Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture

Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture
Awarded forPublic Architecture in Australia (Highest National Award)
CountryAustralia
Presented byAustralian Institute of Architects
First award1981 (1981)
Currently held bylahznimmo architects for Powerhouse Castle Hill, 2024
Websitewww.architecture.com.au/awards

The Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture is a national architecture award presented annually by the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) since 1981. The named award is given to the work adjudicated to be the most significant for the advancement of public architecture in that year. Alongside the Named Award, National Awards and National Commendations are also given by the jury.