Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Wadeye, Northern Territory


An inspiring, logistically challenging project involving the design and development of a new student boarding facility in the remote community of Wadeye, Port Keats. Facilities include administration, dining, lounge, tutorial areas, bedrooms and amenities to accommodate 40 students, service areas, a swimming pool as well as a Manager’s Residence and four Youth Worker accommodation units.

This project received two awards at the 2013 NT Architecture Awards:

  • AIA NT Commendation for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
  • The Colorbond Commendation for Steel Architecture