Landscape Architecture Australia

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognize their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Our annual awards issue of Landscape Architec

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A message from AILA National President, Shaun Walsh. As we endure the effects of climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated decline in our health, society, economy and environment, it would be easy to cower in the corner and wish that e

008 – Award of Excellence The Garden of Cloud and Stone by Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture 010 – Landscape Architecture Award Brunswick Civic and Cultural Precinct Upgrade by Moreland City Council 012 – Award of Excellence Murama Healing Space and

We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia as the traditional custodians of our lands, waters and seas. We recognize their ability to care for Country and their deep spiritual connection with Country. We hon

Shaun Walsh FAILA AILA National President (Qld) Simon Lee Team leader, Strategic Design, Office for Design and Architecture South Australia (SA) Garth Paterson FAILA Urban designer, landscape architect and past AILA NSW Chapter President (NSW) Allen

Aboriginal Nation Wangal Location Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales Client Murama Cultural Council in partnership with Sydney Olympic Park Authority Jury comment The Murama Healing Space and Dance Ground provides long-overdue recognition of the ne

Aborignal Nation Gadigal Location Alexandria, New South Wales Client Defence Housing Authority Jury comment The Arkadia Apartments project illustrates the role the garden can play in connecting residents to their place, its history and, importantly,

Aboriginal Nation Yawuru Location Broome, Western Australia Client Nyamba Buru Yawuru Jury comment This project is exceptional for its engagement in an open and, frankly, difficult discussion about how the notions of Country and strong cultural conne

Aboriginal Nation Traditional Owners across Victoria Location Victoria Client Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Jury comment Siting and Design Guidelines for Structures on the Victorian Coast is a compelling, accessible and importan

Aboriginal Nation Arakwal People of the Bundjalung Nation Location Byron Bay, New South Wales Client Byron Shire Council Jury comment The jury celebrated this significant reworking and recrafting of the existing Railway Park in Byron Bay as a sensiti

Aboriginal Nation Barkandji Maljangapa Location New South Wales Client NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (Water Division) Jury comment This comprehensive report on the process and findings of consultation undertaken with the Barkan

Aboriginal Nation Eora Location Maroubra, New South Wales Client Randwick City Council Jury comment Mahon Pool Amenities is a simple yet memorable and poetic project that speaks of profound respect for its sublime coastal surrounds. A seamless physic

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Mindeerup Piazza South Perth Foreshore by Place Laboratory AWARD OF EXCELLENCE St Joseph’s Nature Play Master Plan by Ecoscape Australia AWARD OF EXCELLENCE University of Western Australia Cultural Heritage Mapping by UDLA AWAR