Public voting has opened for the 2016 Architizer A+ Awards, with Australia being represented by a modest number of shortlisted projects from architects such as Tzannes, Matt Gibson A+D, NH and Archiblox.
Now in its fourth year, the A+ Awards claims to be the largest awards program that focuses on promoting and celebrating the year’s best architecture and products. It is a global architectural and product awards program with both a public vote and judged element via a jury consisting of over 300 architects, cultural leaders and media personnel including representatives from BIG, Kohn Pedersen Fox, MVRDV, Foster + Partners, Olson Kundig Architects, and model/entrepreneur Elle Macpherson.
There are three main categories in the awards – The Typology Categories celebrate traditional building types, while the Plus Categories recognise the link between global issues and the structures that society builds. The Product Categories acknowledge the symbiosis between products and building and range from façade building products to decorative lighting and furniture.
Here are some of the Australian finalists in the Typology category. Click HERE for the full shortlist and to vote. Voting ends April 1, 2016. Winners will be announced April 12, 2016:
TYPOLOGY CATEGORIES
RESIDENTIAL – PRIVATE HOUSE (XL >5000 SQ FT)
Concrete House by Matt Gibson A+D, Melbourne
Photography by Derek Swalwell
RESIDENTIAL – PRIVATE HOUSE (XS <1000 SQ FT)
Carbon Positive House by ArchiBlox
Photography by Tom Ross
MULTI UNIT HOUSING - LOW RISE (1-4 FLOORS)
The Great Wall of WA by Luigi Rosselli architects
Photography by Edward Birch
HOSPITALITY – BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS
The Republic Hotel and Rooftop Bar by Tzannes, Sydney
Image: Tzannes
HOSPITALITY – HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS (AGING FACILITY)
Walumba Elders Centre by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects, Warum
Photography by Peter Bennetts
SPORT & RECREATION – STADIUM/ARENA
Margaret Court Arena by NH Architecture, Melbourne
Photography by Peter Bennetts
SPORT & RECREATION – RECREATION CENTRES
Equestrian Centre by Seth Stein Architects, Melbourne
Photography by Lisbeth Grosmann
SPORT & RECREATION – UNBUILT SPORTS & RECREATION
Docklands Surf Park by Damian Rogers Architecture, Melbourne
Image: Damian Rogers Architecture
LANDSCAPE & PLANNING – PUBLIC PARK
Barangaroo Reserve by PWP Landscape Architecture, Sydney
Image: Barangaroo Delivery Authority
COMMERCIAL – OFFICE – LOW RISE (1-4 FLOORS)
Novartis Australia Building by HDR, Sydney
Image: HDR
