Randwick Architecture and Urban Design Awards 2023 winners announced

Published Date: 05/04/2023
News Topic: Planning & Development, Heritage, Art & Culture, Exhibitions, Awards & Competitions

The winners of the 2023 Randwick Architecture and Urban Design Awards were announced last night on Wednesday 29 March at a ceremony at the Prince Henry Centre, Little Bay.

Now in its ninth iteration, the biennial Awards are one of Randwick City Council’s key urban design initiatives as the competition aims to celebrate exceptional design in our built environment.

“It’s wonderful to celebrate the designs and buildings that make Randwick City such a beautiful, sustainable and liveable place,” said Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker.

The Awards recognise design excellence and aim to inspire better building design. They promote community awareness about urban design and architecture and recognise the talent of the architects and designers involved in enhancing Randwick City’s built environment.

“As the popularity of the Awards has grown, Council is also excited to add two new categories to this year’s Awards: Best Sustainable Design, which recognises outstanding achievement in environmentally sustainable design and the UNSW Student Design Award, which celebrates the coursework and concept designs created by the urban designers of our future,” said Mayor Parker.

The 2023 Judges:

Mary Ellen Hudson, Mary Ellen Hudson Architects and Interior Design.
Andrew Nimmo, Director Lahznimmo Architects, Past NSW Chapter President Australian Institute of Architects.
Dr Elisa Palazzo, Architect/Urbanist and Landscape Architect. Coordinator Landscape Architecture Master program, Built Environment UNSW Sydney.

The entries to this year’s Architecture and Urban Design Awards were of an exceptionally high standard and have all made a positive contribution to Randwick City’s diverse and unique urban environment.

The 2023 finalists and winners:

Best House

Finalists

Rosewood House – Madeleine Blanchfield Architects
Ravine House – Rolf Ockert. Architect
Maroubra Residences – Sharon Campbell Architects

Winner: Ravine House – Rolf Ockert. Architect

Ravine House – Rolf Ockert. Architect

Ravine House Collage

Commendation to: Rosewood House – Madeleine Blanchfield Architects

Rosewood House – Madeleine Blanchfield Architects

Rosewood House Collage

Best Alteration or Renovation

Finalists:

Zig Zag House – Stukel Architecture
Coogee Courtyard – SAHA
Iririki House - Madeleine Blanchfield Architects

Joint Winners: Zig Zag House – Stukel Architecture & Coogee Courtyard – SAHA

Zig Zag House – Stukel Architecture

Coogee Courtyard – SAHA

Coogee Courtyard Collage

Best Apartment

Finalists:

M – Montefiore / Jackson Teece
Judges’ note: From the entries received only one finalist was selected.

Winner: M – Montefiore / Jackson Teece

M – Montefiore, Jackson Teece

Best Urban Project

Finalists:

M – Montefiore / Jackson Teece
58 Carr Street – McGregor Westlake Architecture
Alumni Park – McGregor Westlake Architecture
Yarra Bay Amenities Upgrade – Melocco & Moore Architects

Winner: 58 Carr Street – McGregor Westlake Architecture

58 Carr Street – McGregor Westlake Architecture

Commendation to: Alumni Park – McGregor Westlake Architecture & Spackman Mossop Michaels – Landscape Architecture

Alumni Park – McGregor Westlake Architecture with Spackman Mossop Michaels – Landscape Architecture

Alumni Park Collage

Best Conservation Project

Finalists:

Iririki House – Madeleine Blanchfield Architects
Judges’ note: Only one entry in the conservation category was received, this project was of an exceptionally high quality and is well deserving of the award.

Winner: Iririki House – Madeleine Blanchfield Architects

Iririki House - Madeleine Blanchfield Architects