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PROCUREMENT DOUBLE ISSUE Election BULLETIN ARCHITECTURE v76 n1 / March 2019 ARCHITECTURE BULLETIN VOL 76 NO 1 MARCH 2019 ELECTION – HOT BUTTON CAMPAIGN ISSUES FOR ARCHITECTURE B Architecture Bulletin Architecture Bulletin Volume 76, Number 1 March 2019 Election Election 3 NSWA grand Election building 2019: or anAustralian expansive Institute public spaceAustralian on the quay Outrage front? revisited 6 24 ofPeter Architects John Cantrill – key issues survey 4 Glenn Harper Kate Concannon Quay Visions revisited 9 A trail of heritage destruction 26 BeyondKen Maher Opal: a plan for improving Noni Boyd building quality 16 GeoffGilding Hanmerthe public realm: Circular Quay and theFrom Sydney strip clubsOpera to House supermarkets: 14 Glenn Harper five years on from Sydney lockouts 28 Restitching the city by rethinking Sarah Lawlor motorwaysSensing materials 17 of our Country 18 BenjaminDanièle Hromek Driver with Siân and Michael HromekCan we unlock the potential of our schools? 29 TheWelcome climate to change the Eora imperative National Parkand 20 Kasia Podrygajlo theJon builtHazelwood environment and Sharon 20 Wright David Haseler Competitions – a perspective 30 Learning from Circular Quay 24 Angelo Candalepas Image: ink drop – stock.adobe.com Image: ink drop AbolishKerwin Datudiscretionary planning 22 Kerwin Datu Quality and the public realm 32 Peter Mould Good amenity is good policy 22 Michael Zanardo Chapter 34 Messages from the NSW Chapter 34 Architecture Bulletin reflections and projections 40 Change of guard in NSW 36 Provoke / Mirror of the profession 45 Patrons’ news 38 Angelo Candalepas Patron’s showcase / Internal design competition drives innovation and creativity at Mirvac Design 39 FRONT COVER artwork by Michael Lewarne – Redshift Architecture & Art v76 n1 / March 2019 1 WRITE TO US Send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]. 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The Australian BECOME A PATRON ADVERTISE WITH US Institute of Architects NSW Chapter, its officers, editor, editorial committee and [email protected] [email protected] authors expressly disclaim all liability to any persons in respect of acts or omissions 02 9246 4055 02 9246 4055 by any such person in reliance on any of the contents of this publication. 2 Architecture Bulletin Election Both the NSW and Australian parliaments go to elections this autumn. Whether they are likely to be hot button campaign issues or not, there are countless areas where architectural practice is frequently buffeted by shifts in government policy, or where architects have special insights to offer on policy in wider areas. The NSW Chapter has asked the major parties on their views across several of these. Eleven architects also offer their own opinions on topics from design competitions and construction failures to WestConnex and the lockout laws. NSW Election 2019 Australian Institute of Architects – key issues survey Compiled by Kate Concannon The Institute developed its 2019 NSW election platform in consultation with member representatives and key allied professional bodies. This was presented to all major parties for reply. Our stated positions and recommendations are published here along with the responses we received. 4 Architecture Bulletin 1 Ensuring design quality in densification To retain its status as a global city, Sydney – the engine room for Australia’s economy – must compete among the world’s best on measures of liveability, productivity and sustainability. With a growing population, the continued economic and social health of NSW requires intensification – not only expansion through greenfield development. With increasing housing density, the capacity of amenity and design quality is integral to ‘doing density well’. The Institute considers the following are requisite in current conditions to ensure intensification both occurs and occurs successfully: • Establish a talent pool of City Architects at director level made available to all LGAs via GANSW and the Greater Sydney Commission • Support implementation of the requirements set by SEPP 65, the apartment design guidelines and the medium density design guidelines within local government • Mandate design review panels (DRP) in LGAs for projects meeting critical thresholds, with 40% of NSW councils to have an endorsed DRP by March 2020 • Undertake a public education campaign for the medium density housing code and design guide specifically including, more generally, the benefits of density done well. What will your party do to facilitate increasing housing density and see that it is done well – with good infrastructure and services, good design and community buy-in? GREENS LABOR LIBERAL / NATIONALS The Greens will create neighbourhoods A NSW Labor government will introduce The Liberals and Nationals government that meet the needs of local communi- the registration of engineers which will are committed to improving design ties by making ecologically sustainable improve the design and building process quality across the spectrum of different development the primary objective of and weed out incompetent or unquali- types of development. the planning system, with a focus on fied professionals. Further review into SEPP 65 has lifted the quality of meeting the challenges of climate licencing schemes, such as those of apartment design. SEPP 65 is supported change both in what we build and what architects or building designers would by the ADG, a detailed guidance we protect. We will be changing the law be the responsibility of the new building document which provides tools for so that no part of the state can be authority. improving the design of residential apart- targeted for more intense development ment development. until firm and funded commitments are We have also elevated the made for quality public transport, green importance of the office of the Govern- open space, schools, hospitals and ment Architect, and have given the office community facilities. a strategic role across government to provide independent, strategic advice and advocate for better design. This role has been seen through the delivery of Better Placed – an integrated design policy for the built environment in NSW. v76 n1 / March 2019 5 2 Delivering well designed diverse and affordable housing The provision of affordable and diverse housing across all communities in NSW is essential to ensuring citizens’ wellbeing, and the wellbeing of their communities – the manifold economic benefits are amply evidenced. Good design is critical to delivering affordable and diverse housing that improves liveablility, fosters healthier communities, produces broad economic benefits and reduces operational and maintenance costs. Actions that government can take include: incentivising build-to-rent housing and reforming planning and other policies that currently limit diversity (of building types and of financing/ownership models). Without reform people are forced into less than appropriate housing, are subject to housing stress, and cannot properly provide a living environ- ment for their families. To ensure consumers know they are getting what they were promised, the Institute strongly recommends mandating architects ‘close the loop’ on completion of medium density projects, with certification from the original architect being required as part of defect inspections, final certification and release of funds. What initiatives will you take to deliver affordable and diverse housing in established areas that are close to employment and transport etc? How will you ensure good design in this housing? GREENS LABOR LIBERAL / NATIONALS The Greens support urban consolidation A NSW Labor