Published 22nd June 2017
inaugural NSW access awards presentation
The Faculty of the Built Environment hosted this inaugural event yesterday. The event was an initiative of the Access Consultants Association of Australia (ACAA), the peak national body for access consultancy in Australia and a major partner in advancing equity of built environmental accessibility for people with a disability and the awards were funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services as accessibility to the built environment affects a large number of people within society in their day-to-day normal life, concerning their safety and physical, mental and social well-being.
What was fantastic about this event was the quality of the entries and the amazing ability of the design teams to go well beyond a one size fits all approach or minimum compliance with standards.
The winners were:
Category 1- Residential Building
Project: Belle Apartments
Access Consultant Aja Goddard - BCA Access Solutions Pty Ltd
Architect MSM & Associates Pty Ltd
Builder Base Build Pty Ltd
Video link https://youtu.be/a7KeAmvSNUY
Category 2- Non-Residential Building
Project: Action Stations, Australian National Maritime Museum
Access Consultant Mark Relf- Accessibility Solutions
Architect Francis-Jones Morehen and Thorp (FJMT)
Builder Stephen Edwards Constructions
Video link https://youtu.be/hU4zrHFCuDI
Attached Photo 2- From left- John Bailey (FACS HR Director) and Mark Relf
Category 3- Outdoor Public Domain Space
Project: Wet'n'Wild Sydney
Access Consultants Howard Moutrie-Accessible Building Solutions and Farah Madon- Vista Access Architects
Architect The Buchan Group, Sydney
Builder Lipman
Video link https://youtu.be/lVqApx2ZW7s
I am hoping this becomes a regular annual event that recognises and rewards design innovation that demonstrates inclusive processes, sensitivity to context and aesthetics and enables the joyful and welcomed participation of all Australians.
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