Tasmanians are being asked to name Tasmanis's heir favourite new architectural project in an inaugural 'People's Choice' Prize launched this week by the Australian Institute of Architects' Tasmanian Chapter.

Voters can see a range if images, plus information, on this year’s award entries ranging from private retreats on Bruny Island and at Rocky Hills to major educational facilities, restaurants in Hobart, and public projects such as Burnie Makers and the Launceston Regional Aquatic Centre.

They can then vote on their favourite project — placing them automatically into a draw to win a Pure Tasmania holiday package for two people valued at over $2,000.

The project with the most votes will be awarded the People’s Choice Prize at the Tasmanian Architecture Awards, being held at the IXL Atrium in Hobart on Saturday, June 19.

Voting closes at 5 pm on Tuesday, June 15. 2010

Nominees include:

Public Architecture

- Fahan Gymnasium and Performing Arts Centre by Jawsarchitects

- Launceston Regional Aquatic Centre by Peddlethorp/Architectsdesignhaus/Birelli Architects in Associatiion

- Makers' Workshop by Terroir- Rocherlea Primary School by Jawsarchitects

- The Nagle Centre, St Mary's College by BYA Architects

- UTAS School of Furniture Design by Six Degrees and Sustainable Built Environments, architects in collaboration

- UTAS Sport and Recreation Redevelopment by Jawsarchitects

- UTAS Medical Science 1 by Lyons Sustainable Architecture

- Cimitiere House by Glenn Smith Associates

- UTAS School of Furniture Design by Six Degrees Architects and Sustainable Built Environments

- architects in collaboration Urban Design

- UTAS - Medical Science 1 by Lyons Commercial Architecture

- J Boag & Son New Brew House by Birrelli

- Mona Pavilions by Fender Katsalidis in association with Antarctica Group

- Transend Primary Store by HBV Architects

- Me Wah Restaurant by BYA Architects Heritage Architecture

- Horton Residence Swansea by Architectsdesignhaus

- Strangio House by Maria Gigney Architects Interior Architecture

- Rockwall Bar and Grill by Dock4

- Mona Pavilions by Fender Katsalidis Residential Architecture

Houses (New)

- Rocky Hills Retreat by Rosevear Architects

- Cloudy Bay House by 1+2 Architecture Residential Architecture

Houses (Alterations & Additions)

- Trial Bay House by HBV Architects

- Richmond Extension by Preston Lane Architects Small Project Architecture

- Atelier Apartments + Offices by Birrelli