The Sky City Expansion Project was awarded the Peter Dermoudy Award for Commercial Architecture and the COLORBOND Award for Steel Architecture at the Australian Institute of Architects’  NT Architecture Awards on Friday 11 June 2010.

Commenting on the Sky City Expansion Project, the jury said: “The structure seemingly floats in space with the help of elegantly tapered 'v' shaped steel columns that provide a contemporary yet complementary portico to the original shape of the casino. Excellent site planning, external detailing and interior design combine to give this facility an international image without compromising the unique Darwin landscape and seascape".

Jury Chair, John Mainwaring said: “The Sky City expansion of the Casino is the beginning of a series of major improvements to this key Darwin social and economic driver at Mindil Beach. The additions have set up Sky City as a major international player in the region and contributes to make Darwin a major tourist node in the southern Asia region”.

The Sky City Expansion successfully integrates several activity centres with one another and the adjacent seascape, achieving magnificent sea and sky views while also maximising connectivity, way-finding, flexibility and commercial efficiency.