Photography: Tom Hunt Smith

Our new Clubhouse, designed by Jackson Clements Burrows, was recently awarded the Australian Institute of Architecture’s Award of Public Architecture at the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards.

The jury said:

"The Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club displays Jackson Clements Burrows’ architectural skill, social and environmental concern, and aptitude at distilling the client’s brief into a resolved public building. The building clearly displays both the client and project team's ambition to create a shared meeting place and asset for the club and the broader community of Point Lonsdale.

In addition to its expressive form, consistent palette and thorough attention to detail, the building remains respectful of the scale, character and amenity of its surroundings. It is at once practical, warm, social, and generous. Its corner kiosk, long bench at its entry and neighbourly batten fences typifies this spirit.

The building has a clear, consistent, and successful parti. Its triangular plan addresses a dune and public reserve, sheltering a generous open lawn. Well-planned services and back of house spaces are neatly separated from communal areas, which maintain the looseness to accommodate both informal and formal gatherings. The lawn, terraced deck, balcony, and children’s room speak to coastal lifestyles and evoke an inviting and casual shared domestic atmosphere."

Congratulations to the project team, client, builder Lyons Construction and our collaborators for this recognition.

You can find more information about the project here.

Consultants:

PDS Group (Project Manager), Vistek (Structural and Civil Engineer), McKenzie Group (Building Surveyor), Waterman AHW (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Fire Services, ESD), Daly Engineering Team (Electrical Services), Stantec (Fire Engineer), Studio All (Lighting Design), Before Compliance (Universal Access), Slattery (Cost Planners), Pidgeon Ward (Signage/Graphic Design)

Builder:

Lyons Construction