Award Winner: LXRA for the Level Crossing Removal Project. Since 2015 the project has removed 66 level crossings across Melbourne and rebuilt 34 train stations in local acts of urban repair that have a metropolitan-wide impact in improving train performance. “The Level Crossing Removal Project has been able to deliver a level of investment and design quality not seen in these suburbs since they were first laid out,” say the judges. Located on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation and land of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, Victoria.
Award Winner: SBLA, Six Degrees and Architectus for Bendigo Kangan TAFE Redevelopment. Built on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, this redevelopment created two new buildings and refurbished three, to create an innovative outdoor space. “New buildings, using simple and robust materials respond to their heritage context and frame ground floor activity to create an exceptionally welcoming, inclusive and conducive learning environment for students, visitors and staff,” say the judges.
Bendigo Kangan TAFE, SBLA, Six Degrees and Architectus, photography by Trevor Mein.Bendigo Kangan TAFE, SBLA, Six Degrees and Architectus, photography by Pier Carthew.
Beenleigh Streetscape Upgrades and Town Square Shade, Innovative Rigging, Lat Studios, DotDash, BG-E and Webb Consulting.
The Australian Urban Design Awards were created in 1996 by then Prime Minister Paul Keating’s Urban Design Taskforce. The program recognises contemporary Australian urban design projects of the highest quality and encourages cities, towns and communities across the country to strive for best practice in all projects.
For a full list of awards and commendations visit the Australian Urban Design Awards website.