Our Awards

Tim Hurburgh and Mark O’Dwyer lead a multi-disciplinary team of architects, interior designers and planners, operating from an inner Melbourne studio.

H2o aims to produce high quality projects across all scales with a strong sustainability focus. Many projects have involved the adaptation and reuse of existing buildings including heritage structures and sites. We focus on complex owner occupied buildings requiring a high degree of coordination of urban design, space planning, architecture, interior design, furniture design and selection as well as project facilitation. The practice has developed comprehensive management and reporting processes to meet the rigorous requirements of our clients and their agents. Working nationally and internationally, our projects have been extensively published and recognized with numerous awards.

 

2022
SA Architecture Awards
Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture, Winner 

Flinders University Modern Biodiversity Facility

 

2021
Victorian School Design Awards
Best School Project – Below $5m, Finalist

Montrose Primary School Gymnasium

 

2020
AIA (TAS)
Architecture Award, Residential Architecture New, Shortlisted

Whitton House

 

2015
Think Brick Awards
Roof Tile Excellence Award Finalist

Swinburne University Factory of the Future

 

2015
Australian Timber Design Awards
Winner of the Timber Panels Category

Swinburne University Factory of the Future

 

2013
CCAA Public Domain Award
Walls Victorian State Winner

Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park

 

2013
CCAA Public Domain Award
Walls Commendation

Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park

 

2012
Viridian Vision Award 2012
Energy Efficient Glass Design Commercial

Swinburne University, Advanced Technologies Centre

 

2011
AIA (VIC)
Architecture Award, Public Architecture New

Swinburne University, Advanced Technologies Centre

 

2011
London International Creative Competition
Honorable Mention

Swinburne University, Advanced Technologies Centre

 

2011
City of Boroondara Urban Design Award

Genazzano FCJ College Performing Arts Centre, Kew

 

2010
AIA (SA)
Keith Neighbour Award for Commercial Architecture

University of Adelaide, Plant Accelerator, Waite Campus

 

2010
AIA (SA)
Sustainable Architecture Commendation

University of Adelaide, Plant Accelerator, Waite Campus

 

2008
City of Whitehorse Urban Design Awards
Best Commercial Building Award

Deakin University International Centre and Business Building, Burwood

 

2008
City of Whitehorse Urban Design Awards
Environmental Sustainability Award – Commercial

Deakin University International Centre and Business Building, Burwood

 

2008
Department of Education, School Design Awards
Best Secondary School

Point Cook Senior Secondary College, Point Cook

 

2008
Australian Timber Design Awards
Best Use of Western Red Cedar & Best Use of Decorative Wood Veneers

Deakin University International Centre and Business Building, Burwood

 

2007
RAIA Architecture Awards
Regional Prize

Castlemaine Primary School, Castlemaine

2007
BPN Environ
Sustainability Award

55 St Andrews Place, Melbourne

 

2006
RAIA Architecture Awards
Institutional New Award

Deakin University Central Precinct, Burwood

 

2006
Department of Education, School Design Awards
Best Primary School

Castlemaine Primary School, Castlemaine

 

2006
City of Whitehorse Urban Design Awards
Environmental Sustainability Award – Commercial

Deakin University Central Precinct, Burwood

 

2006
City of Whitehorse Urban Design Awards
Mayoral Award

Deakin University Central Precinct, Burwood

 

2006
Australian Timber Design Award
Outstanding Use of Timber in Public & Commercial Buildings

Deakin University Central Precinct, Burwood

 

2004
RAIA Architecture Awards
Sustainable Architecture Award

SES Headquarters, Southbank

 

2004
Banksia (Sustainability) Award
Shortlisted

SES Headquarters, Southbank

 

2003
Engineering Excellence Awards
Environmentally Sustainable Award

SES Headquarters, Southbank

 

2003
Dulux Color Awards
Commercial Finalist

SES Headquarters, Southbank

 

2002
RAIA Architecture Awards
Interior Architecture Award

Australia Post Rosslyn Street Processing Centre, Groundup Facility, West Melbourne

 

2001
Tasmanian Heritage Council
Heritage Citation

Hobart Tennis Club, Hobart

 

2000
Australian Institute of Building Year 2000 Award

Australia Post, Rosslyn St. Processing Centre,
Groundup Facility, West Melbourne

 

2000
Master Builders Excellence in New Construction (Buildings) over $50M

Australia Post Letters Facility, Dandenong, Victoria