The Australian Institute of Architects New South Wales chapter has introduced the winners of the 2025 Newcastle Structure Awards, which recognises excellence in one of many state’s most outstanding regional hubs.
Held at Newcastle Metropolis Corridor on Friday 15 November, the awards highlighted a concentrate on sustainability and neighborhood throughout the area’s profitable residential, industrial and public tasks.
This 12 months’s jury comprised Sarah Lawlor, authorities architect NSW, as chair, Matthew Travis of Matte Structure and Dean Williams of Architect George.
On behalf of the jury, Lawlor commented, “Every undertaking showcased a profound dedication to the native context. The power to answer the distinctive wants of a given house and its neighborhood is a testomony to this 12 months’s winners.”
“As our world undergoes fast transformation, the position of regional architects has by no means been extra vital. Newcastle, a metropolis steeped in historical past and business, is now rising as a hub of innovation and creativity. By embracing sustainable apply and honouring the area’s heritage, our native architects are shaping a brighter future for these to return,” she mentioned.
New Fort by Anthony St John Parsons, a brand new dwelling inside Newcastle, was awarded the very best honour, the Newcastle Medal.
Elsewhere within the awards, Derive Structure amassed awards within the Public Structure and Metal Structure classes with their Murrook undertaking (with Worimi Native Aboriginal Land Council), and a commendation for Flotilla x Vecina within the Inside Structure class.
The winners are:
Newcastle Medallion
New Fort – Anthony St John Parsons
Public Structure
Award
Murrook – Derive Structure and Design with Worimi Native Aboriginal Land Council
Inside Structure
Awards
The Seaside Resort – EJE
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New Fort – Anthony St John Parsons
Commendation
Flotilla x Vecina – Derive Structure and Design
Residential Structure – Homes (New)
Awards
New Fort – Anthony St John Parsons
Throsby Home – Curious Observe
Commendations
Speers Level Home – OVDA Studio
Killcare Heights Escarpment Home – Matt Thitchener Architect
Residential Structure – Homes (Alterations and Additions)
Award
Window, window, window – Panov Scott
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Commendation
Stockton Hyperlink Home – Sarah Truscott Architect
Colorbond Award for Metal Structure
Award
Murrook – Derive Structure and Design with Worimi Native Aboriginal Land Council
Commendation
Killcare Heights Escarpment Home – Matt Thitchener Architect
