awards & recognition
A small collection of the moments where the Kingsbury Glasshouse Project has been recognised for its unique blend of heritage, glass, imagination and design.
NZIA Southern Architecture Awards
Shortlisted, 2026
Housing — Alterations and Additions
Kingsbury Glasshouse Project by Tessa Kingsbury has been shortlisted in the 2026 Southern Architecture Awards. Winners will be announced on Friday 22 May 2026.
Designing with Glass: Supreme Award
Winner, 2024
Awarded by the Window & Glass Association of New Zealand, the Kingsbury Glasshouse Project was named Supreme Winner for its surprising and skilful use of glass, heritage restoration and new design.
Designing with Glass: Art and Heritage
Winner, 2024
Recognised for the restoration of a 1950s sunday school hall in Dunedin and the incorporation of its 70-year-old fabric into a new home, with the glasshouse forming the central connection between old and new.
South Island Property People Awards
Finalist, 2025
Women in Property Award
Recognising Tessa’s outstanding work and contribution within the property and design industry.
South Island Property People Awards
Finalist, 2025
City Shaper Award
Recognising the impact of the Kingsbury Glasshouse Project as a place-shaping, design-led contribution to Ōtepoti Dunedin.
In the press…
