SITE Architecture Studio recently completed a Needs Analysis, Feasibility, and Concept Design for a new Library and Community Centre for the City of Armadale. The process involved extensive engagement with element, where we workshopped ideas with Stockland representatives and key City stakeholders to create a unique community place heart in the emerging town square of Hilbert.
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Donnybrook Town Centre Revitalisation
SITE Architecture Studio had the opportunity to develop a concept design for the Donnybrook Town Centre Revitalisation. The proposal turns the Goods Shed into an important historical interpretive centre by reconnecting the new, meaningful landscape areas with the potential for Community Civic events such as marketplaces, festivals, and events. Our design retains Donnybrook’s sense of history and place through the connection of the Goods Shed back to its rail heritage thorough mapping of the old Train line networks across the site to create an enticing precinct for the Donnybrook Community.
Turning of the SOD – Perth Modern School Multi-Purpose Auditorium
SITE’s Paul Edwards and Will Thomson were privileged to be among the distinguished guests and major contributors to the new Perth Modern School Multi-Purpose Theatre this afternoon. PS Structures paused activity for a brief moment to allow us all on to the site to mark the occasion with a traditional ‘turning of the sod’ shovel picture.
Project Update: Construction commences at the Wetlands Precinct
After nearly 1.5 years working on this project, we are excited to finally see construction progress to redevelop the Bibra Lake Wetlands Centre into an integrated educational, recreation and rehabilitation precinct. Client: City of CockburnContractor: BE Projects
5 Key steps to creating clever renovation and extension projects
Upgrading your existing facilities/building rather than relocating or completely rebuilding should be the first consideration in any project. The environmental benefits alone can be significant, as can the cost if it is done in a considered manner. Here, we discuss top issues we believe are important in considering any alterations and additions project. What is the big picture? Ask yourself ‘why are we doing this?’, then list off the functional shortcomings that your current facilities have. Just make a list of the functional issues you currently experience and resist the urge to solve the problems with thoughts like ‘if I…
Ballajura Place Hub
SITE were engaged in Mid 2017 by the City of Swan to design, document and administer the Construction Contract for a major upgrade and additions to the existing 1990’s Ballajura Library. The project objectives were to provide a Place Hub where more of the City’s community services could be delivered and to improve the integration of the Library, Community Centre, adjacent Youth Hub, and Aquatic Centre. Our approach was to report on the condition of the existing Library building and consider how the upgrade can address any maintenance items within the project brief. Following the extensive condition audit, it…