our awards

Proud winners of awards for regional airports, residential & commercial building designs, Stea showcase our excellence in diverse architectural projects.
For more information about our award-winning work or to discuss a future project, please get in touch.
For Airport or Community projects please see our capability statements.

Australian Institute of Architects

BHP Coated Steel Australia Metal Building Products Manufacturers Assoc.

Australian Airports Association

Queensland Tourism

Queensland Master Builders Association

Our residential designs have also won numerous Housing Industry Association awards in the categories of:

House of the Year
Energy Efficiency
Renovations

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our projects

Concept commercial design of early childhood education centre.

Kool Beanz | Commercial Design Project

Concept commercial design of early childhood education centre.

Balinese-inspired home Villa Balen in Byron makes use of moderate climate conditions by providing 3 pavilions interconnected by covered outdoor living areas.

Villa Balen Byron Bay | Residential Design Project

Balinese-inspired home Villa Balen in Byron makes use of moderate climate conditions by providing 3 pavilions interconnected by covered outdoor living areas.

The Mackay Entertainment Centre's design won an Australian Institute of Architects Award & is regarded one of the best regional theatres in Australia.

Mackay Entertainment Centre | Commercial Design Project

The Mackay Entertainment Centre’s design won an Australian Institute of Architects Award & is regarded one of the best regional theatres in Australia.

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Casino Civic Hall Restoration Masterplan | Community Building Project

Our masterplan for the Casino’s Civic Hall incorporated public consultation, identification & upgrade of all functional areas including underutilised spaces.

Harrisville's Shipping Container design aimed to craft a 'bushcamp' for greenhouse owners, emphasising economical on-farm residency, maximizing the creek front.

Harrisville Farmhouse | Shipping Container Design

Harrisville’s Shipping Container design aimed to craft a ‘bushcamp’ for greenhouse owners, emphasising economical on-farm residency, maximizing the creek front.

Stea provided a redevelopment concept plan for Community Resilience & Innovation Hub for the Whitsunday Council Chambers.

Whitsunday Council Chambers | Community Building Design

Stea provided a redevelopment concept plan for Community Resilience & Innovation Hub for the Whitsunday Council Chambers.

Stea provided a concept plan, detailed design & documentation for a war-birds aviation visitor centre at Scone airport terminal.

Scone Airport Aviation Terminal | Regional Airport Design

Stea provided a concept plan, detailed design & documentation for a war-birds aviation visitor centre at Scone airport terminal.

Stea was engaged to design The Grange - a multimillion dollar residence in Rockhampton on a property with 3 existing homes.

The Grange, Rockhampton | Residential Design

Stea was engaged to design The Grange – a multimillion dollar residence in Rockhampton on a property with 3 existing homes.

Our Rockhampton Airport project won 2007 Australian Airport of the Year, QMBA Central QLD, Project of the Year & QMBA State Award.

Rockhampton Airport Terminal | Regional Airport Design

Our Rockhampton Airport project won 2007 Australian Airport of the Year, QMBA Central QLD, Project of the Year & QMBA State Award.

The Gladstone Library design integrated a computerized building management system to complement natural lighting & ventilation, enhancing its innovative design.

Gladstone Library | Community Building Design

The Gladstone Library design integrated a computerized building management system to complement natural lighting & ventilation, enhancing its innovative design.

Dudley Denny Library is famed for its central glass light-well & versatile design, featuring spacious open areas, study nooks, booth seating & heritage exhibits.

Dudley Denny Library, Mackay | Community Building Design

Dudley Denny Library is famed for its central glass light-well & versatile design, featuring spacious open areas, study nooks, booth seating & heritage exhibits.

Jura Enterprises project involved creating training, administrative, & recreational facilities for an indigenous community organization situated in Bowen, QLD.

Juru Enterprises, Bowen | Community Building Design

Jura Enterprises project involved creating training, administrative, & recreational facilities for an indigenous community organization situated in Bowen, QLD.

Australia's first purpose-built Conservatorium of Music outside a capital city boasts versatile spaces for teaching & performance, innovative design & cost-effectiveness.

CQ Conservatorium of Music | Commercial Building Design

Australia’s first purpose-built Conservatorium of Music outside a capital city boasts versatile spaces for teaching & performance, innovative design & cost-effectiveness.

The design for Honda Carlisle project provides a unique & dramatic car showroom accommodating strict branding requirements.

Honda Carlisle, Mackay | Commercial Building Design

The design for Honda Carlisle project provides a unique & dramatic car showroom accommodating strict branding requirements.

We developed a preliminary design & cost estimate for a government funding application, facilitating concurrent processing of domestic and international passengers.

Whitsunday Coast Airport Terminal | Regional Airport Design

We developed a preliminary design & cost estimate for a government funding application, facilitating concurrent processing of domestic and international passengers.

Stea designed concept plans for the building tender along with the design, development & documentation of Onslow Airport Terminal in WA.

Onslow Airport Terminal | Regional Airport Design

Stea designed concept plans for the building tender along with the design, development & documentation of Onslow Airport Terminal in WA.

Our winning alternative design concept of Longreach Airport Terminal provided significant aesthetic, functional & operational improvements.

Longreach Airport Terminal | Regional Airport Design

Our winning alternative design concept of Longreach Airport Terminal provided significant aesthetic, functional & operational improvements.

The Emerald Airport Terminal was redesigned to expand landside, adding a new security area, reorganizing the departure lounge, relocating concessions & adjusting parking.

Emerald Airport Terminal | Regional Airport Design

The Emerald Airport Terminal was redesigned to expand landside, adding a new security area, reorganizing the departure lounge, relocating concessions & adjusting parking.

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Sunshine Coast Airport Terminal Design

Stea was engaged to increase the retail space & the capacity of the departure lounge of Sunshine Coasts’ regional airport terminal.

Ballina Byron airport terminal design - Sta Architects

Ballina Airport Terminal | Regional Airport Design

Stea won the tender to undertake the detailed design & documentation for the expansion of Ballina airport terminal.

We utilised shipping containers as the main structure for Kucom Theatre, incorporating affordable sandwich panels for the roof & creating spaces for lighting rails & walkways.

Kucom Theatre | Shipping Container Design

We utilised shipping containers as the main structure for Kucom Theatre, incorporating affordable sandwich panels for the roof & creating spaces for lighting rails & walkways.

Our winning tender detailed an educational facility that would comprehensively meet all of council’s requirements whilst providing the most economic solution.

Gordon White Library

Our winning tender detailed an educational facility that would comprehensively meet all of council’s requirements whilst providing the most economic solution.

Future-proofing Souths Bowl's design meant increasing gaming & dining areas & adding an expansive deck & high-level roof to maximise natural light.

Souths Suburban Bowls Club

Future-proofing Souths Bowl’s design meant increasing gaming & dining areas & adding an expansive deck & high-level roof to maximise natural light.

This boutique accommodation centered around local exotic birds uses tropical climate, connection to nature, privacy, seclusion & luxury to inform its design.

Feathered Nest – Commercial Building Project

This boutique accommodation centered around local exotic birds uses tropical climate, connection to nature, privacy, seclusion & luxury to inform its design.

This beachfront family residence in Byron was designed to take advantage of its picturesque site and respond to its exposed location and tropical climate.

Zilzie Residence

This beachfront family residence in Byron was designed to take advantage of its picturesque site and respond to its exposed location and tropical climate.

Stea, Principal Consultant, led Karratha Airport's upgrade. The design won AAA 2016 Innovation & Excellence-Infrastructure Development Award.

Karratha Airport Terminal Design

Stea, Principal Consultant, led Karratha Airport’s upgrade. The design won AAA 2016 Innovation & Excellence-Infrastructure Development Award.

Considerations for Lord Howe's Airport included lack of on-site materials, World Heritage status & reliance on diesel generators for power.

Lord Howe Island Airport

Considerations for Lord Howe’s Airport included lack of on-site materials, World Heritage status & reliance on diesel generators for power.

Our innovative design of Merimbula air converted short-term terminal expansion into a capital investment, saving relocation costs as per airport masterplan.

Merimbula Airport Terminal Design

Our innovative design of Merimbula air converted short-term terminal expansion into a capital investment, saving relocation costs as per airport masterplan.

This design investigated using shipping containers as temporary offices and accommodation for a riverfront site until commercial development was feasible.

River Street Offices

This design investigated using shipping containers as temporary offices and accommodation for a riverfront site until commercial development was feasible.

This modest three-bedroom house, situated on a small suburban plot, adapts to the tropical climate, boasting a north-oriented outdoor living space.

College Street Residential Project

This modest three-bedroom house, situated on a small suburban plot, adapts to the tropical climate, boasting a north-oriented outdoor living space.

A tropical townhouse designed for seamless transition between indoor & outdoor living capturing views whilst maintaining privacy.

Swan Street Residential Project

A tropical townhouse designed for seamless transition between indoor & outdoor living capturing views whilst maintaining privacy.

This functionality focused blockwork renovation shields against elements whilst embracing light & space with timber louvers, sliding panels & vaulted ceilings.

Hydeaway Bay Residential Project

This functionality focused blockwork renovation shields against elements whilst embracing light & space with timber louvers, sliding panels & vaulted ceilings.

This simple house created with shipping containers was designed as a prototype affordable home with generous living areas.

Emu Street Residence

This simple house created with shipping containers was designed as a prototype affordable home with generous living areas.