Middleton Beach foreshore designers earn award of excellence from Australian Institute of Architects

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Middleton Beach foreshore designers earn award of excellence from *********** Institute of Architects

Marrying natural beauty with pragmatic place making has earned the designers of the Middleton Beach Foreshore an award of excellence from the WA Chapter of the *********** Institute of Architects.

The project, designed by the City of Albany and See Design, was successful in the civic landscape category and honoured at a ceremony held at the Royal Perth Yacht Club on Friday.

“Binalup / Middleton Beach is one of Western Australia’s most iconic and cherished coastal destinations, and this award is a testament to what’s possible when good design is grounded in community, culture and care for the environment,” Mayor Greg Stocks said.

“The Foreshore Enhancement Project has transformed Binalup into a more resilient, functional and beautiful public space, and we’re proud to have worked in close partnership with See Design Studio to design and deliver it.

“To receive this recognition from the *********** Institute of Landscape Architects reinforces how important this project is — not just for Albany, but as an example of civic landscape done well.”

See Design director Eoin Gladish said the project had a personal significance for him.

“I have wonderful childhood memories of Middleton Beach and I relished the opportunity to create a design to reinvigorate this cherished coastline,” he said.

“First and foremost, we design for people.

“It’s really exciting to see the local community embracing and engaging with the waterfront — whether they’re cycling, walking, exercising, picnicking or just relaxing.

“That’s my greatest reward.”

The Middleton Beach foreshore was praised for the designers’ selection of materials and their response to erosion of the coastline.

“The design leverages the site’s natural beauty and applies a restrained, elegant material palette to shape a series of multifunctional public spaces that improve beach access and amenity,” the jury said.

It was also applauded for the way it recognised the area’s cultural significance to the Menang Noongar people.

“The project respects its deep history while supporting Middleton Beach as a shared and enduring public space,” the jury said.

Camera IconThe Middleton Beach foreshore marries beauty with practical spaces. Credit: Dave Deves

The foreshore also received a regional achievement award.

The design incorporated a buried seawall to protect against erosion and featured upgraded pathways, seating and gathering spaces.

“Middleton Beach foreshore is one of Albany’s most cherished coastal destinations, valued for its community, cultural, and environmental significance,” the jury said.

“The renewal enhances public access, coastal protection, and ecological resilience while preserving its role as a gathering place.”

Other winners on the night were Bunbury’s Maidens Reserve which took home the most prestigious award, the WA Medal.

Perth’s Oval at Subi East earned an award of excellence in the category of cultural heritage as well as two landscape architecture awards in the civic landscape, and parks and open spaces sections.

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