Australian Urban Design Awards Honor Civic Infrastructure Over Spectacle
The 2026 Australian Urban Design Awards celebrated projects that transform utilitarian infrastructure into civic assets — led by Hill Thalis Architecture's Campbelltown station car park, St Kilda pier's sculptural wave-wall seating, and Brunswick's Balam Balam Place honoring Woi-wurrung heritage. The jury praised 'gentler' design that prioritizes community specificity over architectural spectacle.