2012 Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards

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Public Architecture Award. Saxton Pavilion, Stoke, Nelson by Arthouse Architects. Image: Oliver Weber

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Commercial Architecture Award. Brancott Estate Heritage Centre, Blenheim by Fearon Hay Architects. Image: Patrick Reynolds

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Commercial Architecture Award. Cloudy Bay Shack, Blenheim by Paul Rolfe Architects and Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects (Sydney) in association. Image: Mike Rolfe

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Housing Award. Waiwhero Farm House, Moutere Hills by Tennent + Brown Architects. Image: Jason Rothenberg

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Housing Award. Wairau Valley House, Blenheim by Parsonson Architects. Image: Paul McCredie

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Sustainable Architecture Award. Victory Primary School Redevelopment, Nelson by Arthouse Architects. Image: John-Paul Pochin

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Housing Award. Twenty-One House, Nelson by Palmer & Palmer Associates. Image: Supplied

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Housing Award. Radman Brown House, Richmond, Nelson by Guy Herschell Architects. Image: Supplied

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Housing Award. House for Tree Lovers, Collingwood, Nelson by Arthouse Architects. Image: John-Paul Pochin

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Housing Award. Carver House, Nelson by Redbox Architects. Image: Elspeth Collier

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Housing Award. Okiwa Bay House, Anakiwa, Marlborough Sounds by Tennent + Brown Architects. Image: Marina Mathews

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Enduring Architecture Award. House at Melrose Terrace, Nelson by E.A. Plischke (1961). Image: Patrick Reynolds

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Enduring Architecture Award. Britannia Heights House by Hal Wagstaff architect. Image: Craig Potton

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It was Nelson and Marlborough’s time to shine as the region’s best architectural projects were awarded in the local chapter of the 2012 New Zealand Architecture Awards, announced on Thursday 4 October.

A total of thirteen projects were awarded across five main categories, including two winery projects and seven residential projects. The winning line-up featured work by local architecture practices as well as architects based outside of the region.

Awards’ jury convenor, Nelson architect Jeremy Smith, said the judges were impressed by the quality of submissions and winning projects in this year’s programme.

“The top of the South Island has become one of the hot spots in New Zealand architecture. There have always been able architects in Nelson and Marlborough, but regional development, increased national and even international awareness of the district’s advantages, and a growing appreciation of the value of good design have increased the demand for quality architecture,” he said.

Scroll through the image gallery above to view the 2012 Nelson Marlborough Architecture Award winners or see below for a full list of projects.

Judges’ citations are available here.

Commercial Architecture

Brancott Estate Heritage Centre, Blenheim by Fearon Hay Architects.
Cloudy Bay Shack, Blenheim by Paul Rolfe Architects and Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects (Sydney) in association.

Public Architecture