Hall of Valour

The Australian War Memorial’s Hall of Valour opened in 2011.  This beautifully elegant and quiet space contains the Memorial’s full collection of Victoria Cross and George Cross medals for the first time. It also honours the Australians who have received the Victoria Cross and the Australian Defence personnel who have directly received the George Cross.  Designed by Johnson Pilton Walker, this space has become the flagship gallery for one of Australia’s most prominent institutions. The Hall Valour project, consisting of over 100 showcases, primarily required a suite of over 80 custom-made medial showcases that had to perform to an exceptionally high security rating. The completed Hall of Valour is a wonderful example of collaborative design and development, meeting and exceeding both tight brief and aesthetic requirements.  The gallery is a great example of quiet, restrained design, exquisite detailing and the value of investing in the highest quality materials and product.

Designed by Sydney based Architects Johnson Pilton Walker

Photography by Brett Boardman Photography