It’s been a big few weeks for TPG Architects. We are all back in the office…with social distancing in place and it started with ‘Zooming’ in to the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Regional Awards in early May when we received the Regional Commendation and the Eddie Oribin Award for Building of the Year.
“Delight and generosity abound in Bulmba-ja.”
- AIA Regional Jury
“Bulmba-ja thoughtfully reimagines an important Cairns contemporary art space. A collaborative design process brought Indigenous perspectives to the fore, and has repositioned the site’s narrative as a culturally responsive place. A new LED art screen façade mediates the tropical climate and sits comfortably alongside a palimpsest of original fabric, celebrating the building’s many lives. The much loved ‘cheese grater’ screen has been repurposed to form a green backdrop to a landscaped public verandah space and yarning circle at street level.”
In addition, our project Cairns Hockey Park Stadium gained an honourable mention.
With these achievements under our collective belt, we look forward to imbibing more champagne by year’s end!