Congratulations to Jackson Clements Burrows Architects for winning an Architecture Award for T3 Collingwood in the Commercial Architecture Category of the 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards.

T3 Collingwood demonstrates conceptual clarity and strength of conviction, resulting in a building which exudes purpose, thoughtfulness, and rigour.

The urban design moves are clear, revealing the neighbouring post-colonial historical shot tower, and continuing a dialogue with the established urban pattern. Setting back the ground level colonnade allows space on the street to gather or pause, enhancing a sense of belonging to the surrounding area.

Designed and delivered within the challenges and constraints of COVID lockdowns, commercial yield drivers and construction market volatility, Jackson Clements Burrows Architects’ steadfast commitment to delivering a quality architectural benchmark is admirable.

T3 responds to human needs and workplace habitation, in this case through tenant’s working week, with extensive access to natural light and views, excellent end-of-trip facilities, and the presence of the mass-timber structure, with all the sensory warmth this material brings.

Judicious restraint is deployed throughout the interior of the project. A reduced material palette of warm timber and red brick against cool galvanised steel, used seamlessly throughout the foyer, lobbies and amenities, contributes to a sense of calm while clearly referencing the site’s recent industrial past.

T3 is applauded for its critical position in commercial design moving towards a post carbon future.

Hannah Jonasson FRAIA, Jury Chair
Lucy Clemenger RAIA, Juror
Lloyd McCathie RAIA, Juror
Joshua Christian RAIA, Graduate Juror

Practice: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects
Photographer: Tom Blachford
Builder: ICON Construction
Traditional Owners: Wurundjeri Country

Category Sponsor: Lysaght

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