The Australian Institute of Architects has today announced the shortlist for the 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards, with the largest number of entries of all Australian states, and a total of 228 submissions across 15 categories.
Striking examples of the Interior Architecture category from residential projects include Northcote House by LLDS and Fairlie Apartment by Kennedy Nolan. The Sustainable Category features projects such as Sweetwater House by Christopher Botterill and Jackson Clements Burrows Architects, also nominated for the Colourbond Award; and Aboriginal Housing Victoria by Breathe, also nominated in the Residential and the Melbourne Prize, and Life Cycle by Steffen Welsch Architects.
The 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards will be presented at the Awards Night Dinner on Friday 7 June at the Astor Theatre in St Kilda. Winners of the Victorian Awards will be entered into the National Architecture Awards, announced in November.
Run annually by the Victorian Chapter of the Institute, the Victorian Architecture Awards celebrate the best architecture across the state, collectively showcasing the positive impacts of architects in shaping the built landscape for all Victorians.
The Exhibition of Entries is a rare opportunity for the public and industry peers to view the stateโs best and most recent architectural outcomes drawn from this yearโs submissions. The public is welcome to view the remarkable work at Deakin University, Burwood until 30 April.
David Wagner FRAIA, Victorian state president and 2024 chair of juries said: โThis yearโs Victorian shortlist โ the largest in the country โ showcases the extraordinary breadth and quality of work our members are doing to improve the built environment for communities across our state.โ
The Victorian Architecture Awards enables public and peer recognition of the innovative work of the Instituteโs members and promotes architects and architecture across Victoria and Australia. The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the architectural profession, representing over 11,500 members across Australia and overseas. The Institute actively works to improve the quality of our built environment by promoting quality, responsible and sustainable design.