The Australian Institute of Architects recognise the best buildings completed in the preceding year in their annual awards program. Each year the Robin Boyd Foundation, in co-operation with the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter, is pleased to host a self guided tour of outstanding awarded and shortlisted projects in Victoria. See the 2018 Open Day buildings below.
6 Houses – Open Day
Sunday 19th August 2018
10am – 4pm
Nightingale 1 Tour
Sunday 19th August 2018
1pm – 4pm
Design Insight
Tuesday 14th August 2018
6pm for 6.30pm start – 290 Walsh Street
Six projects including the named award winners in the major residential categories: New, alterations & additions, small projects and interior architecture. See list of projects below.
We have the wonderful opportunity to tour award winning Nightingale 1 by Breathe Architecture. Separate tickets must be purchased for this tour due to very limited availability. (Please note the different access time for Nightingale 1: 1pm–4pm)
We will be hosting a Design Insight evening at Walsh Street on Tuesday August 14 (6 for 6.30pm start). 4 architects will present and discuss their projects prior to the open day.
Photo : Peter Bennetts
The Kite | Architecture Architecture
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations & Additions)
Architecture Award
Albert Park
Photo : Derek Swalwell
King Bill | Austin Maynard Architects
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
The John and Phyllis Murphy Award
Fitzroy
Photo : Derek Swalwell
North Melbourne Terrace | Matt Gibson Architecture + Design
Heritage Architecture
The John George Knight Award
North Melbourne
Photo : Derek Swalwell
Ross | Ola Studio
Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
Shortlist
Northcote
Photo : Shannon McGrath
Fawkner Street | Workshop Architecture
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
Shortlist
South Yarra
Photo : Derek Swalwell
Triangle House | Molecule Studio
Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions)
Commendation
Toorak
Photo : Peter Clarke
Nightingale 1 | Breathe Architecture
The Best Overend Award for Multiple Housing
The Allan and Beth Coldicutt Award for Sustainable Architecture
Melbourne Prize (Joint Winnter)
Brunswick
7 Properties in total were open on Sunday 19th August. A separate ticket was required for Nightingale 1 with a different access time.
6 residential homes were open between 10.00am and 4.00pm
Nightingale 1 was open between 1.00pm and 4.00pm
Please note: All participating buildings were self-guided tour, and several properties involved stairs.
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