Brisbane-based architecture practice bureau'proberts has three projects shortlisted in the prestigious 2024 World Architecture Festival (WAF) awards – more than any other Australian practice for completed work. 

The practice’s Oxlade, Canvas and Beach House projects will compete in the Completed Buildings – Housing category against a slew of multi-residential projects from around the world, including Mexico, Japan, China and Europe. 

bureau'proberts Managing and Creative Director Liam Proberts says he’s proud to continue the practice’s recognition on the international architectural stage. 

“This is not only great recognition for us and how hard we’ve been working over the past few years, but it’s recognition for what’s been happening in South-East Queensland, with four of the 18 buildings in the category situated here,” he says. 

“Our projects are redefining apartment living in South-East Queensland as we move from a mostly detached house town to a more sub-tropical urban city where diversity of housing product is so important. We’re creating density, diversity and options for living.” 

Proberts emphasises the importance of designing buildings specifically suited to their location, and which contribute to their region’s unique character. 

“What’s really important about these projects is that they respond to their sub-tropical context and that works to build the identity of Brisbane and this region.” 

WAF will take place in Singapore from 6 - 8 November 2024. Shortlisted projects are presented live to a panel of esteemed judges. 

Beach House 

Beach House, in Broadbeach, offers 14 apartments with spectacular beach views, replacing a single house. This project addresses the growing trend of people choosing permanent coastal residences over traditional holiday homes.

Canvas 

Canvas, situated in Brisbane’s middle-range suburb of Bulimba, replaces two warehouses with 21 apartments in a new version of the traditional six-pack or brick apartment block, ubiquitous in Brisbane’s outer/middle suburbs. 

Oxlade 

Oxlade is located on Oxlade Drive, one of Brisbane’s most established streets. It introduces 30 high-end apartments in place of two former houses.