The 2020 ArchiTeam Awards and Exhibition have been redesigned to be completely virtual, working with members to totally re-imagine the awards exhibition, in an innovative and unique way.
ArchiTeam CEO, Phoebe La Gerche-Wijsman says 2020 has been a tough year for architects, but member companies have been uniquely placed to respond and adapt to these times.
“With Victorian members being affected by state-wide lockdowns, even getting photography together for this year’s entries was a massive task. Despite this, the 2020 ArchiTeam awards received an outstanding 130 entries, and our members rose to the challenge to create a whole new concept in exhibition design.”
The public will navigate through the virtual space which has been designed by a selection of ArchiTeam members. Built using the same CAD programs architects use to design buildings, the 3D models can be navigated using the Google Street View API – a familiar interface for most.
“ArchiTeam has always looked at things differently,” explains Director, Jamie Sormann. “Our members are small practices, who know how to combine open-source tools with cutting-edge design software to deliver outstanding design, so we are always going to be a little unpredictable, in the best way. We saw the ch
allenges presented by 2020, namely the loss of the in-person exhibition, and turned them into an opportunity to increase accessibility; and have some fun in the process.”
“This year we are beyond excited by the calibre of work,” says La Gerche-Wijsman. “The new format of the awards ensures our exhibition will be seen by more of the public than ever before.”
The Virtual Gallery can be reached here.
WINNERS + COMMENDATIONS
RESIDENTIAL NEW
Winners:
Two Sheds by DREAMER
The Good Life House by MRTN Architects
Commendations:
Edgars Creek House by Breathe Architecture
Davison Street by Archier
Kensington House by Fowler and Ward
AWS ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS
Winner:
Brunswick Lean-to by Blair Smith Architecture
Commendations:
Hampden Road House by Archier
Warehouse Greenhouse by Breathe Architecture
COMMERCIAL
Winner:
Parks Victoria by Archier + Harrison and White
Commendations:
Uro Bookshop by Architecture Architecture
Where House? By EMArchitects
COMMUNITY
Winner:
Yarra Pools by WOWOWA Architecture
Commendations:
Arkadia by Breathe Architecture
UNBUILT
Winner:
St Andrews Square by Mick Moloney
Commendations:
Yarra Pools by WOWOWA Architecture
Dead End House by Kuzman Architecture
CONTRIBUTION
Winner:
Talina Edwards by Talina Edwards
Commendations:
Architects Declare movement by Australian Architects Declare
MEDALS
Brickworks Materiality Award: Merri Creek by WOWOWA Architecture
Passive House Award: Passive House Trophy by Qutaibah Al-Atafi in collaboration with local textile artist Inneka Moorhouse
Sustainability Medal: Architects Declare movement by Talina Edwards
Small Project Medal: Small Grand Apartment by tsai Design
ArchiTeam Medal: Davison Street by Archier
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
Colour Shingle by Krisna Cheung Architects