The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has announced the winners of the National Landscape Architecture Awards for 2017, a celebration of the leading projects shaping green, open and public spaces across Australia.
The annual awards program acknowledges the growing impact of landscape architecture on the spaces we inhabit, and recognises projects that stand out for their innovative approaches, that push the boundaries, or are considered to be of national significance.
This year the jury reviewed 81 projects that had progressed through from the state awards programs. With 14 categories ranging from Civic Landscapes to Play Spaces, Infrastructure to Land Management, Urban Design to Cultural Heritage and more, 28 projects were selected for national recognition. Nine of those received the highest accolade, a National Award of Excellence.
Awards of Excellence
Parks & Open Space
Wootten Road Reserve Interpretation Space – Glas Landscape Architects
Play Spaces
Onslow Youth Space – Convic
Infrastructure
Remembrance Drive Interchange – Oculus Landscape Architects
Urban Design
K2K Urban Design – Hill Thalis/JMD Design
Landscape Planning
Vibrant Towns of the Scenic Rim – John Mongard Landscape Architects
Research, Policy & Communication
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Sustainability: Creating Positive Change Through
Design – Joshua Zeunert
Community Contribution
Cool Streets Pilot Project – Libby Gallagher Studio
Small Projects
Colonel Light Centre Forecourt – City of Adelaide
Garden Landscapes
Towers Road Residence Garden – TCL
To view the complete results visit the AILA website.
