Best of the best vie for national property awards
What do grandstands, office towers, ice rinks and law courts have in common?
They are all up for awards at the 2014 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.
The Awards celebrate innovation and leading practice within Australia’s property development and investment industries.
“Our industry’s commitment to excellence and innovation is reconfirmed again this year, with 83 outstanding finalists vying for awards in 16 categories,” says Chief Commercial Officer of the Property Council of Australia, Nathan Paine.
“The industry has put forward some truly world-class projects, ranging from the grandstand at Royal Randwick racecourse to the soaring tower of Brookfield Place Perth, and from the Medibank Icehouse ice sports venue in Melbourne to the Queen Elizabeth II law courts in Brisbane,” Mr Paine adds.
All finalists are in the running for the industry’s most coveted prize – the Australian Development of the Year award. Four individuals have also been nominated for the Future Leader of the Year award.
Chairman of Rider Levett Bucknall (Oceania), Michael Kerr, says that the Innovation and Excellence Awards recognise exceptional world-class developments and professionals across the country, but also underscore the property industry’s central contribution to nation building.
“Our industry is building a better future for all Australians, and these projects provide a bricks-and-mortar demonstration of that commitment to excellence,” Mr Kerr says.
“Rider Levett Bucknall has proudly partnered with the Property Council of Australia to present this awards program since its inception in 1982. We look forward to recognising the best developments again in 2014,” Mr Kerr concludes.
National award winners will be announced at the 2014 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, to be held in Sydney on Saturday, 17 May.
For a full list of finalists please view the list below or visit www.propertyoz.com.au/awards
Media enquiries:
Nathan Paine – Property Council of Australia Chief Commercial Officer: +61 2 9033 1900
2014 Property Council of Australia /Rider Levett Bucknall
Innovation and Excellence Awards finalists
Yardi Award for Best Business or Industrial Park (2 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Dandenong LOGIS Eco-Industrial Business Park | VIC | Places Victoria | Places Victoria |
| Paramount Industrial Estate | VIC | Investa Commercial Developments | Investa Commercial Developments |
SAS International Award for Best Office Development (7 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| 4 National Circuit, Canberra | ACT | ISPT Pty Ltd | ISPT Pty Ltd |
| 145 Ann Street, Brisbane | QLD | Colonial First State Global Asset Management | Leighton Properties |
| Bradken Multi-Function Facility | NSW | Bradken Resources Group | Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd |
| Brookfield Place Perth | WA | Brookfield | Brookfield |
| Eclipse Tower, Parramatta | NSW | Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd | Leighton Properties Pty Ltd |
| One One One Eagle Street, Brisbane | QLD | The GPT Group | The GPT Group |
| Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law | QLD | Queensland Government, Department of Justice & Attorney General | Architectus |
Gough Recruitment Award for Best Residential Development (7 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Ashwood Chadstone Gateway Project (ACGP) | VIC | Port Phillip Housing Association Ltd | Port Phillip Housing Association Ltd |
| Pavilions on the Park | NSW | Australand | Allen Jack+Cottier Architect |
| Quarterdeck | NSW | Billbergia Pty Ltd | Scott Carver Pty Ltd |
| SOLEIL | QLD | Meriton Group | Meriton Group |
| Station 16 | QLD | Aria Property Group | Aria Property Group |
| The Powerhouse Apartments | NSW | Ablin Pty Ltd | Parkview Constructions |
| Top Ryde City Living | NSW | Crown Group | Crown Group |
Redpath Partners Award for Best Shopping Centre Development (2 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Forest Hill Chase Rejuvenation Development | VIC | Colonial First State Global Asset Management | Colonial First State Global Asset Management |
| Roxburgh Park Shopping Centre | VIC | Colonial First State Global Asset Management | Colonial First State Global Asset Management |
Ryan Lawyers Award for Best Tourism and Leisure Development (4 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) | VIC | Glen Eira City Council | Glen Eira City Council |
| Medibank Icehouse | VIC | Icehouse | Arup |
| Quest at Sydney Olympic Park | NSW | Quest Serviced Apartments | Quest Serviced Apartments |
| Royal Randwick Grandstands | NSW | Australian Turf Club | Australian Turf Club |
Award for Future Leader of the Year (4 finalists):
| Name of Nominee | State | Nominator |
| Alex Corones | QLD | ISIS Group Australia |
| Hannah Lewis | NSW | Lend Lease |
| Laila Mehrpour | NSW | Lend Lease |
| Davina Rooney | NSW | Stockland |
Award for Government Leadership (2 finalists):
| Name of Project | State | Nominator |
| Glen Eira City Council – Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) | VIC | Glen Eira City Council |
| Townsville City Council – Planning and Development Reform Strategy | QLD | Townsville City Council |
S4B Studio Award for Best Heritage Development (3 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Banbury Village | VIC | Cedar Woods Properties | Cedar Woods Properties |
| Brookfield Place Perth | WA | Brookfield | Brookfield Australia |
| Sebel Pier One Hotel | NSW | TMG Development Pty Ltd | JPR Architects Pty Ltd |
RPS Award for Best Master Planned Community (4 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Bonner Residential Estate | ACT | Land Development Agency | Land Development Agency |
| Brightwater | QLD | Stockland | RPS |
| Suburb of Crace | ACT | Crace Joint Venture | CIC Australia Limited |
| Woodlands | QLD | Lend Lease (Investments) | Lend Lease |
Woodhead Award for Best Mixed Use Development (3 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Hamilton Harbour | QLD | Leighton Properties & Devine Limited | Leighton Properties |
| Kingston Foreshore | ACT | Land Development Agency | Land Development Agency |
| Waterloo Junction Stage 1 | QLD | Cambooya Pty Ltd | Watpac Property |
Project Control Group Award for Best Workplace Project (3 finalists):
| Name of Project | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Allens Fitout | VIC | Allens | Arup |
| Lion Sydney Olympic Park | NSW | Lion Nathan | Project Control Group |
| WorkSmart@420 | NSW | Fortius Funds Management Pty Limited | Jones Lang LaSalle (NSW) Pty Ltd |
Award for Best Public Building (14 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Adelaide Desalination Plant and Kauwi Interpretive Centre | SA | South Australian Water Corporation | Woodhead |
| Central Coast Regional Cancer Centre | NSW | NSW Health and Central Coast Area Health Service | Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd |
| Eastern Plaza | VIC | Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust | Major Projects Victoria |
| Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) | VIC | Glen Eira City Council | Glen Eira City Council |
| Jewish Care | NSW | Jewish Care | JPR Architects Pty Ltd |
| Materials and Minerals Sciences Research Building (M2 Building) | SA | University of South Australia | Hansen Yuncken & University of South Australia |
| Milson Island Indoor Sports Stadium | NSW | Sport and Recreation NSW | Allen Jack+Cottier Architects |
| Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law | QLD | Queensland Government, Department of Justice & Attorney General | Architectus |
| QUT Science & Engineering Precinct | QLD | Queensland University of Technology | Thinc |
| RMIT SAB | VIC | RMIT University, Property Services | RMIT University, Property Services |
| Royal Randwick Grandstands | NSW | Australian Turf Club | Australian Turf Club |
| The Braggs | SA | The University of Adelaide | The University of Adelaide |
| ‘The Infinity Centre’ Penleigh & Essendon Grammar Senior School | VIC | McBride Charles Ryan Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School | McBride Charles Ryan |
| The John Kaldor Family Gallery – Art Gallery of NSW | NSW | Art Gallery of NSW | PTW Architects |
Award for Best Retirement Living Development (6 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| Annie Green Court | NSW | Mission Australia | Mission Australia |
| IRT Kangara Waters | ACT | IRT Group | IRT Group |
| Living Choice Glenhaven | NSW | Living Choice Australia Ltd | Living Choice Australia Ltd |
| Selandra Rise Retirement Village | VIC | Stockland Development Pty Ltd | Stockland |
| Seniors Living Community North East Development | SA | Masonic Homes Limited | Masonic Homes Limited |
| The Arbour, Berry | NSW | Berry Village Retirement Partnership | PricewaterhouseCoopers – Real Estate Advisory |
Award for Best Sustainable Development – Existing Buildings (4 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| 10-20 Bond Street, Sydney | NSW | Mirvac Group/Investa Office Fund Trust Company Limited | Mirvac |
| 247 Adelaide Street | QLD | Trans Action Property Services | Norman Disney & Young |
| Refurbishment Centennial Plaza |
NSW | Invesco Real Estate Asia | Investa Office |
| Cromwell Base Building Refurbishment | VIC | Cromwell Property Group | Gray Puksand |
WSP Award for Best Sustainable Development – New Buildings (6 finalists):
| Name of Development | State | Owner | Nominator |
| 5 Murray Rose | NSW | The GPT Group | The GPT Group |
| Forte | VIC | Lend Lease | Lend Lease |
| Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC) | VIC | Glen Eira City Council | Glen Eira City Council |
| Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law | QLD | Queensland Government, Department of Justice & Attorney General | Architectus |
| QUT Science & Engineering Centre | QLD | Queensland University of Technology | Leighton Contractors |
| RMIT Swanston Academic Building | VIC | RMIT University, Property Services | RMIT University, Property Services |
Award for Innovation (12 finalists):
| Name of Project | State | Nominator |
| 10 Eagle Street End of Trip Facility and the Cavity Slider | QLD | PFL Spaces |
| 60 Miller Street Building Optimisation | NSW | Norman Disney & Young |
| Flinders Street Station Design Competition | VIC | Major Projects Victoria |
| Foods for Life Parklet: Adelaide City Council Parklet Program | SA | Adelaide City Council |
| Forte | VIC | Lend Lease |
| Juliana House | ACT | GEOCON |
| KONE UltraRope â„¢ | NSW | KONE Elevators Pty Ltd |
| QUT Science & Engineering Centre | QLD | Thinc |
| Royal Randwick Grandstand and Spectator Precinct | NSW | Australian Turf Club |
| Stockland Selandra Rise | VIC | Stockland |
| Sync | VIC | Hickory Group |
| Township of Googong | NSW | CIC Australia Limited |