The official finalists for the national Urban Development Institute of Australia’s (UDIA) 2015 National Awards for Excellence have been revealed.
The winners of the coveted awards will be announced at the UDIA Calibre Consulting National Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner - to be held on 19 March in Sydney.
The UDIA is a national program aimed at crediting excellence in ‘high quality urban development projects throughout Australia since their introduction in 1996’. The company is Australia’s peak representative body for all segments of the urban development industry.
UDIA National President, Cameron Shepard believes that the finalists are all representative of the exceptional examples of urban development happening in Australia.
“The 2015 UDIA National Awards for Excellence finalists are exceptional examples of the best urban development projects in Australia. The projects showcase the highest standard of urban form, architectural design and quality of finish," Mr Shepard said.
The 2015 UDIA National Awards for Excellence finalists are:
Category 1 - Masterplanned Development
QLD- Greater Springfield by Springfield Land Corporation, Lend Lease and Mirvac
NSW- Jordan Springs by Lend Lease Jordan Springs
VIC- Mernda Villages by Stockland
SA- St Clair by AVJennings
WA- Brighton Estate by Satterley Property Group and the Department of Housing
Category 2 - Residential Development
QLD- Bells Reach by Stockland
SA- Esplanade Living, Largs Bay by Signature Developments
WA- Cygnia Cove by Richard Noble
Category 3 - Medium Density Housing
QLD- The Village Coorparoo by The Village Retirement Group
NSW- ESQUE, Mosman by HELM
VIC- Chancellor Residences by Sunland Group
SA- Terraces on Sixth, Bowden by Rivergum Homes and Living Developments
WA- Kingston Apartments, Cockburn Central by Australand
Category 4 - High Density Housing
QLD- Hamilton Harbour by Devine Limited and Leighton Properties
NSW- One Central Park by Frasers Property Australia and Sekisui House Australia
VIC- The Quays by MAB Corporation
NT- Spirit on the Avenue by Osborne Holdings
Category 5 - Urban Renewal
QLD- Gasworks Plaza by Aveo Group
NSW- The Gantry by Parkview Constructions
VIC- Tip Top Brunswick East by Little Projects Pty Ltd
SA- Stacey Street and Sheppards Lane Precinct by Forme Projex
Category 6 - Environmental Excellence
QLD- Jezzine Barracks by PLACE Design Group
NSW- Liberty Place by Grocon
VIC- Caroline Springs – Urban Wetland and Cascades by Lend Lease
SA- Terraces on Sixth, Bowden by Rivergum Homes and Living Development
WA- Cygnia Cove by Richard Noble
NT- Spirit on the Avenue by Osborne Holdings
Category 7 - Affordable Development
QLD- Woodlands, Andergrove by Economic Development Queensland
NSW- Ocean Club Resort by King & Campbell Pty Ltd
SA- St Clair Unity Terraces by AVJennings and Unity Housing
WA- Invita Apartments – Stage 1 by Peet Limited and BGC Residential in joint venture
NT- The Heights, Durack by CIC Australia Ltd
Category 8 - Seniors Living
QLD- The Village Coorparoo by The Village Retirement Group
NSW- Gracewood Community by BaptistCare (NSW&ACT)/McFadyen Architects Pty Ltd
WA- Lattitude Lakelands by Peet Limited.
