Galkangu | Lyons

Galkangu, Bendigo’s GovHub contributes to the continual growth of Bendigo by establishing a stronger, more efficient public sector that delivers government services to the community. The new building is a state–of–the–art community asset and workplace that consolidates previously separate government agencies into a centralised location that represents and reflects the culture of the surrounding area.
Galkangu has an identity unique to Bendigo, one that draws upon its rich heritage and builds upon its plans for a thriving future. The design transforms operations for both customers and employees, breaking down silos and creating a one–stop–shop for community services and a hub for the local community. Underpinned by sustainable solutions that will not only decrease running costs and the environmental footprint, the design enhances the wellbeing of staff and strengthens connections with the community

Glenthorne National Park -Ityamaiitpinna Yarta Visitor Hub | Phillips/Pilkington Architects + T.C.L

The Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta Visitor Hub is located within Adelaide’s newly created National Park celebrating First Nations culture and a State Heritage Place, in a rehabilitated natural environment providing opportunities for recreation and connection to country in suburban Adelaide. A series of picnic shelters and public amenities have been developed around the central open space of Glenthorne Green, the Watercourse and the Nature Playground.

The Visitor Hub was developed as a collaboration with Landscape Architects T.C.L, with the key involvement of First Nations artist Karl Winda Telfer, senior cultural custodian for his clan countries which include the Adelaide Plains Mullawirra (dry forest country) and Pangkarra Kaurna Meyunna (people).

Material choices promote, environmental performance, durability and a sense of place responding to the materiality of the many historic buildings on site and connecting to country.

Fleming Park | fjcstudio

The principles of equity of access, welcoming, sustainability and respect for place were key to the Fleming Park project with the desire to create a place to be enjoyed by the broader Brunswick Community. Utilising a combination of existing and new buildings surrounded by mature trees creates a place of community ownership.

fjcstudio’s approach was to revitalise the entire Fleming Park Precinct which was tired and underutilised. A series of modest interventions such as the replacement of all non–compliant paths, new fencing, solar lighting and playground sculptures to separate from bike paths were undertaken. This was then complemented by two new buildings, a “community sporting building” and the “restoration of an old derelict grandstand”. In addition, a car park was converted into a basketball half–court and a rebound tennis wall with the remaining spaces into a series of Bio Swales and native garden play areas.

Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach Stations | Cox Architecture

Located on the Frankston train line, the Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach Level Crossing Removal Project re–envisioned the existing rail corridor creating safer cross–corridor connections and providing three new train stations and associated infrastructure to service the bayside community.

The design of the stations celebrates the historic barrier dune that once separated Port Phillip Bay and the expansive Carrum Carrum wetlands. A palette of sandy tones and eroded sloping forms pays homage to the rolling dunes. Each entrance to the stations is marked by either a beacon or canopy, which through collaboration with the Traditional Owners, convey aspects of their rich history and the importance of this place to First Nations people.

The project celebrates the deeper history of the site while improving connections between the suburb and the bay, and enhancing and encouraging the commuter experience.

Charles Street Square | lahznimmo architects with SMM

lahznimmo architects, with landscape architects Spackman Mossop Michaels, were engaged by the City of Parramatta to design Charles Street Square. The design resolves complex spatial issues including steep level changes, challenging flooding constraints, retention of mature trees, numerous stakeholders, indigenous and recent heritage and large volumes of pedestrians navigating between the river and city.

A series of sweeping curves respond to the fluid form of Parramatta River at the point it transitions from tidal and brackish to running fresh water at the Charles Street Weir. The curves form a series of terraces and ramps that mediate three distinct levels: Riverfront, Mid terrace and Street level providing a continuous accessible path and river facing Amphitheatre.

The Architectural elements take their cues from traditional maritime structures the timber and painted steel shade shelter bows towards the riverfront, echoing the curving terraces and responding to the bowl like cross section of the site.

Central Village, Canberra City | AMC Architecture

The Central Village redevelopment has taken a 1980’s city office block and reimagined it as an exciting and active commercial precinct through wholesale improvements to the public realm, better integrating Nara, Allara and Customs Houses, increasing ground level permeability, carefully located retail uses and through refurbishment strategies that meet market needs. improved energy performance and meet NCC standards while preserving the embodied carbon. The central plaza is integral to its success with a beautiful new cafe pavilion, a warm materials palette, preservation and augmentation of existing trees and landscaping, improved microclimate, wayfinding and a sense of safety. The precinct is now fully tenanted as a testament to the success of the project and its market–acceptance.

Altona Pier | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects + Site Office + AW Maritime

Altona Pier is a much–loved community landmark that has played a vital role in the growth of the suburb since the 1800s, enjoyed for promenading, swimming, fishing, boating and socialising.
In 2020, Parks Victoria with government stakeholders highlighted the need for a new pier. Community engagement informed a project vision underpinned by multiple objectives.
A key design move realigns the new pier to strengthen the axis and relationship with Pier St and the Altona commercial precinct. The geometry is crafted to provide an experiential quality and fulfill the functional brief, including recycling timber from the original pier.
The design tackles the competing requirements of a high impact public realm in a marine environment to mitigate wave overtopping, resolve robust detailing and prefabricated components to reduce environmental impact, and achieve a pier of civic generosity and accessibility that supports multiple community activities to elevate Altona Pier as an iconic destination.

Sunshine Coast Design Book and Education Campaign | Sunshine Coast Council

Bay Village Karratha | AECOM Australia Pty Ltd

Moreton Bay Polycentric City Vision | Archipelago and Moreton Bay Regional Council