'Technical mastery and social awareness': Winners of the 2025 Tasmanian Architecture Awards

January Jones, View Living Senior Reporter

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Nebraska by Lara Maeseele received the award for Residential Architecture - Houses (New). Pic: Adam Gibson. Credit: View

Technical mastery and deep social awareness were the key components showcased in this year's Tasmanian Architecture Awards.

Held annually, The Australian Institute of Architects announced the winners of the 2025 awards at a celebration in Launceston.

Across the 10 categories, a variety of distinct projects were awarded including a Richmond vineyard's tasting room, Glenorchy Ambulance Station, an exemplary coastal home and a boldly coloured childcare centre.

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Jury Chair for the 2025 Tasmanian Architecture Awards, Sarah Lindsay, said this year's projects sparked "rich and thought-provoking conversations".

Lindsay went on to say the winners touched on important and timely themes including "sustainable forestry practices, trauma-informed design, education pedagogies, and the urgent housing crisis."

The Shed, University of Tasmania by Wardle. Pic: John Gollings. Credit: View

"These discussions reminded us of the profound role architecture plays in shaping not just our built environment, but our collective future," she said.

In a statement, the jury said the projects demonstrated that Tasmania's architects understood "how our built environment intersects with climate resilience, social inclusion, and cultural continuity."

"Across all scales and typologies, we witnessed a consistent dedication to enhancing the human experience and enriching the fabric of our communities," the statement read.

Tolpuddle Tasting Room by Tanner Architects. Pic: Adam Gibson and Dearna Bond. Credit: View

Two projects were each recipients of three awards.

The Shed, University of Tasmania by Wardle, took out the awards for Educational Architecture and Interior Architecture, and a commendation for Sustainable Architecture.

Notes from the jury commended The Shed on its ability to "elevate educational environments through spatial generosity, environmental responsibility, and a deep connection to place."

Tolpuddle Tasting Room by Tanner Architects won theCommercial Architecture and the EmAGN Project Awards, and received a commendation for Sustainable Architecture.

The jury said the project exemplified "a refined and disciplined approach to commercial architecture, achieving balance between agricultural authenticity and architectural sophistication."

Jordan House by Preston Lane. Pic: Adam Gibson. Credit: View

On the residential side, Jordan House by Preston Lane was awarded for Residential Architecture - Houses (Alterations and Additions) and received a commendation for the Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture.

Of the project, the jury said Preston Lane has created a "deliberate separation between the addition and the original rear facade, together with a restrained material palette, has enabled the careful reconstruction of heritage elements, offering a moment of pause to appreciate the historic dwelling in its entirety."

Stunning coastal home Nebraska by Lara Maeseele received the award for Residential Architecture - Houses (New).

Alma Street Childcare Centre by 1+2 Architecture. Pic: Adam Gibson. Credit: View

The jury were impressed by the project's "careful arrangement of five bedrooms that supports communal holiday living while maintaining a sense of intimacy and retreat."