VOTING HAS NOW CLOSED FOR THE CITY OF ADELAIDE PRIZE
The City of Adelaide Prize is a category within the prestigious South Australian Architecture Awards Program which recognises innovative projects that enliven the City’s public spaces and engage with the community.
The City of Adelaide and the Australian Institute of Architects are working together to support the enhancement of public spaces in the City.
Vote for the project you feel best represents this. Voters go in the draw to win a $100 voucher to be used at Soi38.
Dymocks Heritage Store
Grieve Gillett Andersen
Hailed as ‘Australia’s most luxurious theatre’ upon its opening in 1928, the Regent Theatre is now the only remaining former grand cinema of its era in Adelaide. Boasting many of the original features including the striking façade, ornate plaster and render detailing, the grand space makes the ideal home for Dymocks’ new flagship Adelaide store in the heart of Rundle Mall. Contemporary plywood arch ‘book nooks’ mirror the elaborate plaster arches while bringing the fitout into the present. Just like a night at the Regent was once ‘the place to be’, this grand upper-level retail outlet establishes itself as a destination, with space to linger and take a rest from shopping. The overwhelming public response has exceeded client expectations and defied the challenging retail environment. The refurbished tenancy reinvigorates this important piece of Adelaide’s cultural and built heritage and allows public access once again for a new generation to enjoy.
Voting for the City of Adelaide prize is currently closed.