Aiming High: Past Winner of The Urban Developer Awards

The countdown until nominations close for the much-anticipated 2024 edition of The Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence is nearing. Celebrating the best of urban development, this year’s awards will raise the bar even further, showcasing remarkable talent and innovation. Be inspired by past winners and get ready to highlight your own project Australia's premier awards for the built environment.

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Previous winners

Awards for Industry Excellence

Community Engagement 

2022 winner: MPavilion 2021 - The Lightcatcher

Nominated by

The Lightcatcher is a bright, vibrant, playful kaleidoscopic structure, exuding and inspiring positivity, it proved a very necessary antidote for a city finally reawakening after the gloom of the pandemic.

2023 winner: ReLove Crate of Kindness - 480 Swan Street

Nominated by Built and Charter Hall

The sustainable model focuses on supporting people in crisis, generating volunteering opportunities and rescuing furniture from landfill. The initiative’s success lies in the collaboration among different organisations, showcasing an innovative and replicable solution to support local communities and promote social impact in the property industry.

Construction Innovation

2022 winner: Erin Living

Nominated by Erin Living

Erin provides an integrated technology solution for residents living in multi-dwelling residential assets, creating a connection between the home, the building and the community. Linking key building and construction infrastructure items through one technology platform sees a new way of living created.

2023 winner: Sunshine Private Hospital

Nominated by Built

By employing virtual reality and digital engineering tools, Built efficiently solved complex design challenges, achieved waste minimisation, adhered to sustainability practices and ensured design excellence while meeting the construction program and budget constraints. The hospital’s 3D free-roam virtual reality prototype rooms allowed for transparent collaboration and feedback from user groups, optimising the design and ensuring a defect-free construction process. 

Development of the Year

High-Density Residential

2022 winner: The Standard by Aria

Nominated by Aria Property Group

Nationally acclaimed retailers, Tesla vehicles for residents use, more than 2000sq m of resident amenity, concierge services and the highest level of fixtures and fittings combine to deliver Aria’s best development.

2023 winner: Luminare

Nominated by Cavcorp Qld Pty Ltd

Luminare, an impressive 26-storey residential building with retail and office spaces, boasts 214 apartments, including luxurious sub-penthouses and penthouses. The project’s standout feature is the 1200sq m private wellness rooftop, featuring a cantilevered glass-bottom pool, thermal magnesium spas and saunas, fostering communal wellbeing. 

Retail

2023 winner: Ed.Square Town Centre

Nominated by Frasers Property Australia

The 6-Star Green Star rating highlights its commitment to sustainability, utilising innovative systems to reduce waste heat and promote energy efficiency. The development has brought much-needed amenity to the region and created a sense of community through social sustainability initiatives and community engagement programs.

Build-to-Rent, Hotels and Accommodation

2023 winner: InterContinental Hotel Sydney

Nominated by Built

The hospital’s 3D free-roam virtual reality prototype rooms allowed for transparent collaboration and feedback from user groups, optimising the design and ensuring a defect-free construction process. 

Nominations close in less than a month

Nominations close soon so don’t miss out on this opportunity to be recognsied for your project’s success. Submit your application now and join the ranks of industry leaders at our prestigious gala event. Gain national exposure, industry acclaim, and connect with more than 500 urban development professionals.

So, save the date for the awards gala—Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at The Star, Gold Coast. Seize the moment to stand out, align with excellence,and leave your mark. Act fast and start your application process before it’s too time runs out.

Nominations close Friday, April 19, 2024

Click here to view entry guidelines or start your submission.