The winners of Randwick City Council’s 2025 Architecture and Urban Design Awards were announced on Wednesday 13 August at a ceremony at the Prince Henry Centre, Little Bay.

The biennial awards, which celebrate the talents of the architects and designers who contribute to enhancing Randwick City’s built environment, marked its 10th anniversary on Wednesday.

Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker congratulated all the 2025 winners and finalists. He said the awards provided an opportunity for the community to hear firsthand how experts are transforming Randwick City’s architectural legacy.

“Randwick City Council is a leader in promoting and encouraging design excellence,” Mayor Parker said. “We want our buildings and spaces to not only be functional, but also attractive and sustainable.

“Congratulations to all the 2025 winners and finalists who have contributed to our urban landscape and who help make Randwick City a beautiful place to live, work and visit. It was pleasure to celebrate with you at this year’s awards night.

Mayor Parker said the growth in popularity of the Architecture and Urban Design Awards was exciting. “I look forward to the projects we'll see in the future.”

The 2025 Architecture and Urban Design Awards winners are:

Best House

Joint Winner: Luigi Rosselli Architects for ‘Emerald Sound’

Joint Winner: Virginia Kerridge Architects for ‘Rainbow House’

Commendation: Architect George for ‘House in Randwick’

Best Apartment

Winner: KA Design Studio for ‘Anzac Apartments’

Best Urban Project

Winner: KA Design Studio for ‘Anzac Apartments’

Commendation: Melocco & Moore for ‘South Maroubra Amenities’

Commendation: Sam Crawford Architects for ‘Matraville Youth & Cultural Hall’

Best Conservation Project

Winner: Architect George for ‘House in Randwick’

Commendation: Virginia Kerridge Architects for ‘Rainbow House’

Best Sustainable Design

Winner: Sam Crawford Architects for ‘Matraville Youth & Cultural Hall’

Best UNSW Project

Joint Winner: Alexander Anggriawan for ‘Learning from the Land’

Joint Winner: Andres Lamberti for ‘Clovelly Bay Gallery’

People’s Choice Award

Winner: CO.OP Studio for ‘Heffron Centre’

Thank you to our judges for 2025: Andrew Nimmo, Director Lahznimmo Architects; Mary Ellen Hudson, Mary Ellen Hudson Architects and Interior Design; and Sue Barnsley, Principal of Sue Barnsley Design Landscape Architects.