2016 NSW Awards
The inaugural Learning Environments NSW Chapter Awards were announced at an event held at St Scholastica’s, Glebe on Thursday 15th December.
The aim of these awards is to enhance the profile of design and building development as it applies to all educational facilities across the state and to reflect the philosophy of the organisation, which is to innovate and improve the places where people learn.
The projects recognised, best demonstrate the effectiveness of comprehensive planning, design and construction as it relates to improved student learning.
The evening was a great success, showcasing some of the recently completed educational facilities in the state. We would like to thank all those who submitted entries, the calibre of all entries was very high.
We would also like to thank the jury for their time, expertise and insights: Kenny Giblin (Department of Education) Jane Hughes (St Luke’s Grammar School) Shayne Evans (Stanton Dahl) and Greg Isaac (Fulton Trotter).
Congratulations to our inaugural award winners and commendations:
Category 1: New Facility Construction – Entire Facility
Commendation: Anzac Park Public School, GAO (submitted by McIntosh&Phelps)
Category 2: New Facility Construction – Individual Facility
Winner: Multi Purpose Sports Hall and Sports Field, Abbotsleigh, AJ+C
Commendation: St Augustine’s College, PMDL
LINC Building, Emanuel School, BKA Architecture
Category 3: Renovation / Modernisation – Over $2 million
Winner: Building 10, FASS & FoH Upgrade UTS, Gardner Wetherill Associates
Commendation: Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School, BVN
Category 6: Outdoor Learning Spaces – Landscaping
Commendation: Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Distinctive Living Design
Text: Felicitiy Lewis
