Ian Moore

Ian Moore was born in Warkworth New Zealand in 1958. Studied civil and structural engineering from 1976-79 at the Auckland Technical Institute. Worked with Beca Carter Hollings and Ferner in Auckland as a structural engineering technician from 1976–79 before moving to London to work with Ove Arup and Partners from 1980–83 on Norman Foster’s Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank. Moved to Sydney in 1983 to study architecture and graduated with Honours from the University of Technology, Sydney in 1988.

Established Ian Moore Architects in 1990 and was in partnership with Tina Engelen as Engelen Moore between 1996 and 2005. Has taught at the University of Technology, Sydney, Sydney University, University of New South Wales and the Sydney Institute of Technology. Received Master of Architecture degree, from RMIT University, Melbourne in October 2000.

The practice has won numerous national and international awards; including the apartment building Altair, which won both ‘Best Building in the Australasia/Oceania region’ and ‘Best Housing Scheme in the World’ at the World Architecture Awards in 2002, Berlin. In 2006 a Dedalo Minosse International Prize Commendation and an International Architecture Award, awarded by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture + Design, both for the 138 Barcom Avenue Apartments. In 2011 Strelein Warehouse won numerous awards including an International Architecture Award awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture + Design and the inaugural AZ Award for Interiors: Residential

The practice currently has projects in Sydney, Broome and Auckland.

2011 Houses Awards - High commendation: House alterations and additions under 200m2 for Strelein Warehouse
2011 International Architecture Award awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture + Design for Strelein Warehouse
2011 World Architecture News (WAN) Interiors + Design Awards - Shortlisted Project of the Year - Special Jury mention for Strelein Warehouse
2011 AZ Awards - Winner of Interiors: Residential category for Strelein Warehouse
2011 AIA (NSW) Architecture Award (Interior Architecture) for Strelein Warehouse
2011 Australian Interior Design Awards: Award for Best of State, Residential Design, New South Wales for Strelein Warehouse
2011 Australian Interior Design Awards: Commendation, Award for Residential Design for Strelein Warehouse
2011 International Property Awards: Highly Commended in the category of Architecture Single Residence Australia, for Strelein Warehouse
2010 Corian Design Awards: Grand Prize: Residential for Strelein Warehouse
2010 Corian Design Awards: Edition 4, Residential Category Winner for Strelein Warehouse
2007 Auckland City Mayoral Urban Design Awards: People’s Choice for Beaumont Quarter Stage III
2006 Dedalo Minosse International Prize Commendation for 138 Barcom Avenue Apartments
2006 International Architecture Award awarded by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture + Design for 138 Barcom Avenue Apartments
2006 RAIA (QLD) State Award for Residential Architecture - Multi Residential for Air Apartments
2006 RAIA (QLD) Gold Coast region Building of the Year for Air Apartments
2006 RAIA (QLD) Gold Coast Regional Commendation for Air Apartments
2006 Australian Steel Institute High Commendation in Architectural Steel Design Award for Balmoral House
2005 Interior Design Awards Best of State (NSW) Residential Interior for 2 Kings Lane
2005 Interior Design Awards High Commendation Residential Interior for 2 Kings Lane
2004 RAIA (NSW) Multiple Housing Commendation for 2 Kings Lane
2004 Australian Timber Design Awards Best Use of Timber in a Multi Unit Residential Building for 2 Kings Lane
2004 Australian Timber Design Awards Highly Commended Interior Fit-out for 2 Kings Lane
2004 Australian Timber Design Awards Best Use of Timber Flooring for 2 Kings Lane
2004 Australian Steel Institute Metal Building Product Design Award for The Hay Barn
2004 Australian Steel Institute High Commendation in Architectural Steel Design Award for 2 Kings Lane
2003 RAIA (NSW) Multiple Housing Commendation for 138 Barcom Avenue Apartments
2002 World Architecture Award (Best Housing Scheme in the World) for Altair Apartments
2002 World Architecture Award (Best Building in Australasia / Oceania) for Altair Apartments
2002 National Housing Industry Association Award (High Density Project of the Year) for Altair Apartments
2001 NSW State Housing Industry Association Award (High Density Project of the Year) for Altair Apartments
2001 RAIA (NSW) Architecture Award (Single and Multiple Housing) for Altair Apartment
1999 AR+D Award winner (Architectural Review – UK) emerging practices competition for Price/O’Reilly House
1999 Nominee, Seppelt Contemporary Art Award (Environmental Design Category)
1998 Nominee, Seppelt Contemporary Art Award (Environmental Design Category)
1998 RAIA (NSW) Merit Award for Ruzzene House
1997 RAIA (NSW) Merit Award for Davis House
1996 The Inaugural Wools of New Zealand Interior Design Award for Price/O’Reilly House
1996 RAIA (NSW) Merit Award for Price/O'Reilly House
1990 Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship awarded by the Board of Architects of NSW
1989 PNG Institute of Architects inaugural ‘Hardies Housing Award’ for Davetari Apartments
1987 RAIA (NSW) Merit Award for Queen Victoria Building bus shelters