Award of Merit:

Cox Architecture for Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ

A pared-back functional space, the design confidently rejects superfluous decoration and employs a purposely restrained use of three primary materials; timber, terrazzo and plaster to deliver a complete architectural package.

Glimpses through the concrete curtain are accentuated through vertical glass slivers that reveal interior colour to the neighbourhood beyond. The narrative for the design stems from the concept of transcendence, with the journey from the outside world to the magic of performance reflected through form, materiality, and colour. Embracing the idea of performance as an unpretentious idea, this building successfully connects audiences and the community.

Category: Place

Designers: Brooke Lloyd, Tim Morgan, Nuraishik Shalleh, Louise Montgomery, Mona Boettcher, Emma Spann