Architecture AU

The Australian Institute of Architects has awarded its highest honour to an architect and sole practice director based in Alice Springs/Mparntwe for over 30 years, recognising her “clear demonstration of … care, imagination and technical skill.”

The Australian Institute of Architects’ 2027 Gold Medal has been awarded to Susan Dugdale, founding director of Susan Dugdale and Associates.

The Australian Institute of Architects’ 2026 National President’s Prize has been awarded to Richard Kirk, Allen Kong, Justin Hill and Vince Pirrello.

Yitpi Yartapuultiku (The Soul of Port Adelaide) by Ashley Halliday Architects together with the Yitpi Yartapuultiku Aboriginal Working Group and Wax Design.

Central Station by Woods Bagot in collaboration with John McAslan and Partners.

New Footscray Hospital by Cox Architecture and Billard Leece Partnership.

Pier Pavilion by Besley and Spresser.

Green Square Public School and Community Spaces by BVN.

ECU City by Lyons with Silver Thomas Hanley and Haworth Tompkins.

Plant Futures Facility by M3 Architecture.

205 North Quay by Hassell, REX, and Richards and Spence.

The Forest by Woods Bagot.

New Sydney Fish Market by 3XN in association with BVN and Aspect Studios.

65 Dover Street, Cremorne by Fieldwork.

Studio 8 by Partners Hill.

Golden Avenue by J.AR Office.

Gugan Gulwan by Cox Architecture with CK Architecture Australia.

Eric Street by Officer Woods Architects.

Designed for a long life, this hybrid house – a single dwelling that can be readily reconfigured into two – offers amenity and delight both to occupants and to the neighbourhood.

Built on the strong foundations of a longstanding friendship, this studio – based in Sydney and Bellingen – strives to do good work for good people.