Our four Named Awards are conferred in the categories of public, commercial, education and housing, and represent Aotearoa's highest tier of architectural achievement.
The awards are named for four influential New Zealand architects: Sir Ian Athfield, Sir Miles Warren, John Scott and Ted McCoy. Each of these architects, in their own way, has made a powerful contribution to the practice of architecture in New Zealand.
Sir Miles Warren Award for Commercial Architecture
The Sir Miles Warren Award for Commercial Architecture pays respect to Sir Miles’ long record of high quality work, and his generous contribution to his profession.
John Scott Award for Public Architecture
The John Scott Award for Public Architecture honours the memory of John Scott (1924-1992), a New Zealand original.
Sir Ian Athfield Award for Housing
The Sir Ian Athfield Award for Housing acknowledges the distinguished career of Sir Ian Athfield (1940 – 2015).
Ted McCoy Award for Education
The Ted McCoy Award for Education acknowledges the importance of high quality learning spaces.
