The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Queensland Awards recently celebrated Brisbane’s success in multiple categories. With over 50 entries considered, projects from the city stood out in various fields, including gardens, play spaces, civic, health, education, and infrastructure environments.
David Hatherly, the Jury Chair for AILA Queensland 2025, highlighted the significance of Country, community, and climate-awareness in the designs submitted. He emphasized the pivotal role landscape architecture plays in integrating policy, infrastructure, and biodiversity with people’s daily experiences.
Among the standout projects was the Archerfield Wetlands Land Management initiative, a key component of the Oxley Creek Transformation project led by the Brisbane Sustainability Agency (BSA) and designed by Urbis. This project aimed to convert flood-affected green spaces into an environmental attraction spanning 150 hectares, earning multiple awards for its innovative approach.
South Bank, another notable project, received acclaim for its urban design and biodiversity strategy. Urbis and South Bank Corporation’s collaborative efforts were recognized for reshaping the precinct into a connected and resilient civic parkland precinct, setting a new standard for urban planning in the region.
The University of Queensland’s St Lucia Amphitheatre also garnered praise for its health and landscape design, focusing on creating a welcoming outdoor space for students post-pandemic. The thoughtful design by Hassel aimed to reintegrate students into the campus community through elevated design elements.
Noteworthy small-scale projects like Griffith University’s Red Note Courtyard Queensland Conservatorium were also commended for their culturally rich and flexible designs. The diversity of projects awarded, including the Turbot Street Underpass Revitalisation, All Hallow’s School St Gertrude’s Lawn, Kangaroo Point Bridge, and Breakfast Creek/Yowoggera Bridge, showcased Brisbane’s commitment to innovative landscape architecture.
Logan City, Bundaberg, Caloundra, and Caboolture were also recognized for their landscape projects at the awards ceremony, highlighting the broader impact of well-designed landscapes in fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship.
The AILA Awards underscore the importance of quality landscape architecture in creating vibrant, sustainable spaces that enhance society’s well-being. By recognizing projects that prioritize people and the environment, the awards promote tourism, job creation, and community-centric living environments.
These Queensland landscapes recognized at the AILA Awards will now advance to the National Landscape Architecture Awards, scheduled to take place in Hobart later this year. The event will further showcase Australia’s leading landscape architecture projects, emphasizing the transformative power of well-designed landscapes in shaping our communities and environment for the better.
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