2015 NSW Architecture Awards
Winner 2015 Greenway Award, Heritage Architecture – Creative Adaptation
Building Beautiful Spaces
Awards
Project: The Abbey, 272 Johnston Street, Annandale
Project: The Abbey, 272 Johnston Street, Annandale
Inner West Council, Built Environment Awards, Marrickville Medal for Conservation 2021
Winner Conservation Award 2021
Project: The Abbey, 272 Johnston Street, Annandale
National Architecture Award, Australian Institute of Architects
Winner National Award for Heritage
Project: ‘Montrose’ 20 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
2010 – The National Trust of Australia (NSW) Energy Australia Heritage Awards
Conservation Built Heritage for project under $1 Million – Individuals
Project: Rockpool Conservation
2010 – The National Trust of Australia (NSW) Energy Australia Heritage Awards
Conservation Built Heritage for project under $1 Million – Corporate/Government – Highly Commended
Project: ‘Woodencroft’ – 9 Edinburgh Road, Willoughby
Willoughby City Council 2010 Heritage Awards
Winner for Restoration
Project – 6 Hopetoun Avenue, Mosman
NSW 2002 Master Builders Association – Contract House $2 Million & over
Winner
Project: ‘Brencheley’ – 19 Station Street Pymble
1998 – Ku-ring-Gai Municipal Council Heritage Award 1998 –
For the Conservation of ‘Brencheley’
Project: ‘Redleaf’ – 8 Redleaf Avenue, Wahroonga
Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council, Ku-ring-gai Heritage Award 1998
Special Heritage Award for the Conservation of ‘Redleaf’
Project: ‘Redleaf’ – 8 Redleaf Avenue, Wahroonga
NSW & Australia Major Architect Award for Best Renovation
Winner
Newspaper Articles
Daily Telegraph
‘Home’ – Edition on 27 March, 2010.
Pages 16 – 17
Daily Telegraph
‘Home’ – Edition on 8 May, 2010.
Pages 16 – 17
Testimonials
Testimonial –
Bruce Bland, Ian Street, Rose Bay
“A & DR Illes (Sydney) Pty Ltd have proven skill and expertise over several residential projects completed with TKD Architect in recent years. They work closely alongside highly experienced subcontractors to produce finished work with a very high standard of build quality and they maintain good communication between the project team on issues of cost and time. We would not hesitate to recommend their service for similar projects I the future.”
Lachlan Rowe, Tanner Kibble Denton Architects
Project: St Thomas Street Bronte
“A & DR Illes completed the works to a high standard and managed the site extremely well. A & DR Illles have great experience and sensitivity to heritage builds as demonstrated on this project. An original window was discovered (bricked up) during the works and was expertly repaired and conserved. The joinery was of an excellent standard.”
Sean Johnson, Lucas Stapleton Johnson &Partners
Project: Parliament House – Executive Wentworth Room (formally Council Room) and Speakers Garden.
“Our thanks to you and your teams for our wonderful new bathroom. It was definitely worth the wait. We realise that these small jobs are difficult and we appreciate that you view your client relationships as long-term ones! We appreciated very much having the original team back, including one who was only born during the first renovation 20 years ago. Meeting Jackson was a special moment!”
Rosemary Kirkby and David Fisher
“Thanks for a wonderful home you have built us. We really were scared at the beginning however the professionalism you and your company have had the whole way through has been fantastic and beyond our expectations. I will write to you in the New Year but in the meantime if you need us as a recommendation please just call.
I also want to let you know that John has been nothing short of amazing. Having now been through the process I can see that from the client’s point of view the foreman is the most crucial role. It has not been easy for him with us living here but he has always showed care for our family throughout as well as obviously doing amazing building work.”
Beverley and Sheyne Walsh
“We have worked with A & DR Illes for over 15 years and they have always achieved high quality level of finishes, particularly in complex and detailed projects”
Gary O’Reilly, Architectural Projects
“A & DR Illes concurrently performed the internal fit out of the Heritage House. They expertly retained the Heritage significant aspects and provided contemporary additions producing a high-quality result. A & DR Illes performed in an experienced, dedicated and professional manner in refurbishing the external fabric of the building and working to tight timeframes and limited documentation. All building works were completed to a very high standard. The Foreman was well versed and co-ordinated and managed trades efficiently. Very proactive in proving solutions to detail issues and other buildability aspects.”
Homer Dapas, Director PricewaterhouseCoopers
Project – 1 Avon Road, Pymble
” Peter Hunt Architects found A& DR Illes to be knowledgeable and experienced builders. The works were carried out in a professional manner, resulting in a smooth delivery of the project on time. The quality of workmanship was high and they were able to bring suggestions forward resulting in better outcomes for the client. The few variations we experienced on the project were largely due to latent conditions, which would be expected when dealing with heritage works. A & DR Ille in-house staff possessed unique skills and knowledge of heritage restoration. Past experience and understanding were evident in the way the works were planned and executed. Illes had access to specialist contractors who likewise understood the special considerations needed in undertaking heritage works. We would highly recommend A & DR Illes for similar works.”
Michael Cook, Peter Hunt Architects
Project – VIDC Heritage Precinct.
” I have just returned to Europe after 3 weeks of residence in 5C Longwood. I really enjoyed being there. Everything looks great, and works well. It was a relief to have the aircon last week! Still a lot to do re furnishing, but that will take much more time.
So I want to thank you for all your efforts, and putting up with my fussiness. I do appreciate it.”
Alison Burrell