Awards

Competition Winner

Future Homes Competition 2020
Victorian Government

Jury Citation

The submission’s approach to architecture has a lightness of touch, allowing flexibility and scalability while being confident in its formal expression. The potential for these design principles to evolve through an exploration of digitisation and AI is compelling, as is the distinctive spatial planning of the scheme. The ‘atomic’ thinking behind a module that is well sized to be nimbly replicated, rotated, and inhabited is commended.

One of the Submission’s greatest strengths lies in the ability of the plan to adapt to a number of different contexts and sites, through a flexible approach to planning and site strategy. The potential benefits gained with the increased uptake of this model is considered by the Jury as positive for connecting green and open space within and across lots, from the street to precinct scale.

The Jury supports the Submission’s potential to evolve within a larger precinct, where private open space has the potential to enrich communal open space. The idea that increased density can simultaneously provide increased private and collective amenity is compelling. This is commended by the Jury as providing promising potential for future planning outcomes.

The Submission has a considered approach to materiality and its possible combinations, which achieves viability in a diverse range of contexts. In addition, the balance of communal and private oriented dwellings carries the potential to cater for a range of market demands and requirements. The Jury supports the subsequent ability for dwellings to have their own address within a multi-residential model, while simultaneously fostering a sense of community.

The entrance sequence through courtyards is supported by the Jury for creating unexpected spaces that optimise the user experience in communal settings. Thoughtful internal planning of units is evident. The logic of circulation is endorsed overall, while the L-shaped apartments that are designed around courtyards are praised for the diverse aspects gained from within the dwellings. The Jury also commends the exploration of vertical as well as horizontal clusters of modules to form a residence, noting the potential for generous double height spaces. The Jury was impressed with the move to give over a whole module to accommodate a balcony, which contributes to the overall generosity of the scheme. This promotes the communal amenity of the apartments collectively, while enriching the interior experiences of individual dwellings.

Nominee

Excellence in NSW Regions & ACT Development 2020
Urban development Institute of Australia 

Jury Citation

Setting a new benchmark for development in Jervis Bay, this boutique four-storey building features 12 lifestyle apartments built over a bentonite wrapped basement level, comprising a selection of 2 and 3 bedroom residences, completed and occupied on the 10th December 2019. Each apartment has created a liveable, contemporary home with space to relax and entertain. Located on the exclusive beachfront strip at 7 Beach Street, the Watermark Huskisson strikes the perfect balance of convenience and relaxed coastal lifestyle. This luxury project consists of high end joinery & innovative use of bathroom pods to best manage the quality delivery of regional construction.

Merit for Residential Alterations & Additions

SPUN Architecture Awards
Australian Institute of Architects 

Jury Citation

This project works quite well for small alterations to a traditional post-war dwelling. It is a simple and sympathetic addition and improves the amenity of space with a well-thought out floor plan that caters to the mobility access of one of the clients. The new vaulted ceiling gives the house a pleasing light-filled interior. Over time, the extensive timber finishes will age to a patina that will complement the garden setting and be a significant contribution to the neighbourhood character of the area.