Wilkinson Award
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The Wilkinson Award is an Australian architectural prize presented by the Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter) and was first awarded in 1961.
The medal is presented in memory of the Australian architect Leslie Wilkinson (12 October 1882 – 20 September 1973 ). Born in New Southgate
, he emigrated to Sydney
in 1918 and became the first Dean of Architecture at the University of Sydney
. The award recognises excellence in residential buildings.
The medal is presented in memory of the Australian architect Leslie Wilkinson (12 October 1882 – 20 September 1973 ). Born in New Southgate
New Southgate
New Southgate is a residential suburb in the south-east corner of the London Borough of Barnet and the south-west corner of the London Borough of Enfield in North London, England....
, he emigrated to Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
in 1918 and became the first Dean of Architecture at the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
. The award recognises excellence in residential buildings.