Commercial Architecture Award
The Commercial Architecture Award celebrates exceptional design in commercial buildings and spaces across Queensland. This award highlights projects that showcase architectural innovation, sustainability, and a meaningful contribution to the state’s vibrant business and economic environment.
From office towers and retail spaces to hospitality venues and mixed-use developments, these projects seamlessly integrate functionality with aesthetic appeal. They reflect Queensland’s unique climatic and cultural context, incorporating features like passive cooling, natural light, and environmentally sustainable materials.
Projects in this category must be built primarily for commercial purposes, generally falling within BCA Classes 3b, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Award Winners Throughout the Years
2024
The Beatrice Hutton Award for Commercial Architecture
THE WAREHOUSES | J.AR OFFICE
Jury citation
The Warehouses project repurposes five existing structures with skilful edits, fabric retention/removal, and sensitive use of colour and materials. Noticeable in the street for its clear yet restrained architecture, the building avoids the need for loud advertising.
Large shop windows and an inviting entry open into an internal two-storey street filled with natural daylight, air, and landscape. Excellent environmental credentials are complemented by the social aspirations of hosting community-focused events.
The Warehouses project is a remarkable achievement that creates inspiring spaces for work and play.
Award for Commercial Architecture
Cunnamulla Hot Springs | COX Architecture
Jury citation
Cunnamulla Hot Springs responds with elegance to the beauty of its outback river setting. Conceived as an attraction to boost Cunnamulla’s place on the tourist trail, it also strengthens community connection and contributes to a renewed township identity.
Located on the levy bank of the river, the organic shapes of the hot pools meander sinuously under gumtrees, while in a palette of natural materials, the sequence of pools and landscape integrates seamlessly with the timber-screened building pavilions.
Delight abounds in the smallest of details, inside and out. Cunnamulla Hot Springs provides a memorable relaxation experience amongst a chorus of corellas in a unique outback setting.
Commendation for Commercial Architecture
11 Logan Road | KIRK
Jury citation
The redevelopment of 11 Logan Road exemplifies the transformative potential of adaptive reuse for Brisbane’s commercial character buildings. Through a reductive approach and meticulous material selection, the project sensitively reveals the heritage fabric while introducing contemporary interventions with precision.
The design showcases skilful detailing, particularly evident in the timber and glazed ground floor shopfronts that retain their original recessed entry form and character.
Fostering a deeper connection to the community and its built heritage, this thoughtful blend of old and new serves as a catalyst for economic revitalisation.
National Partners
