The Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Philip Ruddock, today announced the shortlist of architects to participate in a design competition for new permanent immigration detention facilities.
The list comprises Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Limited & Crone Associates (Vic) Pty Limited, Phillips Smith Conwell Architects Pty Ltd, Codd Stenders Pty Ltd and a consortium comprising Guymer Bailey Architects, Sinclair Knight Merz and Peter Hunt Architects. Mr Ruddock added that the development of new detention facilities is a great opportunity for the Government to advance the quality and style of detention facilities in Australia. "It also provides an opportunity for architectural organisations participating in the design process to showcase their talents and potentially earn international recognition in an environment where the illegal movement of people around the world is a growing international problem," Mr Ruddock said. "I look forward to the results of the competition and wish all participants well," Mr Ruddock said. www.minister.immi.gov.au/media_releases/... FROM http://www.melbourne.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=25526&group=webcast
