Kavellaris Urban Design (KUD) has earned national recognition, securing two prestigious silver awards at the 2025 Australian Design Awards. The awards highlight the firm’s excellence in both residential and commercial architecture.
KUD‘s Luna House was awarded Silver in the “Architecture – Residential – Constructed” category. The project, captured by photographer Harrison Moss, was built by DSquared. Luna House is celebrated for its innovative design and seamless integration with its environment.
The second silver award was presented for Boxhill Office, which earned recognition in the “Architecture – Commercial – Constructed” category. Photography for the Boxhill Office was provided by Chris Murray Photography, with video by Harrison Moss. The office building was developed by Iurada Property Group.
Both projects showcase KUD’s commitment to design excellence and creative architectural solutions.
“My team and I are extremely proud and humbled to have won two National Awards at the 2025 ‘Australian Design Awards’ in both the Residential and Commercial categories,” Billy Kavellaris told The Greek Herald.
“As a designer, my primary motivation is to create compelling and responsible buildings for our clients and the environment. However, industry recognition is a rewarding acknowledgment of all the hard work and energy put into our projects.”
“Architecture is a unique art form, where the journey from the initial pen stroke to the finished product often takes years to realise,” he added.
One of KUD’s most notable initiatives looking forward is the Chora cultural precinct in Northcote, Melbourne, developed for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. The firm is working towards securing Development Approval for the project in the coming months.
In October 2024, KUD’s work on Chora was recognised during a historic visit to Australia by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who visited for the second time in nearly 30 years.
“I was honoured to be recognised for my contribution to designing the Cultural Precinct Chora during his visit,” Billy Kavellaris declared. The design for the precinct is now nearing completion.
Chora is set to transform the grand Axion Estin Monastery site into a vibrant cultural and community hub, “inspired by the idea of a cosmopolitan and inclusive Greek village.”
The precinct will showcase the best of Greek culture, offering spaces for education, creativity, social gatherings and heritage exhibitions.
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