A heritage home in the Melbourne suburb of Windsor has taken out the Building Design of the Year award at the 2017 BDAV Building Design Awards.
Killara by Junctions 90 was designed and renovated “to be so well-conceived, well-built and embedded in the enduring architectural principles of modernism that it would never be demolished”.
Design highlights include a reflective stainless-steel finish to the upper-storey rear façade, and a simple material palette consisting of concrete, steel, and glass.
“It is great to see a stately home preserved with respect and integrity. Showcasing a beautiful interpretation of modernist architectural values, this project pushes the creative boundaries to produce a truly unique and inspiring design,” says Marc Bernstein-Hussmann, chair of the judging panel.
“The project is an impressive take on a heritage building, making a bold statement with the addition of a two-storey, self-contained apartment.”
Lead designer, Dina Malathounis, is the first female lead designer to win Building Design of the Year in its 22 years of existence.
Other winning projects included Joan 7.3 by Bios, Alphington Townhouses by Green Sheep Collective, Keane/Forest Project by Tina Lindner Building Design, and The Essential Ingredient by Wilson id.
Created by the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV), the BDAV Building Design Awards recognises excellence in building design, and promotes the importance of the building design profession to both the building industry and the wider community.
BUILDING DESIGN OF THE YEAR 2017
WINNER
Killara by Junctions 90
Photography by Christine Francis
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN: NEW HOUSES $300K-500K CONSTRUCTION COST
WINNER
Joan 7.3 by Bios
Photography by Meagan Harding
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN: NEW HOUSES $500K-$1M CONSTRUCTION COST
WINNER
Doncaster Residence by Sync Design
Photography by Jack Lovel
COMMENDATION
- Keane/Forest Project by Tina Lindner Building Design
MULTI-RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
WINNER
Alphington Townhouses by Green Sheep Collective
Photography by Emma Cross
COMMENDATION
- Green Edge by Armsby Architects
RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT DESIGN
WINNER
Project Carlisle by JFK Design
Image: We Shoot Buildings
COMMENDATION
RESIDENTIAL HERITAGE DESIGN
WINNER
Keane/Forest Project by Tina Lindner Building Design
Image: Amorfo
RESIDENTIAL RESTORATION
WINNER
Killara by Junctions 90
Photography by Christine Francis
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN – ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS: UP TO $200K
WINNER
Project Carlisle by JFK Design
Image: We Shoot Buildings
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN – ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS: $200K–$500K
WINNERS
The Cheese House by Positive Footprints
Photography by Simon Black
Deco House by Glow Design
Photography by Elizabeth Schiavello
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN – ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS: OVER $500K
WINNER
Killara by Junctions 90
Photography by Christine Francis
ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN – RESIDENTIAL
WINNER
Green Edge by Armsby Architects
Image: Armsby Architects
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DESIGN – RESIDENTIAL
WINNER
The Cheese House by Positive Footprints
Photography by Simon Black
INTERIOR DESIGN – RESIDENTIAL
WINNER
Killara by Junctions 90
Photography by Christine Francis
COMMENDATION
- Keane/Forest Project by Tina Lindner Building Design
NON-RESIDENTIAL DESIGN – NEW PROJECT
WINNER
ACME1 Head Office, Manufacturing and Wholesale by CBA Building Designers
Image: Imagine Pictures
NON-RESIDENTIAL DESIGN – ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS
WINNER
The Essential Ingredient by Wilson id
Photography by Tatjiana Pitt
COMMENDATION
- Holy Rosary Church Addition
NON-RESIDENTIAL RESTORATION
WINNER
Block Court Restoration
Photography by Simon Anderson
INTERIOR DESIGN – NON-RESIDENTIAL
WINNER
The Essential Ingredient by Wilson id
Photography by Tatjiana Pitt
MOST INNOVATIVE BATHROOM DESIGN
WINNER
Merilyn House by Little Brick Studio
Image: Get Flashed Photography
MOST INNOVATIVE KITCHEN DESIGN
WINNER
Venendo Insieme by Design Unity
Photography by Matthew Mallet
MOST INNOVATIVE SMALL WORKS PROJECT
WINNER
M8 Project by Nagy Design
Image: Holmberg Photography
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
WINNER
Merilyn House by Little Brick Studio
Image: Get Flashed Photography
EXCELLENCE IN USE OF STEEL
WINNER
Killara by Junctions 90
Photography by Christine Francis
COMMENDATION
EXCELLENCE IN USE OF TIMBER
WINNER
Moama Anglican Grammar School
Photography by Rhys Leslie
EXCELLENCE IN USE OF GLASS
WINNER
Ida Calet by Design Unity
Photography by Matthew Mallett
EXCELLENCE IN USE OF LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS
WINNER
Temperance Court by Project Now
Image: Project Now
COMMENDATION
- Alphington Townhouses by Green Sheep Collective
BEST RESPONSE TO A DESIGN BRIEF BY A STUDENT
WINNER
Bine He
BEST DIGITAL PRESENTATION BY A STUDENT
WINNER
Bruno Gusmao
COMMENDATION
DRAFTING EXCELLENCE BY A STUDENT
WINNER
Liyan Shi
COMMENDATION
