Dalwallinu Recreation Centre Redevelopment is an extension and renovation of the existing centre. Dalwallinu is located within the golden outback of regional Western Australia and attracts local and international visitors during the wildflower season. The Shire conducted a workshop with the recreation centre user groups and commercial operators of the gym and fitness classes. The report identified much needed architectural and functional upgrades were required to meet community expectations including a new multi-purpose function hall for formal events. The project includes: New Entrance Foyer/breakout space Lesser Hall (new extension) Bar (new extension) Kitchen (new extension) Meeting Room (new extension) Leasable…
Project Update
2018 a Year in Review
As 2018 draws to a close, we have reflected on some of the positive stories from what has been a challenging, yet busy and productive year at SITE. We have been busily working on a diverse range of projects across a number of sectors and are excitedly looking forward to a well-earned break, ahead of what is already shaping up to be an incredible 2019. We would like to thank all of our dedicated clients, consultants, and colleagues for your ongoing support throughout 2018 and we will see you all again in the new year. Hale Junior School SITE’s Success…
Ellenbrook Youth Centre Feasibility Study & Concept Design
SITE was recently commissioned by the City of Swan to undertake a feasibility study, stakeholder engagement and development of a detailed concept design for a Youth Centre for one of WA’s fasted growing communities Ellenbrook. SITE Director Paul Edwards, element Director Cath Blake-Powell and Community & Stakeholder Engagement Consultant Liz Pope facilitated a series of workshops with the City, key Youth and Community Stakeholders in developing a functional brief and vision for the project. Through a rigorous site, planning, and brief interrogation process, a Concept Design was developed by SITE that proposes a communal hub directly linking adjoining sports and recreation, civic and public transportation nodes…
Grandis Park Sports Pavilion Official Opening
Grandis Park Sports Pavilion in Banksia Grove was officially opened along with the adjacent Banksia Grove Skate Park by City of Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts JP and Counsellors on Saturday 27th of October 2018. Grandis Park Sports Pavilion includes much-needed change rooms, function hall, kiosk, kitchen, storage, first aid room, and universal access toilet. SITE was engaged for phase one the project to present a concept design and development plan to the City of Wanneroo. Our design response was informed by economical construction, low maintenance and sustainability initiatives with the colour scheme in keeping with Banksia Grove. We were successful with phase…
Official Opening of Hale Junior School
SITE Directors Stephen Hart, Paul Edwards, and Senior Interior Architect Naomi McCabe attended the Official Hale Junior School Opening on Friday the 2nd November 2018. The opening knowledged the school’s history with 1961 School Caption Warren Lilleyman handing Education Minister Sue Ellery the original scissors used to cut the ribbon at the school opening in 1961 in Wembley Downs. SITE Architecture Studio worked with Hale School to develop solutions that would support the implementation of the pedagogy of ‘Prepare, Teach and Connect’ for the new Junior School Buildings. The project consists of 5 buildings and landscaped spaces. We are excited to…
Project Update: AH Bracks Library Refurbishment
AH Bracks Library reopened in September 2018 after a 6-month refurbishment period. Designed by SITE for the City of Melville the library includes new children’s space, public artworks, exhibition spaces, breakout spaces, reading spaces, meeting rooms and library services.