The Australian Institute of Architects announced the winners of the 2015 Victorian Architecture Awards at an evening ceremony on Friday 26 June at Shed 14 in Melbourne’s Docklands. Thirty-eight awards were given across 15 categories. Kane Victoria has achieved a tremendous outcome with three projects winning awards/commendations:
Small Project Architecture Award - MPavilion
MPavilion is a 12m x12m temporary pavilion originally set in the Queen Victoria gardens, Melbourne. Designed by Sean Godsell Architects, the pavilion was the venue for a four-month festival of architecture, design and creative arts until 1 February 2015. The pavilion is a simple steel structure, clad in perforated aluminium that reflects light. The entire building is recyclable - it is designed and detailed to be relocated. The floor is reclaimed from an old farm building. Not only did this project win a Victorian award, however this project is also shortlisted for a World Architecture News Award!
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Educational Architecture Commendation - Sylvia Walton Building La Trobe University
The Sylvia Walton building designed by Lyons Architects was the construction of a new six level teaching building located at La Trobe University, Bundoora. The $35 million facility comprises lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, break out spaces and administration offices across approximately 7,500m2 of floor area.
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Commercial Architecture Commendation- RACV Torquay Resort
The $115 million RACV Torquay Resort designed by Wood Marsh Architects is a new facility comprising a 100 room 5-star hotel, conference and gaming facilities, indoor swimming pool and a golf clubhouse with underground parking for over 250 vehicles.
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Urban Design Award - Tamarama Kiosk
The 2015 NSW Architecture Awards were announced by the Australian Institute of Architects on 2 July at the Sydney Town Hall. From 79 projects shortlisted, 45 have been recognised across 12 categories. Kane’s Tamarama Kiosk and Beach Amenities project designed by Lahz Nimmo Architects won the Urban Design Award. The project includes the provision of a new Kiosk, amenities block and council services building, as well as a new storage building for the Tamarama SLSC. Built within the Tamarama park area, the project aims to provide new amenities which fit into the current aesthetic of the park and provides a backdrop to the parks many activities.
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