Tag: Community architecture
Architect appointed for civic precinct in Melbourne’s Glen Waverley
The vision for the Glen Waverley Civic Precinct project is to establish a lively and contemporary community hub. The proposal includes the redevelopment of the existing library along with the introduction of new community facilities.
Remnant Sydney brick kilns to become community arts facility
City of Sydney councillors have approved a project to restore the interior of a brick kiln at Sydney Park to create a space for art exhibitions and small-scale community events.
Designs released for Adelaide Football Club grounds in Thebarton
The new multi-purpose Adelaide Football Club grounds at Thebarton Oval and Kings Reserve will serve as a training facility and in-season match location for the club, as well as a place for community to gather.
University of Queensland Cricket Club Maintenance Shed
Behind an apparently simple, low-budget yet beautiful building lies a rigorous design process that demonstrates the value of collaborative on-site engagement, fresh approaches to standard materials, and a flexible attitude to changing circumstances.
Together by Design: The Art and Architecture of Communal Living
Together by Design: The Art and Architecture of Communal Living by William Richards explores the architectural, social and health advantages of living in a communal setting.
Nambucca Heads Library Extension by Vokes and Peters with Zuzana and Nicholas
Layered upon an existing structure, this character-filled extension proposes a new direction for a community hub while leaving opportunities for surrounding buildings to respond in their own manner.
South East Centre for Contemporary Art in Bega Valley opens
The newly opened South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA) in Bega Valley, New South Wales, designed by Sibling Architecture, has doubled the size of the former Bega Valley Regional Gallery.
$100-million sports hub opens in Sydney’s west
Located at Rooty Hill in Sydney’s western suburbs, the $100-million Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub has opened.
New Parramatta Aquatic Centre rings in swim season
The $88.6 million new Parramatta Aquatic Centre, designed by Grimshaw, Andrew Burges Architects and McGregor Coxall, opened its doors to the public on 25 September.
Coffs Harbour cultural and civic space opens
Coffs Harbour City Council has opened its $82 million new cultural and civic space – Yarrila Place – designed by BVN.
WACA approved for $155 million makeover
The $154.7 million redevelopment of the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground has been endorsed by the Board of WA Cricket.
St George Sailing Club by Jon Jacka Architects
Just south of central Sydney, a sailing club has been designed to serve as a valuable community facility that is practical and hospitable, with simple geometric forms that “tap social memory.”
Former Brisbane paint factory to be reimagined as arts village
Brisbane’s former Taubmans paint factory is set to become a fully integrated arts village after Montague Developments lodged a Change of Use application for the site.
Architects appointed for new Bundaberg Hospital
Billard Leece Partnership and Cox Architecture have been appointed as the designers of the $1.2 billion Bundaberg Hospital project.
Canberra Greek club set for mega redevelopment
The $146 million redevelopment of the Hellenic Club of Canberra has been approved by the ACT’s Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate.
Modular homes program to provide housing for vulnerable residents
Architecture practice Schored Projects has designed a series of modular homes for women and children escaping domestic violence.
Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub by Croxon Ramsay
Croxon Ramsay has created a flexible and approachable community learning hub on the site of a former 1960s library that connects with an existing interwar town hall and council chambers.
Lahznimmo’s Central Coast public library approved
Approval has been granted for the first regional library for the Central Coast on the site of the current Parkside building on Donnison Street, Gosford.
New cultural precinct for Sydney’s inner west
Chrofi and Tyrrell Studio have designed an urban park and cultural centre for Burwood, in Sydney’s inner west.
Redevelopment of world’s oldest surf club approved
The Bondi Surf Club has received unanimous approval from Waverley Council for a redevelopment that will better cater to its 1,500 members.