Australia’s best new architecture of 2024 honored by the Australian Institute of Architects

The Australian Institute of Architects has honored 35 buildings as part of its 2024 National Architecture Awards. The winning schemes were chosen to “represent a new vanguard of Antipodean design that are true innovators, making lasting impacts on communities,” according to the institution.

The projects span new residential, community, and commercial projects, hailing from each Australian state and territory as well as one international location. Winning entries were chosen for attributes including sustainable design, heritage preservation, pedagogical design, adaptive reuse, material use, and community impact.

“In an increasingly divided Australia, this year’s winners show us architecture can be a vessel for social cohesion, with multiple examples of public buildings where thoughtful and welcoming design unites people, bringing disparate communities together,” said National Architecture Awards Jury Chair, Stuart Tanner about the winners. “The jury awarded multiple projects where connection to Country has been intrinsically included from the design consultation stage with thoughtful examples of cultural sensitivity and strong public outcomes; not just for First Nations people but for the community at large.”

The complete list of winning projects is as follows:

COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture

Spinifex Hill Project Space by Officer Woods (WA | Kariyarra Country)

COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE

The Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture

T3 Collingwood by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (VIC | Wurundjeri Country)

National Award for Commercial Architecture

The Warehouses by J.AR OFFICE (QLD | Yugambeh Country)

National Award for Commercial Architecture

The Porter House Hotel by Candalepas Associates (NSW | Gadigal Country)

National Award for Commercial Architecture

Sanders Place by NMBW, Openwork & Finding Infinity (VIC | Wurundjeri Country)

EDUCATIONAL ARCHITECTURE

The Daryl Jackson Award for Educational Architecture

River's Edge Building, University of Tasmania by Wardle (TAS | Tyerrernotepanner, Panninher and Lettermairrener Country)

National Award for Educational Architecture

Clifton Hill Primary School by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (VIC | Wurundjeri Country)

National Award for Educational Architecture

The Cottage School by Taylor and Hinds Architects (TAS | Mumirimina Country)

ENDURING ARCHITECTURE

National Award for Enduring Architecture

C House by Donovan Hill (QLD | Turrbal and Jagera Country)

HERITAGE

The Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage

The Glass House by Cracknell & Lonergan Architects (NSW | Cammeraygal Country)

National Award for Heritage

The Porter House Hotel by Candalepas Associates (NSW | Gadigal Country)

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture

Burnt Earth Beach House by Wardle (VIC | Eastern Maar and Wadawurrung Country)

National Award for Interior Architecture

Geelong Arts Centre (Stage 3) by ARM Architecture (VIC | Wadawurrung Country)

National Award for Interior Architecture

Cox Architecture Adelaide Studio by Cox Architecture (SA | Kaurna Country)

INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE

The Jørn Utzon Award for International Architecture

The Embassy of Australia, Washington D.C. by Bates Smart (INT)

PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE

The Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture

Powerhouse Castle Hill by lahznimmo architects (NSW | Dharug Country)

National Award for Public Architecture

Spinifex Hill Project Space by Officer Woods (WA | Kariyarra Country)

National Award for Public Architecture

Parramatta Aquatic Centre by Grimshaw and Andrew Burges Architects with McGregor Coxall (NSW | Dharug Country)

National Award for Public Architecture

Berninneit Cultural and Community Centre by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (VIC | Bunurong Country)

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE: HOUSES (ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS)

The Eleanor Cullis-Hill Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)

High Street by Lineburg Wang (QLD | Turrbal and Jagera Country)

National Award for Residential Architecture - Houses (Alterations and Additions)

Aru House by Curious Practice (NSW | Awabakal Country)

National Award for Residential Architecture - Houses (Alterations and Additions)

Mansard House by Studio Bright (VIC | Wurundjeri Country)

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE: HOUSES (NEW)

The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture - Houses (New)

Naples Street House by Edition Office (VIC | Wurundjeri Country)

National Award for Residential Architecture - Houses (New)

Burnt Earth Beach House by Wardle (VIC | Eastern Maar and Wadawurrung Country)

National Award for Residential Architecture - Houses (New)

Six Ways House by Kennedy Nolan (VIC | Wurundjeri Country)

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE: MULTIPLE HOUSING

The Frederick Romberg Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing

Ferrars & York by Six Degrees Architects (VIC | Wurundjeri Country)

National Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing

Nungalinya by Incidental Architecture (NT | Larrakia Country)

National Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing

Maggie Street by Curious Practice (NSW | Awabakal Country)

SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE

The Nicholas Murcutt Award for Small Project Architecture

North Head Viewing Platforms by CHROFI and Bangawarra with National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW | Gai-mariagal Country)

National Award for Small Project Architecture

Dwaarlindjirraap Suspension Bridge by iredale pedersen hook architects and ARUP (WA | Pinjarup and Wiilman Country)

National Award for Small Project Architecture

LESS by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen, Oculus, and Molonglo (ACT | Ngunnawal Country)

SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

The David Oppenheim Award for Sustainable Architecture

Campbell House Private Office by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer (NSW | Gadigal and Birrabirragal Country)

National Award for Sustainable Architecture

Powerhouse Place by Public Realm Lab (VIC | Millewa-Mallee Country)

URBAN DESIGN

The Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design

Parramatta Aquatic Centre by Grimshaw and Andrew Burges Architects with McGregor Coxall (NSW | Dharug Country)

National Award for Urban Design

Powerhouse Place by Public Realm Lab (VIC | Millewa-Mallee Country)