Three Capes Lodge has been recognised for its innovative and sustainable approach to showcasing the renowned Tasman National Park, winning the Colin Philip Award for Commercial Architecture at the 2020 Tasmanian Architecture Awards announced on the weekend.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic and remarkable landscape and focus on ecological preservation, the Three Capes Lodge utilises best practice environmental technologies from around the world to offer an unparalleled experience of its surrounds.

At a glance: 

• Three Capes Lodge has been awarded the Colin Philip Award Commercial Architecture at the 2020 Tasmanian Architecture Awards announced on the weekend.
• The lodge was one of 24 projects entered across 11 categories, and will now go on to compete at the National Architecture Awards.
• The venue is known for using innovative eco technology throughout different parts of its operation.

The lodge was one of 24 projects entered across 11 categories, and will now go on to compete at the National Architecture Awards.

Tasmanian Walking Company Executive Director Neil Lynch told WILLIAMS MEDIA they were "incredibly proud" to have won the award.

"It was imperative for us to design a sustainable building that leaves a minimal environmental footprint and preserves the natural wilderness and cultural integrity of the Tasman National Park," he said.

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Source: Three Capes Lodge

"Winning this award is a true reflection on the fantastic work of our team and their dedication to implementing best practice environmental technologies to reduce the impact associated with our walking operation."

Three Capes Lodge consists of buildings that are predominately constructed with non-reflective Tasmanian materials and feature suspended floors to ensure minimal ground disturbance, as well as separate roof structures that follow the contour of the existing environment.

Lightweight modular sleeping pods are positioned beneath the tree canopy, with all servicing systems, water tanks and battery store hidden in a sub floor beneath the main level of each building.

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The view from Three Capes Lodge. Source: Three Capes Lodge

Environmental technologies such as Australia’s first recycling showers allow for future proofing of the site.

The Swedish design filters and recirculates 5 Litres of shower water and requires 80% less energy consumption. The innovative off grid renewable energy system has PV solar panels bolstered by Archimedes wind turbines, which are intrinsically safe to birdlife with no rotor tips.

Birdlife is further protected through clever use of operable external timber screens to prevent birds striking windows.

Click here for more information about Three Capes Lodge.

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