Adrian provides a holistic approach to all that he does. From architecture to working with teammates, clients and contractors, Adrian creates collaborative and trusting relationships. He sees his work life as an extension of his family and those around him get a sense of that grounding and commitment.
Adrian has broad experience across multiple sectors including residential, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality and retail. His holistic approach sees him carry through projects from inception to completion which he enjoys, much like nurturing a child from infancy to adulthood.
Wellness and sustainability are key to Adrian’s heart. Whether enjoying a morning run through bushland or incorporating biophilic design in his projects, Adrian keenly understands the impact of the environment on our wellbeing and state of mind. A strong advocator of both mental health awareness and sustainability, Adrian sees developing green buildings as a way to contribute to the betterment of society.
Awards
Palmyra II - Houses
Result: Shortlist
Year: 2019
Palmyra - Australian Institute of Architects NSW
Result: Commendation
Year: 2009
Bigge Street - AIA NSW Architecture Awards
The NSW Premier’s Prize is awarded each year to the project considered to best exemplify commitment to the following criteria; the creation of strong communities, contribution to the public realm, establishing a new benchmark for a local area, innovation in design and designing with Country.
"Bigge St demonstrates a high quality and thoughtful approach to delivering cost effective housing and shows that meeting the needs of our community is not dependent on sacrificing the architectural quality enjoyed by the residents and the community." - Jury comments
Result: Winner
Year: 2023
Bigge Street - AIA NSW Architecture Awards
"Bigge Street Liverpool is an exemplar of a new and collaborative method of procuring social housing, delivering design quality and equitable living in an evolving outer Sydney centre." - Jury comments
Result: Award
Year: 2023
West End Residences - AIA NSW Architectural Awards
Result: Finalist
Year: 2020
West End Residences - Brick In Architecture
Result: Silver
Year: 2020
West End Residences - UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence
Result: Finalist
Year: 2020
Col James Student Accomm. UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence
Result: Winner
Year: 2022
Col James Student Accomm. UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence
Result: Winner
Year: 2022
Col James Student Accomm. UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence
Result: Winner
Year: 2022
Col James Student Accomm. Good Design Awards
“The architecture of the Col James Student Accommodation Building is no short of successful. The design responds to Redfern’s rich, urban conditions both past and present. Turner deserves high praise for their innovative composition of both internal and external living and communal spaces for students. They have expertly overcome many challenges including the considerable constraints of the project's complex, inner-city urban site.”
- The Good Design Awards Jury
Result: Winner
Year: 2022
Col James Student Accomm. Asia Property Awards
Result: Winner
Year: 2022
Col James Student Accomm. Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Awards
Result: Winner
Year: 2021
Col James Student Accomm. The Urban Developer Industry Excellence Awards
Result: Finalist
Year: 2021
Blackwattle Apartments UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence
Result: Winner
Year: 2020
Blackwattle Apartments UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence
Result: Finalist
Year: 2020
Blackwattle Apartments AIA NSW Architectural Awards
Result: Commendation
Year: 2020
5 Murray Rose, UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence
Result: Winner
Year: 2013
5 Murray Rose, PCA Innovation and Excellence Awards
Result: Winner
Year: 2014
View some projects Adrian Godfrey has worked on
Union Balmain is a contemporary, mixed-use development that provides high amenity, sustainable and vibrant, activated spaces for the residents and community alike.
This extension to an existing home in Kangaroo Valley is designed to balance the fundamentals of sustainable design with the amenities and comforts of modern living.
Part of a wider masterplan for this strategic site, Lot 4 is a build to rent project, providing approximately 360 apartments with high-level amenities and services.
Boronia Apartments are in the heart of Waterloo, providing affordable housing for residents on very low to moderate incomes in inner Sydney.
A multi-phase redevelopment of existing Housing New South Wales and Council lands to deliver a new park-side masterplan. Featuring private and social housing units, a network of new streets, a 'village square' and a library.
One of two residential buildings that make up the 'West End Residences' development in Glebe - The Foundry and The Arthouse - inspired by the rich site history and facilitating 'inner city' living.
A unique masterplanned community, driving Norwest's urban rejuvenation and promoting a connection between residents and nature.
A mixed use precinct with modern residences, exciting retail, open green spaces and close proximity to Sydney metro and world-class public transport.
Adressing an urgent need for social housing in Liverpool - Bigge Street delivers high quality and cost-effective design simultaneously.
One of two residential buildings that make up the 'West End Residences' development in Glebe - The Foundry and The Arthouse - inspired by the rich site history and facilitating 'inner city' living.
The second stage of The Orchards development in Norwest, offering exceptional apartments, grounded in a strong connection to nature.
A vibrant commercial precinct in Macquarie Park, with the underlying objective of connecting people with place.
Holding the corner position adjacent to Redfern Station, Col James is part of the Pemulwuy precinct, offering accommodation for local, international, and First Nation students.
An award-winning affordable housing development in Inner Sydney, that responds to Glebe's historic neighbourhood character.
