SA EXCELLENCE RECOGNISED
02 Aug 2017
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ (AILA) South Australian Landscape Architecture Awards for 2017 have been announced, recognising and celebrating the very best of design, leadership and delivery of public spaces across SA.
Adelaide Zoo Nature's Playground by WAX Design
The 2017 Landscape Awards saw 28 projects entered across 9 categories: civic landscape, community contribution, play spaces, parks and open spaces, landscape planning, urban design and gardens. While only 16 winning entries were awarded, all of the entries showcased the high level of quality that was employed in undertaking these projects, many of which have helped to shape South Australia’s cities and neighbourhoods. 
ABG Kitchen Garden by Oxigen
According to the expert jury: “The award entries have reflected the extraordinary breadth of the profession. Entries ranged from civic spaces strategically designed to underpin future development, healing spaces that support wellbeing and ageing, through to policy development and community engagement.”
The jury went on to commend the winning entries, explaining that “It is evident that the landscape architecture profession is continuing to grow and influence all aspects of the development of our cities, regions and communities. This year’s winning projects reflect how significantly landscape architecture is shaping all scales of projects and the value clients and communities are increasingly placing on design.” 
Tidlangga Playspace and Pocket Orchard by City of Adelaide
THE 2017 WINNERS ARE:
CIVIC LANDSCAPE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Bowden Main Park
ASPECT Studios
CIVIC LANDSCAPE - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Colonel Light Centre Forecourt Green Wall
City of Adelaide - Design & Strategy
CIVIC LANDSCAPE - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Holland Street Upgrade
JPE Design Studio
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Tidlangga Playspace and Pocket Orchard
City of Adelaide - Design & Strategy
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Cobbler Creek Recreation Park
Birdseye Studios
PLAY SPACES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Adelaide Zoo Nature's Playground
WAX Design
PLAY SPACES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
DECD Preschool Outdoor Learning Areas 2015
JPE Design Studio
URBAN DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Sixth Street Revitalisation Project
Jensen PLUS
URBAN DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Victor Harbor Mainstreet Precinct Project
WAX Design
LANDSCAPE PLANNING - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy 2015 – 2025
City of Adelaide Design & Strategy and JPE Design Studio
RESEARCH, POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
KT Legacy - Creative in Residence
TCL Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Haslop Reserve Playspace
ASPECT Studios
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
Mary Potter Hospice Healing Garden
DesignWELL Landscape Architects
SMALL PROJECTS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
84 Courtyard and verge
Oxigen
GARDENS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Quandong Garden
Oxigen
GARDENS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD
ABG Kitchen Garden
Oxigen
FUTURE LEADER AWARD GRADUATE
Rebecca Connelly (nee Millar)
City of Adelaide
FUTURE LEADER AWARD STUDENT
Adele Langusch
The University of Adelaide
