M3architecture

M3architecture

Company type	Private
Industry	Architecture
Founded	1997
Headquarters	Brisbane , Australia
Key people	Michael Banney, Ben Vielle, Michael Christensen, Michael Lavery (Directors)
Products	Architectural design and services

M3architecture (presented as m3architecture) is an architecture practice headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. Established in 1997, the firm is managed by Directors Michael Banney, Ben Vielle, Michael Christensen, and Michael Lavery.

Their body of work includes major developments such as the $140 million (AUD) University of Queensland Sustainable Futures Building, alongside public, educational, and cultural projects like the Tree of Knowledge Memorial located in Barcaldine.

Notable awards

• 2019 Queensland Architecture Awards by the Australian Institute of Architects: Commendation for Interior Architecture awarded to Level 3, 143 Edward Street, Brisbane (QCEC Workplace Fitout)
• 2019 Urban Design Minister's Award for the Barcaldine Master Plan
• 2018 Australian Urban Design Award granted to the Barcaldine Master Plan
• 2018 Good Design Award recipient for Architectural and Urban Design: The Globe project (inclusive of Barcaldine master plan & The Tree of Knowledge)
• 2018 Queensland Architecture Awards by the Australian Institute of Architects: Commendations in Houses Alterations and Additions (Patrick Street Residence) and Small Projects (UQ Zelman Cowan Building new entry)
• 2017 Fly Forbo Award Overall Winner for refurbishment of University of Queensland Architecture School
• 2017 National Architecture Awards from the Australian Institute of Architects:
  • National Public Architecture Award – The Globe Hotel (in collaboration with Brian Hooper Architect)
  • National Educational Architecture Award – St Joseph's Nudgee College Hanly Learning Centre
  • National Residential Architecture Award – New Houses category – Cape Tribulation House
  • National Commendations for Public Architecture (Act for Kids Child and Family Centre for Excellence) and Sustainable Architecture (Mount Alvernia College Anthony and La Verna Buildings)
• Numerous Queensland Chapter State Awards in 2017 covering Educational, Sustainable, Residential, Heritage, Public, and Interior Architecture sectors
• 2017 State Commendation for Small Project Architecture from the Australian Institute of Architects New South Wales Chapter – Newcastle Music Studio
• 2015 Think Brick Awards Grand Prix Winner nationally: ACT for Kids Child and Family Centre for Excellence
• 2014 Queensland Chapter State Commendation for Interior Architecture: UQ Chemistry Level 8
• 2013 Regional Commendation for Sustainable Architecture from Queensland Chapter: 11 Saint James Street Petrie Terrace
• 2012 Queensland Chapter State Award for Interior Architecture: Mansergh Shaw Level 5 at The University of Queensland; plus State Commendation for Public Architecture: David Theile Olympic Swimming Pool at UQ
• 2011 National Interior Architecture Award: St Joseph's Nudgee College Tierney Auditorium; multiple Queensland Chapter State Awards recognizing Interior and Urban Architecture; Regional Commendations in both categories
• 2010 National Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Architecture and National Public Architecture Commendation: Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Memorial; several Queensland Chapter awards including Public Architecture and JW Wilson Building of the Year
• 2009 Australian Timber Design Awards: National Overall Winner; categories including Public or Commercial Buildings, Best Use of Certified Timber, Northern Region Best Award—all awarded to Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Memorial; plus Queensland Chapter Regional Commendations in Interior Architecture
• 2008 National Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture: Cherrell Hirst Creative Learning Centre at Brisbane Girls Grammar School; Queensland Chapter FDG Stanley Award for Public Architecture; State and Regional Commendations in Interior Architecture; special mention in Architecture Australia Prize for unbuilt project – Captain Cook Landing Memorial
• 2007 National Small Project Architecture Award alongside multiple Queensland Chapter accolades including Small Project, Art and Architecture Prize, and Regional Commendations for QUT Human Movement Pavilion
• 2006 G.H.M Addison Award from Queensland Chapter and Regional Interior Architecture Commendation: UQ Chemistry Building Fitout Levels 5,6 West,7 and10 West
• 2005 Australian Institute of Architects President's Award recognizing excellence in mentoring emerging architects
• A series of Design Institute of Australia Queensland Design Awards during 2004-2005 celebrating innovation, quality, use of color, set/display design, and collaboration on public art primarily related to University of Queensland projects and Australian Institute of Architects stage set design
• Early 2000s Queensland Chapter honors including State Awards in Art & Architecture and Public Building Institutional categories awarded for UQ Micro Health Laboratory

Distinguished Publications

• The David Theile Olympic Swimming Pool featured in The Pool
• The David Theile Olympic Swimming Pool, The Yeerongpilly (Rod Laver) Footbridge, and The Tree of Knowledge showcased in Practical Poetics in Architecture
• ACT for Kids Centre for Excellence alongside the UQ Microhealth Laboratory included in Materiality – Brick and Block in Contemporary Australian Architecture
• M3architecture: sites of transformation, highlighted in ArchitectureAU
• Australian outback pub representing the nation at an international architecture exhibition in Italy
• UQ Microhealth Laboratory presented in Brick
• m3architecture profiled within A Critical History of Contemporary Architecture: 1960–2010
• m3architecture featured in The Encyclopedia of Australian Architecture
• m3architecture included in A Place in the Sun
• m3architecture showcased in 10x10_3
• The QUT Human Movement Pavilion documented in The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture
• m3architecture recognized in Next Wave: Emerging Talents in Australian Architecture
• Taringa Residence displayed in House Plus: Imaginative Ideas for Extending Your Home
• The practice of m3architecture examined as a Masters by Research Thesis at RMIT University
• Anecdotal evidence – Michael Lavery’s PhD research in Architecture and Urban Design, RMIT University
• Engaging objects – Michael Banney’s PhD study in Architecture and Urban Design, RMIT University
• Architectural Guide Australia

Exhibitions

• 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion. Featured project: Barcaldine masterplan including The Globe and The Tree of Knowledge within “Repair.”
• 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion. Presented project: The David Theile Olympic Swimming Pool.
• 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion. Showcased project: Lodge on the Lake.
• 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Exhibited projects: Brisbane Girls Grammar School Cherrell Hirst Creative Learning Centre; Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Memorial; ‘HEAT: Queensland Architects’ Stand.’
• 2008 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion, under the theme ‘Abundant Australia.’
• 2008 Optimism exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art.
• 2008 Place Makers: Contemporary Queensland Architects at Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane. Featured projects: Brisbane Girls Grammar School, UQ Microhealth Laboratory, Taringa Residence.
• 2010 ‘All Politics is Local,’ Interior Design Magazine.
• 2007 ‘OUT FROM UNDER: Australian Architecture Now,’ Australian Institute of Architects event in San Francisco. Projects included: UQ Microhealth Laboratory and Taringa Residence.
• 2006 Venice Architecture Biennale, Australian Pavilion. Project presented: UQ Microhealth Laboratory as part of ‘Cities, Architecture and Society.’
• 2006 ‘[v3]’ exhibition at Queensland Performing Arts Centre Forecourt, Brisbane. Project featured: Brisbane North Eye Centre.
• 2006 ‘Art Movement’ Exhibition at University of Technology Sydney Gallery. Highlighted project: Brisbane Girls Grammar School Creative Learning Centre.
• 2006 Design Institute of Australia Awards & Exhibition held at Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane. Project exhibited: UQ Chemistry Interiors, St Lucia Campus.
• 2005 Design Institute of Australia Awards & Exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery. Showcased project: Centre for Marine Studies, University of Queensland St Lucia.
• 2005 Australian Institute of Architects ‘Marvels’ Exhibition in Brisbane. Projects displayed: Brisbane Girls Grammar School Creative Learning Centre, Australian National University Bike Shelters, Yeppoon Apartments (in collaboration with Brian Hooper Architect).
• 2004 Design Institute of Australia Awards & Exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery. Projects included: UQ Microhealth Laboratory Gatton Campus; Australian Institute of Architects Stage Set Design.
• 2004 ART + ARCH Infinite Exhibition throughout Brisbane. Collaborative works by Michael Banney and Dirk Yates presented at City Hall.
• 2003 Australian Institute of Architects Tropical Housing Exhibition held in Brisbane. Featured project: Bennett Residence, Bribie Island.