Jasmax is shortlisted in the planning and urban design category for the revitalisation of four blocks of George St, completed last year. The project included upgraded pavements, street furniture, new garden beds and a new layout that prioritises pedestrians.
Other major projects selected by the awards jury include Te Kāika Wellbeing Hub and the Trinity Catholic College music and art suites, both by McCoy and Wixon Architects; the Lakes District Museum by Origin Heritage; the Port Otago head office by GHD Design, Kieran Cooper and Rose Evans; the Frankton Junction carpark by Mason & Wales Architects; and O’Connells by McAuliffe Stevens.
The winners will be announced on June 13, a statement from Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects said.
Meanwhile, two Otago homes have been recognised in HOME magazine’s 2025 Home of the Year awards.
The Green Home of the Year was "Moonlight Tui Compound" by Team Green Architects. The judges said the high-performance home was built on a difficult site and a tight budget: "It shows an innate understanding of the relationship between the architecture and elements while not compromising on moments of beauty."
— APL
