2026
Yiaga
Architecture Award Commercial, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2026
Commendation for Interior, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2026
Burnt Earth Beach House
RIBA Award for International Excellence, Royal Institute of British Architects, 2026
Inveresk Library
Henry Hunter Triennial Prize, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2026
2025
Bourke & Bowden
Architecture Award for Commercial, AIA New South Wales Awards, 2025
Development of the year for Commercial, The Urban Developer Awards, 2025
The Shed
Architecture Award for Education, AIA Tasmanian Awards, 2025
Architecture Award for Interior, AIA Tasmanian Awards, 2025
Commendation for Sustainable Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Awards, 2025
Award for Educational Architecture, National Architecture Awards, 2025
Luxelakes Boracay
International Chapter Award for Residential Architecture—Multiple Housing, 2025
2024
Victorian Heart Hospital
Best Public Building, Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards, 2024
Australian Development of the Year, Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards, 2024
River's Edge
Daryl Jackson Award for Educational Architecture, National Architecture Awards, 2024
Sydney Blythe Award for Educational Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2024
Award for Sustainable Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2024
477 Pitt Street
John Verge Award for Interior Architecture, AIA New South Wales Architecture Awards, 2024
Best of State Award for Commercial Design, Australian Interior Design Awards, 2024
Award for Workplace Design, Australian Interior Design Awards, 2024
Burnt Earth Beach House
Emil Sodersten Award Interior Architecture, National Architecture Awards, 2024
Architecture Award Residential (New), National Architecture Awards, 2024
Architecture Award Residential (New), AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2024
Architecture Award Interior Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2024
St Patrick's College Performing Arts Centre
Commendation for Education, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2024
54 Wellington
Architecture Award for Commercial, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2024
Inveresk Library
Academic Library Design Award, Academic category, Australian Library and Information Association, 2024
John Wardle
Architect of the Year, Vogue Living VL50, 2024
2023
Bass Coast Farmhouse
Award for Interior Architecture, National Architecture Awards, 2023
Commendation for New House over 200sqm, Houses Awards, 2023
Commendation for Residential Architecture—Houses (New), AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2023
Award for Interior Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2023
Bendigo Law Courts
Sustainability Award, IDEA Interior Design Excellence Awards, 2023
Commendation for Public Architecture, National Architecture Awards, 2023
The William Wardell Award for Public Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2023
Commendation for Sustainable Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2023
School of Design and the Built Environment
Award for Interior Architecture, AIA Western Australia Architecture Awards, 2023
Award for Sustainable Architecture, AIA Western Australia Architecture Awards, 2023
The Hillson Beasley Award for Educational Architecture, AIA Western Australia Architecture Awards, 2023
The John Septimus Roe Award for Urban Design / Curtin Exchange Precinct Stage 01 by Christou Design Group with Wardle, Nettleton Tribe and Six Degrees, AIA Western Australia Architecture Awards, 2023
Inveresk Library
Award for Educational Architecture, National Architecture Awards, 2023
The Alexander North Award for Interior Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2023
Architecture Award for Educational Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2023
Victorian Heart Hospital
Health—completed buildings category, World Architecture Festival, 2023
The Health & Wellbeing Space, INDE Awards, 2023
2022
Ballarat GovHub
Award for Commercial Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2022
Commendation for Sustainable Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2022
Cradle Coast Campus
Award for Educational Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2022
North Esk Pedestrian Bridge
Commendation for Urban Design, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2022
2021
Phoenix Central Park
Cultural Building of the Year, World Architecture Festival, Lisbon, 2021
Holme Apartments
Housing Building of the Year, World Architecture Festival, Lisbon, 2021
Campbell House Junior School
Henry Bastow Award for Educational Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2021
Regional Prize, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2021
Commendation for Educational Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2021
Limestone House
Commendation for Residential Architecture—Houses (New), AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2021
2020
Phoenix Central Park
Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2020
Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2020
NSW Architecture Medallion, AIA New South Wales Architecture Awards, 2020
Sir Arthur G. Stephenson Award for Commercial Architecture, AIA New South Wales Architecture Awards, 2020
John Verge Award for Interior Architecture, AIA New South Wales Architecture Awards, 2020
Ian Potter Southbank Centre
Daryl Jackson Award for Educational Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2020
Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2020
Award for Educational Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2020
John Wardle
Australian Institute Architects Gold Medal, 2020
271 Spring Street
Commendation for Commercial Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2020
Holme Apartments
Commendation for Residential Architecture—Multiple Housing, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2020
2019
Somewhere Other
The Jørn Utzon Award for International Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2019
Small Project Architecture Award, AIA International Architecture Awards, 2019
Aurizon Headquarters
Karl Langer Award for Urban Design, AIA Queensland Architecture Awards, 2019
Brisbane Regional Commendation for Commercial Architecture, AIA Queensland Architecture Awards, 2019
Brisbane Regional Commendation for Urban Design, AIA Queensland Architecture Awards, 2019
Captain Kelly’s Cottage
Honourable Mention, The Plan Awards, 2019
Commendation, Dulux Colour Awards, 2019
Caulfield Library
Academic Library Design Award, Australian Library and Information Association, 2019
Tanderrum Bridge
AIANY Honor Award for Urban Design, American Institute of Architects New York, 2019
Ian Potter Southbank Centre
Educational Buildings, Architecture MasterPrize, 2019
Hugh Vivian Taylor Award, Association of Australasian Acoustical Consultants, 2019
2018
Captain Kelly’s Cottage
House Interior of the Year, Dezeen Awards, 2018
Highly Commended for Interior Project of the Year, Dezeen Awards, 2018
RIBA Award for International Excellence, Royal Institute of British Architects, 2018
Renovation/Addition Project, Housing Industry Association Awards, 2018
Boneo House
Award for Residential Architecture (Alterations & Additions), AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2018
Award for Interior Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2018
Habitus House of the Year, 2018
Learning & Teaching Building
Award for Educational Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2018
Award for Interior Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2018
Horbury Hunt Commercial Award, Think Brick Awards, 2018
Award for Educational Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2018
Award for Interior Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2018
Marchwiel Estate
Retail & Leisure Category, MIPM/The Architectural Review Future Awards, 2018
Spire Apartments
Award for Residential Architecture—Multiple Housing, AIA Queensland Architecture Awards, 2018
Brisbane Award for Residential Architecture—Multiple Housing, AIA Queensland Architecture Awards, 2018
Development of the Year—High-Density Residential winner, The Urban Developer Awards, 2018
Tanderrum Bridge
International Architecture Award, The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, The Chicago Athenaeum, 2018
2017
Tanderrum Bridge
Honor Award for Design Excellence, Boston Society of Architects/AIA BSA Foundation, 2017
Melbourne Prize, AIA Victoria Architecture Awards, 2017
Best in Category, Architectural Design, Premier’s Design Awards, 2017
Finalist, Public Space, The Plan Awards, 2017
Commendation for Australia Award for Urban Design, Delivered Outcome—Small Scale Award, Australian Urban Design Awards, 2017
Captain Kelly's Cottage
The Eleanor Cullis-Hill Award for Residential Architecture Houses (Alterations and Additions), AIA National Architecture Awards, 2017
The Roy Sharrington Smith Award for Heritage, Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2017
The Alexander North Award for Interior Architecture, Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2017
Commendation for Heritage, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2017
Tasmania Home of the Year, Housing Industry Association Awards (Tasmania), 2017
Melbourne School of Design
International Architecture Award, The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, The Chicago Athenaeum, 2017
Freshwater Place Apartment
Commendation for Residential Design, Australian Interior Design Awards, 2017
Highly Commended for Residential Single, IDEA Interior Design Excellence Awards, 2017
2016
Melbourne School of Design
Excellence in Sustainability Award, AIRAH Awards, 2016
Workspace Interiors Greater than 10,000 sqm, World Interior News Awards, 2016
Citation, Higher Education Facilities, 6th BSA Design Awards, Boston Society of Architects, USA, 2016
The Ephemeral Pavilion - 'I Dips Me Lid'
High Commendation for Small Structures, LSAA Design Awards, 2016
Macquarie Point Framework
Shortlist, Australian Urban Design Awards, 2016
2015
Melbourne School of Design
Daryl Jackson Award for Educational Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2015
Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture, AIA Victoria Architecture Awards, 2015
Overall Winner, IDEA Interior Design Excellence Awards, 2015
Public Space Award, IDEA Interior Design Excellence Awards, 2015
Award for Educational Architecture, AIA Victoria Architecture Awards, 2015
Excellence in Timber Design, Australian Timber Design Awards, 2015
Award for Education or Healthcare System, The Structural Awards, The Institute of Structural Engineers, 2015
Hanson’s Green Building Award, UNAA World Environment Day Awards, United Nations Association of Australia, 2015
Public Design Award, Australian Interior Design Awards (IDA), 2015
Institutional Winner, International Architecture Awards, Architecture Podium, 2015
Architizer A+ People’s Choice Award, Architizer, 2015
AIANY Honor Award for Architecture, American Institute of Architects New York, 2015
SARANY Bronze Award of Merit, Society of American Registered Architects New York Council, 2015
'Perspectives on a Flat Surface'
Joint winner of the inaugural Tapestry design Prize for Architects for work titled Perspectives on a Flat Surface, 2015
Jeffrey Smart Building
National Commendation, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2015
The Derrick Kendrick Award for Sustainable Architecture, AIA South Australia Architecture Awards, 2015
Educational Architecture Prize, AIA South Australia Architecture Awards, 2015
Commendation for Interior Architecture, AIA South Australia Architecture Awards, 2015
Shearers Quarters
James Blackburn Triennial Prize, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2015
Seabrook House
Commendation for Heritage Architecture, AIA Victoria Architecture Awards, 2015
2014
Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Public Architecture: National Award, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2014
The Alan C Walker Award for Public Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2014
Alexander North Award for Interior Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2014
Award for Urban Design, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2014
Award for Sustainable Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2014
The Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2014
Centre for Advanced Imaging
Brisbane Regional Commendation, Public Architecture, AIA Queensland Architecture Awards, 2014
Rokeby Street Studio
Commendation for Commercial Architects Award, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2014
Commendation for Interior Architecture Award, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2014
Commendation for Urban Design Award, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2014
Melbourne School of Design
Citation at The 61st Annual Progressive Architecture Awards, American Institute of Architects, USA, 2014
2013
Shearers Quarters
Residential Class 1—New Buildings for Shearers Quarters, Timber Design Awards, 2013
Timber Windows & Doors Shearers Quarters, Timber Design Awards, 2013
Residential Interior, Intergrain Timber Vision Awards, 2013
Fairhaven Beach House
The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture—Houses, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2013
Fairhaven Beach House Furniture, Timber Design Awards, 2013
Commendation for Residential Interior, Intergrain Timber Vision Awards, 2013
Residential Architecture—New Award, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2013
Westfield 85 Castlereagh Street Sky Lobby & Entry
Commendation, AIA New South Wales Architecture Awards, 2013
Westfield Sydney Office and Retail Podium and Commercial Tower
Woodhead Award for Best Mixed Use Development, Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards, 2013
Redpath Partners Award for Best Shopping Centre Development, Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards, 2013
Commendation for Interior Architecture, AIA New South Wales Architecture Awards, 2013
The Materials and Minerals Science Learning and Research and The Plasso
Finalist for John Holland Award for Best Public Building, Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards, 2013
2012
The Materials and Minerals Science Learning and Research and The Plasso
The Jack McConnell Award for Public Architecture, AIA South Australian Architecture Awards, 2012
Shearers Quarters
The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture—Houses, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2012
‘Villa’ Project of the Year, World Architecture Festival, Singapore, 2012
Australian House of the Year, HOUSES Award, 2012
New House Under 200m2, HOUSES Award, 2012
The Esmond Dorney Award for Residential Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2012
Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture, AIA Tasmanian Architecture Awards, 2012
Runner up for The AR House Award, London, United Kingdom, 2012
2011
500 Bourke Street
Lighting Design Winner, Melbourne Design Awards, 2011
Joseph Reed Award for Urban Design, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2011
Award for Commercial Architecture, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2011
Learning Commons and Exercise Sports & Science Precinct
National Commendation for Public Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2011
Public Architecture (New) Award, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2011
Queenscliff Residence
Architecture, Residential—Constructed, Melbourne Design Awards, 2011
Intergrain (Timber) Awards—Best Residential Interior, 2011
2009
Hawke Building
Public Architecture Commendation, Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards, 2009
Dock 5 Apartments
High-Rise Architecture Award, Asia Pacific Residential Categories, International Residential Property Awards, 2009
Jane Foss Russell Building
National Commendation for Interior Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2009
Public Architecture Award, AIA New South Wales Architecture Awards, 2009
Interior Architecture Award, AIA New South Wales Architecture Awards, 2009
Nigel Peck Centre for Learning and Leadership
Viridian Vision Award for energy efficiency and innovation in Commercial Design (glass), 2009
Premier Award, Interior Design Excellence and Innovation, Interior Design Awards (IDA), 2009
Public Award for Interior Design, Interior Design Awards (IDA), 2009
Best of State Award for Commercial Design, Interior Design Awards (IDA), 2009
2008
Nigel Peck Centre for Learning and Leadership
National Award for Public Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2008
The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture, AIA National Architecture Award, 2008
Victorian Architecture Medal, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2008
William Wardell Public Architecture Award, AIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2008
Premier’s Design Mark, Premier’s Design Awards, State of Design, 2008
High Commendation for Architectural Steel Design Award, ASI Steel Awards—VIC & TAS, 2008
Hawke Building
National Commendation for Public Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2008
Jack McConnell Award of Merit for Public Architecture, RAIA SA Awards, 2008
Award of Merit for Interior Architecture, RAIA SA Awards, 2008
Urban Workshop
High Commendation for Rider Levett Bucknall Award for Office Developments, Property Investment Awards, Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Awards, 2008
Kaurna Building
Innovation & Excellence Awards for Public Buildings, Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Awards, 2008
Kyneton House
Residential Architecture—Houses Award, AIA Victorian Architecture Award, 2008
Dock 5 Apartments
Best Overend Award Residential Architecture, Multiple Housing, AIA Victoria Architecture Award, 2008
Queensland Brain Institute
National Commendation for Interior Architecture, AIA National Architecture Awards, 2008
Brisbane region Building of the Year, RAIA Queensland Regional Architecture Awards, 2008
Brisbane regional commendation for Public Buildings, RAIA Queensland Regional Architecture Awards, 2008
Inaugural Art and Architecture Award for ‘Out of Mind’ by Fiona Hall, RAIA Queensland Regional Architecture Awards, 2008
Brisbane regional commendation for Interiors, RAIA Queensland Regional Architecture Awards, 2008
Award for Public/Institutional Interior Design, Interior Design Awards, 2008
Best of State Award (QLD) for Commercial Interior Design, Interior Design Awards, 2008
Forbo Competition Winner, Interior Design Awards, 2008
2007
Kaurna Building
Best of State Award for Commercial Interior Design (SA), Interior Design Awards, 2007
The Urban Workshop
Commendation Award for Corporate Interior Design, Interior Design Awards, 2007
2006
The Urban Workshop
Sir Osborn McCutcheon Commercial Architecture Award, RAIA Victoria Architecture Awards, 2006
Marion Mahony Interior Architecture Award, RAIA Victoria Architecture Awards, 2006
Urban Design Award, RAIA Victoria Architecture Awards, 2006
Melbourne Prize, RAIA Victoria Architecture Awards, 2006
Special Commendation, National Australia Bank Property Development Award, 2006
Corporate/Institutional Award, Idea Awards for (inside) Interior Review, 2006
Highly Commended for Public Space, FX International Interior Design Awards, 2006
Kaurna Building
Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Buildings, RAIA National Architecture Awards, 2006
Award of Merit, New Building, RAIA South Australia Architecture Awards, 2006
Award of Merit, Interior Architecture, RAIA South Australia Architecture Awards, 2006
Commendation, Interior, Design Institute of Australia (DIA), 2006
Dorrit Black Building
Commendation, New Building, RAIA South Australia Architecture Awards, 2006
Diamond Bay House
Residential Interior Award, Idea Awards for (inside) Interior Review, 2006
2005
Vineyard House
Best Residential Building, Cityscape Architectural Review Awards in Dubai, 2005
Best Residential Building, Architectural Excellence in the South East Awards, 2005
Flinders House
Australian Timber Design Award, Timber Development Association, 2005
2004
ISPT Office Fitout
Forbo Competition Winner, Interior Design Awards, 2004
Vineyard House
Harold Desbrowe—Annear Award, Residential category, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2004
City Hill House
Residential Interior Award, Interior Design Awards, 2004
2003
Flinders House
Residential Interior Award, Idea Awards for (inside) Interior Review, 2003
Anglesea Residence
Residential Interior category, Dulux Colour Awards, 2003
ISPT Corporate Interior
VIC & TAS State Commendation, Dulux Colour Awards, 2003
2002
Biosciences Building
Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Buildings, RAIA National Architecture Awards, 2002
Architecture Award for New institutional building, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2002
2000
Kew Residence
Interior Award for National Architecture Awards, RAIA, 2000
Award of Merit for Residential alterations, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2000
International Centre of Graphic Technology
Commendation for Public buildings, RAIA National Architecture Awards, 2000
Public buildings category, Du Pont Antron Design Awards, 2000
William Wardell Award for New institutional building category, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2000
Flagstaff Crisis Accommodation
Award of Merit: Multi-unit residential category, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 2000
Hanover Welfare ideas competition
Inaugural Hanover Welfare ideas competition for the North bank of the Yarra River, Melbourne, Sponsored by the Victorian State Government, the City of Melbourne and The Age Newspaper, 2000
1999
South Yarra Residence
Commendation for Residential alterations, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 1999
Highly commended, Wools of New Zealand Interior Design Awards, 1999
1997
Balnarring Beach House
Victorian Architecture Medal for Best building of all categories, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 1997
Harold Desbrowe-Annear Award for Residential category, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 1997
25 William Street Office
Sir Osborne McCutcheon Award for Commercial category, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 1997
Interior Award Commendation, RAIA National Awards, 1997
CSIRO Division of Wool Technology
Award of Merit for Institutional category, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 1997
1996
Kitamura House
Harold Desbrowe-Annear Award for Residential category, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 1996
1995
Smorgon Crisis Accommodation
Commendation for Multi-unit residential category, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 1995
1994
CSIRO Division of Atmospheric Research
Award of Merit for Institutional category, RAIA Victorian Architecture Awards, 1994
We have been highly awarded both nationally and internationally for our work. With awards for architecture, interior design, urban design and master planning, we are always honoured to receive an acknowledgement as it distinguishes the contributions of those within our practice as well as our collaborators.
John Wardle has received the Gold Medal, the Australian Institute of Architects’ (AIA) highest honour. Awarded since 1960, the Gold Medal recognises distinguished service by architects who have designed or executed buildings of high merit, producing work of great distinction that has advanced architecture or endowed the profession in a distinguished manner.
Wardle has twice been recognised with the prestigious Sir Zelman Cowen Award for best public building in Australia. We have twice received Robin Boyd Awards for best residential project in Australia. We have also won the New South Wales Architecture Medallion and two Victorian Architecture Medals.
