‘I’m honoured to represent Irish architectural talent on the world stage’
Alan J Duffy, principal architect at Architectus
Irish architect Alan J Duffy has been awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in Australian architecture for his design of a university research facility in the city of Adelaide.
The State Medal, one of the highest architectural honours in South Australia, was awarded to the Wicklow native for his design of the Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB).
In addition, Mr Duffy’s project was given three other accolades: the Dr John Mayfield Award for Education Architecture, the Robert Dickson Award for Interior Architecture, and the Award for Sustainable Architecture.
Flinders University Health and Medical Research Building,in Adelaide, Australia
Mr Duffy is the principal architect at Adelaide-based architectural firm Architectus with more than 20 years of experience leading education and science projects across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, New Zealand and Australia.
Commenting on the winning design, the jury said: “This project masterfully integrates sustainable principles, collaboration and cultural connection, setting a new standard for holistic educational architecture.”
Mr Duffy began his architectural journey when he won an all-Ireland gold medal for art at St Kevin’s CBS in Arklow before completing a degree in the School of Architecture in Bolton Street, Dublin.
He credits his Irish roots for jumpstarting his global success.
“Winning these awards is a proud moment. I’m honoured to represent Irish architectural talent on the world stage,” he said.