Tzannes Associates
Tzannes is an architectural practice based in Sydney, Australia, active since 1983.
The studio-based practice employs approximately 25 staff.
Project experience includes new urban infrastructure, mixed-use buildings, commercial and retail facilities, and all forms of residential development including private homes.
Awards
Tzannes Associates have been honoured with more than 40 major national and state awards, including being twice awarded with Australia's highest accolade for new residential work, the Robin Boyd Award, presented by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects for:
• Henwood House (1988), Paddington, New South Wales
• House at Northbridge (Snelling House) (1997), Northbridge, New South Wales
In 1997 the House at Northbridge (Snelling House) was also awarded New South Wales' highest residential architecture award, the NSW Wilkinson Award for Residential Buildings.
Other awards include:
• AIA (NSW) Wilkinson Award 2010, Bilgola Residence
• AIA (NSW) Award (Commendation) 2010, Point Piper Residence • Property Council of Australia, 2010 Innovation and Excellence Awards, Highly Commended Heritage and Adaptive Uses Award, Harbour YHA
• National Trust of Australia (NSW) Highly Commended 2010, Sydney Harbour YHA
• Australian Liquor Industry Award for the Best Venue Renovation in Australia, (2009), Golden Sheaf Hotel
• RAIA (NSW) Presidents Prize Award 2009, Peter John Cantrill
• RAIA (NSW) Award, Interior Architecture Award 2009, Macquarie Street Apartment
• RAIA (NSW) Award, (Commendation) Commercial Architecture 2009, Woollahra Hotel
• RAIA (NSW) Award, New Residential Award 2009, Parlsey Bay Residence
• RAIA (NSW) Award, (Commendation) Public Architecture 2007, Isabel Hall Building
• RAIA (NSW) Awards, (Commendation) Sustainable Architecture 2007, Isabel Hall Building
• RAIA (NSW) Award, (Commendation) Commercial Architecture 2007, Moncur Street
• President’s Medal 2007, Royal Architecture Institute of Canada, Alec Tzannes
• President’s Medal 2007, The American Institute of Architects, Alec Tzannes
• Conservation Award, Woollahra Municipal Council 2006, Sherman Studio
• RAIA National Award, (Commendation) Heritage 2006, Sherman Studio
• RAIA (NSW) Award, Conservation and Adaptive Reuse 2006, Sherman Studio
• Architectural Domestic & Studio Award, Australian Steel Institute 2006, Sherman Studio
• RAIA, National Award (Commendation), Residential Buildings 2005, Arthur Residence, Paddington
• RAIA (NSW) Architecture Award - Single Housing, New 2005, Weisener Residence, Watsons Bay
• RAIA (NSW) Architecture Award - Single Housing, Alterations & Additions 2005, Arthur Residence
• RAIA (NSW) Award 2005 The York and North Wing Apartments, Newcastle
• Master Builder’s Association Excellence in Housing award Contract House $1.5 - $2.5 million 2004, Wiesener Residence
• Australian Timber Design Award 2003 – Recognising Excellence in Timber Design Landscape & Exterior Structures, Federation Drive
• RAIA (NSW) Award (Commendation) 2003 Public Building, St Catherine’s Sports Centre, Waverley
• ANZ International Lighting Awards 2002, Award of Commendation, Anzac Parade Street Lighting Canberra
• RAIA National Award (Commendation) Heritage Buildings 2001, Fort Denison
• RAIA (NSW) Award (Conservation) 2001, Fort Denison
• Anzac Parade Lights; Canberra: Excellence in Engineering and innovation in Engineering The Institute of Engineers, Canberra, 2001
• National Trust Heritage Awards 2001, Fort Denison, Café and Interactive Area
• RAIA (NSW) Commercial Building Award 200 for 490 Crown Street, Surry Hills
• National Interior Design Award 2000 from the Timber Development Association, Aria Restaurant
• RAIA The Blackett Award 1998, Kronenberg House
• RAIA National Award Interiors 1998, Centennial Hotel
• RAIA (NSW) Architecture Award 1998, Kronenberg House
• RAIA The Robin Boyd Award 1997 (RAIA), Snelling House
• RAIA Finalist, Robin Boyd Award 1997, Nursey House
• RAIA The Wilkinson Award 1997, Snelling House
• RAIA (NSW) Award 1997 Nursey House
• RAIA Award (Commendation) Interior Architecture (RAIA) 1996 for Bistro Moncur and Woollahra Hotel
• AILA National Project Award, Planning 1994, Gungahlin Town Centre (with ACTPA)
• Royal Australian Planning Institute’s Award 1994 for Planning Excellence, Gungahlin Town Centre (with ACTPA)
• Australian Hotels Association of NSW 1994, 1995 & 1996 AHA Awards for Excellence for Best Restaurant (Metropolitan) Best Redeveloped Hotel
• Steel Profile Architecture of the Decade Award 1991, Kinsella House
• RAIA Award Wilkinson Category 1990, Holmes House
• RAIA The Wilkinson Award 1989, Kinsella House
• RAIA Finalist Robin Boyd Award 1989, Kinsella House
• RAIA Award, Sulman Category 1988, Federation Pavilion, Centennial Park
• Master Builders Federation - Certificate of Commendation for Federation Pavilion, Centennial Park 1988
• Society of Illuminating Engineers - Commendation for Federation Pavilion, Centennial Park 1988
• RAIA The Robin Boyd Award 1988, Henwood House
• RAIA The Wilkinson Award 1988, Henwood House
• The Woollahra Award for Alterations and Additions 1985, Langton Lee Guest House