Social housing project claims top gong at Logan design awards

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Aleisha Dawson

The Courier-Mail

The Underwood socal housing project on Cristaldi Ave.


An innovative approach to social housing design has taken out a top award in Queensland.

The 2025 Logan Urban Design Awards (LUDA) were recently announced, and recognised the best in urban planning, architecture and design in the City of Logan, south of Brisbane.

“Great design makes great cities,” said Logan Mayor Jon Raven.

“I want our community to dream big and be ambitious for what Logan will become over the next 50 years.

The United Cultures Centre and Z block learning centre at Mabel Park State High School.


“The work that these awards recognise is a huge part of that.

“This is about celebrating the projects and people who are shaping the future of Logan, helping us build a better and more innovative city.

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Borrol Lookout and Billubera Park at Yarrabilba.


“Our award nominees and winners are part of what makes Logan so attractive for business, investors and people buying their own home.”

The Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works and Archipelago Architects were behind the Underwood social housing project on Cristaldi Ave.

The award judges praised the project for its excellence in responsive, inclusive and sustainable urban design.

The Distillery Road Market Precinct.


The delivery of the project on a sloping site and the creation of the homes around a central garden spine were also highlighted.

Other LUDA winners included The United Cultures Centre and Z block learning centre at Mabel Park State High School (The Queensland Department of Education and ThomsonAdsett), the Distillery Road Market Precinct (Kenton Campbell and Tonken Property Group) and Borrol Lookout and Billubera Park at Yarrabilba (Stockland and RPS Group).

The Logan Urban Design Awards promote excellence in the design and creation of urban environments within Logan.

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