NSW Architecture Medallion
Highest architecture award in New South Wales, Australia
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The NSW Architecture Medallion is a state–based award presented annually by the New South Wales Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects for a building project located in New South Wales considered to be the most exemplary of the year, realising innovation and excellence in the built environment.[1] The award is selected by the Jury Chairs from the named awards winners. It is not be confused with the NSW Architects Medallion awarded by the NSW Architecture Registration Board since 1924 to an outstanding recent Masters of Architecture graduate from a New South Wales university.[2]
| NSW Architecture Medallion | |
|---|---|
Sydney Metro Station at Central Station | |
| Awarded for | Highest achievement in architecture, New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
| Presented by | Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) |
| First award | 2018 |
| Currently held by | Sydney Metro |
| Website | www |
Background
The award was established in 2018, as part of a standardisation of state based Australian Institute of Architects awards. Prior to 2018 there was no award given in New South Wales for the overall most outstanding project for the year, with only named awards given for the best project in each category.[3]
The NSW Architecture Medallion follows in the tradition of the Victorian Architecture Medal[4] started in 1929, the Canberra Medallion started in 1956 and the Tracy Memorial Award started in 1976 in the Northern Territory. By 2021 all states had a significant named award, medal or medallion that selects the most outstanding project from all categories and entries received in a particular year.
Recipients by year
| Year | Architect | Project | Location | Type | Other AIA awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Peter Stutchbury Architecture in association with Design 5, architects for City of Sydney | Joynton Avenue Creative Precinct[5][6] | Joynton Avenue, Rosebery | Cultural |
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| 2019 | CHROFI with McGregor Coxall | Maitland Riverlink[7][8] | 396 High Street, Maitland | Cultural |
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| 2020 | Durbach Block Jaggers and John Wardle Architects | Phoenix Central Park[9] | 37–49 O'Connor Street, Chippendale | Cultural | |
| 2021 | Cox Architecture with Neeson Murcutt and Neille[12][13] | Australian Museum Project Discover[14][15] | College Street, Sydney | Cultural |
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| 2022 | Tonkin Zulaikha Greer | Walsh Bay Arts Precinct[16][17] | Hickson Road, Walsh Bay | Cultural |
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| 2023 | Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM) | Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal[18][19] | Bennelong Point, Sydney | Cultural | |
| 2024 | CHROFI and Bangawarra with National Parks and Wildlife Service | Burragula Lookout (North Head Viewing Platforms)[22][23][24] | North Head Scenic Drive, North Head, Sydney | Cultural |
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| 2025 | Sydney Metro[25] | Sydney Metro City: City Line Stations[26] (Sydenham, Waterloo, Central, Gadigal, Martin Place, Barangaroo, Victoria Cross, Crows Nest) | Sydney CBD | Transport |