Renewal SA has announced the urban plaza at the northern entry to the Adelaide Railway Station has been crowned the winner of the 2022 City of Adelaide Prize.
General Manager Major Projects and Pipeline for Renewal SA, Tony Cole said the prizewinning walkway – featuring a series of intersecting vaulted arches reminiscent of the neoclassical interior of the station itself – beat a field of nine finalists to take home the prestigious award at the annual South Australian Architecture Awards.
Mr Cole said the prize was established by City of Adelaide Council in 1997 to recognise and award a project that enhances the public experience in the council area.
He said the Adelaide Railway Station Entry was also named the People’s Choice winner, while it earned a Commendation in the Public Architecture category.
Mr Cole said the creation of a new northern entrance to the railway station was transformative, not only from a connectivity perspective but also an aesthetic one.
“Now that it’s reopened and acting as a true thoroughfare, we are seeing quality connections to, and activation of, other parts of the Riverbank that will provide lasting economic impacts and community activity,” he said.
“And, of course, it looks great.”
Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide, Sandy Verschoor said the City of Adelaide Prize recognised innovative and creative projects that brought the city to life.
“The new Adelaide Railway Station entry is both visually beautiful and extremely functional in helping large crowds of people enjoy their time in our city,” Ms Verschoor said.
