The Australian Window Association (AWA) Design Awards 2011 were held at the Australian Fenestration Conference earlier this year, recognising the efforts of manufacturers and suppliers to the fenestration industry to produce and promote innovative technology in windows and doors.
Various categories of achievement were recognised in the awards — residential and commercial, new construction and renovation, as well as best showroom, and the most innovative design in window systems and components.
NSW-based company Hanlon Windows won Best use of Windows & Doors in Commercial Renovation, for a new building at Nowra Anglican School which supplied the windows and doors. This project amalgamates under-utilised space in an existing building with a new two storey section of building providing space for the College’s book collection, activity, study, seminar, workroom and ancillary spaces for students and staff.
The full list of winners:
BEST USE OF WINDOWS
Commercial - New Construction
York Glass
Commercial - Renovation
Hanlon Windows
Residential - New Construction
DLG Aluminium & Glazing
Residential - Renovation
Taranto Windows & Glass
(Highly Commended)
SHOWROOM OF THE YEAR
Large Showroom
A&L Windows, Dandenong South, VIC
Small Showroom
Rema Windows, Victor Harbour, SA
MOST INNOVATIVE WINDOW SYSTEM
Hafele Australia - Solarlux SL25XXL
Trend Windows & Doors — ThermAL Hybrid Window
MOST INNOVATIVE COMPONENT
FHS - Visy Lock
Hanlon Windows also won a Highly Commended for Best use of windows and doors in a new residential project, (pictured above) the Berry “Arx Bella” with local designer Art House Building Design & Berry builder John Jorgenson. And in new Commercial construction, for the Nowra Christian School with local architect Edmiston Jones and construction by Batmac Constructions (pictured below).
