Toowoomba architects pipped at post by Ipswich for awards

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SOME fantastic Toowoomba and Darling Downs architectural projects were pipped at the post at the Australian Institute of Architects regional awards night.

The top three awards went to projects at Plainland and Ipswich, beating projects such as Toowoomba Grammar School's Mackintosh House and cricket pavilion, and the new 7 Springs Medical Centre in Kearneys Spring.

A total of 11 projects including a library, a church, schools, medical and care facilities, and a variety of houses were entered in the awards.

Three projects were awarded regional commendations by the jury and will progress to the Queensland Architecture Awards, to be announced in Brisbane on June 20.

Faith Lutheran College Library by Fulton Trotter Architects took home the William Hodgen Award for Building of the Year.

The Darling Downs/West Moreton House of the Year award went to Thorn by aardvark.

A special Enduring Architecture Prize was presented to St Alban's Church by Lund Hutton Newell Black and Paulson.

"This is a remarkable building and stands the test of time with its materials and form, and clearly demonstrates the power of architecture," the jury said.

The Ipswich government office building by Cox Rayner Architects also received a commendation.

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Toowoomba architects pipped at post by Ipswich for awards