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Following a break during the pandemic, the Boroondara Urban Design Awards returned in 2023. Winners were announced on 26 June.
The 2023 Boroondara Urban Design Awards received over 60 nominations across 6 categories, including the newly introduced Best Sustainable Development award.
The nominations were assessed against criteria such as:
- contribution to the public realm
- access and inclusion
- excellence in design
- sustainability.
The judging panel consisted of City of Boroondara councillors Cr Lisa Hollingsworth, Cr Wes Gault, Cr Garry Thompson and Cr Nick Stavrou and urban design experts Rob McGauran, Director of MGS Architects, and Craig Czarny, Director of Hansen Partnership.
Best heritage extensions, additions and alterations
Award winner: 74 Charles Street, Kew
Entrant: Robson Rak Architecture and Interior Designers
Special commendation: 35 Elgin Street, Hawthorn
Entrant: Rosstang Architects
Commendation: 20 Studley Avenue, Kew
Entrant: Robson Rak Architecture & Interiors
Commendation: 9 Randolph Street, Hawthorn
Entrant: Riofrio Carroll Architects
Best small-scale residential development
Award winner: 46A Kinkora Road, Hawthorn
Entrant: Clinton Murray Architects
Commendation: 56 Park Crescent, Kew
Entrant: Kathie Mathes and Andrew Simpson Architects
Commendation: 17 Manningtree Road and 2A Thomas Street, Hawthorn
Entrant: Ascui and Co Architects
Best medium-scale, multi-dwelling residential development
Award winner: 15–19 Fenwick Street, Kew
Entrant: ANGLE and Edition Office
Commendation: 177 Auburn Road, Hawthorn
Entrant: WAF Constructions and Splinter Society Architecture
Best non-residential development
Award winner: 254–262 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Entrant: Idle Architecture Studio
Commendation: Balwyn High School B and C wings, 40 Buchanan Avenue, Balwyn North
Entrant: Balwyn High School and Brand Architects
Commendation: Carey Grammar School Centre for Creativity and Collaboration, 349 Barkers Road, Kew
Entrant: Carey Grammar School and Architectus
Best apartment or mixed-use development
Award winner: 14 Elizabeth Street, Glen Iris
Entrant: BASScare and Smith + Tracey Architects
Commendation: 469–471 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East
Entrant: Pitch Architecture and Design
Best sustainable development
Award winner: 2 Amy Street, Camberwell
Entrant: Homeowners Maria and Carl, Neil Architecture and Phillip Johnson Landscapes
Commendation: 13 Sunbury Crescent, Surrey Hills
Entrant: Parallel Group and Zen Architects
Images
View a carousel of the 6 winning entries below.
The image at the top of this page is of 15–19 Fenwick Street, Kew, by ANGLE and Edition Office.
