Maitland City Council’s Administration Centre has won the 2024 Newcastle Architectural Medal for design excellence.  

The High Street building was recognised for it” ‘graceful simplicity” and “respect for Maitland’s history and future”. 

Competition judges described the structure as “a masterful testament to the principles of architectural harmony, historical continuity, and functional excellence”.  

Built between June 2021 and January 2023, the address was designed by council in collaboration with BVN, PTW and EJE, the space was designed for a growing workforce, styled in keeping with the city’s rich history. 

Manager building projects and services Todd Stanley says it was an honour to receive the accolade. 

“This project was many years in the making and this award is recognition of the hard work from both our team and our partners,” he said. 

The Maitland Administration Centre also claimed an award for Commercial Architecture.  

As a result of the win in Newcastle, the premises will now progress to the 2024 NSW Architecture Awards.  

It has also been nominated for an Interior Design Excellence Award (IDEA) in the category of a Workplace Over 1,000 square metres.  

Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Sydney on Thursday 23 November. 

Other winners at the 2024 Newcastle Architecture Awards include: 

• St Patrick’s Primary School Lochinvar which took home the Educational Architecture award. 
• Olive Tree House – Bastian Architecture, which won Residential Architecture award for new house, while Aru House – Curious Practice and Karen’s Place – Studio Dot both won awards in the Residential Architecture – Houses (Alterations and Additions) category. 
• Maggie Street – Curious Practice, winner of Residential Architecture award in the Multiple Housing category. 
• Princes Studio – Curious Practice, Small Project Architecture Award. 

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