AILA'S BEST OF NSW

AILA NSW Jury Chair Fiona Morrison said this year’s awarded projects highlight the essential role of landscape architects in shaping more inclusive, resilient and liveable communities. “This year’s winners exemplify how landscape architecture can transform  public spaces and help shape the way communities work, live and connect,” Morrison said. “Whilst the projects vary  in scale and size, all awarded projects show how our profession is responding to the challenges of climate, culture and community with considered, places-based and purposeful design.”

All winners of an AILA NSW Award will now proceed to the National Landscape Architecture Awards, to be announced in October in Hobart. 

Award of Excellence, Minister's Award and Climate Positive Design | Wagonga Inlet Living Foreshore
REALMstudios

Award of Excellence and Regional Achievement Award | Living Lab Northern Rivers (LLNR)
University of Technology Sydney and Living Lab Northern Rivers

Award of Excellence | Parramatta Square
JMD design with TCL, Gehl and TZG

Award of Excellence | The Meandering Pathwat of Tranquility
Phillips Marler

Award of Excellence | NINE
McGregor Coxall

Award of Excellence | Resilience - Karuah Primary School
Terras Landscape Architects

Award of Excellence | Parramatta Light Rail (Stage 1)
Transport for NSW, Context and COX

Award of Excellence | Wimbo Park Surry Hills
Sue Barnsley Design

Award of Excellence | Parks for People: Beaumont Hills
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Award of Excellence | Food: Landscapes Australia
Dr Joshua Zeunert, UNSW 

Landscape Architecture Award | Barangaroo Station Park
Arcadia

Landscape Architecture Award | Adventurous Spaces Guideline
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

Landscape Architecture Award | Callan Park Waterfront Scans
Tyrell Studio

Landscape Architecture Award | Campbelltown Billabong Parklands
Campbelltown City Council in collaboration with Arcadia

Landscape Architecture Award | Pendle Hill Civic Park and Wetlands
Tract

Landscape Architecture Award | Ian Stromborg Playspace at Paul Keating Park
ASPECT Studios

Landscape Architecture Award | Gregson Park Playspace
Phillips Marler

Landscape Architecture Award | Fagan Park Children's Forest
Hornsby Shire Council

Landscape Architecture Award | Nature Co-benefits in Practice
Tract

Landscape Architecture Award | Biodiversity in Place Framework
Governmnet Architect NSW with Hassell

Landscape Architecture Award | Sydney Gateway
Transport Urban Design, CM+ and Context

Landscape Architecture Award | Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat Renewal
Edmiston Jones

Landscape Architecture Award | Naremburn Local Centre
Phillips Marler Architecture

ShadeSmart Award | Victoria Avenue Mall Refurbishment
Arterra Design

ShadeSmart Award | Pendle Hill Civic Park and Wetlands
Tract

2025 AILA NSW President's Award | Andrew Turnbull

Future Leader | Alexander Brown

AILA is the peak body for landscape architecture in Australia, championing quality design for public open spaces, stronger communities, and greater environmental stewardship.