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'Technical mastery and social awareness': Winners of the 2025 Tasmanian Architecture Awards

Technical mastery and deep social awareness were the key components showcased in this year's Tasmanian Architecture Awards. Held annually, The Australian Institute of Architects announced the winners of the 2025 awards at a celebration in Launceston. Across the 10 categories, a variety of distinct projects were awarded including a Richmond vineyard's tasting room, Glenorchy Ambulance Station, an exemplary coastal home and a boldly coloured childcare centre. Jury Chair for the 2025 Tasmanian Architecture Awards, Sarah Lindsay, said this year's projects sparked "rich and thought-provoking conversations". Lindsay went on to say the winners touched on important and timely themes including "sustainable forestry practices, trauma-informed design, education pedagogies, and the urgent housing crisis." "These discussions reminded us of the profound role architecture plays in shaping not just our built environment, but our collective future," she said. In a statement, the jury said the projects demonstrated that Tasmania's architects understood "how our built environment intersects with climate resilience, social inclusion, and cultural continuity." "Across all scales and typologies, we witnessed a consistent dedication to enhancing the human experience and enriching the fabric of our communities," the statement read. Two projects were each recipients of three awards. The Shed, University of Tasmania by Wardle, took out the awards for Educational Architecture and Interior Architecture, and a commendation for Sustainable Architecture. Notes from the jury commended The Shed on its ability to "elevate educational environments through spatial generosity, environmental responsibility, and a deep connection to place." Tolpuddle Tasting Room by Tanner Architects won theCommercial Architecture and the EmAGN Project Awards, and received a commendation for Sustainable Architecture. The jury said the project exemplified "a refined and disciplined approach to commercial architecture, achieving balance between agricultural authenticity and architectural sophistication." On the residential side, Jordan House by Preston Lane was awarded for Residential Architecture - Houses (Alterations and Additions) and received a commendation for the Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture. Of the project, the jury said Preston Lane has created a "deliberate separation between the addition and the original rear facade, together with a restrained material palette, has enabled the careful reconstruction of heritage elements, offering a moment of pause to appreciate the historic dwelling in its entirety." Stunning coastal home Nebraska by Lara Maeseele received the award for Residential Architecture - Houses (New). The jury were impressed by the project's "careful arrangement of five bedrooms that supports communal holiday living while maintaining a sense of intimacy and retreat." The Tasmanian Architecture Awards 2025 winners: COLORBOND Award for Steel Architecture Award for Commercial Architecture Award for Educational Architecture Glenorchy Ambulance Station - Morrison & Breytenbach Architects Award for Heritage Phillip Smith Centre - Lovell Chen Award for Interior Architecture Commendation Nebraska - Lara Maeseele Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing Commendation Allunga Road Multi - Preston Lane Award for Small Project Architecture Commendation Chroma Tunnel - Room 11 Architects Award for Sustainable Architecture Commendation Tolpuddle Tasting Room - TANNER ARCHITECTS The St Lukes Building - TERRIOR The Shed, University of Tasmania - Wardle Phillip Smith Centre - Lovell Chen Award for Enduring Architecture Henty House - Peter Partridge (Department of Housing and Construction) The EmAGN Project Award Tolpuddle Tasting Room - TANNER ARCHITECTS Emerging Architect Prize Elizabeth Walsh RAIA & Alex Nielsen RAIA - So. Architecture SWT Blythe Student Prize Asyndeton - Pei Kai Tan