Ngaro people
Queensland
North Queensland
AECOM’s new Shute Harbour Marine Terminal is an expression of its environment and the building’s function as a focus of tourism and recreation in the region.
Cyclone Debbie damaged the historic Shute Harbour Marine Terminal beyond repair, leading to the demolition of a facility that, for over 50 years had served locals and tourists. Timber salvaged from the old pontoons is repurposed, referencing this devastating natural event and capitalising on an opportunity to give this beautiful material a second life, providing shade to the building while reducing embodied energy and carbon emissions.
The screen is profiled to reflect the undulating skyline of islands and sea and creates a sheltered penumbra that mediates the harsh exterior light of the tropics and the cool and dark interior.
Materials draw on the colours and textures of the sea edge – basalt, sand, and bleached shells – neutral tones against the azure sky and turquoise sea.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
