Tasmania?s best new residential and commercial buildings have been named in the Australian Institute of  Architects? 2024 Tasmanian Architecture Awards, shining a light on the most innovative, sustainable and inspirational homes, commercial, education and community buildings.
The 32 winners and commendations were chosen by a jury of industry experts from a field of  more than 35 of Tasmania?s leading architectural projects. Some of the winning projects in 2024 contain common themes that unite them. 
?This year, we saw a number of projects aimed at addressing the rising tide of social challenges currently facing our community,” explained Jury Chair, Fred Ward FRAIA.
“This included social housing and accommodation, social services, and education,? he added.   ?The jury saw architects responding by bringing strategic design thinking and high design values to their projects,  particularly in this challenging economic context. Architects are being asked to do more with less, resulting in both economically and environmentally sustainable outcomes demonstrating the real value of architecture,? said Ward.  
The jury also observed this year more than ever, that collaboration between architects and their clients led to high  quality outcomes, especially in relation to communal buildings and spaces. 
?It was satisfying to see government agencies, institutions, community organisations and other clients recognising  the value architects bring to their projects, an...