NSW Architecture Medallion

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Not to be confused with NSW Architects Medallion.
NSW Architecture Medallion

Last awarded 2025
Awarded forHighest achievement in architecture, New South Wales
CountryAustralia
Presented byAustralian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter)
First award2018; 7 years ago (2018)
Currently held bySydney Metro
Websitewww.architecture.com.au/nsw-architecture-awards

The NSW Architecture Medallion is an award presented annually at the New South Wales Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects awards for a building project considered to be the most exemplary of the year, realising innovation and excellence in the built environment.[1] The award is selected by the Jury Chairs from the named awards winners. It is not be confused with the NSW Architects Medallion awarded by the NSW Architecture Registration Board since 1924 to an outstanding recent Masters of Architecture graduate from a New South Wales university.[2]

Background

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The award was established in 2018, as part of a standardisation of state based Australian Institute of Architects awards. Prior to 2018 there was no award given for the overall most outstanding project for the year, with only named awards given for the best project in each category.

The NSW Architecture Medallion follows in the tradition of the Victorian Architecture Medal started in 1929, the Canberra Medallion started in 1956 and the Tracy Memorial Award started in 1976 in the Northern Territory. By 2021 all states had a significant named award, medal or medallion that selects the most outstanding project from all categories and entries received in a particular year.

Recipients by year

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NSW Architecture Medallion Awards since 2018
Year Architect Project Location Type Other AIA awards
2018 Peter Stutchbury Architecture in association with Design 5, architects for City of Sydney Joynton Avenue Creative Precinct[3] Joynton Avenue, Rosebery Cultural
  • Greenway Award for Heritage, 2019 (NSW)
  • Public Architecture Award, 2019 (NSW)
2019 CHROFI with McGregor Coxall Maitland Riverlink[4] 396 High Street, Maitland Cultural
  • National Award for Public Architecture. 2019
  • Sulman Medal, 2019 (NSW)
  • Blacket Prize, 2019 (NSW)
2020 Durbach Block Jaggers and John Wardle Architects Phoenix Central Park [5] O'Connor Street, Chippendale Cultural
  • Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture, 2020 [6]
  • Sir Arthur G. Stephenson Award for Commercial Architecture, 2020 (NSW)
  • John Verge Award for Interior Architecture, 2020 (NSW)
2021 Cox Architecture with Neeson Murcutt and Neille Australian Museum Project Discover[7] College Street, Sydney Cultural
  • National Award for Public Architecture, 2021
  • Greenway Award for Heritage, 2021 (NSW)
  • John Verge Award for Interior Architecture, 2021 (NSW)
2022 Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Walsh Bay Arts Precinct[8] Hickson Road, Walsh Bay Cultural
  • Award for Public Architecture, 2022 (NSW)
  • Greenway Award for Heritage, 2022 (NSW)
2023 Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM) Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal[9] Bennelong Point, Sydney Cultural
  • Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Architecture, 2023[10]
  • Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture, 2023[11]
  • John Verge Award for Interior Architecture, 2023 (NSW)
  • Greenway Award for Heritage, 2023 (NSW)
2024 CHROFI and Bangawarra with National Parks and Wildlife Service Burragula Lookout (North Head Viewing Platforms)[12][13] North Head Scenic Drive, North Head, Sydney Cultural
  • Nicholas Murcutt Award for Small Project Architecture, 2024
  • Robert Woodward Award for Small Project Architecture, 2024 (NSW)
2025 Sydney Metro Sydney Metro City: City Line Stations[14] (Sydenham, Waterloo, Central, Gadigal, Martin Place, Barangaroo, Victoria Cross, Crows Nest) Sydney CBD Transport
  • Lloyd Rees Award for Urban Design, 2025 (NSW)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "NSW Architecture Awards Programs". Australian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Scholarships and awards". NSW Architects Registration Board. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  3. ^ "2018 NSW Architecture Awards". Architecture AU. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  4. ^ "2019 NSW Architecture Awards". Architecture AU. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  5. ^ "Durbach Block Jaggers, John Wardle Architects win highest honour at 2020 NSW Architecture Awards". Australian Institute of Architects. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  6. ^ "2020 National Architecture Awards Results, Commercial Architecture". Australian Institute of Architects. November 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  7. ^ "National Award for Public Architecture: Australian Museum Discover Project". Australian Institute of Architects. November 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  8. ^ "2022 NSW Architecture Awards". Architecture AU. June 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  9. ^ "Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal". Australian Institute of Architects. June 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  10. ^ National Architecture Awards Jury (31 October 2022). "2023 Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Architecture". Architecture AU. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Winners revealed: 2023 National Architecture Awards". Architecture AU. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  12. ^ "2024 NSW Architecture Awards". Architecture AU. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  13. ^ "North Head Viewing Platforms". Australian Institute of Architects. November 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  14. ^ Burke, Kelly (20 June 2025). "'Legacy-making' Sydney metro stations take out top prize in NSW Architecture awards". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 June 2025.