The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has revealed the winners of the 2021 National Landscape Architecture Awards with 47 projects recognized across the program’s 17 categories.
AILA President Claire Martin said the pandemic had shed light on the vulnerabilities of our cities and the need for public spaces that addressed fundamental social, environmental, and economic change.
“This year’s diverse award entrants demonstrate the leading role that landscape architects play in delivering innovative responses to complex issues and making positive contributions to our regions and cities,” Martin said.
“Despite all the challenges the pandemic delivered, it has presented a great opportunity for the industry to re-evaluate how we use these spaces.
“The variety of submissions illustrates the passion and drive of our AILA members to influence the way we work, live and play. “These projects set new benchmarks as we continue to build knowledge as a profession.”
Awards jury chair Peta-Maree Ashford noted that many winning projects focused on community involvement and the use of local spaces.
“COVID, for the first time to such an extent, has encouraged communities to make the most of their own backyard, whether that be their physical home, local park or community garden,” Ashford said.
“Growing use of these spaces means there is undoubtably a need for thoughtfully landscaped, high-quality spaces that locals are genuinely excited to use.
“Green spaces add this irrefutable value in strengthening community connectedness and maintaining mental and physical wellbeing.”
Among the projects receiving Awards of Excellence in this year’s program were two projects by Hassell, both located in Brisbane. Riverside Green – South Bank Parklands took out the top award in the Parks and Open Space category, and the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) and Public Realm, Herston Quarter received a gong in the Health and Education Landscape section. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions was also the recipient of Awards of Excellence for Western Australian projects Ngajarli, Kaju Yatka (Kalbarri Skywalk) and Lalang-gaddam Marine Park Visitor Plan.
The winners are:
CIVIC LANDSCAPE
Award of Excellence
Landscape Architecture Award
Station Street Mall Frankston by Site Office and City of Frankston
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Award of Excellence
Inglenooks by Four Landscape Studio
Landscape Architecture Award
Mission Australia DAYS Courtyard by Emerge Associates and LD Total
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Award of Excellence
Ngajarli by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Landscape Architecture Awards
Fairbridge Children’s Park by Clouston Associates
GARDENS
Award of Excellence
The Phoenix Gallery by 360 Degrees Landscape Architects
Landscape Architecture Awards
Coastal Woodland Garden by Robyn Barlow Design
Coogee Common by Seedesign Studio
Lucent by Form Landscape Architects
HEALTH AND EDUCATION LANDSCAPE
Award of Excellence
Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) and Public Realm, Herston Quarter by Hassell
Landscape Architecture Awards
Albert Park College Senior Campus by Site Office
Hillbrook Anglican School Campus Redevelopment by Vee Design
INFRASTRUCTURE
Award of Excellence
Pacific Highway Upgrade by AECOM, Arup, CM Plus, Context, Corkery Consulting with others
Landscape Architecture Awards
Reimagining Your Creek by Realmstudios with Alluvium Consulting and E2 Design Lab
LAND MANAGEMENT
Award of Excellence
Lalang-gaddam Marine Park Visitor Plan by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Landscape Architecture Award
Ellendale by Place Design Group
LANDSCAPE PLANNING
Landscape Architecture Awards
Suburb Improvement Program Review – Greening Onkaparinga by City of Onkaparinga
PLAY SPACES
Award of Excellence
Deep Creek Eco Play by Playce with Agency of Sculpture
Landscape Architecture Awards
Bradbury Park Scooter Track by Form Landscape Architects and Brisbane City Council
The Sales Ring Playground by Arcadia Landscape Architecture
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Award of Excellence
Riverside Green – South Bank Parklands by Hassell
Landscape Architecture Awards
Tullamore Southern Gully Reserve by MDG Landscape Architects
RESEARCH, POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Award of Excellence
LXRP Indigenous Design Guidelines by Level Crossing Removal Project
Landscape Architecture Awards
Guide to Green Building Elements by Lat27 for Brisbane City Council
Place Value Ashfield by To and Fro Studio and Daniel Jan Martin
SMALL PROJECTS
Award of Excellence
Albert Park Office and Depot by Openwork and Christina Silk Office of Planting
TOURISM
Award of Excellence
Kaju Yatka (Kalbarri Skywalk) by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Landscape Architecture Awards
Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre by Playstreet with Cumulus Studio
Summerland Farm by Plummer and Smith with DFJ Architects
URBAN DESIGN
Award of Excellence
Design King William by City of Unley with Outerspace Landscape Architects and BMD Group
Landscape Architecture Awards
Caloundra Main Street Urban Revitalization by Sunshine Coast Council
Logan Central Civic and Community Precinct Plan by Logan City Council and Archipelago
REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Awards
Barossa Adventure Station by Birdseye Studios
Batemans Bay Waterfront Master Plan and Activation Strategy by Inspiring Place
Kaju Yatka (Kalbarri Skywalk) by Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
INTERNATIONAL
Award of Excellence
Nayara Tented Camp by Vida Masterplanning and Design
Landscape Architecture Awards
Colma Creek Climate Adaptation Planning by Hassell
Xichong Coast Recovery Plan by Hassell
PRESIDENT’S AWARD
