Canal-side class and radical reinventions: bold designs dominate 2026 Queensland Architecture awards
The 2026 Queensland Architecture awards have recognized several bold projects, including the BNE Commercial Tower and the University of Queensland’s Plant Futures Facility. Judges highlighted a trend of ambitious, revitalizing designs across both commercial and educational sectors.
Why it matters
These awards reflect shifting priorities in urban planning and the architectural evolution of regional Australian cities.
University of Queensland’s Plant Futures Facility claimed an educational architecture award and an interior architecture award. Photograph: Christopher Frederick Jones University of Queensland’s Plant Futures Facility claimed an educational architecture award and an interior architecture award. Photograph: Christopher Frederick Jones Queensland Canal-side class and radical reinventions: bold designs dominate 2026 Queensland Architecture awards This year’s winners pushed boundaries and showcased a level of ambition across every category, judges say
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