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Perspective This November issue celebrates the 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards. In the words of jury chair Claire Martin, the “2023 National Award winners offer valuable case studies on the benefits of good design. They demonstrate to our clients, collaborators and communities what is possible when, as a community, we invest in living infrastructure now and into the future.” These notable projects show how much thoughtful design can contribute to our civic realm, with effects welling out far beyond the strict boundaries of site and form. We extend a big congratulations to the practices and their collaborators that have been honoured in this year’s round. In other news, we’ve been planning several themed issues for next year. Our February edition is guest-edited by Jela IvankovicWaters and Darren Hickmott and will examine the topic of “innovation” through a landscape architcture lens, offering practical insights into shifting organizational structures, recent technological developments and new design processes that can push the discipline forward. We’re also excited to be putting together another special edition of the magazine for later in the year that will spotlight the next generation of Australian landscape architecture practitioners and researchers and the values, concerns, practices and ways of working that are shaping our future profession. As 2023 draws to an end, we’re excited to explore the possibilities the industry might unlock in 2024. – Emily Wong, editor Follow us @landscapeau Follow us @landscapeau Like us facebook.com/landscapeau Visit us LandscapeAustralia.com We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognize their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF DESIGN —
Viewpoint Amid the hustle and bustle of Australian city life, where concrete often overshadows green, there is a compelling need to advocate for increased urban green infrastructure. Not only does greenery aesthetically enhance our urban spaces, but a growing body of evidence suggests it can offer profound health benefits for city residents. AILA continues to champion at a government level the development of good policy to support public and private investment in better green infrastructure for multiple societal benefits. As evidenced by our recent advocacy work, AILA is moving to a space where it is shaping policy, rather than responding to policy. Australia, like much of the world, is witnessing an escalation in urbanization. Our cities, while thriving centres of commerce and culture, also present challenges – rising temperatures, increased pollution and the now well-documented “urban heat island” effect. These concerns are no longer mere theoretical constructs but palpable threats influencing the everyday health of our population. Yet, within these challenges lies an opportunity: the potential of urban green infrastructure. Green infrastructure – including parks, gardens, street trees, streetscape vegetation, green roofs, and walls – serves as a natural sponge and filter, reducing heat, capturing stormwater, improving air quality, and promoting biodiversity. But the benefits don’t end at environmental amelioration. Human health stands to gain immensely. Mental well-being Urban life, with its demands and rapid pace, can be a hotbed for stress and mental health issues. Green spaces provide an oasis of calm. Studies have consistently shown that proximity to green areas can reduce depression, anxiety and stress levels. A walk in a lush urban park or even just the view of greenery from a window can act as a salve for the mind. Physical health The design of our cities influences our physical activity levels. Urban green spaces offer venues for exercise, from jogging to tai chi. Such spaces, by virtue of their beauty and accessibility, encourage residents to be more active, countering sedentary lifestyles and associated health issues like obesity and heart disease. Air quality and respiratory health Trees and plants act as the lungs of our cities. They absorb harmful pollutants, release oxygen, and provide shade, which in turn reduces the need for airconditioning and reduces energy consumption. For asthma sufferers and those with respiratory ailments, the presence of green spaces can significantly improve quality of life. Social cohesion Beyond individual health, green spaces nurture communities. They offer meeting spots for social interaction, fostering relationships and bonding. A society that engages with one another is resilient and offers better support mechanisms for its members. Temperature regulation As Australian cities grapple with the effects of climate change, urban greenery offers a mitigating solution. Green spaces can cool areas by up to 4 ° C, a crucial benefit during sweltering summers. This temperature reduction reduces the risk of heat-related illnesses and improves overall comfort. AILA recognizes the invaluable role of green infrastructure in promoting health in our cities. As we envision the future of Australian urban landscapes, it’s not just about aesthetics or biodiversity, but more fundamentally about the wellbeing of our citizens. AILA, through our advocacy and profile strategic pillars, is aiming to bring together landscape architects, planners, government bodies and communities to collaboratively champion the expansion and maintenance of urban green infrastructure. An investment in green is an investment in the health of our cities and, by extension, ourselves. The collaborative advocacy undertaken by AILA is exemplified in the development of the Urban Green Infrastructure – Planning and Decision Framework Handbook. Working alongside a team of subject matter experts, AILA drove a process for the design and creation of this handbook, which has now been published by Standards Australia. Every tree planted, every park developed and every green wall erected is a step towards healthier, more vibrant Australian cities. AILA is working to bring key stakeholders and government together to nurture these green lifelines, for they hold the key to our urban wellbeing. TACKLING URBAN HEALTH CHALLENGES WITH URBAN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE — A message from AILA National Director Jasmine Ong
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2023 Jury Chair Report We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia as the Traditional Custodians of our lands, waters and seas. We recognize their ability to care for Country and their deep spiritual connection with Country. We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom ensure the continuation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. (Constitution of the AILA, 2019) 2023 National Awards Jury I n regions, towns and cities, landscape architects are continuing to engage with the complex challenges facing our environments and our communities. In the context of colonization, the climate and biodiversity emergency, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and rapid urbanization, our involvement in research, communication, planning and implementation – whether in government, private practice, or education – continues to grow. As a jury, we were pleased to see several projects exemplify design translation founded on respectful relationships. These co-designed projects celebrate and build on the resilience and knowledge of First Nations communities. It’s important that we see tangible impacts from our work – whether these outcomes be improving access to Country, improving the health of Country, building capacity, or fostering economic development. As landscape architects, we continue to use our expertise to balance what can be the competing objectives and needs of development. Through design strategies, built outcomes and ongoing evaluation and monitoring, these award-winning projects demonstrate the array of environmental and nonenvironmental benefits of well-designed landscapes and carefully considered conservation. The need for landscape architecture has never been greater. Whether by accelerating adaptation, strategizing for carbon and flood mitigation, increasing biodiversity, improving the health of our waterways, strengthening people’s connection with their environment and to each other, improving livelihoods and health outcomes, increasing participation, fostering truth telling, or by simply bringing joy – our work is more important than ever. In an emerging context of increased loss, damage, isolation, inequity and reduced insurability, the 2023 National Award winners offer valuable case studies on the benefits of good design. They demonstrate to our clients, collaborators and communities what is possible when, as a community, we invest in living infrastructure now and into the future. The jury commends the winners for their skill, commitment and conviction. – Claire Martin, AILA National Jury Chair The jury, clockwise from top left: Claire Martin (associate director, Oculus); Alan Hoban (director and principal civil and environmental engineer, Bligh Tanner); Janelle Arbon (associate, JPE Design Studio); Rosie Halsmith (lecturer, University of Western Australia); Kaylie Salvatori (director, COLA Studio); and Jack Qian (principal, Arcadia Landscape Architecture).
LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 010 — 011 Cultural Heritage 012 – Award of Excellence Cultural Heritage at Guwarri and Jiljirrgun by Mudmap Studio Civic Landscape 014 – Award of Excellence Transforming Southbank Boulevard by City Design, City of Melbourne with TCL and Mike Hewson 016 – Landscape Architecture Awards Inveresk Urban Realm by Realmstudios Wangaratta Railway Precinct – Stage 01 by Hassell Research, Policy and Communications 018 – Award of Excellence Biourbanism: Cities as Nature by Adrian McGregor and McGregor Coxall 020 – Landscape Architecture Award Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct by Living Infrastructure Strategy School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney with the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct partners Play Spaces 022 – Award of Excellence Thorndon Park Playground by JPE Design Studio 024 – Landscape Architecture Awards Bob Gordon Playspace by City of Melville Hinterland Adventure Playground by Urbis Guide Park Playspace by Orchard Design with SBLA Studio Health and Education Landscape 028 – Award of Excellence School of Design and Built Environment – Curtin University by Realmstudios in collaboration with Apparatus Public Art and Cultural Services and Kamsani Bin Salleh 030 – Landscape Architecture Awards Discovery Early Learning Centre by Playstreet Karingal Green Health and Aged Care Community by Hassell Community Contribution 032 – Award of Excellence Yalinguth by Yalinguth Working Group Tourism 034 – Award of Excellence Lake Boort Scarred Trees Masterplan by Aspect Studios 036 – Landscape Architecture Award Cape Solander Whale Watching Facilities by Oculus with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Parks and Open Space 038 – Award of Excellence Hanlon Park / Bur’uda Waterway Rejuvenation by Brisbane City Council, Tract, Bligh Tanner, Epoca Constructions and AECOM 040 – Landscape Architecture Awards Adelaide City Skatepark by Convic Koolambidi Woola – Bunbury Youth Precinct by Playce South Parklands Wetland by TCL Kensington Wama / Kensington Gardens Reserve by Aspect Studios, Southfront and City of Burnside Land Management 044 – Award of Excellence Shoreline Drive Landscape Plan by Aspect Studios 046 – Landscape Architecture Awards Hanlon Park/Bur’uda Waterway Rejuvenation by Brisbane City Council, Tract, Bligh Tanner, Epoca Constructions and AECOM Jacksons Creek biik wurrdha Regional Parklands by Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architecture Small Projects 048 – Landscape Architecture Awards The Calling Over Nagula by Mudmap Studio, Michael Jalaru Torres and Jacky Cheng The Corner – Cairns School of Distance Education by Landplan Landscape Architecture Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club Courtyard by Tyrrell Studio Fire Circle by TCL The Victorian Family Violence Memorial by Muir and Openwork Urban Design 054 – Landscape Architecture Awards Melbourne Connect by Aspect Studios South Eveleigh by Aspect Studios Landscape Planning 056 – Award of Excellence Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail Master Plan by Tract Infrastructure 058 – Award of Excellence Witchcliffe Ecovillage – Infrastructure by Sustainable Settlements with South West Landscape Collective and Topio Landscape Architecture 060 – Landscape Architecture Awards The Drying Green by McGregor Coxall with City of Sydney and Regal Innovations Reimagining Tarralla Creek by GHD Woodhead North Williamstown Station LXRP by Hassell Gardens 064 – Award of Excellence Banksia House Kings Beach by 7b Landscapes and Interiors 066 – Landscape Architecture Award Witchcliffe Ecovillage – Community Gardens by Sustainable Settlements with South West Landscape Collective and Topio Landscape Architecture International 068 – Landscape Architecture Awards Bosjes by Square One Landscape Architects Sapa and Surrounds: Lao Cai Province Urban Resilience Development Project by Hansen Partnership West Bund Riverfront Upgrade by Hassell Regional Achievement 072 – Awards Cultural Heritage at Guwarri and Jiljirrgun by Mudmap Studio Wangaratta Railway Precinct – Stage 01 by Hassell Hinterland Adventure Playground by Urbis Lake Boort Scarred Trees Masterplan by Aspect Studios Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail Master Plan by Tract Climate Positive Design 078 – Award Vanam by Tanya Wood Landscape Architecture with Andrew Stevenson and Jeffrey Miller Sustainable streets – Tree diversity and resilience planning through our street tree master plan and species list by City of Sydney South Parklands Wetland by TCL Hanlon Park / Bur’uda Waterway Rejuvenation by Brisbane City Council, Tract, Bligh Tanner, Epoca Constructions and AECOM President’s Award 082 – Award Fiona Morrison Winners at a glance
2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards Aboriginal Nation Yawuru Location Broome, Western Australia Client Shire of Broome Jury comment An exemplary model of cultural heritage integration, this project is profoundly significant to the Yawuru people and the wider community. The site encapsulates diverse historical layers, from Yawuru culture to World War II remnants, and meticulously preserves them through a thoughtful, inclusive design response. The project team’s framing of community as collaborator represents an industry-leading approach to engagement. By valuing the expertise of community contributors, including artists, historians and Elders as paid consultants, the studio demonstrates a genuine commitment to relationshipbuilding. Additionally, the inclusion of youth-focused groups showcases a progressive and inclusive perspective. The jury commends the project team on their processes for facilitating cultural use of the landscape, and embedding economic opportunities into the design via the employment of local youth. The layered response thoughtfully considers the site’s cultural, economic and environmental futures, embedding the principles of a bio-cultural landscape and embracing the saltwater cultural obligations and practices entwined in place. Design practice MudMap Studio Landscape architects – documentation and construction Josh Byrne and Associates Interpretation and art team Broome Historical Society Interpretation team, art team and artists Nyamba Buru Yawuru Collaborator – tile project Broome Senior High School Yawuru artists Maxine Charlie and Martha Lee Yawuru ceramic artist Terrizita Corpus Timber artists and social enterprise Agunya Collaborator Broome Regional Youth Justice Services Elder and cultural advisor Jimmy Edgar Cultural artist and mentor Arnold Smith Cultural ecotourism consultant and cultural advisor Bart Pigram Aboriginal peer mentor Ian Hudson Youth contributor – tile project Broome PCYC – midnight basketball Artist and concrete fabricator Scape-ism Concrete fabricator Concreto Artist Paula Hart Artist, tour guide and local historian Chris Maher Collaborator The Air Raid Memorial working group Graphic design and landscape architect support Seed Studio Printer – signage Printing Ideas Photographers MudMap Studio (top) Pia Boyer (bottom) Cultural Heritage at Guwarri and Jiljirrgun MudMap Studio Award of Excellence For Cultural Heritage
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2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards Jury comment This project is recognized for its ambitious vision and industry leadership, advocating for the re-imagining of redundant grey infrastructure as a vibrant civic gem within a densely populated part of the city. The innovative approach to combining art and play into an exciting adventure space presents a thoughtful proposition of the role of play in human development and cultural expression, while creating an identifiable landmark within the new open space. With a meticulous selection of plants, the design admirably showcases local native ecologies, contributing to climate resilience and urban heat mitigation through the planting of 400 trees. The project’s approach to furnishings and materials generates a playful topography that maintains a clear narrative throughout the sequence of spaces. Design practices City Design, City of Melbourne with TCL and Mike Hewson First Nations cultural collaborators Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, Bunurong Land Council and Boon Wurrung Foundation Landscape architects City Design (Stages 1–5) with TCL (Stages 1–4) Urban designer and industrial designer City Design Plant designer Paul Thompson Artist Mike Hewson (collaboration with City Design on Stage 5 playspace) Contractors 2Construct (Stages 1–2) and Multipro Civil Construction (Stages 3–5) Tree removalist and tree planter Citywide Service Solutions Stone supplier Bamstone Civil, traffic and services designer Cardno (now Stantec) Engineer Event Engineering (Stage 5) Structural engineer Felicetti (Stage 5) Geotechnical/geological engineers Tonkin Taylor (Stage 5) Play auditor Play DMC Electrical engineer and lighting designer Webb Australia Group Irrigation designer Ten Buuren Irrigation Designs Tram infrastructure designer Light Rail Consultants Traffic modeller GHD Cultural heritage research and management plan consultant Context 3D visualization and animation consultant Scenery Community engagement consultant Mosaic Lab and Space Agency Public art strategist Vaari Claffey Graphic animator Viskatoons Collaborators Public Transport Victoria, Department of Transport and Planning and Citi Power Photographer Dianna Snape Transforming Southbank Boulevard City Design, City of Melbourne with TCL and Mike Hewson Award of Excellence For Civic Landscape Aboriginal Nation Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Location Southbank, Victoria Client City of Melbourne
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Inveresk Urban Realm Realmstudios Landscape Architecture Award For Civic Landscape Jury comment At the forefront of urban design innovation, this project exemplifies resilience and regeneration. Informed by local Aboriginal wisdom, it elegantly intertwines historical roots with contemporary aspirations, resulting in a harmonious urban fabric that fosters ecological healing. By layering historical structures, cultural influences and land utility, it creates a rich tapestry of urban life while nurturing the university’s educational program. A conscientious approach toward material use underscores its commitment to minimizing environmental impact. The jury commends the project team on their approach to collaboration and cultural heritage, which demonstrates the profound synergy between Aboriginal design ethoses and regenerative design. A testament to the potential of thoughtful urban reimagining, Inveresk Urban Realm envisions a community that thrives by embracing historical narratives and aspiring to a nourishing future. Design practice Realmstudios First Nations cultural collaborator Riawunna Centre for Education Collaborators John Wardle Architects, E2 Design Lab, Paul Thompson, Studio Semaphore, Gandy and Roberts, Umow Lai, Engineering Solutions Tasmania, Michael Small, Baker Group Photographers Aaron Jones (top) and Baker Group (bottom) Aboriginal Nation Tyerrernotepanner, Panninher and Lettermairrener Client University of Tasmania Location Launceston, Tasmania 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 016 — 017 Wangaratta Railway Precinct – Stage 01 Hassell Landscape Architecture Award For Civic Landscape Jury comment The project team is commended for their remarkable accomplishment in transforming Wangaratta’s static transportation corridors into a winding, multi-layered homage to the Yorta Yorta/Victorian High Country landscape. The sinuous design, carefully curated planting palette that showcases native flora, adaptive repurposing of infrastructure and incorporation of interpretive components have harmonized to yield a splendid civic treasure for Wangaratta’s residents and visitors alike. The project team’s depth of research and dedication to prioritizing pedestrian experience in an area previously reserved for vehicles demonstrates their advocacy and commitment to placemaking. By engaging the community and advocating for green spaces, the team has artfully delivered a premium civic amenity that exults in the local heritage and intrinsic sense of place. Urban designer and landscape architect Hassell Urban art collaborator Alleycat Creative Structural and civil engineer Northrop Accessibility consultant Morris Goding Access Consulting Lighting designer Webb Australia Group Cost planning consultant Zinc Cost Management Access and movement consultant Stantec Wayfinding consultant Maynard Design Surveyor Oxley and Company Photographer Sarah Pannell Aboriginal Nation Yorta Yorta Client Rural City of Wangaratta Location Wangaratta, Victoria 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards Jury comment Biourbanism is an invaluable resource, offering a comprehensive guide for how we can foster healthier, more climate-resilient urban environments that thrive. The publication clearly communicates how to apply the concept of biourbanism in detail, with data and diagrams presented in a way that is both easy to interpret and enticing to read. The research demonstrates intellectual rigour and is presented in a highly impactful, yet digestible format that is engaging and accessible. The jury commends the author for his dedication to researching the topic over what has been an extensive period and notes the significant effort required to produce what is a stimulating body of work. The book is an excellent tool for advocating for the role of landscape architects in offering solutions for restoring and making better cities. Biourbanism makes a powerful contribution to the field that will have a broad impact on the future of landscape architecture and urban design. Author Adrian McGregor Production manager Brooke Eddey Copy editor Robyn Flemming Cover illustration Dafni Filippa Book design and infographics Studio Wiegers Guest photographer and artist Edward Burtynsky Images Adrian McGregor Biourbanism: Cities as Nature Adrian McGregor and McGregor Coxall Award of Excellence For Research, Policy and Communications
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Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct Living Infrastructure Strategy School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney with the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct partners Landscape Architecture Award For Research, Policy and Communications Jury comment Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct Living Infrastructure Strategy is a valuable and practical resource for the profession of landscape architecture. The strategy clearly and concisely positions living infrastructure as a key part of innovative healthcare precinct design. Grounded in research and onsite monitoring, it encourages us to continue to push toward holistic wellbeing, as well as highlighting the broader positive impacts of living infrastructure to communities beyond the precinct alone. This project illuminates the leading role of landscape architects in advocating for the multiple benefits of healthcare design that is landscape-led. Design practice School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney with the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct partners Collaborators School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney and Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct Photographers Craig Willoughby SKYview Aerial Photography (top) and Louise McKenzie (bottom) Aboriginal Nation Gadigal and Bijdjigal Client Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct Location Randwick, New South Wales 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
A Phytophthora biological treatment trial revealed that Tanika Lomandra that had received an application of Metcalf TdAVC1 and TdAVA2 and Rhizovital42 from OCP had significantly improved survival rates in wet conditions. In general, mature plants had a higher chance of survival in extreme flooding compared to young plants. AILA are holding a webinar on 9 November at 1pm that explores this research in depth. Testing plant adaptability in extreme conditions In the face of increasingly extreme weather conditions, plant species that can adapt to both drought and wet weather conditions can help us to design more resilient landscapes. Industry insights 02 — Another test area let the study team examine plants’ adaptability in bioretention swales. Photo: Supplied. Adecade-long Ozbreed study examined the impact of urbanization on ecosystems, focusing on weather extremes, plant waterlogging and increased flooding. The study aimed to identify drought-tolerant plant species that thrive in extremely wet conditions, offering opportunities for landscape architects to create more resilient landscapes. Three testing procedures showcased extreme waterlogging over a 10-year period. Area one was designed to test various plants’ ability to withstand waterlogging, while area two challenged their effectiveness in bioretention swales. A third area was observed to examine plant adaptability over six floods. Many proven drought-tolerant plants thrived in all three test areas, providing landscape professionals with an expanded plant palette to ensure a buffer against failure, especially considering our increasingly For more information: E [email protected] W ozbreed.com.au P (+61) 2 4577 2977 extreme weather conditions. The research highlighted the importance of variety over species when selecting plants. Mundi and Grey Box Westringia fruticosa were stars, thriving in wet conditions, while other varieties of the species died, emphasizing the significance of breeding. Legendary drought-tolerant species such as Shara, Evergreen Baby, Katie Belles, and Tropic Cascade Lomandra excelled in wet conditions, thriving in all three waterlogging extremes. Slim, Green John, Better John and Macarthur performed exceptionally well in the bioretention swales, flooding and excessive irrigation testing. Other plants that thrived in all three areas included Yalba Imperata, Just Right, Isabella Liriope, Cosmic White Rhaphiolepis, and Nafray Pennisetum. Considering the significant number of plant failures, these survivors were highly impressive. 01 02 01 — At one area, the team observed the adaptability of plants through six floods. Photo: Supplied. LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 020 — 021
2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards Jury comment Thorndon Park Playground is an exemplary project that illustrates how landscape architects can deliver diverse and unique play experiences while remaining grounded in local site and community needs. Here, sculptural play elements are formed to represent local birdlife, with structures remaining open to interpretation and allowing space for imaginative play. Planting has been selected to support the local bird and insect life, with priority given to habitat species. A targeted engagement program has ensured that this play space is designed for its particular community and connects to surrounding site uses. The playground is inclusive, with consideration for both children and their guardians. Additionally, the designer worked with a local Kaurna representative to respectfully integrate language and culture. Each sculptural bird element includes a Kaurna name. With bespoke elements that are connected to the unique place and community, this minimal yet sensitive design ensures many playful moments while also demonstrating that playgrounds can be design-led – they can be beautiful as well as fun. Design practice JPE Design Studio Builder LCS Landscapes DDA consultant Able Access Design Cost consultant Chris Sale Consulting Civil and structural engineer CPR Engineers Services and hydraulic engineer Trinamic Consultants Sculptural play elements fabricator Exhibition Studios Additional collaborators South Australian Parkour Association, The Deaf Butterfly Effect, Two Way Street, Campbeltown City Council’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), Campbelltown City Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee and Iguana Creative Photographer David Sievers Thorndon Park Playground JPE Design Studio Award of Excellence For Play Spaces Aboriginal Nation Kaurna Location Campbelltown, South Australia Client Campbelltown City Council
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Bob Gordon Playspace City of Melville Landscape Architecture Award For Play Spaces Jury comment A collaboration between City of Melville and the local community has given rise to the exceptional Bob Gordon Playspace. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Futuro House by Matti Suuronen, the core elements of the play space are guided by a distinct 1970s space theme. City of Melville embarked on an engagement in 2016, with contributions from Noongar Elder Aunty Marie Taylor and other community stakeholders seamlessly woven into the design’s fabric. At the heart of this achievement lies the landscape architect’s adeptness in harmonizing community desires with the realization of a concept that layers history and nostalgia with contemporary site conditions and requirements. Elevating community bonds and recollections, this play space stands as a testament to landscape architects’ skills in crafting concept-driven play environments that also respond to community desires. Design practice City of Melville First Nations Cultural Collaborators Aunty Marie Taylor – Whadjuk Elder, Yelakitj Moort Nyungar Association Head construction contractor Phase 3 Landscape Construction Play designer and manufacturer Art and Play Metal designer and fabricator RMF Fabrications Artists Minaxi May and Matthew McVeigh Graphic artist and photographer Miles Noel Civil design and documentation Porter Consulting Engineers Detail design and documentation Plan E Landscape Architects Aboriginal Nation Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar Client City of Melville Location Melville, Western Australia 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 024 — 025 Hinterland Adventure Playground Urbis Landscape Architecture Award For Play Spaces Jury comment The Cooroy Hinterland Adventure Playground is an all-abilities playground that is thoughtfully integrated into its surroundings. This landscape provides play amenity that responds to site and existing community assets, connecting to the local library and cultural precincts. The project demonstrates innovative thinking, with a commitment to canopy provision and a clear design approach led by a philosophy that “everything must be playable.” This approach has ensured that fun is embedded into the space, encouraging young site users to explore. Design practice Urbis Architect Robinson Architects Flood modelling consultant Bligh Tanner Landscape contractors Aspect Contractors Photographer Noosa Shire Council Aboriginal Nation Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi Client Noosa Shire Council Location Noosa, Queensland 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
Guide Park Playspace Orchard Design with SBLA Studio Landscape Architecture Award For Play Spaces Jury comment Guide Park Playspace demonstrates the impact of high-quality play space design for regional locations. Designed for a diverse user demographic and including integration with the nearby aged-care facility, it is an exemplar of how play landscapes can cater to a broad cross-section of the community. The project shows how play can connect communities to past stories as well as to potential futures. In response to community desires, the area’s coalmining history is recognized throughout the design, with alternative industrial futures also included. In this landscape, storytelling intertwines with play, with a minimal and sensitively selected material palette that allows for many imaginative uses. Landscape architects Orchard Design and SBLA Studio Structural and civil engineers Deery Consulting Landscape contractor Planned Constructions Photographer Copper Door Studio Aboriginal Nation Bunurong Client Bass Coast Shire Council Location Wonthaggi, Victoria 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
Innovative cooking technology from Christie Barbecues The communal activities of cooking and sharing food bring people together and foster healthy and active outdoor lifestyles. Industry insights 01 — Christie barbecues offer outdoor cooking options at The Drying Green in Zetland, New South Wales. Photo: Supplied. 02 — The drop-in design of Christie cooktops leaves designers with maximum freedom to create bespoke cabinets. Photo: Supplied. Christie is the manufacturer of the original, iconic Australian public barbecue. Its fixed electric grills are designed specifically for cooking in shared public spaces and offer a safe, sustainable alternative to open fires and disposable cooking options. The experience of cooking and sharing food brings communities together and promotes a healthy outdoor lifestyle. Since 1965, more than 50,000 of Christie’s durable, energyefficient barbecues have been installed worldwide in parks and urban public spaces. Christie is a leader in barbecue technology and innovation. Its award-winning gas and electric barbecue cooktops are selfcontained outdoor cooking appliances. Its drop-in design eliminates buttons on doors or benchtops, providing designers with the freedom to create bespoke built-in cabinet For more information: E [email protected] W dachristie.com P (+61) 3 9708 2999 solutions that meet local safety standards. The lightweight cooktops are made from 90 percent recycled, 4622 grade stainless steel that is unique to Christie. This latest stainless steel alloy is corrosion resistant and ensures even heat dispersal across the entire cooking surface. The flat grill plate is robust, hygienic and easy to clean. Christie cooktops strike the optimum balance between energy efficiency and the ability to cook large quantities of food quickly and hygienically. Christie also offers several convenient pre-fabricated barbecue cabinets, including accessible options. Communal barbecues are increasingly being installed in resorts, rooftop spaces and other urban locations. All Christie barbecue cabinets are shipped flatpacked, which lowers the overall transport carbon footprint, makes transportation to site easier and saves transportation and offloading costs. 01 02 LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 026 — 027
2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards Jury comment Curtin University School of Design and Built Environment is an exceptional project that balances connections to ancient stories of place with the provision of a high-quality campus space. The co-creation of this site by artist and landscape architect has produced an experiential space rich in cultural narratives. The Curtin University Living Knowledge Stream framework by respected Elder Dr Noel Nannup with Syrinx and Sync7 identified the cultural significance of the site, where two Songlines, Kujal Kela (Twin Dolphin) and Djiridji (Zamia), intersect. This guidance document was awarded at a chapter and national level by AILA in 2018. In response, Realm Studios developed a design that is grounded in a collaborative process. Throughout the project, the landscape architecture team consulted with the Curtin University School of Indigenous Studies and with Kamsani Bin-Salleh (Kambarni), a Western Australian artist who is descended from the Nimunburr, Yawuru and Ballardong people. The respectful treatment of Kambarni’s resulting artwork and its integration with the designed landscape defines this project as one that is embedded in the unique elements of place. The realized outcome – a landscape that is a seamless integration of art, amenity and storytelling – is evidence of an exceptional attention to process, collaboration and high-quality delivery. Design practice Realmstudios in collaboration with Apparatus Public Art and Cultural Services and Kamsani Bin Salleh Cultural guidance for landscape works Curtin Centre for Aboriginal Studies Cultural guidance for artworks Noel Nannup, Marion Kickett, John Curtin Gallery (artwork collection) and Syrinx and Synch 7 (Living Knowledge Stream design guidelines) Project architect Wardle Project manager Johnson Group WA Irrigation designer Pinion Advisory Builder Lendlease Landscape contractor (softworks) Tim Davies Landscaping Lighting designer ETC Metalwork RMF Fabrications Concrete First Class Concrete Artwork collaborators Artitecture, Simon Gauntlett, Concreto and Kanyana Engineering Photographers Frances Andrijich (top right and bottom) and Dion Robeson (top left) School of Design and Built Environment – Curtin University Realmstudios in collaboration with Apparatus Public Art and Cultural Services and Kamsani Bin Salleh Award of Excellence For Health and Education Landscape Aboriginal Nation Whadjuk Noongar Location Bentley, Western Australia Client Curtin University
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Discovery Early Learning Centre Playstreet Landscape Architecture Award For Health and Education Landscape Jury comment The design for Launceston’s Discovery Early Learning Centre transforms an urban rooftop into a nature-centric play space. A diverse selection of play elements have been included in a compact area, with varied soil depths and inventive drainage solutions allowing for a variety of plant species. By consulting with engineers and seeking extensive client input, the landscape architect has been able to create value through a functional design that adeptly tackles structural constraints. With adaptable spaces tailored to its young user group, this project demonstrates how landscape architects can navigate challenging site conditions to sculpt environments that facilitate learning through the joy of play. Landscape architect Playstreet Main landscape contractor Logic Build Playscapes Custom play equipment designer Sturdy Bilt Agencies Photographer Joel Everald Aboriginal Nation kanamaluka Client Discovery Early Learning Centres Location Launceston, Tasmania 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 030 — 031 Karingal Green Health and Aged Care Community Hassell Landscape Architecture Award For Health and Education Landscape Jury comment Karingal Green Health and Aged Care Community project prioritizes community belonging and the comfort of home in a residential aged-care setting. Respectful consideration of the needs of the user group has resulted in a landscape that fosters independence and meaningful social engagement, with a design that facilitates interaction with visiting friends and family as well as the broader community. Careful plant selection and retention respond to the endemic landscape setting, while also being driven by the connections between landscape and the memories and past gardening experiences of residents. This project exemplifies the pivotal role of landscape architects in fostering mental and physical wellbeing through increasing access to landscape and community in health settings. Landscape architect, architect and interior designer Hassell Civil and structural engineer Pritchard Francis Electrical engineer ETC Solutions Hydraulic engineer Phoenix Hydraulic Design Project manager and superintendent Donald Cant Watts Corke Contractor Broad Construction Arboricultural consultant Paperbark Technologies Consultant Ecological Australia Photographer Douglas Mark Black (top) and Hall and Prior (bottom) Aboriginal Nation Whadjuk Noongar Client Hall and Prior Location Wycombe, Western Australia 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards Jury comment This remarkable placemaking endeavour stands out as an exemplar of innovative storytelling that brilliantly harnesses digital platforms to honour Indigenous modes of narrative. Rooted in a deep understanding of these traditions, it not only promotes visibility but also showcases a sincere and meaningful partnership. The project’s distinctive multi-authored approach to oral storytelling is a testament to its commitment to Indigenous leadership. The initiative has masterfully created a space where diverse voices harmonize, yielding a vibrant tapestry of narratives. Crucially, it has garnered the affection and ownership of the community it serves, becoming a cherished symbol of the local collective identity. As it continues to evolve and flourish, this project paves the way for a captivating journey. The jury commends the project team and eagerly anticipates the opportunity to witness Yalinguth’s future growth and power to enrich the cultural landscape. Design practice Yalinguth Working Group Collaborators Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation, Yarnin’ Pictures, Melbourne Community Indigenous Film Collective, Storyscape, RMIT University and the University of Melbourne Photographer Pip Chandler Yalinguth Yalinguth Working Group Award of Excellence For Community Contribution Aboriginal Nation Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Location Fitzroy, Victoria
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2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards Jury comment Lake Boort Scarred Trees Masterplan represents an exemplary approach to one of the most significant Aboriginal cultural sites in Australia and an unparalleled landscape destination. The masterplan identifies how the site’s unique cultural heritage values can be protected alongside the provision of immersive visitor experiences and appropriate amenities. It considers the steps required to realize the site’s potential and offers a long-term vision and design principles that will engage visitors, benefit the community and protect Country. The team is commended for creating a space for members of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, the Traditional Owners of the site, to fully involve themselves in the process of planning and design, and for establishing opportunities for their ongoing involvement as the project evolves. Design practice Aspect Studios First Nations cultural collaborators Djaara and Yung Balug Clan members Funding bodies Loddon Shire Council, Victorian Government and Djaara Project steering committee Djaara, Victorian Government, Regional Development Victoria, Loddon Shire Council, Parks Victoria and North Central Catchment Management Authority Project manager and marketing consultant Pan and Bacchanalia Visitation estimates and cost-benefit analysis consultant SGS Economics and Planning Quantity surveyor Zinc Cost Management Collaborator Boort community members Images Aspect Studios (top) and Paul Haw (bottom) Lake Boort Scarred Trees Masterplan Aspect Studios Award of Excellence For Tourism Aboriginal Nation Dja Dja Wurrung Location Boort, Victoria Client Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation)
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Cape Solander Whale Watching Facilities Oculus with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Landscape Architecture Award For Tourism Jury comment Taking a restrained approach to a utilitarian element, Cape Solander Whale Watching Facilities is an excellent example of a built form that looks and feels like it belongs in its landscape. The sensitive design demonstrates the team’s understanding of the site conditions, including the delicate coastal heathland environment and the geology, alongside the provision of an accessible facility that responds aesthetically to the surroundings. Design practice Oculus with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Structural and civil engineer Tonkin Engineering BCA and DDA compliance consultant MBC Group Photographer Simon Wood Aboriginal Nation Bidjigal and Gweagal Client NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Location Cape Solander, New South Wales 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
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2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards Jury comment Hanlon Park/Bur’uda Waterway Rejuvenation turns an underutilized engineered stormwater solution into a climate-positive meaningful destination for all parts of the community. Showcasing revitalization, the project seamlessly integrates flood mitigation measures with a wide variety of recreational components, including play spaces, a shared path network, creek crossings and lookouts, kickabout space and gathering nodes. The team is commended for the engagement-led design process, which relied on First Nations knowledge and local community engagement to balance flood resilience and climate-positive design functions with community health and growth. Hanlon Park/Bur’uda Waterway Rejuvenation sets a new standard for the integration of environmental, engagement, cultural and place values. The jury applauds the contextual approach and the transformative outcome, which will provide long-lasting benefits for the local community and establish an enriched, resilient ecosystem. Design practice Brisbane City Council, Tract, Bligh Tanner, Epoca Constructions and AECOM First Nations cultural collaborators Nunukul Yuggera Traditional Custodians Landscape architecture and detailed design Tract Principal consultant and hydrological, civil, structural engineer Bligh Tanner Principal contractor Epoca Constructions Concept designer and community engagement consultant AECOM Artist Belinda Smith Public art consultant Urban Art Projects Geotechnical consultant Core Consultants Fish consultants and ecologists Litoria Consulting Electrical engineer Webb Group Masterplanner (Norman Creek 2012–2031 Masterplan) EDAW (now AECOM) Key stakeholder Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee Photographer Christopher Frederick Jones Hanlon Park / Bur’uda Waterway Rejuvenation Brisbane City Council, Tract, Bligh Tanner, Epoca Constructions and AECOM Award of Excellence For Parks and Open Space Aboriginal Nation Turrbal and Yuggera Location Stones Corner, Queensland Client Brisbane City Council
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Adelaide City Skatepark Convic Landscape Architecture Award For Parks and Open Space Jury comment Responding to and embracing Adelaide’s urban fabric and the surrounding environment, Adelaide City Skatepark activates a key site within Adelaide Park Lands. The project utilizes the site’s topography, integrates the existing tree canopy and manages contaminated fill in a mature environmental approach that has enhanced the outcome. The team is commended for creating an inclusive public space for all users and skill levels that also supports international competitions, celebrates youth and, importantly, builds a sense of community. Lead consultant, landscape architect, contractor and photographer Convic Aboriginal Nation Kaurna Client City of Adelaide Location Adelaide, South Australia 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 040 — 041 Koolambidi Woola – Bunbury Youth Precinct Playce Landscape Architecture Award For Parks and Open Space Jury comment Placing youth front and centre, Koolambidi Woola – Bunbury Youth Precinct provides a considered and inclusive recreation hub shaped by the local youth for the wider community. The project, which forms the centrepiece of Bunbury’s waterfront, met the aspirations of the community by encouraging active recreation, play and social connection through participation in informal recreation and leisure activities including parkour, ball sports, skateboarding and unstructured play. The team is commended for emphasizing gender equity, intergenerational recreation and all-abilities play – elements often missing from youth-focused spaces. Design practice Playce First Nations cultural collaborators Wardandi Noongar Structural and civil engineer The CSE Group Architect MCG Architects Lighting and electrical engineering ETC Solutions Contractor Advanteering Civil Engineers Photographer Shane Richardson (top) and Graham Hay (bottom) Aboriginal Nation Wardandi Noongar Client City of Bunbury Location Bunbury, Western Australia 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
South Parklands Wetland TCL Landscape Architecture Award Jury comment South Parklands Wetland demonstrates how early collaboration (planning, engineering and design) and engagement can transform previously underutilized and degraded parklands into a community asset. The project seamlessly integrates a new 3.2-hectare permanent vegetated wetland into Adelaide’s nationally significant Park Lands, providing inclusive passive recreation opportunities and welcoming green space for the wider community. The team is commended on the built outcome, where the wetland appears as if it has always been there, and the significant improvement of natural ecosystems and biodiversity in the city. The ongoing management and care of the wetland will continue to benefit the community as the project matures. Landscape architect TCL First Nations cultural collaborators Kaurna Yerta Aboriginal Corporation Hydraulic engineer Design Flow Lead/civil engineer Tonkin Engineering Project management Procure PM Artist/Kaurna Ngarrindjeri and Yankunytjatjara Allan Sumner Cultural heritage survey consultant RAW SA Civil/landscape construction lead Bardavcol Landscape construction partners Eco Dynamics Photographer Jackie Gu Aboriginal Nation Kaurna Client Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Project Location South Australia 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards For Parks and Open Space
LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 042 — 043 Kensington Wama / Kensington Gardens Reserve Aspect Studios, Southfront and City of Burnside Landscape Architecture Award Jury comment Kensington Wama/Kensington Gardens Reserve revitalization project showcases the seamless integration of water management and recreational components within a biodiverse setting. By using collaboration to identify new opportunities, the project managed to improve water quality and increase biodiversity while fulfilling recreational and public open space functions through the transformation of an artificial concrete lake into a nature-engaging solution with active and passive recreation, nature play and restored creeklines. The outcome is an active community destination that will provide long-lasting environmental and health benefits for both the local community and the surrounding ecosystem. Landscape architect Aspect Studios Project manager Integrated PM Civil engineer Southfront Structural engineer Struktura Artist consultant Aboriginal Contemporary Arts Lead contractor Camco SA Landscape contractor Consolidated Landscape Services Aboriginal business enterprise Raw SA Photographer Dan Schultz Aboriginal Nation Kaurna Client City of Burnside Location Burnside, South Australia 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards For Parks and Open Space
2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards Jury comment On Tatungalung Country within Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park, Shoreline Drive Landscape Plan demonstrates the importance of collaboration, partnership, cultural mapping, archaeological surveys, community and Traditional Custodian consultation, and generational capacitybuilding in the development of planning and management recommendations for cultural heritage, local ecology and visitor experiences. The project balances an understanding of landscape cultural values, conservation and preservation with opportunities for visitor access and recreation to implement protection and care measures for generations to come. The team is commended for the plan’s contribution to the social, environmental and economic sustainability of the local community and the environment, and for delivering a culturally responsive outcome that places the Gunaikurnai community at the heart of decision-making. Design practice Aspect Studios First Nations cultural collaborators Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) Collaborators Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) in joint management with Parks Victoria Land surveyor Crowther and Sadler Quantity surveyor Zinc Cost Management Photographer GLaWAC Shoreline Drive Landscape Plan Aspect Studios Award of Excellence For Land Management Aboriginal Nation Gunaikurnai Location Stones Corner, Queensland Client Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation and Parks Victoria
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Hanlon Park / Bur’uda Waterway Rejuvenation Brisbane City Council, Tract, Bligh Tanner, Epoca Constructions and AECOM Landscape Architecture Award For Land Management Jury comment Transforming a concrete-lined channel into a naturalized creek, the rejuvenation of Hanlon Park/Bur’uda Waterway demonstrates the social, environmental and economic outcomes of an engagement-led design process that values First Nations knowledge and the community. The project skilfully balances flood resilience and climate adaptation with community amenity, livability, biodiversity, ecology, existing services and maintenance to create an accessible natural waterway system. The jury applauds the multilayered engagement and design process that responded to Country, community and ecology to improve natural ecosystems and biodiversity in the city. Design practices Brisbane City Council, Tract, Bligh Tanner, Epoca Constructions and AECOM First Nations cultural collaborators Nunukul Yuggera Traditional Custodians Landscape architecture and detailed designer Tract Principal consultant and hydrological, civil, structural engineer Bligh Tanner Principal contractor Epoca Constructions Concept designer and community engagement consultant AECOM Artist Belinda Smith Public art consultant Urban Art Projects Geotechnical consultant Core Consultants Fish consultants and ecologists Litoria Consulting Electrical engineer Webb Group Masterplanner (Norman Creek 2012–2031 Masterplan) EDAW (now AECOM) Key stakeholder Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee Photographer Christopher Frederick Jones Aboriginal Nation Turrbal and Yuggera Client Brisbane City Council Location Stones Corner, Queensland 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 046 — 047 Jacksons Creek biik wurrdha Regional Parklands Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture Award For Land Management Jury comment Jacksons Creek biik wurrdha Regional Parklands exhibits principles for the progressive establishment and management of 1,000 hectares of parkland across 26 kilometres, from Sunbury to Diggers Rest in the north-western suburbs of Melbourne. The culmination of years of strategic planning, the project balances visitor experience and adaptive land management while responding to the need to enhance biodiversity, protect cultural heritage, mitigate climate change and contribute to improved community health. The team is commended for bringing together a diverse “client” group to achieve this important milestone and for setting a benchmark for the participation of First Peoples as clients/ landowners in the development of regional parklands. Design practice Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architecture Partners Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (formerly Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning), Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (WWCHAC), Parks Victoria, Hume City Council, Melbourne Water and Greater Western Water Photographer FFLA Aboriginal Nation Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Client Hume City Council Location Victoria 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
The Calling Over Nagula MudMap Studio, Michael Jalaru Torres and Jacky Cheng Landscape Architecture Award For Small Projects Jury comment This powerful installation conveys fleeting glimpses of the early industry and diverse cultural history of Broome. The translucent, sail-like sculpture is reminiscent of the clothesline that was part of a pearling camp that once existed on the site. Embracing the coastal breeze, the sculpture creates a dynamic, ever-changing frame for the panoramic ocean backdrop. Once darkness falls, vivid illustrations are projected onto the flowing fabric sails, further heightening the experience. The jury recognized the work’s process of engagement with local communities, project partners and authorities, and its efforts to minimize its impact on the land. Design practice MudMap Studio, Michael Jalaru Torres and Jacky Cheng Sponsors Shinju Matsuri Festival, Tourism WA and Shire of Broome Structure fabricator and installation contractor Broome Builders Engineers KSCE Engineers Projector operation and set-up consultant Field Wolf Productions Filming, script and production consultant Bunya Productions Film editors Pia Boyer and Tom Forrest Photographers Michael Jalaru Torres (top) and Sophia O’Rourke (bottom) Aboriginal Nation Djugan/Yawuru Client Project 3 Location Broome, Western Australia 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
LANDSCAPE ISSUE180 048 — 049 The Corner – Cairns School of Distance Education Landplan Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture Award For Small Projects Jury comment The Corner packs a punch of creative exploration and play onto a hundred-square-metre microsite at a Queensland state school. The design’s vibrant and diverse spaces spark the imagination, senses and cognitive engagement of children from prep to year 12, supporting both socialization and independent discovery. The narrative of the central element – a bogged tractor made from recycled materials – reflects the school’s farmland setting. The Corner demonstrates the strength and versatility of tailored landscapes for children that extend beyond off-theshelf playgrounds. Design practice Landplan Landscape Architecture Engineer KFB Engineers Landscape contractor Miles of Landscaping Photographer Ben Mackay Aboriginal Nation Yirrganydji Client Cairns School of Distance Education Location Cairns, Queensland 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards
Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club Courtyard Tyrrell Studio Landscape Architecture Award Jury comment Defined by its coastal setting, surf culture and dune landscape, the Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club Courtyard is a successful multifunctional space for beachgoers. Bold concrete planters harbouring coastal grasses are strategically arranged to protect cafe visitors from buffeting winds. Paving design with infill cells captures a combination of sand and vegetation in an extension of the adjacent dunes. The high-performance design makes the most of its compact site with thoughtful responses to local ecology and biodiversity, and water-sensitive design. The jury recognized the project for its rich use of materials and textures to achieve high-quality finishes. Underpinned by environmental and social strategies, the purposeful work drives a landscape that responds to the nuances of its site and local community. Design practice Tyrrell Studio Architect Adriano Pupilli Architects Structural engineer Partridge Engineers Civil engineer Stantec Builder Grindley Photographers Martin Mischkulnig (top) and Mark Tyrrell (bottom) Aboriginal Nation Guringai Client Northern Beaches Council Location Collaroy, New South Wales 2023 National Landscape Architecture Awards For Small Projects