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The Powerhouse acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral homelands upon which our museums are situated. We respect their Elders, past, present and future and recognise their continuous connection to Country.

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Holdmark Innovation Award

The annual Holdmark Innovation Award recognises excellence and innovation in the built environment.

Supported by Holdmark, the Award is presented by Powerhouse to a project that demonstrates excellence and innovation in architecture or engineering in the built environment. The award will spotlight one outstanding Australian-designed project completed between 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025 that provides solutions to challenges experienced in Australia’s urban landscape. The winner will receive a A$15,000 cash prize.

Holdmark Property Group, under the leadership of founder and chief executive Sarkis Nassif, has committed A$10 million towards Powerhouse Parramatta. This remarkable investment supports the establishment of the Holdmark Gallery, the Holdmark Innovation Award and an Urban Transformation Summer School with Western Sydney University.

If you have further questions, contact initiatives@powerhouse.com.au.

KEY DATES

  • Applicants informed October 2026

Holdmark Innovation Award

Applications Reopen 2027

An annual award recognising excellence and innovation in the built environment, receiving a A$15,000 cash prize.

Previous Recipients

First Building at Bradfield City Centre

Recipients of the 2025 Holdmark Innovation Award
Retro fitted apartment, with lounge, arm chair, window and kitchenette.

Wilam Ngarrang Retrofit

Recipients of the 2024 Holdmark Innovation Award
The red rooftop of Phive, featuring small undulations, that create a wavey pattern across the building.

The project PHIVE

Recipients of the 2023 Holdmark Innovation Award
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