A plant research facility with expressive brickwork and an expanded interwar brick bungalow have claimed top honours at the 2025 Think Brick Awards.
From a pool of 146 entrants, six projects have won awards and five have received high commendations across six categories. The awards jury comprised Michael Heenan of AJC Architects, Laura McConaghy of Studio Bright, Elizabeth Carpenter of FJC Studio, Tone Wheeler of Environa Studio and Cathy Inglis of Think Brick Australia.
“During the judging process, it was remarkable to witness the quality of submissions across the board. The innovation was undeniable, but more than that, we sensed a shift – a quiet evolution in how projects are conceived and delivered. Year by year, we’re seeing concrete masonry, bricks, pavers and roof tiles being used with greater intent and sophistication. This isn’t just a credit to architects; it reflects a growing collaboration with the manufacturing industry, which is increasingly investing in research, testing and design support,” commented head juror Michael Heenan.
“The awarded projects represent more than just design excellence – they signal an enduring commitment to building with integrity, care and creativity. They remind us that continuity is not about repetition, but about relevance – the ability of a material and a profession to stay meaningful through change.”
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Think Brick Awards program.
Horbury Hunt Commercial Award
Plant Futures Facility – The University of Queensland – M3 Architecture (PGH Bricks and Pavers, Austral Bricks, Bowral Bricks and Leviat)
High Commendations
Tan Tat – SJB (Robertson’s Building Products)
Yarrila Place – BVN (Austral Bricks)
Crows Nest Sydney Metro Station – Woods Bagot (Namoi Valley Bricks, PGH Bricks and Pavers, Robertson’s Building Products)
Horbury Hunt Residential Award
Hotham – Austin Maynard Architects (Krause Bricks)
High Commendation
Clique – Wowowa Architecture (Bowral Bricks)
Kevin Borland Masonry Award
Bondi Breeze – Panov Scott (Austral Masonry)
Bruce Mackenzie Landscape Award
Kalgoorlie City Centre Redevelopment – Aspect Studios (Urbanstone)
Robin Dods Roof Tiles Award
Clubbe Hall – First Class Slate Roofing and TKD Architects (Bristile Roofing)
High Commendation
Green House – R Architecture (Bristile Roofing)
New Entrant Award
Truganina Community Centre – Jasmax (Daniel Robertson)
Source: Architecture - architectureau
