Logan Urban Design Awards

The Logan Urban Design Awards promote excellence in the design and creation of urban environments within Logan.
Fundamental principles of good urban design and our awards criteria help us to create healthy, inclusive and social environments that:
- attract new business and investment
- provide a variety of housing, work and lifestyle options
- facilitate creativity and innovation
- have a strong identity and sense of place.
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Logan Urban Design Awards 2023
Nominations
Nominations open Wednesday 1 February 2023.
To apply, please fill in our online form.
Nominations deadline extended to Sunday 19 March
Awards Criteria
Architecture Award
Awarded to a built form project (residential, commercial, industrial or institutional).
Consideration will be given to:
- the use of innovative features and design elements which contribute to ongoing economic, social or environmental outcomes
- the use of innovative and creative design features which challenge conventional thinking and explores new ways of doing things to achieve a high standard
- the use of high-quality materials and finishes which complement and enhance the visual quality and richness of the entire area
- how a project maintains the unique sense of a place by embracing change yet respecting its heritage (if appropriate)
- the creative application of accessibility standards in a way which enables dignified use, ease of access and lifestyle choices for all people.
Landscape Architecture and Urban Infrastructure Award
Awarded to showcase the best in public works.
Consideration will be given to:
- how a project maintains the unique sense of a place by creating quality landscapes and community pride, embracing change yet respecting its heritage (if appropriate)
- the creative application of accessibility standards in a way which enables dignified use and ease of access for all people
- how our landscape is protected and sustained by promoting environmental values, respecting and enhancing eco-systems in a sustainable and collaborative manner
- how the project promotes the connection between people and the landscape, creating meaningful landscapes that can be cherished and cared for by future generations
- how the project creates positive experiences in the landscape, where the experience of the landscape is fundamental to health, creates inspired outdoor settings and contributes to the greater whole.
Master Planning Award
Awarded to a master-planned development or community.
Consideration will be given to:
- how the project promotes a healthy, safe, vibrant and pleasant public environment and user experience
- the project’s contribution to and integration with adjoining streets, public spaces and the public realm
- the project’s contribution towards the urban greenspace through use of landscaping to create shade, comfort and visual amenity
- how the project promotes the connection between people, buildings and the landscape, creating meaningful landscapes that can be cherished and cared for by future generations
- how the project contributes towards a variety of housing, work and lifestyle options.
Business, Programs and Events Award
Awarded to a business, program or event that contributes to a coherent and appealing urban environment.
Consideration will be given to:
- how the business, program or event uses or promotes the surrounding local area and / or urban environment
- how the business, program or event contributes towards place activation and a night time economy
- the reach (local, regional, national, international) the business, program or event achieved
- how the business, program or event adapted to changing economic and legislative requirements caused by COVID-19 and demonstrated resilience or adaptability.
Judges
Peter Nelson
Principal Advisor- Architecture & Urban Design - Office of the Queensland Government Architect
Peter Nelson has over 20 years’ experience in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design across the public and private sectors as both a client and consultant.
As an urban designer for Tract Consultants in Darwin, senior project manager at the National Capital Authority in Canberra and Place Management Team Leader at Logan City Council, Peter has been involved in the delivery of a number of award-winning urban renewal projects across Australia.
Since 2017 as a principal adviser to the Queensland Government Architect, Peter has advocated for well-designed, healthy and sustainable environments for the people and communities of Queensland.
Stephanie Wyeth
MPIA Fellow & Professional Planner in Residence and Senior Lecturer at UQ
Stephanie Wyeth is an urban planner, researcher and strategist who specialises in the social dynamics of cities and communities. She has more than 25 years’ experience in urban and social planning across government, NGO, academic and private sectors, with expertise in the design and delivery of community and stakeholder engagement programs for complex social infrastructure and master planning projects.
In her role as Professional Planner in Residence at the University of Queensland, Stephanie works to embed industry challenges and a solutions-oriented mindset into teaching and research programs. She is co-founder of the UQ City Impact Lab, which was established to link world-leading research and capability in urban change, sustainable development and city-making with government and industry. Stephanie is committed to ensuring place-based approaches are considered in city-making and policy development activities.
Stephanie served on the South Bank Corporation Board from 2016 – 2022, overseeing the preparation of the draft Future South Bank master plan, and delivery of a number of award-winning design and precinct transformation and management initiatives. In 2020 Stephanie was appointed a Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia for her service to the profession.
Dominic Powell
Principal – Landscape Architecture at Archipelago
Dominic is a highly experienced landscape architect and urban design leader with an award-winning, extensive, and proven track record in the planning, design, and delivery of complex public realm, infrastructure, health and knowledge campus projects.
He has considerable experience in projects of all scales having collaborated with some of Australia’s most renowned architects, institutions and construction firms on projects in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory in addition to projects in Vietnam, Papua New Guinea and Ireland.
Dominic offers a formidable mix of design flair and construction pragmatics keenly tailored to site context and core environmental values. As a passionate collaborator and articulate communicator Dominic works closely with clients and project design teams to develop design that is engaging, equitable, memorable, safe to use, and easy to maintain.
Sponsors
Gold Sponsor: EPOCA Constructions
Program Sponsor: LendLease
Category Sponsors: Archipelago, Brick N Pave, Bligh Tanner, CBP Lawyers
Logan Urban Design Awards 2020 – Winners
The winners of the Logan Urban Design Awards 2020 were announced at a ceremony on 24 March 2021 at Kiwanda Café, Eagleby.
You can view the winners, Judges citations and full list of nominees on the links below:
Past winners
To view LUDA Award Winners, please download: