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Rider Levett Bucknall Award for Best Public Art Project
This award recognises and publicly rewards excellence in the use of Public Art within projects/developments to create brilliant spaces and in turn enriching and enlivening our cities and suburbs.
Eligible Public Art Projects must have been commissioned by the Property Developer/Owner.
Eligible entrants will be art projects that have been completed as of 31 December 2023 and therefore has been operating/open to the public for at least one year as at 31 December 2024.
The award is open to members of the Property Council of Australia only. The nominator or owner of the project must be the member.
Nominations close 11:59pm 26 March 2025
Nominations are only accepted via the online portal
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2025 Finalists
bloodlines weaving string and water - QLD
Nominated and owned by Aria Property Group
Judy Watson's 'bloodlines weaving string and water' is a monumental public artwork of Upper House, Brisbane. Its abstract representation of Indigenous heritage, depicted through looping bush-string motifs, resonates with ancestral memory and cultural interconnectedness. Crafted from red-ochre corten-panels & illuminated at night, it symbolises resilience and belonging in the urban landscape.
Denman Prospect Sculpture Trail - ACT
Nominated and owned by Capital Estate DevelopmentsÂ
The Denman Prospect Sculpture Trail is a world-class public art initiative in Canberra’s vibrant, masterplanned community of Denman Prospect, developed by Capital Estate Developments. Featuring 11 large-scale sculptures, the trail transforms parks, walkways, and public spaces into an open-air gallery, enriching placemaking, cultural identity, and community engagement.
Flow, Fold - NSW
Nominated by Erilyan Pty LtdÂ
Owned by Equinix
Flow, Fold by Georgia Hill is a landmark public artwork at the Equinix Data Centre in Alexandria. Selected through a staff-led competition, it thoughtfully integrates with its environment, bridging Alexandria’s industrial past with the future of data centres. Spanning 4,300sqm, it is Georgia’s largest commissioned work to date.
Nepean Looking Glass - NSW
Nominated by Turner
Owned by Panthers
A sculptural tribute to the Nepean River, Nepean Looking Glass is an immersive artwork flowing through the Pullman Sydney Penrith lobby. Crafted from reflective steel, it transforms the arrival experience, fostering connection between people and place. Its mesmerising form enhances brand identity, creating a landmark experience for visitors.
Parramatta Square by Walker Corporation - NSW
Nominated and owned by Walker CorporationÂ
Parramatta Square’s public art collection is a bold tribute to transformation, resilience and history. Guided by the theme 'Dare to Dream,' the contemporary works commissioned by the late Lang Walker, celebrate Australian and Indigenous artistry while cementing Parramatta Square as a dynamic cultural and economic hub.
Sydney Metro Northwest Places Public Art Program - NSW
Nominated and owned by Landcom & Sydney Metro
As we transform neighbourhoods around new Sydney Metro Northwest stations, we’re creating vast cultural landmarks that celebrate our diverse northwest community inspire the commute and build excitement around these emerging places.
2024 Winner
101 Collins Street Evolution (VIC)
- Nominated by JLL
- Owned by 101 Collins St
Art has always been synonymous with 101 Collins Street. It is home to some of the most compelling gallery spaces in the city. Exhibiting acclaimed local and international artists, a suite of permanent public artworks reflects 101 Collins’ past, present and future as an ardent contributor to Melbourne’s art community.
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2023 Winner
Quay Quarter Tower: Olafur Eliasson, Roof for Stray Thoughts Quay Quarter Lanes: Jonathan Jones, Remembering Arabanoo (NSW)
- 50 Bridge Street, Sydney, NSW
- Development: Quay Quarter Tower Owned by Dexus Wholesale Office Fund (DWOF) & Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund (MWOF)
- Nominated by AMP Capital (now Dexus)
Quay Quarter Tower is home to “Roof for stray thoughts’, a monumental sculpture on the rooftop podium of Quay Quarter Tower. ‘Remembering Arabanoo’ is comprised of five unique artwork elements embedded into the architecture of the Quay Quarter Lanes.
2024 Finalists
Connectivity - Karingal Arts Trail - VIC
Nominated by ISPT
Owned by ISPT
Connectivity - Karingal Arts Trail delivers landmark public art to the Mornington Peninsula in Sound Shell, a 2.5-metre sculpture by local artist Christabel Wigley. Accompanied by an interactive art journey spanning eight works by six Australian artists, Connectivity is an ISPT-led placemaking partnership including art group McClelland and Bunurong Land Council.
Field of Light - ACT
Nominated by Hindmarsh Construction Australia
Owned by Hindmarsh Construction Australia
"Field of Lights" at Iskia Apartments blends art and technology, paying tribute to the historical presence of the RSL while fostering community engagement. With programmable LED lights creating an immersive experience, it honours veterans' sacrifices, promotes sustainability, and celebrates the site's rich heritage as a hub for community connection.
Heritage Lanes - QLD
Nominated by Mirvac and M&G Real Estate
Owned by Mirvac and M&G Real Estate
Heritage Lanes strikes a unique balance between past and present, offering a modern, state-of-the-art workplace and lifestyle destination, while paying homage to its impressive heritage via an enviable public art collection. With sustainable design principles, award winning art and world-class amenities Heritage Lanes sets a new standard in office assets.
Layers of Us - NSW
Nominated by Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation
Owned by Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation
Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation and artist Jasmine Craciun have created ‘Layers of Us’, a bold interpretive artwork and cultural centrepiece in Newcastle’s Honeysuckle precinct. Tying seamlessly into the waterfront promenade, it draws on the history of Honeysuckle, celebrating the area’s First People and their flourishing way of life.
Lyf on Oxford - VIC
Nominated by Urban
Developed by Urban
Lyf on Oxford embeds Collingwood's world renowned street art scene into the very core of the hotel's identity, both internally and externally. The scale and variety of application is what makes it an exception example of how public art can be implemented in a new development.