Tag: Community architecture

A schematic design for Glenn Waverley Civic Precinct by ARM 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.

Sydney Park Brick Kilns Precinct Renewal project, designed by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer and JMD Design.

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.

The new $100 million multi-purpose Adelaide Football Club grounds at Thebarton Oval and Kings Reserve designed by City Collective.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 5 Mar 2024

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.

The precise detailing that produces the concrete weave illusion required the design team to spend considerable time on site.
Projects | Georgia Birks | 5 Mar 2024

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.

Mountain Dwellings by Bjarke Ingels Group and JDS Architects, Ørestad, Copenhagen (2008).
Discussion | Adair Winder | 23 Feb 2024

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.

At the new entrance, an elevated parapet faces the street in an exaggerated yet apposite expression of the library’s former entry.
Projects | Andrew Power | 29 Jan 2024

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.

Many attended the gallery's opening on 17 November.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 21 Nov 2023

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.

Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology (BEST) Hub by ARM architecture with landscape architecture by Architectus.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 20 Nov 2023

$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.

Parramatta Aquatic Centre by Grimshaw, Andrew Burges Architects and McGregor Coxall.

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.

Yarrila Place by BVN.
Industry News | Linda Cheng | 19 Sep 2023

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.

The ground, which was last developed in 2002, will reduce its capacity from 20,000 to 10,000.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 18 Sep 2023

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.

Turpentine timber salvaged from the original building forms the boathouse’s open-batten facade.
Projects | Phillip Arnold | 5 Sep 2023

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.”

Brisbane’s old Taubmans paint factory to become Australia’s first fully integrated arts village.

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.

Aerial view of the proposed Bundaberg Hospital site.
Industry News | Adair Winder | 10 Aug 2023

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.

The proposed redevelopment of the Hellenic Club of Canberra designed by Fender Katsalidis and Oculus.

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

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.

The new Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub by Croxon Ramsay.
Projects | Isla Sutherland | 24 Nov 2022

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.

Render of the proposed Gosford Regional Library, which has received state government approval.
Industry News | Isla Sutherland | 15 Nov 2022

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.

Rendered concept imagery for the Burwood Urban Park and Cultural Centre.
Industry News | Isla Sutherland | 21 Jul 2022

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.

The proposed redevelopment of the Bondi Surf Bathers and Life Saving Club by Lockhart-Krause Architects.

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.

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