The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has revealed the winners of the 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards with 51 projects honoured across the program.
Among the lauded projects were a number of community spaces, including Hanlon Park / Bur’uda Waterway Rejuvenation by Brisbane City Council, Tract, Bligh Tanner, Epoca Constructions and AECOM which took out the Award of Excellence in the Parks and Open Space category, a Landscape Architecture Award in the Land Management category and a Climate Positive Design Award. The jury commended the project for “successfully combining flood and heat mitigation with increased biodiversity, delivering enhanced cultural, social, environment and economic benefits.”
Fiona Morrison, Commissioner of Open Space and Parks at the Department of Planning and Environment in New South Wales, was awarded the 2023 President’s Award for her contribution to the landscape architecture profession. The jury honoured Morrison for “serving as an inspirational figure for the profession, motivating landscape architects to explore roles within public practice, and encouraging the establishment of pathways for ecological restoration and environmental reconciliation.”
The winners are:
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Award of Excellence
Cultural Heritage at Guwarri and Jiljirrgun by Mudmap Studio
CIVIC LANDSCAPE
Award of Excellence
Transforming Southbank Boulevard by City Design, City of Melbourne with TCL and Mike Hewson
Landscape Architecture Awards
Inveresk Urban Realm by Realmstudios
Wangaratta Railway Precinct – Stage 01 by Hassell
Transforming Southbank Boulevard by City Design, City of Melbourne with TCL and Mike Hewson
Image: Dianna Snape
RESEARCH, POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Award of Excellence
Biourbanism: Cities as Nature by Adrian McGregor and McGregor Coxall
Landscape Architecture Award
PLAY SPACES
Award of Excellence
Thorndon Park Playground by JPE Design Studio
Landscape Architecture Awards
Bob Gordon Playspace by City of Melville
Hinterland Adventure Playground by Urbis
Guide Park Playspace by Orchard Design with SBLA Studio
Bob Gordon Playspace by City of Melville
Image: Miles Noel Photography
HEALTH AND EDUCATION LANDSCAPE
Award of Excellence
Landscape Architecture Awards
Discovery Early Learning Centre by Playstreet
Karingal Green Health and Aged Care Community by Hassell
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Award of Excellence
Yalinguth by Yalinguth Working Group
TOURISM
Award of Excellence
Lake Boort Scarred Trees Masterplan by Aspect Studios
Landscape Architecture Award
Cape Solander Whale Watching Facilities by Oculus with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Award of Excellence
Landscape Architecture Awards
Adelaide City Skatepark by Convic
Koolambidi Woola – Bunbury Youth Precinct by Playce
South Parklands Wetland by TCL
Kensington Wama / Kensington Gardens Reserve by Aspect Studios, Southfront and City of Burnside
Koolambidi Woola – Bunbury Youth Precinct by Playce
Image: Graham Hay
LAND MANAGEMENT
Award of Excellence
Shoreline Drive Landscape Plan by Aspect Studios
Landscape Architecture Awards
Jacksons Creek biik wurrdha Regional Parklands by Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architecture
SMALL PROJECTS
Landscape Architecture Awards
The Calling Over Nagula by Mudmap Studio, Michael Jalaru Torres and Jacky Cheng
The Corner – Cairns School of Distance Education by Landplan Landscape Architecture
Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club Courtyard by Tyrrell Studio
The Victorian Family Violence Memorial by Muir and Openwork
The Corner – Cairns School of Distance Education by Landplan Landscape Architecture
Image: Ben Mackay
URBAN DESIGN
Landscape Architecture Awards
Melbourne Connect by Aspect Studios
South Eveleigh by Aspect Studios
LANDSCAPE PLANNING
Award of Excellence
Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail Master Plan by Tract
INFRASTRUCTURE
Award of Excellence
Landscape Architecture Awards
The Drying Green by McGregor Coxall with City of Sydney and Regal Innovations
Reimagining Tarralla Creek by GHD Woodhead
North Williamstown Station LXRP by Hassell
GARDENS
Award of Excellence
Banksia House Kings Beach by 7b Landscapes and Interiors
Landscape Architecture Award
INTERNATIONAL
Landscape Architecture Awards
Bosjes by Square One Landscape Architects
Sapa and Surrounds: Lao Cai Province Urban Resilience Development Project by Hansen Partnership
West Bund Riverfront Upgrade by Hassell
Bosjes by Square One Landscape Architects
Image: David Ross
REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Awards
Cultural Heritage at Guwarri and Jiljirrgun by Mudmap Studio
Wangaratta Railway Precinct – Stage 01 by Hassell
Hinterland Adventure Playground by Urbis
Lake Boort Scarred Trees Masterplan by Aspect Studios
Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail Master Plan by Tract
CLIMATE POSITIVE DESIGN
Awards
Vanam by Tanya Wood Landscape Architecture with Andrew Stevenson and Jeffrey Miller
South Parklands Wetland by TCL
PRESIDENT’S AWARD
