Day01. Gallery Wins Award in AIA NSW Awards - Small Projects Category

15 March 2023

Last Friday night we were excited to win an Architecture Award in the Small Projects category of the @architecturensw Awards.

A very big thank you to the jury, our very good friend and client @day01.gallery and to our wonderful builder @mihbuilt, a wonderful team effort on a very small but special project.

Jury Citation:

"Day 01 gallery on Crown Street is an excellent example of an architectural idea pared down to a radically basic form, but which is nonetheless very compelling and refreshingly unapologetic. The space is tiny, but the clever use of design elements make it feel far larger than it is. To suit a low budget of a jaw-dropping $10,000, the architect adopted a highly targeted approach, only adding what is strictly necessary to create a functional and inviting gallery space, but one which surprises and delights. Two simple moves transform the space: the use of the whole back wall as one large pivot door, which creates an extra display space while hiding back-of-house functions; and the reception desk which hinges up as a display window.
Day 01 gallery is an inspiring example of targeted intervention in architecture. Every decision has been made carefully to maximise functionalit and efficiency whilst also maintaining the aesthetic power of the space. The project also exemplifies a type of sustainability which should be talked about more: to employ simplicity and wit to require little in the way of money or materials to achieve ones aims."

Practice: @ianmoorearchitects
Photographer: @bryndonkersloot and @pim_van_nunen
Builder: @mihbuilt