
2020-2022 WINNERS
CATEGORY WINNERS
Interior Fitout up to $150k
The Barrett Group
Markian New Farm Showroom
www.thebarrettgroup.com.au

Barrett Group worked closely with Markian’s Design Director, Roz De Waal, to transform the iconic building on Brunswick Street, New Farm. The original, tired, office space was demolished to a bare shell, ready for the transformation to commence.
Interior Fitout $150k – $300k
Vos Construction & Joinery
ERA Offices
www.vosconstruction.com.au

Vos undertook the project management and site supervision of a small, irregularly-shaped office space in the heart of Hobart. The challenging narrow space with a back laneway entry made for a crowded site that had to be run with precision.
Interior Fitout $300k – $500k
Unita
Sportscraft
www.unita.com.au

Sportscraft Sydney reopened in 2020 with a stunning new fit-out, with high quality, new features like pale oak herringbone flooring, and beautifully detailed joinery. The store also features rattan inlay and calacatta marble, masterfully formed in-house by Unita in Brisbane.
Interior Fitout $500k – $750k
Sidgreaves & Co
Leica Camera Chadstone
www.sidgreaves.com

This is the third Australian Leica Camera store designed to showcase their iconic products, and located in the Southern Hemisphere’s largest shopping centre at Chadstone. The store was a new concept from Hong Kong-based Laab Architects, and inspired by the art of the camera lens.
Interior Fitout $750k – $1m
Alexander Interiors
Zimmermann
www.alexanderinteriors.com.au

The exciting new Zimmermann store can be found at Westfield Bondi Junction. Pairing with Studio McQualter, this luxury brand has created new design innovations that focus not just on an enjoyable shopping experience, but also reflect Zimmermann’s sustainability commitments.
Interior Fitout over $1m
PQI Group
GUCCI
www.pqigroup.com.au

Global luxury brand Gucci contracted PQI Group in late 2020 to deliver its flagship Brisbane store in the upmarket shopping centre, Queens Plaza. The store covers an impressive 420m2, took 18 weeks to complete and includes a 30m2 staff break out area.
Interior Fitout Health & Beauty
Medifit Design & Construct
The Wellness Room
www.medifit.com.au

In 2018, Medifit designed and constructed a purpose-built building for Dr Naomi Hollander in Koo Wee Rup, Victoria, which included a new space leased by yoga and pilates studio, ‘The Wellness Room’. Medifit undertook the interior design and fitout, creating a serene, comforting space.
Interior Fitout Medical / Professional Suites
Medifit Design & Construct
Perth Dental Rooms
www.medifit.com.au

Perth Dental Rooms occupies 290m2 of space in the Wentworth Building, in Perth’s Raine Square. The design solution was a timeless, stylish environment that brings joy to staff and patients. The reception area is now clear and visible to patients, while the finishes make a striking, elegant statement.
Interior Fitout Commercial Fitout over $1m
McConaghy Projects
McConaghy Properties Corporate Office
mcconaghyproperties.com.au/projects

In 2019 McConaghy Properties made the decision to relocate its head office, moving to The Annex, a development by Dexus. Gary McConaghy briefed architecture and design practice Hogg & Lamb to create a space that showcased its identity as both commercial landlords and builders.
Interior Fitout Food/Restaurant up to $250k
Indetail Projects
Cafe Lafayette
www.indetail.net.au

Japanese influences and bushranger motifs are an unlikely pairing but standing out in Melbourne’s café scene requires unwavering self-assurance plus an element of surprise. A mixture of flavours, dishes and design, Café Lafayette serves up an entirely unexpected experience.
Interior Fitout Food/Restaurant $250k – $500k
AVA Group
Sella Vinoteca
ava-group.com.au

When you ask people to describe Sella Vinoceta, they invariably mention the heritage features of the bar. From the exposed timber beams to the brick arches, steel-arched doorways, and striking smashed marble flooring, all elements work together to create this eccentric restaurant and wine bar.
Interior Fitout Food/Restaurant $500k – $1m
Alexander Interiors
Bills Restaurant
www.alexanderinteriors.com.au

This was the second Bills Restaurant completed by Alexander Interiors. Located in Sydney’s glamourous Double Bay and spanning a space of 200m2 the project is another successful collaboration between Meacham Nockles and Alexander Interiors.
Interior Fitout Food/Restaurant $1m – $2.5m
Indetail Projects
Di Stasio Citta
indetail.net.au

It’s not often a place upends your understanding of what a restaurant can or should be. Cittá is a dining experience that indulges all the senses. Cittá’s brutalist design feels fresh, genuinely creative and is highly appropriate in terms of the theatricality of the dining experience.
NATIONAL & STATE WINNERS
National Interior Fitout of the Year
JRCM Commercial Joinery
Her Majesty’s Theatre
jrcm.com.au

Both the scope and scale of this special project were extremely complex, with a number of design elements to be considered: the balcony fronts, curved bulkheads, feature ceilings and wall linings in the theatre, along with the twin spiral staircases with handrails to the auditorium.
Interior Fitout of the Year – WA
Diverse Project Group
Watches of Switzerland
www.diverseprojectgroup.com.au

In 2021, Diverse Project Group was engaged to complete the fitout of Watches of Switzerland’s new Perth store. Located in Raine Square building, all works had to comply with the building’s heritage listing, presenting significant challenges including access to the site and substantial rectification works.
Interior Fitout of the Year – VIC
ONE68
Mejico/INDU
one68.com.au

Their first foray into the Melbourne restaurant scene, Mejico Tequila Bar and Restaurant at the infamous ‘Pink Alley’ and INDU, a lively Sri Lankan and Southern Indian Restaurant, are both set to become just as popular as their sister restaurants in Sydney.
Interior Fitout of the Year – NSW
Alexander Interiors
MECCA Flagship Store
www.alexanderinteriors.com.au

This is MECCA‘s first flagship store and the largest beauty store of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Situated over four levels of the iconic ‘Gowings’ building, the store is in the heart of Sydney’s CBD and was by far the largest project ever for Alexander Interiors,
Interior Fitout of the Year – QLD
PQI Group
PASPALEY
pqigroup.com.au

Australian-owned Paspaley has cemented its place as a leader in the pearl jewellery industry, producing only high-quality products. Their store fitouts reflect this excellence and are manufactured in Australia, including many carefully handcrafted elements.
Interior Fitout of the Year – TAS
Vos Construction & Joinery
Cascade Cafe & Bar Hobart Airport
www.vosconstruction.com.au

Vos undertook the project management for the fitout of the new Cascade Café and Bar at Hobart Airport. The fitout includes a stunning emerald drop ceiling, brass cladded bar and counter, black laminate work tops and splash backs to bar areas, along with seating and tables throughout.
Interior Fitout of the Year – SA
JRCM Commercial Joinery
Her Majesty’s Theatre
jrcm.com.au

Both the scope and scale of this special project were extremely complex, with a number of design elements to be considered: the balcony fronts, curved bulkheads, feature ceilings and wall linings in the theatre, along with the twin spiral staircases with handrails to the auditorium.
SPONSOR’S PRODUCT WINNER
Best Use of Sponsor’s Product (Laminex)
Prestige Joinery (NSW)
Australian Technology Park Building 2 (Foundry)
prestigejoinery.com.au

The Australian Technology Park (ATP) Eveleigh is a state-of-the-art work and lifestyle destination that sits on 13.2 hectares just 5km from the Sydney CBD. Prestige Joinery (NSW) was engaged to install and finish all joinery and associated works in ATP Building Two, from Ground to Level 5.
AUSTRALIAN MADE WINNERS
Australian Made Retail
PQI Group
PASPALEY
pqigroup.com.au

Australian-owned Paspaley has cemented its place as a leader in the pearl jewellery industry, producing only high-quality products. Their store fitouts reflect this excellence and are manufactured in Australia, including many carefully handcrafted elements.
Australian Made Commercial
McConaghy Projects
McConaghy Properties Corporate Office
mcconaghyproperties.com.au/projects

In 2019 McConaghy Properties made the decision to relocate its head office, moving to The Annex, a development by Dexus. Gary McConaghy briefed architecture and design practice Hogg & Lamb to create a space that showcased its identity as both commercial landlords and builders.
OTHER AWARDS
Special Recognition – Outstanding Restoration of a Heritage Building
Dynamic Projects
Lowy Institute for International Policy
dynamicprojects.net.au

Dynamic Projects was engaged to carry out the design, restoration, refurbishment and construction of the Lowy Institute. The heritage-listed building was built in 1883, and all measures were taken in ensuring historical elements of the building were protected during the renovation.
Outstanding Subcontractor
Contribution
Stevens Glass
Leica Camera Chadstone
stevensglass.com.au

Sidgreaves & Co were engaged by Leica to act as their local architect and general contractor. Glazing specialists Stevens Glass were brought on board for the shopfront glazing, including the curved panel over the counter, inspired by the art of the camera lens, and two sets of double glass doors.