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Victorian Architecture Awards shortlist revealed

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More than 120 projects have been shortlisted for the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards, with this year’s list reflecting a strong focus on adaptive reuse, public architecture and multi-residential design.

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Melbourne Metro Tunnel — Hassell, WW+P and RSHP

ArchiPro is proud to see a number of practices from our network recognised among the finalists, spanning residential, heritage, urban design and sustainability categories. Together, they point to the breadth of work shaping Victoria’s built environment today.

The ArchiPro practices shortlisted include:


Residential Architecture Houses (New)

Ora House – Archier


Residential Architecture Houses (Alterations & Additions)

Eleanor – Topology Studio


Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing

Gore Street – Woods Bagot


Heritage Architecture

This is Lumeah, featuring Paul Couch – Pepper and Well

Younghusband – Woods Bagot


Urban Design
Melbourne Metro Tunnel — Hassell, WW+P and RSHP


Small Project Architecture

Tender – Placement


Sustainable Architecture
Melbourne Metro Tunnel — Hassell, WW+P and RSHP

Younghusband – Woods Bagot


EmAGN Project Award

This is Lumeah, featuring Paul Couch – Pepper and Well


Melbourne Prize

Melbourne Metro Tunnel — Hassell, WW+P and RSHP


Public Architecture
Melbourne Metro Tunnel — Hassell, WW+P and RSHP


Winners will be announced on 19 June, with state winners going on to the National Architecture Awards in November.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel – Hassell, WW+P and RSHP

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