NSW Architecture Medallion

NSW Architecture Medallion
Awarded forHighest achievement in architecture, New South Wales
CountryAustralia
Presented byAustralian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter)
First award2018; 8 years ago (2018)
Currently held byWoods Bagot in collaboration with John McAslan and Partners for Central Station, 2026
Websitewww.architecture.com.au/nsw-architecture-awards

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

NSW Architecture Medallion Awards since 2018
YearArchitectProjectLocationTypeOther AIA awards
2018Peter Stutchbury Architecture in association with Design 5, architects for City of SydneyJoynton Avenue Creative PrecinctJoynton Avenue, RoseberyCultural
  • Greenway Award for Heritage, 2019 (NSW)
  • Public Architecture Award, 2019 (NSW)
2019CHROFI with McGregor CoxallThe Riverlink, Maitland396 High Street, MaitlandCultural
2020Durbach Block Jaggers and John Wardle ArchitectsPhoenix Central Park37–49 O'Connor Street, ChippendaleCultural
  • 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)
2021Cox Architecture with Neeson Murcutt and NeilleAustralian Museum Project DiscoverCollege Street, SydneyCultural
  • National Award for Public Architecture, 2021
  • Greenway Award for Heritage, 2021 (NSW)
  • John Verge Award for Interior Architecture, 2021 (NSW)
2022Tonkin Zulaikha GreerWalsh Bay Arts PrecinctHickson Road, Walsh BayCultural
  • Award for Public Architecture, 2022 (NSW)
  • Greenway Award for Heritage, 2022 (NSW)
2023Ashton Raggatt McDougall (ARM)Sydney Opera House Concert Hall RenewalBennelong Point, SydneyCultural
  • 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)
2024CHROFI and Bangawarra with National Parks and Wildlife ServiceBurragula Lookout (North Head Viewing Platforms)North Head Scenic Drive, North Head, SydneyCultural
  • Nicholas Murcutt Award for Small Project Architecture, 2024
  • Robert Woodward Award for Small Project Architecture, 2024 (NSW)
2025Sydney MetroSydney Metro City: City Line Stations (Sydenham, Waterloo, Central, Gadigal, Martin Place, Barangaroo, Victoria Cross, Crows Nest)Sydney CBDTransport
2026Woods Bagot in collaboration with John McAslan and PartnersCentral Station Redevelopment (2018—2024)Eddy Avenue, Sydney, New South WalesTransport

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "Scholarships and awards". NSW Architects Registration Board. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "2018 NSW Architecture Awards". Australian Institute of Architects. July 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "Victorian Architecture Medal winners" (PDF). Institute of Architects, Victoria Chapter. 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
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  6. ↑ "Transforming Joynton Avenue Creative Centre". City of Sydney. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "2019 NSW Architecture Awards". Architecture AU. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  8. ↑ Saulwick, Jacob (5 July 2019). "Think how much this puts back into an area': architects celebrate public design". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ Megan, Gorrey (3 July 2020). "Sydney's Phoenix Central Park building takes top prize in NSW Architecture Awards". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "2020 National Architecture Awards Results, Commercial Architecture". Australian Institute of Architects. November 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  12. ↑ Gorrey, Megan (2 July 2021). "'It keeps our past alive': Sydney's architects celebrate old buildings made new". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  13. ↑ "Awards". Neeson Murcutt Neille. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "National Award for Public Architecture: Australian Museum Discover Project". Australian Institute of Architects. November 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  15. ↑ Gage, Alice (8 July 2021). "A singular civic space" Australian Museum's Project Discover awarded highest honour at the 2021 AIA NSW Architecture Awards8". Australian Museum. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
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  17. ↑ "2022 NSW Architecture Awards". Architecture AU. June 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  18. ↑ "2023 NSW Architecture Award Winners". Green Magazine. June 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  19. ↑ "Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal". Australian Institute of Architects. June 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  20. ↑ National Architecture Awards Jury (31 October 2022). "2023 Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Architecture". Architecture AU. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  21. ↑ "Winners revealed: 2023 National Architecture Awards". Architecture AU. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  22. ↑ Burke, Kelly (28 June 2024). "Sydney firm scoops top NSW architecture prize for rebuild of North Head viewing platforms". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  23. ↑ "2024 NSW Architecture Awards". Architecture AU. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  24. ↑ "North Head Viewing Platforms". Australian Institute of Architects. November 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  25. ↑ "Sydney Metro wins top prize at 2025 NSW Architecture Awards". Architecture & Design. 23 June 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  26. ↑ Burke, Kelly (20 June 2025). "'Legacy-making' Sydney metro stations take out top prize in NSW Architecture awards". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  27. ↑ "2026 NSW Architecture Awards". ArchitectureAU.com. 3 July 2026. Retrieved 4 July 2026.