Winners announced for the Grand Designs Australia Magazine: House of the Year Awards 2024
The Grand Designs Australia Magazine House of the Year Awards brought to you by Cosh Living and Rylock Windows & Doors have been awarded in a ceremony held on 21st March at the Cosh Living Showroom in Richmond, VIC.
We’d like to congratulate all the winners listed below.
Small Renovation – WON BY Brcar Morony Architecture for A House for Grandma
The judges noted, “The transformation of an unused garage into a home catering to multi-gen living was beautifully planned and executed, with a result that suited the brief perfectly.”
Large Renovation – We have two WINNERS
Studio Prineas for Fisherman’s House
“Fisherman’s House was a renovation that gave care to the space and demonstrated true ‘connection with country’, while taking great care with the heritage aspects of the existing home on the site,” claimed the Judges.
Edition Office for Mary St
Mary St was a creative reimagining of a Federation-era home, which the judges considered a standout among the entries. It received particular acclaim for its expression of contrasts.
Small New Home – WON BY Architecture architecture for Sunday
Sunday is a home where occupants can always find a place of comfort. Incorporating natural textures and well-defined spaces, this is a design that provides for both physical and psychological well-being.
Large New Home – WON BY Multiplicity for Music Box
The judges were inspired by the beautiful interiors that this home presented, as well as the impressive street presence and use of warm materials.
Interiors Specialty Category – WON BY Smart Design Studio for Amara
Amara saw a restoration of a Federation Arts and Crafts residence to its former glory, bringing in plenty of natural light. Our judges noted this work as expertly accomplished, with an incredible level of detail. This category was sponsored by Cosh Living.
Best Outdoor Integrated Living – WON BY Architecture architecture for Sunday
The Judges said; “This home is a true embodiment of indoor-outdoor living, with a seamless and very genuine integration. Experimental and intelligent, this home is both resolved and rigorous. This new category was sponsored by Cosh Living.
Energy Efficiency Specialty – WON BY Zen Architects for Local House
“With sustainability key to the brief and a core consideration every step of the way, this was a project that exemplified a sustainable approach to residential architecture,” claimed the Judges. This new category was sponsored by Rylock Windows & Doors.
People’s Choice – WON BY C Kairouz Architects for Raheen
Winner of the People’s Choice Award, Raheen was highly commended by our judges for its embrace of modern styling and textures, which exemplify the emerging trends of the current architectural and design landscape.
The standard has been incredibly high and is testimony to the talent that exists in the field of residential architecture.
We thank our Chief Judge Anthony Burke, who helped develop a robust program of considerations and recruited a panel of professionals to assist with the judging. Grand Designs Australia magazine would like to extend our thanks to both Anthony and the judging panel: Hannah Tribe, Tribe Studio Architects; Ben Peake, Carter Williamson Architects; and Alison Page, UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.
The Grand Designs Australia Magazine House of the Year Awards proudly puts the spotlight on residential architecture. We also take the shortlisted projects and showcase them to a community of prospective future clients who want to learn who is doing what in this arena.
This year, the Showcase Shortlist activation delivered more than 1.9 million touchpoints to that community and received over 49,000 engagements. One of those prospective future clients was lucky enough to win a Solar Prize Pack donated by GoodWe Australia.
Programs like the Grand Designs Australia House of the Year come together with the considerable input of the business community that supplies the architectural industry. We are pleased to be working with our sponsors and trade partners listed below:
Gold Sponsor | Cosh Living
Silver Sponsor | Rylock Windows and Doors
Trade Partners | Godfrey Hirst, HVG Group, Dollar Curtains & Blinds, GoodWe, Big Ass Fans, Cutek and Hungry Wolf Studios