An extension to an 1884 sandstone homestead has gained the William Hodgen Award for Constructing of the 12 months on the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 Darling Downs and West Moreton Regional Awards.

Designed by Alexandra Buchanan Structure, the historic Binnum Homestead overlooks the Condamine River and was described by the jury as a standout instance of up to date design seamlessly built-in right into a heritage constructing with out compromising its legacy.

“Offering refuge from the wind and wildlife for a younger household, framed views of agricultural and historic artefacts on the property are a continuing reminder of the agricultural context,” mentioned the jury.

The venture additionally acquired a commendation within the Residential Structure – Homes (Alterations and Additions) class.

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Taking out the award for Regional Undertaking of the 12 months, the Lengthy Pavilion in Cabarlah designed by Feather and Lawry Design drew inspiration from two iconic rural Australian constructions, the shed and the sports activities pavilion, fusing them into a contemporary household dwelling.

“The consumer’s love of sport and entertaining is prioritised by means of views to the oval from the house’s public areas,” famous the jury. They praised the venture’s “climate-responsive design” and use of supplies to adapt to Toowoomba’s temperate climate circumstances.

The venture additionally acquired a commendation within the Residential Structure – Homes (New) class.

A day surgical procedure in Bunya gained this yr’s Folks’s Alternative Award. The jury hailed the venture, which was designed by Jacobs, as “a sturdy constructing that responds to a bigger web site masterplan, considers its surrounding heritage context and celebrates the historic Bunya Pine” discovered all through Toowoomba.

Bunya Centre Day Surgical procedure additionally acquired a commendation within the Public Structure class and was shortlisted for the Colorbond Award for Metal Structure.

All awarded and recommended tasks from the area are shortlisted for the Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Structure Awards, set to be introduced in June 2025.

The winners are: