NSW Architecture Medallion
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The NSW Architecture Medallion is a state–based award presented annually by the New South Wales Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects for a building project located in New South Wales considered to be the most exemplary of the year, realising innovation and excellence in the built environment. The award is selected by the Jury Chairs from the named awards winners at the annual NSW Chapter Awards. 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.
Background
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 in New South Wales 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 Australian 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
| 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 | Joynton Avenue, Rosebery | Cultural | Greenway Award for Heritage, 2019 (NSW) Public Architecture Award, 2019 (NSW) |
| 2019 | CHROFI with McGregor Coxall | Maitland Riverlink | 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 | 37–49 O'Connor Street, Chippendale | Cultural | Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture, 2020 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 | 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 | 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 | Bennelong Point, Sydney | Cultural | Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Architecture, 2023 Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture, 2023 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) | 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 (Sydenham, Waterloo, Central, Gadigal, Martin Place, Barangaroo, Victoria Cross, Crows Nest) | Sydney CBD | Transport | Lloyd Rees Award for Urban Design, 2025 (NSW) Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design, 2025 |