Best use of Material in a Commercial
Project Finalists
Australian War Memorial, Sandstone Façade - Pacific Stone
This complex heritage sandstone façade at the Australian War Memorial in Campbell was delivered by Pacific Stone for Lendlease. The project involved the supply and installation of thousands of individually cut Gosford Wondabyne sandstone panels to form a sweeping,
backward-leaning curved wall, supported by a bespoke engineered anchoring system. Advanced digital modelling and stone-matching techniques ensured exceptional material consistency, craftsmanship and long-term durability befitting a nationally significant site.
Garran Primary School P-6 Modernisation - Joss
Construction & Glazed Frog Australia
The Garran Primary School modernisation in Garran was delivered by Joss Construction in collaboration with Glazed Frog Australia. Custom aluminium batten screens were engineered to provide solar control, child safety, privacy and civic identity while dramatically reducing material use through refined extrusion design. The result is a highly efficient, durable and visually gentle façade system that supports the school’s
role as the heart of its community.
COMPLEX HQ - Complex Co & ACT Steelworks
The Complex Co headquarters refurbishment in Mitchell was delivered by Complex Co Pty Ltd with joint entrant ACT Steelworks. The project transforms reclaimed structural steel from historic bridges and recycled hardwood into defining architectural features within a
contemporary commercial workspace. By repurposing materials of major historical significance, the project celebrates engineering heritage while demonstrating sustainable and innovative use of steel.
Bean Building, Australian War Memorial - Eifer
The Bean Building extension at the Australian War Memorial in Campbell was delivered by Eifer as part of a design and construct façade package. The project features highly complex curved glazing and anodised aluminium systems that integrate seamlessly with concrete and steel structures under extremely tight tolerances. Precision fabrication and innovative sequencing allowed the glass façade to enhance visual connection while meeting stringent performance and heritage requirements.
Senator Neville Bonner Commemoration - RAM Constructions
The Senator Neville Bonner Commemoration in Parkes was delivered by RAM Constructions within Canberra’s Parliamentary Zone. At the core of the project is a highly detailed granite pavement artwork combining multiple stone types, stainless steel and bronze to express cultural narrative and civic dignity. Precision digital fabrication and meticulous installation elevated granite from a paving material to a lasting commemorative statement.
Australian War Memorial, Interior Works - ACT Interiors
Interior works for the Australian War Memorial redevelopment in Campbell were delivered by ACT Interiors alongside Lendlease. The project integrated timber battens, acoustic linings, plasterboard, glass and concealed framing systems to create seamless transitions across complex curved and high-level surfaces. Exceptional craftsmanship and coordination resulted in refined interiors that support the memorial’s architectural and cultural significance.