The Australian Institute of Architects has unveiled the shortlist for the 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards, showcasing the best architectural projects in the state.
With a record number of entries from all Australian states, Victoria received a total of 228 submissions across 15 categories, including Sustainable Architecture, Regional Architecture, Heritage, and Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing.
Among the notable projects shortlisted is Wirrng Wirrng, a new community hub in Queenscliff by Kerstin Thompson Architects, nominated in the Public Architecture category.
Another standout is the Galkangu building in central Bendigo by Lyons, shortlisted in both the Regional Architecture and Commercial Architecture categories.
Additionally, Powerhouse Place by Public Realm Lab, a project connecting Mildura’s CBD and community to the Murray River, has been shortlisted in three categories — Urban Design, Regional Architecture, and Sustainable Architecture.
In the Interior Architecture category, striking examples include Northcote House by LLDS, Fairlie Apartment by Kennedy Nolan, Geelong Arts Centre (Stage 3) by ARM Architecture, and Up There, a new flagship store on Flinders Lane by Kennedy Nolan.
The Sustainable Category features projects like Sweetwater House by Christopher Botterill and Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, nominated for the Colourbond Award, and Aboriginal Housing Victoria by Breathe, nominated in the Residential and Melbourne Prize categories.
Life Cycle by Steffen Welsch Architects is also highlighted in this category.
The winners of the Victorian Architecture Awards will be announced at the Awards Night Dinner on 7 June 2024, at the Astor Theatre in St Kilda.
Winning projects will be entered into the National Architecture Awards, which will be announced in November.
David Wagner FRAIA, Victorian State President and 2024 Chair of Juries, commented: “This year’s Victorian shortlist — the largest in the country — showcases the extraordinary breadth and quality of work our members are doing to improve the built environment for communities across our state.”
The full list of entries and jurors can be found here: https://www.architecture.com.au/vic-awards
