2009 Central Region :: Joint Best Central Region and Residential Class 1 - New Buildings :: Neeson Murcutt Architects in association with Coddington Co for Whale Beach House

The Central Region winners of the Australian Timber Design Awards were announced yesterday at a presentation night at the Australian Institute of Architects in Sydney. The winners were:

Best Central Region
Joint Winner: Johnson Pilton Walker for National Portrait Gallery
Joint Winner: Neeson Murcutt Architects in association with Coddington Co for Whale Beach House

Residential Class 1- New Buildings
Winner: Neeson Murcutt Architects in association with Coddington Co for Whale Beach House
Highly Commended: John Grove Architect for Woollahra House

Residential Class 1 - Best Renovation
Winner: CplusC Design Construct for Queens Park Residence

Public or Commercial Buildings
Winner: Johnson Pilton Walker for National Portrait Gallery
Highly Commended: Fjmt (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp) for Faculty of Law, Library and Teaching Complex
Highly Commended: Fjmt (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp) for Surry Hills Community Centre

Interior Fitout
Winner: Fjmt (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp) for Faculty of Law, Library and Teaching Complex

Outdoor Timber
Winner: HASSELL in association with City Projects for Turruwul Park Kiosk and Change Rooms

Special Judges Award
Winner: Carterwilliamson for Blues Point Hotel

Best Use of Australian Certified Timber
Highly Commended: HASSELL in association with City Projects for Turruwul Park Kiosk and Change Rooms

Best Use of Timber Panels
Winner: Johnson Pilton Walker for National Portrait Gallery
Highly Commended: Fjmt (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp) for Faculty of Law, Library and Teaching Complex
Highly Commended: Fjmt (Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp) for Surry Hills Community Centre

Best Use of Timber Flooring
Winner: Johnson Pilton Walker for National Portrait Gallery

Sustainable Design
Winner: Platform Architecture for FIVE 157