Seventeen outstanding projects were recognized at the 2014 Tasmanian Architecture Awards from the Australian Institute of Architects, presented on Saturday 21 June at MONA.
For its contribution to the public waterfront domain of Hobart, The University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies earnt its design team of John Wardle Architects + Terroir (in association) five awards across the categories of Public, Sustainable, Interior, Steel Architecture and Urban Design. For its skilful placemaking, the jury observed: “Locating IMAS in Sullivans Cove resonates powerfully with the city’s historic Antarctic connections, while its detail thoughtfully evokes the patterning of the Antarctic wilderness.”