A shopping centre in the heart of Jimboomba, which utilises clever and practical design, has scooped a double at the Logan Urban Design Awards (LUDA).
Cr Scott Bannan at Jimboomba Central.
A record number of entries were received for the awards, which recognise the best in
urban design that help create innovative and inclusive social environments.
Jimboomba Central, designed by Interlandi Mantesso Architects, was named the
2020 LUDA Overall Winner after also collecting the Architecture Award.
The Cusack Lane structure was described by judges as a ‘clever design’ that was
likely to be a reference project for similar future retail projects across the City.
The project was commended for its spatial sophistication, choice of materials and
generous landscaping.
In winning the Architecture Award, Jimboomba Central was praised for its appealing street scapes and internal court space which together created a ‘dynamic centre’.
The 2020 LUDA awards, delayed from last year because of pandemic restrictions, were presented at a ceremony at Kiwanda Café in Eagleby on Wednesday night.
Other winners were:
Everleigh
• Master Planning Award: Everleigh
• Landscape Architecture and Urban Infrastructure Award: Brookhaven –
Discovery Park
• Businesses and Events Award: Beenleigh Town Square Night Markets
(Goodwill Projects)
The judging panel included Richard Coulson (Cox Architecture), Nicholas Marshall
(The Urban Developer) and Nathalie Ward (Lat27).
Planning Chair, Deputy Mayor Jon Raven, said the high standard of entries was
inspiring.
(LtoR) Deputy Mayor Jon Raven, judge Richard Coulson and Councillor Scott Bannan
“This year’s winners have set a new benchmark for excellent urban design as we
continue to see unprecedented growth in the commercial sector across the city,” Cr
Raven said.
“It is great to see Jimboomba Central named as Overall Winner and shows why
Council has allocated $5million in funding to continue to develop the Jimboomba City
Centre into a popular and vibrant destination.
“The quality of entries across all categories demonstrates that City not only embraces
practical development, we also embrace projects that are visually appealing and
suited to our landscapes and environment.”
Read the list of nominees HERE from our previous story.
