2025 RLB award winners
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) proudly congratulates the winners of the 2025 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards, which once again recognised outstanding projects across Australia’s built environment. Congratulations to the RLB Australian Development of the Year, Upper House in Queensland – nominated by Aria Property Group – to the category winners we supported through cost management and quantity surveying, and to all finalists recognised in this year’s awards.
“These developments are more than buildings; they’re catalysts for change, driving sustainability, inclusivity and economic growth,” said Paul Skinner, NSW Managing Director. “Each project demonstrates the transformative potential of great design, thoughtful planning and expert delivery. The 2025 winners set new benchmarks for design excellence, sustainability and community impact. We’re proud that RLB’s cost management and quantity surveying expertise helped bring many of these outstanding projects to life, delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.”
RLB provided cost management and quantity surveying towards the following category winners:
- Award for Development Innovation / Award for Best Office Development: One The Esplanade – Brookfield Properties
- Award for Best Heritage and Adaptive Reuse Development: Wesley Place – Charter Hall
- Award for Best Public Building or Social Infrastructure: Tulmur Place – Nicholas Street Precinct – Ipswich City Council
- Award for Best Purpose Built Student Accommodation Development: Iglu Mascot – Iglu
- Award for Best Sustainable Development – Residential: 443 Queen Street – Cbus Property
- People’s Choice Award: Scientia Terrace – Monte Sant’ Angelo College
RLB Australian Development of the Year
Upper House – Aria Property Group
This 32-storey landmark in South Brisbane redefines high-density living through sculptural architecture, sustainability leadership, and community connection. Featuring Australia’s first double-storey rooftop club and Queensland’s first 5-Star Green Star As-Built residential certification, Upper House blends luxury with environmental responsibility – revitalising the Fish Lane precinct and setting a new benchmark for residential excellence.
Award for Development Innovation / Award for Best Office Development
One The Esplanade – Brookfield Properties
Anchoring Perth’s Elizabeth Quay, this striking office tower champions sustainability, wellness, and Indigenous engagement. With flexible workspaces and high-performance services, it exemplifies the future of commercial development – delivering public benefit while raising the bar for workplace design.
Brookfield Properties, Hassell, Jonathan Ierace (RLB – Cost Management & Quantity Surveying), Property Council of Australia.
Award for Best Heritage and Adaptive Reuse Development
Wesley Place – Charter Hall
This transformative project reimagines Melbourne’s Wesley precinct as a vibrant, mixed-use destination. By blending heritage architecture with contemporary workplace design, Wesley Place preserves cultural significance while enhancing community and commercial value.
Charter Hall, Cox Architecture, Tony Moleta (RLB – Cost Management & Quantity Surveying), Property Council of Australia.
Award for Best Public Building or Social Infrastructure
Tulmur Place – Nicholas Street Precinct – Ipswich City Council
Tulmur Place has reimagined the civic heart of Ipswich as a dynamic public space. Once a disused centre, the precinct now hosts retail, civic and event spaces that restore community pride and offer a vibrant place to gather, reflect and connect.
Ipswich City Council, Buchan, Paul Megram (RLB – Cost Management & Quantity Surveying), Property Council of Australia, Woods Bagot (Award Sponsor).
Award for Best Purpose Built Student Accommodation Development
Iglu Mascot – Iglu
Strategically located in a connected inner-city suburb, Iglu Mascot offers students modern accommodation, landscaped environments and community facilities that support wellbeing and academic success.
Iglu, Bates Smart, Richard Rigby (RLB – Cost Management & Quantity Surveying), Property Council of Australia.
Award for Best Sustainable Development – Residential
443 Queen Street – Cbus Property
A pioneer of subtropical high-rise design, 443 Queen Street promotes natural ventilation and sustainable urban living. Its green building principles and breezy, open form set a benchmark for healthier, eco-friendly residential development.
Cbus Property, WOHA Architects, Paul Megram (RLB – Cost Management & Quantity Surveying), Property Council of Australia, GHD Design (Award Sponsor).
People’s Choice Award
Scientia Terrace – Monte Sant’ Angelo College
This bespoke learning facility supports science, sport and STEM education for future female leaders. It integrates modern learning environments into a heritage-listed site with sensitivity and innovation.
Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College, Hayball, Stephen Mee (RLB – Cost Management & Quantity Surveying), Property Council of Australia, Woods Bagot (Award Sponsor).
These projects reflect the creativity and diversity shaping Australia’s built environment. At RLB, we’re proud to have played a part in so many of the developments recognised this year – reaffirming our commitment to delivering long-term value for clients, communities and future generations.
Congratulations to all the 2025 finalists and winners. Your work continues to inspire – and shape the cities of tomorrow.
View the full list of National Award Winners
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