Seafarers wins at UDIA Awards for Excellence

24 March 2021

We are honoured to have won the Design Excellence award for Seafarers at the UDIA Awards for Excellence as announced at the 25th Annual Awards for Excellence Gala Lunch.

Recognised for our commitment to quality, innovation, sustainability,  and collaboration with Fender Katsalidis, Oculus, CARR Design and ODO, we are delighted that our vision and design-led approach has been commended.

Our work at Seafarers places a strong emphasis on urban renewal that preserves the site’s historical elements including the Malcolm Moore crane and Goods Shed No.5.

We extend our congratulations to our design partners and all other winners on the day.

Seafarers now progresses to compete in the UDIA National Awards for Excellence.

 

Seafarers Residences Film from Riverlee on Vimeo.

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