A landmark former orphanage site in Surrey Hills could be transformed into a new residential community under plans lodged by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/antipodean-land-developments">Antipodean Land Developments</a> that would deliver 76 apartments and townhouses while restoring some of the suburb's most significant heritage buildings.

The burgeoninng Melbourne-based developer has submitted plans for the 9,158 sqm site at 1 Kent Road and 24 Durham Road, home to the former St Joseph's Home for Destitute Children, a historic institutional complex dating back to the late 19th century. The proposal seeks to adaptively reuse several heritage buildings while introducing two new four-storey residential buildings set within extensive landscaped grounds.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> and Kerstin Thompson Architects, the project has been conceived as a contemporary residential village embedded within a restored heritage precinct. The development team describes the design approach as "The Village in the Garden," with new buildings positioned among mature landscaping by OCULUS and significant heritage structures.

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The proposal would deliver 76 dwellings comprising a mix of apartments and duplex-style residences, significantly increasing housing supply on one of the largest privately held residential landholdings in Surrey Hills. The development includes 127 car spaces, 24 bicycle spaces and more than 1,000 sqm of communal amenity, with the existing chapel building earmarked for conversion into resident facilities.

According to the planning submission, the project centres on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the site's most significant heritage assets, including the original c.1889 St Joseph's building, the chapel designed by architect Augustus Andrew Fritsch, and the historic brick perimeter walls and entry gates. The proposal also incorporates the retention of other contributory buildings including the former infirmary and school building.

Tract Consultants, in the planning report accompanying the application, said the scheme had been shaped through extensive heritage analysis and design development.

"The shared vision for the Site by the project team has culminated in a scheme which successfully breathes life back into a historic site while delivering upon the objectives of Victoria's Housing Statement in a carefully curated and contextually responsive manner."

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The proposal is being assessed under Victoria's Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway. As part of the application, three per cent of the project's residential development cost would be contributed to the Social Housing Growth Fund. The development would also provide a diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences targeting a broader range of buyers than typically found in Surrey Hills' detached housing market.

Sustainability initiatives include an anticipated 66 per cent BESS score, natural cross-ventilation to 80 per cent of apartments, 28 per cent deep soil landscaping and a canopy cover outcome exceeding local planning requirements. The proposal also sets aside more than 1,083 sqm for communal indoor and outdoor resident amenity spaces.

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Planning documents describe the property as one of the largest underutilised residential sites in Surrey Hills, arguing it presents a rare opportunity to introduce "missing middle" housing in an established inner-eastern suburb while preserving and revitalising a significant heritage precinct.

Antipodean Land Developments has built a reputation for design-focused residential projects across Melbourne, particularly in the medium-density sector. Previous developments include Neighbourhood in Brunswick East, delivered with Breathe Architecture, and Balfe Park Lane, designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects.

They've been very active in site acquisition as they build out their future development pipeline. They recently launched Thornubury House, 45 apartments above a mix of commercial, retail, and food and beverage tenancies, and have plans for a boutique project in Fitzroy and another <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/antipodean-plan-apartments-for-deepdenes-missing-middle-on-whitehorse-road">"missing middle" project</a> on Deepdene's Whitehorse Road.

Joel Robinson

First look: Antipodean Land Developments plans heritage-led apartment community in Surrey Hills

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/auyin-property-development">Auyin</a> is the latest to turn to the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program in an effort to secure approval for its long-planned, mixed-use project in Elsternwick.

In 2018, Auyin lodged plans with Glen Eira City Council for a 14-storey building, however Council approved a reduced eight-storey scheme. A subsequent VCAT appeal in 2019 upheld the eight-storey height limit.

The project was later amended to nine storeys, but Auyin is now seeking to revive something closer to its original vision. The developer argues that the planning context has evolved significantly over the past decade, particularly within the Elsternwick Activity Centre, where higher-density development has increasingly been encouraged along Glen Huntly Road.

The proposal would transform the 1,239 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-12-horne-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">7-15 Horne Street</a>, opposite Elsternwick Railway Station, into a 13-storey residential and retail development designed by CBG Architects, with 40 apartments

The site currently comprises three commercial properties.

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The proposed apartment mix comprises 25 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom residences above 200 sqm of retail space at ground level. Residents would have access to a 90 sqm wellness facility, a 351 sqm communal indoor and outdoor terrace on the third level, and extensive landscaped areas throughout the development. A publicly accessible 135 sqm plaza would be created on the north-east corner of the site, providing seating, landscaping, and a new gathering space adjoining Horne Street.

The design adopts a four-storey podium that references the finer-grain character of the surrounding streetscape, with the upper tower recessed behind generous setbacks on all boundaries.

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A key element of the proposal is the reconfiguration and widening of the surrounding laneways. Vehicle access would be retained from Lois Lane, with upgraded pedestrian connections linking Ross Street and Horne Street. The development would provide 58 residential car spaces, two retail car spaces, and 52 bicycle spaces across two basement levels and ground-floor facilities.

Architecturally, the building draws inspiration from the established character of Elsternwick Village. The façade combines dark charcoal brickwork, textured concrete, bronze-toned metal detailing, and extensive planting integrated into podium and tower levels. The design also incorporates a chamfered corner treatment and publicly accessible plaza intended to strengthen pedestrian activity around the station precinct.

Elsternwick's last new development completion was&nbsp;EVA Elsternwick by Pitard late last year. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> is working away on its nature-led neighbourhood, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>, on Gordon Street, with its first stage expected to complete next year.

First look: Auyin seeks mixed-use apartment project in growing Elsternwick Activity Centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/otium-parkdale-123-125-como-parade-east-parkdale-vic-3195">Otium Parkdale</a>, the 13-residence boutique development by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/huxtable-property">Huxtable Property</a>, has entered its final stages of delivery, with completion expected within the coming month and more than half of the residences sold.

The Como Parade East project is nearing the finish line at a time when opportunities to purchase new apartments in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parkdale-vic-3195">Parkdale</a> remain exceptionally limited. Fewer than 10 per cent of dwellings in the bayside suburb are apartments, making developments like Otium a relatively rare addition to a market traditionally dominated by detached housing.

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The three-level development comprises 13 residences, including ten two-bedroom apartments and three larger three-bedroom homes, all positioned above a secure basement car park.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/almeida-architects">Almeida Architects</a> with a strong connection to its coastal surroundings, Otium combines red brick, exposed concrete and dark metal detailing with integrated landscaping and greenery. Expansive glazing, generous balconies and terraces have been incorporated throughout the design to maximise natural light and reinforce indoor-outdoor living.

Inside, the residences feature engineered European oak flooring, natural and reconstituted stone benchtops, Bosch kitchen appliances, ducted heating and cooling, lift access and secure entry systems. The larger three-bedroom residences on the upper level have been designed with house-like proportions, while the two-bedroom apartments prioritise functionality, flexibility and low-maintenance living.

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The project is now in its final stages, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/labco">Labco</a> completing the remaining landscaping and external finishing works following the completion of the residences' interiors.

Otium's location within the heart of Parkdale continues to underpin its appeal. Residents will be just steps from local cafés, restaurants, shops and the newly elevated Parkdale Station, while the beach is less than a kilometre away.

With the project tracking ahead of schedule, buyers can currently secure a residence with a five per cent deposit and benefit from settlement terms of up to eight months. The advanced stage of construction also provides buyers with the opportunity to walk through the near-complete residences and experience the quality and finishes firsthand ahead of completion.

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Otium Parkdale enters final month before completion as rare apartment opportunity nears sellout

A new boutique apartment development is entering the market in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a>, with Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ausdev">Ausdev</a> bringing 33 residences to a well-connected pocket of Brisbane's north.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/parkdrive-apartments-chermside-25-sammells-drive-chermside-qld-4032">Parkdrive Apartments</a>, at 25 Sammells Drive, will comprise a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences positioned within walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Bradbury Park.

Established in 1989, Ausdev has a long-standing presence across both development and construction, with Parkdrive Apartments representing its latest residential project in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

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The development has been designed around open-plan living and natural light, with residences featuring stone benchtops, timber cabinetry, BOSCH appliances, and private balconies that extend the living areas outdoors.

Kitchens are positioned as the centrepiece of the homes, incorporating natural material palettes and integrated appliances, while bathrooms have been designed with a focus on functionality and understated finishes.

Residents will have access to a communal barbecue and entertaining area on Level 3, providing shared outdoor space within the development. Secure parking and lift access are also incorporated into the building.

The project will deliver a limited collection of 33 apartments, with one-bedroom residences priced from $749,000.

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Beyond the building itself, the location places residents within easy reach of several of Chermside's key amenities. Bradbury Park is around 350 metres away, while Westfield Chermside is approximately 1.3 kilometres from the site. The Prince Charles Hospital is located within 750 metres, and the Chermside Bus Interchange is around 1.5 kilometres away, providing connections across Brisbane.

Parkdrive Apartments adds to the growing residential pipeline in Chermside, a suburb that continues to evolve as a major retail, healthcare, and transport hub for Brisbane's north.

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Ausdev introduces boutique Parkdrive Apartments to Chermside's growing centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skymark-group">Skymark</a>'s boutique Cronulla development Solis has secured a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy through Resilience Insurance, providing buyers of the 16-residence building on Ewos Parade with structural and waterproofing protection that extends a decade beyond the building's completion.

Currently under construction and due for completion in late 2027, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/solis-cronulla-8-ewos-parade-cronulla-nsw-2230">Solis</a> is one of a small number of new developments in the Sutherland Shire to carry Resilience LDI coverage, a distinction that carries increasing weight as buyer confidence in the off-the-plan sector continues to be shaped by how developers stand behind their product.

Latent Defects Insurance, which entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover, protects buyers against major structural or waterproofing defects for ten years post-completion. Unlike traditional statutory warranties, it operates as a first-resort policy, if a covered defect arises, the insurer responds directly, without the buyer needing to pursue the builder or developer through a lengthy claims process.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent has noted that the product addresses something fundamental to the new apartment market.

"The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they want more confidence and assurances around the quality of the build," Nugent says.

"Resilience Insurance Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product."

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For Solis, the Resilience LDI policy adds a meaningful layer of accountability to an already considered project. The development comprises nine two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences, including one dual-level three-bedroom apartment, across a five-storey building on Ewos Parade, positioned between Shelly Beach and South Cronulla.

Garden apartments connect directly to private landscaped courtyards, while upper-level homes capture beach views to the east from level four and above.&nbsp;

All 16 residences include at least one balcony or courtyard, and select apartments on the upper floors feature bar areas and secondary flexible living spaces.

Hiba Sander, Managing Director of Skymark, says Solis offers a rare balance, nestled between the quiet beauty of secluded beaches and the lively charm of South Cronulla's esplanade.

"It's a place to choose your pace and live gracefully, seaside'," Sander says.

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The architecture, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ida-design-group">IDA Design Group</a>'s Michael Trinh, draws from the natural erosion patterns of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>'s sandstone headlands, translating the organic forms of the coastline into soft curves, pavilion-style massing, and a material palette chosen for longevity in a salt-tinged environment.&nbsp;

Textured natural stone, soft renders, and timber-look battens reference the tones of the surrounding cliffs, while the building has been oriented to maximise natural light and passive ventilation, with primary living spaces facing north and east to capture morning sun and sea breezes.

"At Solis, our aim was to create architecture that feels quietly confident, grounded in natural materials like stone and timber, and elevated by light and landscape," Trinh says.&nbsp;

"The buildings are designed to sit gently within their coastal surrounds, with expansive glazing and abundant greenery creating a seamless dialogue between inside and out."

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Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hot-black">Hot Black</a> carry the same material language through to every room. Kitchens feature integrated Gaggenau appliances, sculpted stone benchtops, and Lo &amp; Co joinery, while bathrooms feature natural stone, timber, and brushed metal finishes.&nbsp;

Hot Black Founder and Design Director Sophie Safrin describes the intent as one of considered restraint: "At Solis, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a timeless coastal retreat, calm, refined, and effortlessly liveable. From natural finishes to seamless indoor-outdoor flow, Solis offers a quiet elegance that's deeply connected to its surroundings.

The landscape, designed by Julian Brady of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/sitedesignstudios">Site Design Studios</a>, treats green space as an integral part of the resident experience rather than an afterthought.&nbsp;

"Gentle curves and layered native plantings mirror the ebb and flow of the ocean," Julian Brady says, "creating a serene connection between architecture and place."&nbsp;

Coco Republic has provided bespoke furniture packages tailored to the project's coastal palette.

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Skymark has an established track record in the Sutherland Shire, with a portfolio spanning Cronulla, Woolooware and Burraneer that includes Isla, Sylva, Bask, Shells, Sula and Mist. Securing LDI on Solis reflects a broader shift in how the developer is positioning its buildings to buyers, at a time when Resilience Insurance expects the policy to become mandatory in New South Wales by 2028.

Sales at Solis are launching soon through Ray White Projects, with an official event scheduled for 11 June. Enquire for more information.

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Skymark takes out 10-year Resilience Insurance LDI at Solis Cronulla

Victorian Architecture Awards 2019

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The shortlist for the 2019 Victorian Architecture Awards has been revealed with .89 projects shortlisted across 14 categories celebrating public, residential, heritage and regional architecture.

Run by the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, the 2019 shortlist was whittled down from a total of 248 entries by independent juries.

<blockquote>
“At a time where we are acutely aware of the issues that our industry is facing due to increased procurement and economic pressures, the awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the significant efforts made by architects, clients, consultants and contractors to provide quality built outcomes.

Most importantly, sustainability in design needs to be understood through the lens of longevity, going beyond short-term gains and visions. This is a prevailing message highlighted in our shortlisted projects this year. “All good buildings require a considered and collaborative design process. It is these projects that provide the best outcomes for delivering permanent benefits to communities at large"

The design outcomes achieved via the shortlisted public architecture projects define the important role that the public realm plays in providing exemplar-built outcomes that support our growing communities and provide a legacy for future generations.

With population density rising across our cities, public space becomes an incredibly valuable commodity – not only from an economic perspective, but more importantly for the wellbeing of our communities.”

-  Amy Muir, Victorian Chapter President
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All entries into the 2019 awards program will form part of an exhibition at No Vacancy Gallery, which will run until 21 April, and will highlight the array of architecture across the state.

The winners of the 2019 Victorian Architecture Awards will be announced at the official awards dinner on 28 June. Winners of each category will then be eligible for recognition in the National Architecture Awards program.

<h2>Shortlist</h2>

Residential Architecture - Houses (New) 37 entries / 13 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>St Andrews Beach House | Austin Maynard Architects
</li>
	<li>Hawthorn House | Edition Office
</li>
	<li>Point Lonsdale House | Edition Office
</li>
	<li>Ballarat House | Eldridge Anderson
</li>
	<li>Sandy Point House | Kennedy Nolan
</li>
	<li>Fitzroy Lane | Kennedy Nolan
</li>
	<li>Canopy House | Leeton Pointon Architects &amp; Interiors
</li>
	<li>Springhill House | Lovell Burton Architecture
</li>
	<li>North Melbourne House | NMBW Architecture Studio
</li>
	<li>Daylesford Longhouse | Partners Hill
</li>
	<li>Bluff House | Rob Kennon Architects
</li>
	<li>House in the Hills | Sean Godsell Architects
</li>
	<li>Cornerstone House | Splinter Society Architecture
</li>
</ul>
Residential Architecture - Houses (New) Jury 
Rodney Eggleston (Chair) | March Studio 
Andrew Simpson | Andrew Simpson Architects 
Claire Humphreys | Kerstin Thompson Architects 

Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing 23 entries / 7 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>Iglu Franklin Street | Bates Smart
</li>
	<li>Nth FITZROY Apartments | Fieldwork
</li>
	<li>Whitlam Place | Freadman White in collaboration with Anon Studio
</li>
	<li>Scarborough and Welkin | Justin Mallia Architecture
</li>
	<li>Little Oxford | Kennedy Nolan
</li>
	<li>Farmer Street | MAArchitects
</li>
	<li>Clyde Mews | Six Degrees Architects
</li>
	<li>Hawke &amp; King | Six Degrees Architects
</li>
</ul>
Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing Jury 
Richard Middleton (Chair) | HASSELL 
Bonnie Herring | Breathe Architecture 
Jesse Linardi | DKO Architecture

Residential Architecture - Houses (Alterations and Additions) 35 entries / 14 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>South Yarra House | AM Architecture
</li>
	<li>Cascade House | Atelier Red+Black
</li>
	<li>Grant House | Austin Maynard Architects
</li>
	<li>Brick &amp; Gable House | Breathe Architecture
</li>
	<li>182 Rose | Fieldwork
</li>
	<li>Light Corridor House | Figr
</li>
	<li>Storybook House | Folk Architects
</li>
	<li>York St Residence | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
</li>
	<li>Caroline House | Kennedy Nolan
</li>
	<li>Oak House | Kennedy Nolan
</li>
	<li>Garden Wall House | MAKE Architecture
</li>
	<li>Edsall Street | RITZ&amp;GHOUGASSIAN
</li>
	<li>Powell Street House | Robert Simeoni Architects
</li>
	<li>Fitzroy Terrace | Taylor Knights
</li>
	<li>Acheson Place | Workshop Architecture
</li>
</ul>
Residential Architecture - Houses (Alterations and Additions) Jury 
Jane Caught (Chair) | Sibling Architecture 
Antony Martin | MRTN Architects 
Michael Roper | Architecture Architecture

Small Project Architecture 21 entries / 8 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>Together Apart | Architecture Architecture
</li>
	<li>Super Field | Baracco+Wright Architects
</li>
	<li>Jock Comini Reserve Amenities | Kerstin Thompson Architects
</li>
	<li>Sunda Bar &amp; Restaurant | Kerstin Thompson Architects
</li>
	<li>Tiny Home | Maddison Architects
</li>
	<li>Smiths Beach Surf Life Saving Tower | MRTN Architects
</li>
	<li>Doubleground | MUIR + OPENWORK
</li>
	<li>New Agency | Sibling Architecture
</li>
</ul>
Small Project Architecture Jury 
Keith Streames (Chair) | Streames Architects 
Natalie Miles | Austin Maynard Architects 
Jamie Sormann | Foomann Architects

Urban Design 10 entries / 5 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>Swan Street Bridge Upgrade | BKK Architects with McGregor Coxall and Relume
</li>
	<li>Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal | Cox Architecture with ASPECT Studios
</li>
	<li>South Melbourne Primary School | Hayball
</li>
	<li>Rosanna Station | MGS Architects and Jacobs Architects
</li>
	<li>Parliament of Victoria Member’s Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
</li>
</ul>
Urban Design Jury 
Adam Pustola (Chair) | Lyons 
Veryan Curnow | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects 
Jocelyn Chiew | Monash University

Heritage 26 entries / 11 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>Loch Street House | Donald Gallagher and Shelley Penn Architect
</li>
	<li>Royal Mint Wall Remediation | HLCD Pty Ltd with Ingegnaria and Oculus
</li>
	<li>Albert Park College Liberal Arts Centre | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
</li>
	<li>Kagan House | Kennedy Nolan
</li>
	<li>Sacred Heart Building Abbotsford Convent Foundation | Kerstin Thompson Architects
</li>
	<li>Bendigo Soldiers’ Memorial Institute | Lovell Chen
</li>
	<li>Flinders Street Station Facade Strengthening &amp; Conservation | Lovell Chen
</li>
	<li>The Bank, Vaughan | Maria Danos Architecture
</li>
	<li>Classical Gas - original stereo version | Multiplicity with Mel Ogden Landscapes
</li>
	<li>Monash Caulfield, Buildings D, E and G | NMBW Architecture Studio
</li>
	<li>Parliament of Victoria Member’s Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
</li>
</ul>
Heritage Jury 
Matt Gibson (Chair) | Matt Gibson Architecture + Design 
Janet Beeston | Frontier Heritage P/L 
Vicki McLean | Heritage Victoria

Commercial Architecture 18 entries / 7 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>United Places Botanic Gardens South Yarra | Carr
</li>
	<li>Melbourne Jetbase | Cox Architecture
</li>
	<li>ArtBank | Edition Office
</li>
	<li>Pt Leo Estate | Jolson
</li>
	<li>Melbourne Central Arcade | Kennedy Nolan
</li>
	<li>Private Women’s Club | Kerstin Thompson Architects
</li>
	<li>RACV Cape Schanck Resort | Wood Marsh Architecture
</li>
</ul>
Commercial Architecture Jury 
Tim Leslie (Chair) | Bates Smart 
Anna Maskiell | Public Realm Lab 
Domenic Cerantonio | Cera Stribley Architects

Interior Architecture 34 entries / 10 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>Kia Ora Apartment | Baracco+Wright Architects
</li>
	<li>The Club Stand | Bates Smart
</li>
	<li>2 Southbank | BVN
</li>
	<li>United Places Botanic Gardens South Yarra | Carr
</li>
	<li>Denton Corker Marshall Studio | Denton Corker Marshall
</li>
	<li>Whitlam Place | Freadman White in collaboration with Anon Studio
</li>
	<li>Melbourne Central Arcade | Kennedy Nolan
</li>
	<li>Private Women’s Club | Kerstin Thompson Architects
</li>
	<li>Parliament of Victoria Member’s Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
</li>
	<li>Powell Street House | Robert Simeoni Architects
</li>
</ul>
Interior Architecture Jury 
Karen Alcock (Chair) | MAA 
Eugene Cheah | Cheah Saw Architecture 
Oliver Duff | Clare Cousins Architects

Public Architecture 24 entries / 11 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>The Club Stand | Bates Smart</li>
	<li>Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal | Cox Architecture
</li>
	<li>Melbourne Jetbase | Cox Architecture
</li>
	<li>Buxton Contemporary | Fender Katsalidis
</li>
	<li>Port of Sale | fjmt
</li>
	<li>Frankston Station | Genton
</li>
	<li>St Albans Station | HASSELL
</li>
	<li>Rosanna Station | MGS Architects and Jacobs Architects
</li>
	<li>Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Expansion | NH Architecture and Woods Bagot
</li>
	<li>Parliament of Victoria Member’s Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
</li>
	<li>West Gippsland Arts Centre | Williams Ross Architects
</li>
</ul>
Public Architecture Jury 
Rosemary Burne (Chair) | Conrad Gargett 
Simon Knott | BKK Architects 
Anne Clisby | Denton Corker Marshall

Educational Architecture 20 entries / 9 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>Biomedical Learning and Teaching Building, Monash University | Denton Corker Marshall
</li>
	<li>Prahran High School | Gray Puksand
</li>
	<li>Braemar College Stage 1, Middle School | Hayball
</li>
	<li>South Melbourne Primary School | Hayball
</li>
	<li>Moot Court Learning Precinct for the Monash Faculty of Law | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
</li>
	<li>Albert Park College Liberal Arts Centre | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
</li>
	<li>Monash University Caulfield Library Refurbishment | John Wardle Architects
</li>
	<li>Northcote High School Performing Arts &amp; VCE Centre | Kerstin Thompson Architects
</li>
	<li>Christ Church Grammar School Main Campus Redevelopment | Sally Draper Architects in association with Mcldowie Partners
</li>
</ul>
Educational Architecture Jury 
Michael McKenna (Chair) | Michael McKenna Pty Ltd 
Emily Chalk | Kosloff Architecture 
Sean van der Velden | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design

Sustainable Architecture 9 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>Loch Street House | Donald Gallagher and Shelley Penn Architect
</li>
	<li>MPavilion | Estudio Carme Pinos and Zilka Studio
</li>
	<li>Eltham North Adventure Playground | Gardiner Architects with Jeavons Landscape Architects
</li>
	<li>Rivergum Residential Treatment Centre | Guymer Bailey Architects Pty Ltd
</li>
	<li>Scarborough and Welkin | Justin Mallia Architecture
</li>
	<li>Bendigo Soldiers’ Memorial Institute | Lovell Chen
</li>
	<li>Tiny Home | Maddison Architects
</li>
	<li>Parliament of Victoria Member’s Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
</li>
	<li>Hawke &amp; King | Six Degrees Architects
</li>
</ul>
Sustainable Architecture Jury 
Marika Neustupny (Chair) | NMBW 
Emma Gauder | Architects EAT 
Andrew Walter | Woods Bagot

COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture 5 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>Peter Mathieson Pavilion | CO-OP Studio
</li>
	<li>Springhill House | Lovell Burton Architecture
</li>
	<li>House in the Hills | Sean Godsell Architects
</li>
	<li>Rosanna Station | MGS Architects and Jacobs Architects
</li>
	<li>The Cinema Complex at the District Docklands | NH Architecture
</li>
</ul>
COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture Jury 
Dr Leanne Zilka (Chair) | Zilka Studio 
Aimee Goodwin | Project 12 Architecture 
Tim Wilson | Folk Architects

Regional Prize 4 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>Cobram Library &amp; Learning Centre | Cohen Leigh Architects
</li>
	<li>Port of Sale | fjmt
</li>
	<li>Pt Leo Estate | Jolson
</li>
	<li>Jock Comini Reserve Amenities | Kerstin Thompson Architects
</li>
</ul>
Regional Prize Jury 
Kim Irons (Chair) | Irons McDuff Architecture 
Sarah Zahradnik | NH Architecture 
Kim Bridgland | Edition Office

Melbourne Prize 5 shortlisted projects

<ul>
<li>The Club Stand | Bates Smart</li>
	<li>Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal | Cox Architecture with ASPECT Studios
</li>
	<li>South Melbourne Primary School | Hayball
</li>
	<li>Private Women’s Club | Kerstin Thompson Architects
</li>
	<li>Parliament of Victoria Member’s Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
</li>
</ul>
Melbourne Prize Jury 
Jane Williams (Chair) | John Wardle Architects 
Alix Smith | HASSELL 
Stefano Scalzo | Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority
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2019 Victorian Architecture Awards Shortlist announced

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Coinciding with Melbourne Design Week 2019, the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects has released the list of entries in this year’s Victorian Architecture Awards, ahead of presentations to juries this weekend. Overall, the Victorian Chapter received 248 entries across 14 separate categories with the heritage architecture category growing the most. 

According to Victorian Chapter President Amy Muir, the awards are not only a celebration of design excellence but also present the opportunity to demonstrate how architects have an important role to play in developing pragmatic responses to the ever-changing shape of our public realm.

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"The awards program is a celebration of design excellence, which we have in abundance, and creates the perfect forum to discover our buildings and honour the talent we have here in Victoria. I’m looking forward to exploring the entries in more detail at the presentation stage of the program.

Architects have an important role to play in developing pragmatic responses to the ever-changing shape of our public realm, creating flexible public buildings to enrich the intersection between people, commerce and our cities and regions."

- Amy Muir, AIA Victorian Chapter President
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<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/kn_mc_ds.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Melbourne Central Arcade by Kennedy Nolan. Image: Derek Swalwell"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/kn_mc_ds.jpg?itok=SzV_vOX7" title="Melbourne Central Arcade by Kennedy Nolan. Image: Derek Swalwell" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Melbourne Central Arcade by Kennedy Nolan. Image: Derek Swalwell</figcaption></figure>As part of the Melbourne Design Week program, the Presentation to Juries provides members of the public with a rare opportunity to hear some of the nation's best and brightest architects discuss the influences and process behind their innovative designs. 

The Presentation to Juries will take place across two days beginning tomorrow (Friday 15 March) at 41X on Exhibition Street and continuing on Saturday 16 March the award-winning Learning and Teaching Building at Monash University's Clayton Campus. Last year, the new Monash teaching facility by John Wardle Architects was awarded both National and State Awards for Educational Architecture and Interior Architecture.

The list of entries will be judged by a panel of leading industry figures in Victorian architecture, before a shortlist is announced in April.  The state winners to be announced at an awards night hosted on 28 June 2019. Winners will progress to compete in the National Architecture Awards program.

The full program of presentations can be found <a href="http://sitefinity.architecture.com.au/docs/default-source/vic-citations/view-friday-timetable.pdf?sfvrsn=0">here</a> and <a href="http://sitefinity.architecture.com.au/docs/default-source/victoria-misc/view-saturday-timetable.pdf?sfvrsn=0">here</a>.

For more information about the awards visit the <a href="http://sitefinity.architecture.com.au/events/state-territory/victorian-chapter/victorian-awards/event-dates-information">Australian Institute of Architects website</a>.

Lead image: Private Women's Club by Kerstin Thompson Architects. Photo Credit: Derek Swalwell
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