Victoria Photography: Platinum Developers

Janusz Kowal & Adam Graham CK Architecture, Victoria Photography: DLX Photography

A Stitch in Time

Apartment 303

Back to Front Initiative

Peter Lombardozzi Archsign Pty Ltd, Victoria Photography: SpaceCraft Media

James Woodford F3 Studio, Victoria Photography: Damien Kook

Brian Stratford Ink Block, Victoria Photography: Darren Roberts

Balaclava House

Bass Coast Yacht House

Beach House

Jackson Fitzroy-Kelly jfkdesign, Victoria Photography: Ryan Wei - Hi Visual

Peter Diakrousis Urban One Design Pty Ltd Victoria

Adam Butcher Darklight Design, Western Australia Photography: Jody Darcy

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THE ENTRANTS

Beinn Bhreagh

Blue Gum Preschool Extension

Bommerang Haus

David Bock Sienna Building Pty Ltd, Victoria Photography: Chris Taft

Joe Pratezina Monarch Building Solutions, New South Wales & ACT Photography: Maddy Daley

Tim Veurink Timeless Home Designs Western Australia

Bromley & Co

Canning Highway

Carlsruhe Cantilever

Alla DeLion Studiomint, Victoria Photography: Spacecraft Media

Madeleine Opacak Mojo Design Studio, Western Australia Photography: Clint Baker, Muse Media Perth

Joseph Scaffaro Zero 3 Design, Victoria

Central Park Road

Centre of Strength and Wellness

City Beach Residence

James Woodford F3 Studio, Victoria Photography: Damien Kook

Benjamin Paszyn Ben and Ben, Victoria Photography: Dylan James

John Damant Arcologic Design, Western Australia Photography: Peter Elery

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Contemporary Heritage Home

Coorong

Coramba

Felicity & Marc Bernstein-Hussman Melbourne Design Studios (MDS), Victoria Photography: Maitreya Chandorkar (Matt C Photography)

Geoff Alexander Alexstar Building Designs South Australia

Nick Eddy van_bert Design, Victoria Photography: Monika Berry

Dunsborough Residence

Esperance Indoor Sports Stadium

Esprit Stage 2 Independent Living Units

Doug Paton d4 Designs, Western Australia Photography: Mark Cooper trading as Lime Graphic Media/ EpicSwells

Nicholas Wells Wells Building Designers and Consultants, Western Australia Photography: Wells Photographics

Adam Butcher Darklight Design, Western Australia Photography: Daniel Thake

Flinders St Station Upgrade & Freedom Lookout

Frinton Residence

Fyansford House - 4 Gables

Darren Foster Paramount Design, Western Australia Photography: Babett Fekete

Ryan Darling RLD Design, Victoria Photography: Supreme Digital Media

Justin Marden Spacerepublica, Victoria

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THE ENTRANTS

Gladstone

Greenest House

Grey Street Residence

Daniel Lomma Daniel Lomma Design Western Australia Photography: Silvertone Photography

Massimo Loche Ausplan Design Group Pty Ltd, Victoria Photography: Threefold Studio

Sam Bell Bellhaus Design Office, Victoria Photography: James Geer

Hampton Residence

Hannan

Highett House

Jim Giamarelos Maison Co, Victoria Photography: Ben Hosking

Lindsay Douglas Dig Design, Victoria Photography: Damien Kook

Jackson Fitzroy-Kelly jfkdesign, Victoria Photography: Ryan Wehi - hi-visual

Honed Perfection

Honeysuckle House

Hovea House

Peter Haralabopoulos Arki Design Studio, Victoria Photography: Dylan James

Michael Lurie Lurie Concepts, Western Australia Photography: Dion Robeson

Heath Moloney Designhaus Perth, Western Australia Photography: Designhaus Perth

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Infinity Views

Injidup Spring

Japanese inspired - Modern Living

John LeClare Josephs, Superseed Architecture, Western Australia Photography: Jack Lovel

Michael Lurie Lurie Concepts, Western Australia Photography: Dion Robeson

Susan Abbott Latrobe Valley Drafting, Victoria Photography: Evelyn Tambour

Jersey Drive Office Building

Kensington Residence

King Albert

Bill Balakis, BB Design Group Pty Ltd Victoria Photography: Daniela Fulford Photography

Adrian Fratelle, Ecohabit, Western Australia Photography: Peter Ellery

Daniel Cassettai, Daniel Cassettai Design, Western Australia Photography: Michael Conroy - Silvertone Photography

Kulbardi House

Maaemo

Maes Project

John Damant Arcologic Design, Western Australia

Shae Parker McCashen Green Sheep Collective, Victoria Photography: Emma Cross Photographer

Luke Jennings Project Now, Victoria Photography: Hstudios, Heath Worsley

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THE ENTRANTS

Market

Metrolink Circuit Office Building

Montgomery House

Lindsay Douglas Dig Design, Victoria Photography: Daniela Fulford Photography

Bill Balakis BB Design Group, Victoria Photography: Daniela Fulford Photography

Tina Lindner Tina Lindner Building Design, Victoria Photography: Daniela Fulford Photography

Moonshadow Project

Mosman Park

North Beach House

Ashley Beaumont Beaumont Building Design, Victoria Photography: John Thompson

Katie Shortland-Webb, KTR Creations, Western Australia Photography: James Smith

Daniel Cassettai Daniel Cassettai Design, Western Australia Photography: Jody D’Arcy

Origami House

Palace Arcade

Peppermint Grove Residence

Luciano Bologna, 2BScene Design, Victoria Photography: Chris Ott

Paul Lim, Mata Design Studio Pty Ltd, Western Australia Photography: Ross Wallace Photography

Doug Paton d4 Designs, Western Australia Photography: Dion Robeson

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Raglan Project

Richardson Street Residence

Rivergums House

Luke Jennings, Project Now, Victoria Photography: H Studio, Heath Worsley

Salvatore Chiodo Area Design, Victoria Photography: Axiom Photography and Design

Janita Norman Realm Building Design, New South Wales & ACT Photography: Leon Schoots

Robbins Residence

Rosebery House

Samson

Howard Marsland HMA of WA, Western Australia Photography: Kelly Barker

Heath Moloney Designhaus Perth, Western Australia Photography: Samson

Daniel Lomma Daniel Lomma Design Western Australia Photography: Silvertone Photography

Sandringham Townhouse

Sero Institute

Shade and Sails

Jackson Fitzroy-Kelly jfkdesign, Victoria Photography: Ryan Wehi - hi-visual

Michael Little Built Ink Pty Ltd, Western Australia Photography: Apeture 22

Luke Jennings Project Now, Victoria Photography: Hstudios, Heath Worsley

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THE ENTRANTS

Short Street House

Shutter House

Silver Linings

Daniel Cassettai Daniel Cassettai Design Western Australia Photography: Michael Conroy Silvertone Photography

State of Kin Western Australia Photography: Jack Lovel

Wade Stephens Rachcoff Vella Architecture Victoria Photography: Tatjana Plitt

Stealth Farmhouse 2.0

Stomping Ground Brewery Moorabbin

Strathfieldsaye House

Michael Lurie Lurie Concepts, Western Australia Photography: Dion Robeson

Tobias Munch placeformspace, Victoria Photography: Derek Swalwell

Mark Lloyd, Lloyd Sage Design Studio, Victoria Photography: Leon Schoots

Suburban Lake Haus

Tarara

The Anzac

Luke Kellett Kellett Design Group, Western Australia Photography: Nathan Sixsmith

Peter Jackson Peter Jackson Design Pty Ltd, Victoria Photography: Brett Holmberg

Dalecki Design Western Australia Photography: Dion Robeson

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Silver Linings celebrates the hand-crafted, non-standardised nor mass-produced building elements, reinforcing the builder’s traditional skills and techniques.

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THE ENTRANTS

The Castle

The Conlan Project

The Corry

Kyle Stack Design Western Australia Photography: Dion Robeson

Jacob Dakin AD Building Design, Victoria Photography: John Thompson

Dalecki Design Western Australia Photography: Renae Roberts

The Palms

The Paperbark

The Quarry

Guy Holman Holman Designs Pty Ltd Victoria Photography: Nic Stephens

Irene Coveney Coveney Browne Design, Western Australia Photography: Heather Robbins Photography

Wesley Wark Yael K & Associates, Western Australia Photography: Dion Robeson

The Skiba

The Twin Elms

The Wright House

Tim Veurink Timeless Home Designs Western Australia

Jarrett Drake Drake Design, Victoria Photography: Impress Photography

Matthew Duignan Mesh Design Projects, Western Australia Photography: Scott Wright

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THE ENTRANTS

133 AWARDED 2021

Trugo Place

Ultra House

UNIOS HQ

Alan Cubbon Crosier Scott Architects, Victoria Photography: Emily Bartlett Photography

Tina Lindner Tina Lindner Building Design, Victoria Photography: Alessendro Cerutti

Joseph Panetta Commercial Design Management Western Australia Photography: UNIOS

Veiled House

Verdon

Warreeny

Kerry Jacobs, JUO Western Australia Photography: Dion Robeson

Lindsay Douglas Dig Design, Victoria Photography: Daniela Fulford

Ashley Beaumont Beaumont Building Design, Victoria Photography: John Thompson

Warwick Independent Living Units Redevelopment

Wattle Valley Road

Webster Project

James Woodford F3 Studio, Victoria Photography: Damien Kook

Luke Jennings Project Now, Victoria Photography: HStudios, Heath Worsley

Adam Butcher Darklight Design, Western Australia Photography: Nick Thake

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THE ENTRANTS

132 AWARDED 2021

West Carr & Harvey

White Gum Valley Residence

White House Additions,

Alla DeLion Studiomint, Victoria Photography: Spacecraft Media

Adrian Fratelle Ecohabit, Western Australia Photography: Peter Ellery

Daniel Cassettai Daniel Cassettai Design Western Australia

Wongaburra on Buller

Yron’s Yurt

Jaspreet Singh Arcinovationz, New South Wales & ACT Photography: Jaspreet Singh

Anthea Wells-Corner Dancing Dragon Design, Northern Territory Photography: Nicholas Gouldhurst: NG Photographics

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Inspired by the curves of the Swan River below, the textural quality of the surrounding landscape, and with design cues derived from luxury yachts, the form of this stunning Perth residence is fluid, with almost no standard right-angle geometry.

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