A military asset reimagined as a community space, a park that brings together Aboriginal and natural heritage and the conservation of a variety of buildings and landscapes have been recognized in the 27th National Trust Heritage Awards for NSW.
Presented at the heritage-listed Doltone House in Pyrmont on 14 May, the awards recognize projects, initiatives and individuals that demonstrate excellence in the conservation, protection, and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage.
Debbie Mills, CEO of the National Trust (NSW) said, “COVID-19 brought a challenge to everyone working in heritage for 2020 and the early months of 2021, and what the National Trust Heritage Awards has revealed is that heritage has endured, emerged resilient and continues to demonstrate its importance to the people of New South Wales.”
Winning the Adaptive Re-use category was Sub Base Platypus by Lahznimmo Architects, the large-scale revitalization of the former submarine base that incorporates new urban parkland and the adaptive re-use of buildings, for commercial and public uses.
Leagues Club Park, a nature-inspired regional play space in central Gosford delivered by the Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation won the Aboriginal Heritage and Judges’ choice award. The judges said it “demonstrates the positive impact of co-design and brings Aboriginal heritage, natural heritage, community, play and joy together in a landmark site for the Central Coast in New South Wales.”
Architect Matthew Devine was chair of the jury, which comprised Phil Bennett, Noni Boyd, David Burdon, Miranda Firman, Siobhan Lavelle, Lisa Newell and Saneia Norton.
Aboriginal Heritage
Leagues Club Park, Gosford – entered by Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation
Adaptive Re-use
Sub Base Platypus – entered by Lahznimmo Architects
Advocacy
The Conservation of the Mulgoa Valley as a cultural landscape – entered by the Friends of Fernhill and Mulgoa Valley Incorporated
Conservation: Built Heritage
The Restoration of Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Bathurst – entered by the Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Bathurst
Shell House, Sydney – entered by Adriel Consultancy
The Greenway Window Conservation and Upgrade Product at the Greenway Building in Milsons Point – entered by Land and Housing Corporation and Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Conservation: Interiors and Objects
The Restoration of the Historic 1890 William Hill and Son Organ in the Hunter Baille Memorial Presbyterian Church in Annandale – entered by Ralph Lane
Conservation: Landscape
Spains Wharf, Kurraba Point – entered by Aspire Stone Masonry
Continuing Tradition
The George Proudman Fellowship Program – entered by Ministers Stonework Program
Education and Interpretation
Fairbridge Children’s Park, Molong – entered by Clouston Associates
Heritage Events, Exhibitions and Tours
Fragile Beauty, Rich and Rare – entered by Pamela Pauline Photography
Carrington Road Industrial Marrickville – entered by Louisa King and Ali Wright
Heritage Resources and Publications
Designing a Legacy – entered by Tim Ross, Modernister Films and Production Group
The Judges’ Choice Award
Leagues Club Park, Gosford – entered by Hunter Central Coast Development
Source: Architecture - architectureau
