VICOSTONE Australia was proud to sponsor the 2026 Houses Awards, joining Australia’s architecture and design community in celebrating excellence in residential design.
Presented by Houses magazine, the Houses Awards recognises outstanding residential architecture across Australia, highlighting projects that demonstrate thoughtful design, innovation and a strong response to place and the way people live.
For VICOSTONE, sponsoring the Houses Awards reflects our ongoing commitment to the Australian architecture and design community, while reinforcing our belief that exceptional spaces begin with considered design and responsible material choices.
Celebrating Thoughtful Australian Residential Design
VICOSTONE proudly sponsored the House Alteration and Addition under 200 square metres category, recognising projects that thoughtfully transform existing homes through intelligent planning, material selection and architectural response.
These projects demonstrate that meaningful design is not defined by scale. Through considered use of space, materials, natural light and functionality, architects can create homes that respond to contemporary lifestyles while respecting the character and context of existing buildings.
Sponsoring this category closely aligns with VICOSTONE’s own approach to design: combining aesthetics, functionality and innovation to create surfaces suited to contemporary Australian spaces.
Sustainability Through Material Innovation
As expectations around architecture continue to evolve, sustainability and material responsibility are becoming increasingly important considerations within the design process.
At VICOSTONE, sustainability is closely connected to the way we approach material innovation.
VICOSTONE® ECO Surfaces are Crystalline Silica-Free surfaces containing less than 1% crystalline silica, representing an important evolution in our surface technology and our commitment to creating more responsible solutions for modern architecture and interiors.
Produced using advanced Italian Breton® technology and BIOQUARTZ® materials, VICOSTONE® ECO Surfaces combine contemporary aesthetics, performance and innovation while responding to the growing demand for more considered material choices.
Our approach extends beyond the finished surface. VICOSTONE continues to invest in manufacturing initiatives including renewable energy, 100% recycled wastewater and the use of recycled materials, supporting a more responsible approach to production.
For architects, designers and homeowners, this creates greater opportunity to consider not only how a space looks and performs, but also the materials behind it.
Where Design and Material Come Together
Great architecture is shaped by more than form alone.
Materials influence how a space feels, performs and evolves over time. They help define the visual language of a project while contributing to its functionality and long-term character.
Since 2002, VICOSTONE has developed premium engineered surfaces for residential and commercial applications, with its products now trusted in more than 50 countries.
Through VICOSTONE® ECO Surfaces, we continue to explore how advanced technology, distinctive design and more responsible material development can work together to sponsor the next generation of architectural spaces.
Sponsoring the Australian Design Community
Our involvement with the Houses Awards represents more than sponsorship.
It reflects VICOSTONE Australia’s broader commitment to working alongside architects, interior designers, builders, fabricators and other design professionals who shape the spaces in which Australians live.
By sponsoring platforms that recognise design excellence, we hope to contribute to ongoing conversations around innovation, materiality, sustainability and the future of residential design.
The Houses Awards provide an important opportunity to celebrate the people and practices pushing Australian architecture forward, while highlighting the value of thoughtful and enduring design.
Looking Towards the Future of Australian Homes
The projects recognised through the 2026 Houses Awards demonstrate the diversity, creativity and quality of residential architecture across Australia.
For VICOSTONE, it was a privilege to be part of an event that celebrates the architects and designers continuing to rethink how Australian homes can function, evolve and endure.
We congratulate all of the 2026 Houses Awards winners, commendations and shortlisted practices, and look forward to continuing our sponsorship of the Australian architecture and design community.
Through continued innovation and the development of VICOSTONE® ECO Surfaces, we remain committed to creating materials that bring together design, performance and a more responsible approach to contemporary spaces.
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