The transformation of a former woollen mill into a green-thinking home and an aged care development with enviable water views were among the top designs at the inaugural Warrnambool Building Design Awards.
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About 50 people attended the event, held on Monday night at the Lighthouse Theatre, with awards presented in four categories in judges’ and people’s choice sections.
When it came to the best renovation or extension, the judges and public agreed, with Chris Steel Designs and Owen Build taking out the prize for the transformation of the former Warrnambool woollen mill’s administration building at 6 Milloo Place into a unique home for owner Maggie Dwyer.
Best renovation, restoration or extension. 6 Milloo Place (judges' and people's choice winner) homeowner Maggie Dwyer and designer Chris Steel, from Chris Steel Designs. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Waterfront Living, designed by Thomson Adsett claimed both the judges’ selection and people’s choice for the best multiple dwelling residential development for its cutting-edge aged care apartments that make the most of its Hopkins River position.
Architect Mathew Morse and builders Bolden Constructions picked up the judges’ selection in the best commercial/community development for Guyetts Funeral Home in Verdon Street. St John’s Primary School Dennington’s stage two building, designed by Jakob Kelly, of JK Architect, claimed the people’s choice award.
Best commercial/community development judges' choice and best residential (single dwelling) judges' choice winner Mathew Morse architect. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Mathew Morse’s versatility was on show with the architect also picking up the judges’ selection for the best residential dwelling for his work at 348 Caramut Road. The people’s choice went to the Live Architecture-designed eco-friendly house at 98 Davis Street.
Warrnambool mayor Kylie Gaston presented the awards, made by glass artist Glenistair Hancock. Cr Gaston said the awards, which were now hoped to become an annual event, recognised the creative use of space and materials.
“They all provide inspiration for anyone building or considering a renovation,” she said.
“Our judging panel was really impressed by the quality of work.”
The awards were developed by Warrnambool City Council’s Landscape Development Advisory Committee. The judging panel was Kerri Worland, Jodie McNamara, Julie Lancashire and Gareth Hately.
