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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Wicklow architect earns international acclaim with top Australian awards
Wicklow People Today at 03:00 Arklow native Alan J. Duffy, principal architect at Architectus, has brought international pride to Ireland, securing Australia's prestigious South Australia state medal for the cutting-edge Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB) in Adelaide. The project claimed three additional accolades, including the Dr John Mayfield Award for Education Architecture, The Robert Dickson Award for Interior Architecture and the Award for Sustainable Architecture at a ceremony celebrating design excellence. This triumph marks a milestone for Duffy and Architectus, highlighting Irish ingenuity in world architecture. Duffy's journey began in 1991 with an all-Ireland gold medal for art at St. Kevin's CBS, Arklow, igniting his creative passion. Later named 'Arklow Person of the Year,' he credits this recognition for fuelling his confidence to represent Irish architects internationally. 'Winning these awards for the HMRB is a proud moment,' Duffy said. ' 'I'm honoured to showcase Irish architectural talent on the world stage, inspired by my Wicklow roots.' Praising the HRMB, which was designed to advance medical research through innovative design and functionality, the jury stated: 'This project masterfully integrates sustainable principles, collaboration, and cultural connection to enhance well-being, setting a benchmark for holistic educational architecture.'
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Wicklow-born architect wins prestigious Australian architecture prize
The State Medal, one of the highest architectural honours in South Australia, was awarded to the Wicklow native for his design of the Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB). In addition, Mr Duffy's project was given three other accolades: the Dr John Mayfield Award for Education Architecture, the Robert Dickson Award for Interior Architecture, and the Award for Sustainable Architecture. Mr Duffy is the principal architect at Adelaide-based architectural firm Architectus with more than 20 years of experience leading education and science projects across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, New Zealand and Australia. Commenting on the winning design, the jury said: 'This project masterfully integrates sustainable principles, collaboration and cultural connection, setting a new standard for holistic educational architecture.' Mr Duffy began his architectural journey when he won an all-Ireland gold medal for art at St Kevin's CBS in Arklow before completing a degree in the School of Architecture in Bolton Street, Dublin. He credits his Irish roots for jumpstarting his global success. 'Winning these awards is a proud moment. I'm honoured to represent Irish architectural talent on the world stage,' he said.
