The stunning 60 King William by Cox Architecture has been crowned the winner of the City of Adelaide Prize in the 2024 SA Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architecture Awards.
The purpose of the City of Adelaide Prize is to recognise projects that actively engage and enhance the community's experience in the City of Adelaide.
The projects can be of any scale and may include buildings, public art installations, landscape works and temporary contributions to public space that actively engage the community and enhance the city's public spaces
This year Council received four entries:
- Power People Installation by Studio Tristan Kerr
- Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution Exhibition by Grieve Gillett Architects
- 60 King William by Cox Architecture
- Jam Factory Tarnanthi: Ernabella Arts Exhibition by Grieve Gillett Architects
Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith said the City of Adelaide Prize is all about promoting innovative projects that celebrate experiences in the City of Adelaide and further activate the public realm.
"The four entries were all impressive and deserving of our recognition," said the Lord Mayor.
"However, there can only be one winner and I congratulate Cox Architecture for delivering a modern mixed-use building that has enhanced King William Street while also respecting and preserving our city's history.
"60 King William is an impressive building which has also delivered Kings Laneway, a vibrant new space which soon will really start to flourish as retail tenancies are taken up."
The 2024 City of Adelaide Prize was awarded on Friday 5 July at the annual SA Architecture Awards party.
Jury's Citation for 60 King William by Cox Architecture
An impressive addition to King William Street and James Place, the elegance and quality of 60 King William delivers strongly on its conceptual framework and intentions, respectfully enhancing public experience in the precinct. The podium references the context of scale of both frontages and grounds the tower.
The jury were impressed by the consideration of user experience, with design aspects that reflect the established culture of both sides of the building - grand civic and commercial on King William Street and fine grain retail and cafes on James Place. The creation of Kings Laneway between the two provides activation, supports diverse use, and fosters pedestrian circulation.
As more tenancies become occupied, additional activation of the building will continue to enrich its contribution to the city fabric over time.
The jury also awarded a Commendation to Grieve Gillett Architects for Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution Exhibition.
Jury's Citation for Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution Exhibition by Grieve Gillett Architects
This colourful and vibrant exhibition showcased a strong collaborative approach. Working with AGSA curators and collection representatives, GGA's architectural vision resulted in a meaningful and immersive experience. The partnership with the Adelaide Economic Development Authority provided a valuable extension of the exhibition to create a walking trail in the city, raising awareness and enticing visitation and engagement with a larger audience. We acknowledge the success of this exhibition as a cultural drawcard to Adelaide and applaud the team's vision.
The 2024 People's Choice Category Award winner as voted by the South Australian public was also given to Grieve Gillett Architects for Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution Exhibition.
The City of Adelaide Prize Jury for 2024 comprised of:
- Yaara Plaves - Hames Sharley (CHAIR)
- Ilia Houridis (City of Adelaide)
- Nathan James Crane - Independent (DIA Representative)
- Matt King - URPS (PIA Representative)
- Janelle Arbon JPE (AILA Representative)
- Sarah Feijen - Guildhouse (Guildhouse Representative)
The Adelaide Prize was established by Council in 1997. The Prize forms a separate category within the South Australian Institute of Architects Award Program run by the Institute of Architects and is promoted as specifically and solely sponsored by the City of Adelaide.
