The 2021 Houses Awards shortlists have been announced and boy-oh-boy are there some stunners. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites from each category, but you can also browse all the incredible shortlisted projects and entrants via the links below.
Check back in towards the end of July when we’ll wrap up the winners.
New House Under 200m2
This category celebrates the design of newly constructed detached or semi-detached individual dwellings with a floor area of less than 200 square metres. You can view the full list of shortlisted entrants, and enjoy our full house tour of one of them; Pop Up House by FIGR Architects
New House Over 200m2
This category is for the design of newly constructed detached or semi-detached individual dwellings with a floor area of less than 200 square metres. You can view the full list of shortlisted entrants, and enjoy our full house tour of two of them; Farm House by Smith Architects and Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects.
House Alteration & Addition Under 200m2
This category recognises achievement in the design of a renovation, extension or substantial reworking of an existing detached or semi-detached individual dwelling with a floor area of under 200 square metres. You can browse the full shortlist and enjoy a full house tour of two of the nominees; Barkly House by Dan Gayfer Design and Oye Mi Canto House by CplusC Architectural Workshop.
House Alteration & Addition over 200m2
This category recognises achievement in the design of a renovation, extension or substantial reworking of an existing detached or semi-detached individual dwelling with a floor area of over 200 square metres. You can browse the full shortlist and enjoy a full house tour of one of the nominees; East Fremantle House by Nic Brunsdon.
Apartment or Unit
This category celebrates the design of a newly built or renovated individual dwelling within a multi-residential building, such as a single apartment, units, and duplexes. Enjoy the full shortlist.
Garden or Landscape
This category honours the design of external residential spaces. Eligible projects include decks, terraces, patios, courtyards, gardens, roof gardens, backyards, pools, and other built structures, like pergolas and cubby houses. (We would LOVE to see an award-winning cubby house!) Check out the full shortlist of beautiful outdoor spaces.
House in a Heritage Context
This category recognises achievement in new works and/or conservation for heritage buildings and associated landscapes for residential use. To be eligible in this category the property must be subject to statutory heritage listing. See the full shortlist of beautifully preserved homes.
Sustainability
This category celebrates achievement in designs that display innovation and excellence in terms of environmental sustainability. The full shortlist of sustainability entrants is here.
Emerging Architects
This one is for the relatively new architectural firms. The conditions of entry are that the practice must have been established within the last five years and at least one principal must have first registered as an architect within the last seven years. Browse the work of some gun up-and-comers.
