THE Cowes cultural centre, Berninneit, has been shortlisted in four categories for a prestigious national architecture award.
The Australian Institute of Architects’ Victorian Chapter Awards shortlisted Berninneit across four categories: Public Architecture, Regional Architecture, Sustainable Architecture, and Interior Architecture.
Berninneit was designed by Jackson Clements Burrows and built by McCorkell Constructions.
Opened in October 2023, Berninneit has already hosted a wide range of performances and performers.
Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor Cr Clare Le Serve praised the ambitious Passivhaus design of the venue.
“The architects took their inspiration from the Island, both geographically and historically,” Cr Le Serve said.
“The external staggered brickwork is a major technical feat reflecting the erosion of the sand cliffs, and the use of red stonework in the interior surfaces is inspired by our Red Rocks. The magnificent mountain ash pillars – a feature of the grand hall – tell the story of our colonial heritage through our jetty pylons.”
The award winners will be announced on June 7.
