BRICK BAY FOLLY 2024: TOP 5 entries revealed!

After another exciting judging round of the Folly competition, we are delighted to announce the finalists:

  • Dance of the Follyage by Kelly Ting, Elim Hu, Titan Li and Ken Lei, all of the University of Auckland.

  • Fresnel by Karl Poland, Gujin Chung and Grayson Croucher, all of the University of Auckland.

  • Femme-ly Velues by Claire Ford (Yellowhammer), Jennifer Gao (Jack McKinney Architects) and Elise Cautley (Architecture HDT).

  • Gelato Waste Stream by Hamish Wilson, Jaimee Leach, Sophia Borissenko, Scott Thorp and Kate Matson, all of Borrmeister Architects.

  • Perch &. Promenade: A Folly named Ophelia by Jack Wu (nowhere architects) and Raimana Jones (Atelier Jones Design).

Congratulations go to each of the Top Five Teams - each of these designs demonstrated a unique characteristic or concept which gave it an edge and appeal to the judges. Read more about the finalists and their designs by picking up a copy of the Sep/Oct print issue of Architecture NZ or view online HERE at their online platform Architecture NOW.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all the teams that entered this year; as always, there was a brilliant range of designs entered which provided a rich discussion for the judges and reflects the growing reputation of the Brick Bay Folly competition. The winning team will be in May. Keep an eye on Brick Bay social media channels to know about the winner as soon as it goes public!

 

The Folly judging panel

This year the panel consisted of Pip Cheshire from Cheshire Architects, Karen Warman from Resene (represented by Karmen Hoare), Steve Cassidy from Cassidy Construction, Peter Boardman from Structure Design, Keith Mann from the School of Architecture, Unitec, Chris Barton from Architecture New Zealand, Richard Didsbury and Anna Didsbury from Brick Bay and William Creighton from the 2023 winning team Voice of the Kōkōhau.

 
 

With special thanks to the generosity of the Brick Bay Folly sponsors and supporters.