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Supporting NSW Partners Jury Report NSW AILA Awards 2017

The NSW 2017 awards jury was a diverse group of 7 landscape architects and urban designers. It consisted of three male and four female jurors and represented academia, government, large and small private practice and the AILA. The jury made the decision to undertake site visits to a select group of projects and found this process essential in fully understanding projects and informing decision making.

With the largest number of award entries ever received, the 2017 NSW awards offered a true indication of the breadth of project work being undertaken by landscape architects. There is no doubt that NSW is experiencing a time of massive urban restructuring. Urban centres are densifying, expanding and growing at speed. Grey is threatening green and landscape architects are working on challenges of social equity and environmental resilience across all scales. The debate about open space in the city, how much, what type and where, continues to underpin most strategic investigations, yet the voice is now charged with a growing ‘evidence base’ to argue for better quality, better connectivity and more trees.

As urban centres expand and densify, they are also connecting, and mega scaled infrastructure projects are being reconceptualised by landscape architects as catalysts for change. Landscape architects across the state are turning infrastructure projects once seen as environmental threats into vital opportunities for large scale remaking, restoration and environmental stewardship of the vast landscapes which they cross and connect.

As new parts of cities grow and glow, other parts age and decay or are simply worn down by constant use by a growing urban population. Maintaining, restoring or reinvigorating the city is work never complete and this humble but essential work of many landscape architects offers connection with original project intentions, ensuring the city of the future is as timeless as it is modern.

Despite or perhaps because of the volume of concrete being poured in NSW in recent years, this year’s award highlights were all about the power of plants. The pressures of urban living and population expansion is highlighting the dire need for trees in the urban and suburban environments, requiring deep engagement with communities to establish a stronger demand side for Green Infrastructure generally. On smaller projects too, the beauty of plants in lush collections featured heavily in both roof gardens and private gardens, perhaps a response to the increasingly compact characteristics of inner city living.

Mark Tyrrell NSW Jury Chair Members of the Jury

Mark Tyrrell Director, TYRRELLSTUDIO Jury Chair

Mark Tyrrell is founder and director of multidisciplinary design firm TYRRELLSTUDIO. He holds degrees in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture. Mark leads a growing team of talented professionals working on a high volume of large scale public domain projects from the studio. Mark also has an ongoing consultancy and research focus surrounding the role of urban design in the transitional development of informal settlements. Mark is co-creative director of the 2017 Festival of Landscape Architecture ‘The Third City’.

Emma Washington Landscape Architect, City Of Sydney Council

Emma Washington (Brooks) is a landscape architect with 15 years experience in the design and implementation of places for people. Prior to her current role with the City of Sydney, she was involved in a broad range of public domain, masterplanning and regeneration projects in , the UK, PNG and China. Of note is Emma’s contribution to award winning projects Great Lines Heritage Park (UK) and the regeneration of Bexhill-on-Sea (UK). Her current work focuses on strategic landscape advice and helping private landowners achieve high quality, sustainable landscapes within the City of Sydney. Emma is also currently undertaking a Masters of Environmental Law at the University of Sydney.

Bruce Mackenzie AM, Bruce Mackenzie Design,

Bruce Mackenzie and Assoc Landscape Architects For more than 50 years Bruce has pursued landscape architecture throughout Australia and Overseas. In the late 1970s he changed Bruce Mackenzie and Assoc to a dedicated design office operating solely in landscape architectural commissions. Encouraging the use of Indigenous Australian species began earlier when the words environment, ecology and indigenous were unknown within the Australian language. They now have become commonplace terms. Indigenous design is also an adopted standard in Australia and given the demands of climate change is particularly relevant.

Saneia Norton Director, Saneia Norton Design Communication

Saneia is a landscape architect with 17 years experience at the NSW Government Architect’s Office working with diverse stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across the state. In 2016, Saneia founded SNDC to help designers connect with clients, stakeholders and collaborators through clear communication. She is a guest lecturer in design communication at UNSW and creator of the podcast ‘Dig Beneath Design’, where designers share personal insights and entertaining stories about presenting their ideas. Members of the Jury

Maria Rigoli Landscape Architect, Associate DesignInc, Sydney

Maria Rigoli is an Associate at DesignInc Sydney and has boundless Landscape Architecture experience with over 25 years expertise leading project teams, delivering well resolved landscape design and construction packages across Australia and Asia. Her experience ranges from residential landscape, public domain and recreational open space to infrastructure landscape design and Landscape Character and Visual Impact assessments. Maria’s significant projects include Barangaroo Reserve. Maria became the project landscape architect as the project went to tender and worked closely with the contractor throughout the design/construct process of the project. The project went on to win a number of national and international awards.

Scott Hawken

An Urban Designer, Landscape Architect and Landscape Archaeologist with expertise in mapping and designing green and blue infrastructure within urban landscapes. His work makes use of high-end geospatial technologies including GIS and remote sensing which enable the integration of “big-data” into real world applications. His work also engages with smart cities theory which seeks to identify how digital technologies are changing cities. Using 3D GIS his research is generating insights into specific knowledge innovation within cities such as Sydney. Such research is important to help knowledge economies spatially adapt to digital disruption. His work has been featured in National Geographic and BBC documentaries and is changing the way we understand Southeast Asian cities

Darlene van der Breggen

Darlene is an architect and urbanist with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors of practice. She specialises in strategic design and design policy for urban development projects and is committed to delivering high quality environments that balance environmental considerations with public and commercial interest. Award Categories

01 Civic Landscape 02 Community Contribution 03 Cultural Heritage 04 Gardens 05 Infrastructure 06 Land Management 07 Landscape Planning 08 Parks & Open Space 09 Playspaces 10 Research, Policy & Communications 11 Small Projects 12 Tourism 13 Urban Design 14 IALD Landscape Lighting 15 Student 01 CIVIC LANDSCAPE CATEGORY

Sponsored By: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD MAITLAND LEVEE MCGREGOR COXALL MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL

The Levee respects the historic character of Maitland high street and embodies a new identity for its future. The use of earth-toned porphyry paving and a sophisticated lighting strategy complements the turn of the century heritage buildings. This project demonstrates the value of investing in high quality civic spaces, with an impressive impact on vacancy rates in the town centre. The design supports a flexible program that is an attractor for locals and visitors, supporting the economic revitalisation of the region. The construction of the Link building and river walk will complete the project vision, engaging the new heart of town with its unique river setting.

PHOTOGRAPHER Florian Groehn ‘‘RESPECTS THE HISTORIC CHARACTER OF MAITLAND HIGH STREET AND EMBODIES A NEW IDENTITY FOR ITS FUTURE” CIVIC LANDSCAPE ENTRIES

Urbis Pty Ltd // The Connection: Rhodes Community Precinct Photographer: Swarm UAV

Camden Council // Argyle Street revitalisation Photographer: Unknown

Sponsored By: 02 COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION CATEGORY

Sponsored By: AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Cool Streets Pilot Project Gallagher Studio and Cred Consulting Dave Towns, Environmental Projects Officer,

The Cool Street Pilot Project makes a significant and important contribution to managing climate resilience in suburban environments. This project demonstrates an exemplar level of community engagement: not just informing residents of imminent change, but educating, creating a sense of ownership and agency, and influencing opinions to achieve a positive outcome. The jury awarded an Award of Excellence due to the level of academic rigour underpinning this project, making the important transition from research to physical improvements on the ground that should set a precedent for landscape architecture in the future.

PHOTOGRAPHERS James Norton and Sarah Reilly COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION ENTRIES

Sym Studio // Avalon Beach Placeplanning Guiding Document Photographer: Unknown

OCULUS // Lendlease Community Day - St Peters Public School Photographer: Unknown

Sponsored By: 03 CULTURAL HERITAGE CATEGORY

Sponsored By: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD Hyde Park Pool of Reflection upgrade Turf Design Studio and Environmental Partnership collaboration (TDEP) City of Sydney

The Hyde Park Pool of Reflection upgrade reflects a refined approach to heritage while demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the conservation management plan. The resulting work is understated and enhances the formal qualities of the space as well as making it an inviting space: two qualities which do not always go together successfully. The upgrading of the quality of finishes to the precinct and replacement of declining formal tree planting add to the gravity of the landscape. The jury noted the deft provision of a new weir reticulation system to replace the existing standpipe outlet with the sophisticated and subtle custom milled stone wet edge, enabling a higher level of maintenance to the pool. The design outcome demonstrates that innovation does not necessarily require significant departure from past forms but can develop within a tight framework to deliver durable outstanding spaces.

PHOTOGRAPHER Geoff Howden ‘‘REFLECTS AN UNDERSTATED AND REFINED APPROACH TO HERITAGE” CULTURAL HERITAGE ENTRIES

360 Degrees Landscape Architects // The Hermitage Photographer: Murray Fredericks

Arcadia Landscape Architecture // The Platform Photographer: Cameron Bloom

Sponsored By: 04 GARDENS CATEGORY

Sponsored By: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD The Hermitage 360 Degrees Landscape Architects Justin Hemmes

The Hermitage is a plant collector’s dream within a harbour setting. The sophisticated planting design combines native and exotic species in lush, bold arrangements that clearly evoke the character of their owner. Views are expertly framed around a range of gathering spaces. Subtle lighting and high quality materials complete the refurbishment of this signature garden.

PHOTOGRAPHER Murray Fredericks ‘‘COMBINES NATIVE AND EXOTIC SPECIES IN LUSH, BOLD ARRANGEMENTS” GARDEN ENTRIES

Environmental Partnership // The Gardens Apartments Photographer: Unknown

Sitedesign Studio // Nautilus Photographer: Keith McInnes

Martin O’Dea of CLOUSTON Associates // Starling Street Photographer: Martin O’Dea

Sponsored By: 05 INFRASTRUCTURE CATEGORY

Sponsored By: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD

Northern Beaches Hospital Connectivity and Network Enhancement Project AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Ferrovial York Joint Venture for RMS

This project simultaneously resolves the complexities of accessing a major new regional hospital, coordinating multiple arterial intersections and enhancing community connectedness, whilst respecting the unique landscape ‘’ legacy that distinguishes this part of Sydney’s . Key landscape typologies, including the ‘bush corridor’ and the ‘forest parkway’, form the main structuring element in an integrated urban and landscape design strategy which also uses the elevated setting to define a ‘gateway’ to the Northern Beaches. The strategy aims to create a safe and enjoyable driving experience within a legible urban corridor that integrates seamlessly into its suburban bushland setting. ‘‘INTEGRATES SEAMLESSLY INTO ITS SUBURBAN BUSHLAND SETTING” AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Pacific Highway Upgrade – Woolgoolga to Ballina (Portion C) HASSELL Gareth Collins / Roads and Maritime Services

The Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the Pacific Highway upgrade from Devils Pulpit to , to be completed in 2020, addresses a range of significant north coast landscape conditions to deliver substantive regional improvements - including transformative changes to local community amenity, regeneration of depleted mining and agricultural landscapes and reconnection of bisected regional ecosystems. The plan reveals the unique qualities of the North Coast through a journey that is choreographed to showcase the distinctive State Forest, Bundjalung and Broadwater National Park native flora - existing in managed harmony with the region’s expansive and productive agricultural landscapes. This project demonstrates how strong environmental stewardship can be achieved when landscape architectural leadership is consistently empowered and confidently embedded within complex multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects. INFRASTRUCTURE ENTRIES

Scott Carver // Bennelong Bridge Photographer: Unknown

Spackman Mossop Michaels Pty Ltd in collaboration with Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects // Oatley Station Precinct Accessibility Upgrade Photographer: Eric Seirens

CONTEXT Landscape Design // Tintenbar to Ewingsdale Pacific Highway Upgrade Photographer: Hoverscape

Johnson Pilton Walker Pty Ltd. // Kent Street Underpass Photographer: Brett Boardman

Sponsored By: 06 LAND MANAGEMENT CATEGORY

Sponsored By: AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Little Bay Cove McGregor Coxall Charter Hall Group

The comprehensive management of landscape architecture, water sensitive urban design framework combined with the skills of refined architecture creates an impressive project. New vegetation, entirely endemic to the local Eastern Suburbs Scrub ecology, is eventually focused on the central valley of constructed - incorporating a snaking elevated walkway of recycled timber, steel stairs and weir bridges. The retention and protection of the last remaining deposit of Miocene Clay, once a source material used by Australian aborigines for traditional body painting, is contained within the project. Little Bay Cove local creeks will also benefit as the design ensures that only clean water will flow into the bay. It is a well- considered ecologically sensitive project.

PHOTOGRAPHER Simon Wood 07 LANDSCAPE PLANNING CATEGORY

Sponsored By: AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Quality of Landscape Study for Green Square Gallagher Studio City of Sydney John Davies, Specialist Planner Strategic Planning & Urban Design

The City of Sydney commissioned Gallagher Studio to explore methods to enhance landscape quality in the Green Square Urban Renewal Area. The completed work clearly illustrates the incremental reduction of overall street tree canopy as individual development applications are proposed and granted. Comprehensive analysis, robust propositions and clear graphics which articulate clearly the scale, rhythm and density of possible planting structures make this a highly useful piece of work. Sections make clear references to dimensions required for key technical elements such as deep zones and canopy spread.

This project makes a strong case for the future amenity of Green Square through suitable street tree planting. The completed report is another project where Gallagher Studios have illustrated their strength in planting design in the urban street condition, underpinned by the PhD research of Libby Gallagher.

PHOTOGRAPHER Allison Sainty LANDSCAPE PLANNING ENTRIES

IRIS Visual Planning & Design // Sydney Metro City and Southwest, Chatswood to Sydenham, Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Photographer: Suzie Rawlinson

OCULUS (in collaboration with UrbanGrowth) // Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Urban Amenity Improvement Plan (UAIP)

CONTEXT Landscape Design // Wattamolla Master Plan

Sponsored By: 08 PARKS & OPEN SPACE CATEGORY

Sponsored By: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD CBD – Queen Elizabeth II Park and Collett Street upgrade CLOUSTON Associates Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Contact: Michael Damo Contracts Engineer

The newly activated waterfront re-connects the Queanbeyan CBD with the Queanbeyan River. The new terraced lawns and amphitheatre seating now provide a venue for open air events and river-based activities. The park has been designed to work with the river flood system being capable of being submerged by several metres. The design also provides a platypus habitat along the soft river edge. Clouston refined the master plan originally developed by Oxigen.

The jury commended the strong visual image of repetitive, sculptural forms beside the river that focus on an amphitheatre capable of handling large scale events. The interactive fountain and play areas have been embraced by the community as a new destination for recreation.

PHOTOGRAPHER Phillip Hayson ‘‘A VENUE FOR OPEN AIR EVENTS AND RIVER-BASED ACTIVITIES” PARKS & OPEN SPACE ENTRIES

Camden Council // Birriwa Reserve Photographer: Unknown

Ku-ring-gai Council // Cameron Park Photographer: Adrian Boddy

McGregor Coxall // The Calyx Photographer: Unknown

Umbaco Landscape Architects // Parklife - Stage 4 of Clemton Park Village Photographer: Simon Wood

Sponsored By: 09 PLAY SPACES CATEGORY

Sponsored By: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD THE PADDOCKS PRECINCT DOMAIN CREEK PLAYGROUND McGregor Coxall Parramatta Park Trust

Under the many constraints of the world heritage site of Parramatta Park, the Parramatta Parkland Trust and McGregor Coxall have managed to create a fantastic playground in the Paddocks Precinct. The requisite play surface treatments are considered alongside native vegetation which is woven through the design. In time as the planting matures, these circular spaces will be experienced as clearings in an overarching native planting structure. The playground is a standout in the category mainly due to this synthetic approach to the different play, circulation and vegetation layers which are handled as one. A suite of structures designed by CHROFI Architects ensure that there is some level of shade in the open site. The range of play elements is interesting and attractive whilst remaining retrained and recessive and in keeping with the view lines of the world heritage precinct.

PHOTOGRAPHER Unknown ‘‘THE PLAYSPACE PROVIDES A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND IS ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL” PLAY SPACE ENTRIES

City Of Canterbury Council // Rotary Park, Riverwood Photographer: Daniel Walters

Sturt Noble Associates // Wulaba Park Photographer: Simon Wood

Randwick City Council // Chifley Inclusive Playground Photographer: Tom Brewster

Randwick City Council // Chifley Skate Park PLAY SPACE ENTRIES

Randwick City Council // Heffron Pedal Park Photographer: Angus Palmer

Ku-ring-gai Council // Cameron Park Photographer: Adrian Boddy

Umbaco Landscape Architects // Carss Bush Park Playspace Photographer: Unknown

Sponsored By: 10 RESEARCH, POLICY & COMMUNICATIONS CATEGORY

Sponsored By: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD Liveable Sydney 2016 Tract Consultants Fairfax Media (Domain)

The Liveable Sydney study highlights the importance of landscape and environmental factors in a ‘liveability’ ranking of over 500 Sydney suburbs. In this study, access to open space, views, tree cover and topography are four of the 16 indicators that constitute liveability. Initially launched via real estate marketing media, the study achieved considerable exposure across the general community and is notable for its balanced approach to the ‘liveability’ criteria. Using both primary research and secondary data sources, the study delivers an ‘evidence-based’ assessment tool across a range of media platforms that invites the community to engage in a broader debate around the concept of liveability, and the relevance of landscape in that debate. ‘‘INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IN A BROADER DEBATE AROUND THE CONCEPT OF LIVEABILITY” LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD Sydney Landscape Code OCULUS City of Sydney

The Sydney Landscape Code is detailed and illustrated to perfection. The document has been thoroughly researched and set out with intelligence and skill. Beyond this intense collection of features is the background philosophy of intent and guidance for the eventual designers, giving advice and instruction. The sketches and diagrams are examples of most current conditions accompanied with many of Oculus’ own photographs. Amongst the elements contained are soil depth, volume and quality, green roofs and walls, vehicle access, materials and finishes, maintenance, lighting and irrigation. It is a useful exercise in instruction and guidance very well presented.

PHOTOGRAPHER Unknown ‘‘DETAILED AND ILLUSTRATED TO PERFECTION” 11 SMALL PROJECTS CATEGORY

Sponsored By: AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Cleveland & Co Black Beetle pty ltd Cornerstone Property Group

The Cleveland and Co. project in Surry Hills is an excellent example of a small garden with a grand statement. The project involved the adaptive re-use of two adjacent industrial buildings. The original Demco gantry beams, hoist, tackle and hooks became important components within the new circular atrium that draws light and air into the centre of the building. The lift motor and flywheel are sculptural elements in the communal roof top garden. The roof top garden has panoramic views which are not obstructed by the intricately laid out elements of planters and furniture. The planting is well established, full of texture and interest that will change with the seasons and provide a sensory retreat for residents from the busy city streets below. The collaboration between landscape architect, architect and client delivered a truly remarkable space and garden that would be the envy of other apartment dwellers.

As part of the award assessment process, the jury re-allocated this project from the ‘Cultural Heritage’ category to the ‘Small Projects’ category to ensure it was assessed fairly against similar projects.

PHOTOGRAPHER Unknown SMALL PROJECT ENTRIES

Tract Consultants // O’Connell Street Reserve Photographer: Julie Lee

Urbis Pty Ltd // Orange Regional Museum Photographer: Tom Ferguson

Corkery Consulting // Renwick Street Park Upgrade Photographer: Unknown

Corkery Consulting // Memorial Park Recreation Precinct Photographer: Unknown SMALL PROJECT ENTRIES

Arcadia Landscape Architecture // O’Regan Arts & Cultural Common for Monte School Photographer: Tyrone Branigan

Amber Road in collaboration with Atelier Andy Carson // 16 Eveleigh Street, Redfern - Communal Courtyard Sanctuary Photographer: Tom Ferguson

Hornsby Shire Council // Asquith Park Recreation Upgrade Photographer: James Frawley

Ku-ring-gai Council // Bicentennial Park War Memorial Photographer: David Forward SMALL PROJECT ENTRIES

Phillips in collaboration with City of Sydney // Bamal Way Photographer: Phillips Marler

Umbaco Landscape Architects // Kenneth Slessor Park Photographer: Simon Wood

Sponsored By: 12 TOURISM CATEGORY

Sponsored By: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD Three Sisters Track, Blue Mountains National Park Blue Mountains Walking Track Project NPWS NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS)

Under highly constrained conditions, the upgrade of the Echo Point to Three Sisters path demonstrates the benefits of careful consideration, judicious process and community consultation in the design of tourist infrastructure. Taking the opportunity to substantially improve conditions for the 600,000 odd pedestrians each year, the formation of an accessible path is a simple, yet important enhancement of this site. This project demonstrates a subtle, well considered design that considers the heritage, difficult terrain and unique sense of place of this important site.

PHOTOGRAPHER Ian Brown ‘‘CONSIDERS THE HERITAGE, DIFFICULT TERRAIN AND UNIQUE SENSE OF PLACE” TOURISM ENTRIES

OCULUS // Sargood on Collaroy Photographer: Simon Wood

CONTEXT Landscape Design // Centenary Theatre Taronga Zoo Photographer: Simon Wood

Sponsored By: 13 URBAN DESIGN CATEGORY

Sponsored By: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD K2K Urban Design JMDdesign + Hill Thalis Architecture and Urban Projects + Bennett & Trimble Architects Joanna Hole, Randwick City Council

This strategic project is a benchmark for the integration of sustainable urban design principles in the current climate of mega-density. The jury commended the strong foundations of social equity and environmental resilience in the scheme and was delighted by its inspired approach to communication. The drawings convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging way, demonstrating the benefit of multi- disciplinary, design-led planning. The jury urges decision-makers to support schemes of this quality and innovation moving forward. ‘‘STRONG FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL EQUITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE” LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARD North West Rail Link: Master Plan & Urban Design HASSELL Kim Crestani / Transport for NSW

This project combines sophisticated Architectural, Engineering and Landscape Architectural directions with an array of consultant advice to develop an immense project. It is identified as Master Planning and Urban Design - Pre-Concept Report, however the project is at present under construction and the rail transport corridor and station systems are well advanced in planning, detail and early stages of development. Of much importance is the hard-copy representation of the overall concept including images of the transport corridors, intended landscape treatment plus views of the station landscapes and its overall philosophy. Indigenous planting schemes dominate and the overall concept is impressive. We look forward in time to the finished project. ‘‘COMBINES SOPHISTICATED ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DIRECTIONS” URBAN DESIGN ENTRIES

Urbis Pty Ltd // Telopea Urban Renewal Master Planning Project Photographer: Unknown

Gallagher Studio in collaboration with MWArchitects // Cronulla Town Centre Public Domain Master Plan Photographer: Paula Kuka

Sponsored By: 14 LANDSCAPE LIGHTING AWARD

Sponsored By: IALD LANDSCAPE LIGHTING AWARD Macquarie Street Mall Revitalisation Urbis Pty Ltd Liverpool City Council

The scheme has created a contemporary night time experience by updating the use of orange sodium lighting. The approach to lighting demonstrates a high level of co-ordination of the lighting effects, urban design intent and the physical lighting equipment. The catenary mounted colour changing lights create a strong graphical element, which unifies the space at night with an urban scale soffit for the mall. The lit effects provides a satisfying balance between the coloured feature and more statutory driven white light towards the retail units. This approach is interesting as it allows pedestrian to make up their own minds how to travel through the space. The light poles combine numerous different functions and items of equipment. These include the power rand support for the feature lighting, the pedestrian street lighting as well as banners and CCTV. Accent lighting is also integrated into the concise rhythm of poles and the lit effect of the trees and landscape features provide depth and visual texture.

PHOTOGRAPHER Tom Ferguson ‘‘A CONTEMPORARY NIGHT TIME EXPERIENCE” LIGHTING ENTRIES

Tract Consultants // Walter Gors Reserve Photographer: Tract Consultants

Martin O’Dea of CLOUSTON Associates // Starling Street Photographer: Martin O’Dea

Sponsored By: 15 STUDENT CATEGORY

Sponsored By: ANDREASENS GREEN FUTURE LEADER STUDENT AWARD - GROUP Camellia Masterplan UNSW 4th YEAR URBAN LANDSCAPE STUDIO 2017 Jason Monghan, Sophie Randall, Debbie Pearce and Jae Han

This student project engages with a range of ideas from the fields of urban ecology, urban design and landscape architecture and applies them to the demanding post-industrial landscape of Camelia. The student project required the creative production of an urban design structure plan within UNSW’s Urban Landscape 4th Year Studio directed by Mike Harris and Libby Gallagher. The scheme demonstrates engagement with complexities such as block structure to create a vibrant mix of neighborhood types in high-density neighborhoods. Public space was creatively configured to integrate demands such as flooding, transport logics and issues of contamination. The fascinating urban ecology of Sydney was expressed within the project through creative combination of new and existing landscape spaces in a compelling graphic presentation. The team will now continue to develop their project in a series of in depth individual design explorations for the remainder of 2017. The jury commends the collaborative design and wishes the students the best in developing their individual projects.

PRINCIPLES & OBJECTIVES 12 camellia masterplan

adaptive re-use of key a central spine visual connections accessibility program catchment ecology industrial hertiage

A central spine, servicing the ecology and the community, creating connection

This series of diagrams (top row) shows the guiding principals and objectives we used to drive our project. ISSUE SOLUTION RESULTING CONNECTIONS POTENTIAL The racecourse Racecourse now adjoins Connections into site New racecourse We were intrigued with the lack of circulation on the site, imposes a physical the river, allowing for flood now made possible, location and new and how accessibility was inhibited. Our site is flanked by barrier mitigation. Contamination optimising circulation. facilities, offering the heavy arterial road James Ruse Drive and one major is now capped more to the obstacle was faced, the Rosehill Racecourse. Using a community. series of steps we outline the opportunities and constraints the Racecourse imposes on our site.

Community Services

ROBUST COMMUNITIES Public Domain 5 camellia masterplan 4 SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Public/Private Open Space camellia masterplan

Water Management

A diverse collection of neighbourhoods People are what make a city, so for provides people with an inclusive city this reason, we seek to provide for Metropolitan Sydney is predicted to grow at a rate of 81,000 people healthy, robust communities CONSTRUCTED ECOLOGIES EVENT SPACE per year. We recognise Camellia as a centre that can accommodate a 14 Stories/Two Bedroom Apartment Ecological conditions are Flexible public spaces portion of this growth. For this reason, we see the importance of urban 2 Floor ratio - 862.5m - 14 stories Flexible recreation spaces are created. These allow for the recreated and allow for allowing community to consolidation. Dwellings - 121 community to determine what actually happens in these community interaction gather Six Stories/Two Bedroom Apartment Floor ratio - 1505m2 - Six stories areas. Perhaps an informal game of cricket can occur. Urban consolidation can reduce car use, encourage walkability, and Dwellings - 91 These spaces promote exercise and good health within the hence reduce carbon emissions, allowing our cities to become healthier. Three Stories/Two Bedroom Apartment community. Floor ratio - 262.5m2 - two stories Dwellings - 8 Exploring the complexity of block structure allowed us to create a vibrant Ecological function within public open space increases mix of neighbourhood types. This allowed the intertwining of community biodiversity, bringing flora and fauna (see planting strategy), services and public domain. HIGH DENSITY NEIGHBOURHOOD into the city. This has the ability to drastically enhance a communities experience and sense of place. These sites These diagrams show density numbers that we sought to achieve within promote education, focusing on their local flora and fauna. our 80m x 80m grid formation.

Community Services This park system is a connecting link to a larger scale Community Services ecological network. All streets drain into this park, where water is filtered before it enters the in the east Public Domain Public Domain RECREATION ADAPTIVE RE-USE Open Space Formal and informal Existing warehouse Private Open Space sporting opportunities for structures can be used as DETAIL AREA the community new commercial space Water Management Water Management a neighbourhood connected to open space

Studio Floor ratio - 425m2 - two stories Dwellings - 21 Two Bedroom Apartment Floor ratio - 3600m2 - two stories Dwellings - 72 Three Bedroom Apartment 7 Stories/Two Bedroom Apartment 2 Floor ratio - 1800m - two stories Floor ratio - 2600m2 - Six stories Dwellings - 30 Dwellings - 182

LOW DENSITY NEIGHBOURHOOD MEDIUM DENSITY NEIGHBOURHOOD ANDREASENS GREEN FUTURE LEADER STUDENT AWARD - INDIVIDUAL The Transitory City and the Spatial Consequences of Immigration – UTS 3RD YEAR STUDIO 2016 Brittany Johnston

This student project engages with an important socialTHE topic withinTRANSITORY Australian political life – thatCITY of immigration. The multicultural landscape isn’t often considered within mainstream landscape architecture

AUBURN STATION despite it being a majorAUBURN forceSTATION in shaping urbanAUBURN STATION landscapesAND aroundTHE SPATIAL Australia. CONSEQUENCES OF IMMIGRATION The project conducted an analysis of Auburn which isBrittany one of Johnston Australia’s most multicultural landscapes.

Turkish Speaking HouseholdsIt highlighted Chinesethat Speaking Households even though Auburn’sArabic Speaking Households town centre radiates diversity and culture and has a strong 4.7 - 9.4% 12.1 - 19.8% 5.7 - 12.7%

9.5 - 14.1% 12.9 - 28.2% 12.8 - 22.3%

14.2 - 32% 28.3 - 52.4% 22.4 - 50% My approach has been formulated through engagement and development of design theory supported by my experiences with various activities such as AILA Fresh, working in the industry community identity, the surrounding residential neighbourhoodsand engaging with Council and the local community.present bland anti-social landscapes My strategy employed a coherent multifaceted approach to the transformation of the urban street network of Auburn. This project worked with Auburn Council to establish community needs and current issues that were used to inform design decisions. This strategy supports the social and cultural needs of the community in an innovative way that redefines the role of the Dwelling Type/ Densitywith little-to-no evidence of the assorted cultural backgroundslandscape architect. It not only and aids in the fostering heritage of meaningful connections of to place, the it transforms people the urban fabric of Auburn that and the future inhabit redevelopment of the site.it. Johnson identifies the suburban street as a potential Consideredspace the ‘transit’ loungeof of Newsocial South Wales; Auburn engagement has one of the highest overseas born populations and of any LGAcelebration in Australia. It see’s a large proportion for of it’s residents move both internally and externally, creating a unique however challenging landscape condition.

AUBURN STATION AUBURN STATION AUBURN STATION the diverse cultural heritage of the area. The project Whatsuggests this means for the urban fabric a varies, range as both positive andof negative landscape consequences of the geography of immigrationinterventions are revealed. that aim to increase the generosity of the typical suburbanAn investigationstreet. into the urban These typology revealed that,include despite the extremely diverse pop-up population that live in Auburnparks, as evidenced bylinear the Census data, thereparks is a clear paradox and contrast between the public and private realms. Recent Overseas Arrivals The town centre; home to an abundance of international businesses radiates diversity and culture and has created a strong community identity. In contrast; the surrounding residential typology Dwelling Type 12.6 - 21.2% Households Renting Privately and verges. By 21.3inviting - 31.2% people to spend time on theis blandstreet and sobering with landscape little to no evidence of the assorted culturalarchitecture backgrounds and heritage of the people encourages that inhabit it. There is a fragmented relationshipsocial between the residential and Seperated Houses 17.6 - 27.2% 31.3 - 63.9% Medium Density 27.3 - 40.2% the streetscape which has resulted in a neglected public realm and a disconnected sense of community and ownership. As a result I have turned to this particular landscape for intervention; High Density interaction and a more culturally expressive40.3 - 75.9% future for andsuburban I have chosen the street as a methodAustralia. of working. Brittany Johnston worked with AILA Fresh, Auburn Council and the local community to develop the project.

CUMBERLAND ROAD Cumberland road provides the spine for the transformation of Auburn’s streetscape. It meets with smaller, quieter residential streets but also busier thoroughfares which allow this linear stretch of road to connect new public spaces and transform the urban typology. By injecting smaller adaptable and varied interventions across a large scale; the most can be made of these new public spaces.

Curb Bulb Seating Bike Lane Each Direction

On Street Parking Side walk extension

Curb Bulb Curb Bulb

RESIDENTIAL ROADS Off Cumberland Road lies wide quiet roads that are severely underutilised. These residential streets are the perfect opporunity to implement larger and more permanent interventions. The road structure allows for some streets to be cut off with minimal disruptions to traffic to create large parcels of public park; linked Side walk together by Cumberland Road. extension Side walk extension

Mixed surfaces and textures Street End Park

Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian Crossing

SOUTH PARADE South parade near Auburn station is a rich cultural mix with distinctive middle eastern and chinese character. This has created a strong community identity and diverse social mix. However; lack of public space and seating means a prolonged intermingling of cultures is short lived. Here lies the potential rezoning and transformation of the streetscape.

Pedestrian crossing WSUD/Bioretention Parklet

Seating and Bioretention Bike Corral Parklets

Pop up Markets Side walk extension for seating/eating

Raised Street for shared used Temporary Street transformation Curb bulb

ADAPTABLE MICRO INTERVENTIONS Micro interventions that can be plugged into the exisiting fabric. These provide oppprtunities for new and meaningful interactions with the landscape and surroundings. Once multiplied, these interventions form a new public realm that will remain dispite residential development.

Parklet for Parklet for Curb Extension Seating and Bioretention for Eating or Native recreational Habitat use TRANSFORMATION OF URBAN STREETS

Situated in between two larger roads, Cumberland Road stretches almost the entire length of Auburn. Interestingly, it somewhat spatially divides the clustered cultural communities of the Chinese and Middle eastern. It provides ideal opportunities for a multifaceted and multiscaled ap- proach to transforming the urban fabric with street scaled interven- On road bike Curb bulb for Curb bulb for tions. path and Vegetation and Pavement and parking recreation Seating

SOUTH PARADE POTENTIAL INTERVENTION

RESIDENTIAL ROAD POTENTIAL INTERVENTION

Curb bulb End of Street Shared street for transit/ park for for increased CUMBERLAND ROAD POTENTIAL INTERVENTION bus stop and recreation, seating/public pedestrian prayer, and event space safety playing

AWARDFUTURE LEADER CATEGORY STUDENT AWARD NSW

ProjectTHE TRANSITORY Name CITY Entrant’sBRITTANY JOHNSTON Name Client UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY STUDENT ENTRIES

Don Do

Aaron Driver

Josh Gowers STUDENT ENTRIES

Huixin Zhu

RETREAT LOCATION: COCKATOO ISLAND Jonathon Gallagher CLIENT: STUDIO 2 UNSW YEAR: 2015

The brief for this project was to use personal experience and interpretation of the site to create an inventive design intervention. The space was required to be positioned in proximity to the waters edge, however when I visited the island my attention was immediately captivated by the immense sandstone cliff face. I challenged the brief and was encouraged by my tutor to situate my design along this cliff face rather then the harbour edge. My goal for this project was to create an unconvential space that allowed inter- action with the rock face and the hanging plants. The resulting floating structure allows for a raised viewing platform looking out over the harbour and industrial buildings as well a shaded sitting area beneath.

Kassandra Cottee

Legend

Concept Plan

ANDREASENS GREEN FUTURE LEADER STUDENT AWARD Parramatta Riverside Park Kassandra Cottee UNSW A Ballad By Nicholas Pembroke

We had a way, we knew it well, The organic farm, with all its smell, Simple The food was good, and the food was close, But the city called, it did engross.

We left the farm for the urban center, Symbiosis And the land was sold, to the industrious inventor, How Getting your dose of “Vitamin G” will save the world The loss of farmland was all but complete, Hidden away under a new field of concrete.

But unlike the shifting patterns of human nature, On the power of Gaia, we should always wager. We listened for a moment, in our time of strife, And we learnt again, the ways of our forgotten wife.

But we humans are a talented lot, And our passions ignited far more than the communal plot. We aimed higher than ever, never questioning the cause, Until we were growing fruit atop many a floors.

It is up to us now to continue this goal, For if we do not, who knows the toll.

this project provides Camellia our project works across multiple scales by creating this, our scheme Design Statement Western Sydney Health Statistics (NSW Health Stats 2017) Site Density: Shadow Analysis 250m2 per floor with a graspable guide for future Level of physicaland activity provides per day People Camellia afflicted with with a robust acts as a metaphor for breaking 4 story buildings January midday March midday This presentation board will look at how increasing our psychological distress 25m development, one rooted in platform for social, environmental10 Dwellings and per building the expected patterns of urban connection to natural systems in the urban environment will leadregeneration to a reorientation of society and resulting resilience. in beneficial heathwe feel economic prosperity, into an often100 dwellings per hectare development, and givens STUDENToutcomes and more sustainable patterns of existence. This will ENTRIES 10m be achievedour project primarily through has urban successfully agricultural interventions harnessed uncertain future. we have engagedNet Residential Density:Camellia the potentialJune to midday change August midday increasing exposure to the food system from a young age, 2.25 hectares the sites hydrological and ecological with bold and unconventional designNo. of dwellings 250 the course of urban growth in the increasing nutritional uptake and strengthening community through 90m participation and stewardship. These concepts will be facilitated throughproblems, a model of my andown design subsequently for high density residential designed Overweight gestures, or Obese likeMeeting the daily 1.5km requirements migratory of fruit 111 Dwellings per hectare geographical heart of Sydney. and vegetables communities.a flexible, I want to integratedcause a shift away from and our currentregenerated boulevard, and given them multiple 240m consumptive relationship with nature towards a mutually beneficial Mass provision of public open space Permeability and seclusion allowing natural flow andstructure. protective values. As a result of wide spread implementation of roles in defining the urban structure. small scale urban agriculture we will see in a burgeoning economic identity thus further entrenching primary production throughout the fabric of the community.

eastern interface of migratory boulevard Model Nick Pembroke a 1:2000 south-east isometric view looking 6 sotrey residential deciduous street mixed-use areas of dense, rooftops will turn light rail interchange north-west over the eastern edge of the mi- blocks with trees along the residential towers interconnected into green spaces and overflow gratory boulevard, the town centre, civic and ground floor northen edge of accentuate where canopy cover to creating large plaza fronting the research buildings and the peninsula ecological activation created the boulevard allow the main north south provide continual surfaces dedicated peninsula parkland a consistent street solar access during streets cross the bands of habitat to biodiversity for wall and defines the winter months boulevard nature and humans

Typical residential Block A Scale 1:500 A 10m 25m

Boutique Micro-Industries Fostering economic opportunities Public Orchard and Edible Water Sensitive Urban Bunya Bunya Pine Macadamia Tree Car Sharing only Mass provision of open public Animals integrated Edibles included in public space with sunny aspect Vegetable garden Design Araucaria bidwillii Macadamia integrifolia Car Park into every day life Inc, breweries, bakeries, landscaping. to encourage cultivation Irrigation for orchard and vegetable honey, eggs, textiles, butchers Such as Tetragonia tetragonioides promoting stewardship beds can be supplied by road run off ( Spinach) as a ground large floorplate light a seriesconnection of water to the placeremnant and silo pedestrian priority civic buildings define the boulevard opens light rail link to filtered naturally.detached terrace coverextended and Austromyrtus and dulci s industrial blocks plazas naturalto temporaily systems. footprints used as laneways link north the plaza and create on its eastern edge Sydney Olympic style housing to that (Midginregerated Berry) for salt low marsh . faced by rows of store and slow the wsud elements and south activity across a community setting to form a large civic/ Park has varied uses and to imporve habitat 2-3 storey terrace overland flow of grassed areas in the boulevard and at its end commercial plaza also encourages a for endemic flaura housing stormwater during private courtyards interface with light overlooking the varied demographic and fauna rainfall events industry penninsula Scott Wall, Henry Wever, Eoin Campbell and Andrew

AA Jenkins 10m 25m

THE ANDREASENS GREEN FUTURE LEADER STUDENT AWARD - NSW Simple Symbiosis Nicholas Pembroke AILA

a view looking west (towards Parramatta) from the central water plaza located in the middle of the migratory boulevard

The Andreasans Green Future Leader Student Award - 2017 page 5

Sponsored By: Acknowledgments

AILA NSW would like to thank our partners, jury, all the entrants and those who attended the awards evening

AILA State Chapter Catherine Scheen - AILA NSW Chapter Manager Carly Wood - AILA NSW Marketing & Events Manager

Graphic Design Johnny Ellice-Flint - Graphics Coordinator Carina Bronte Nejal Dhebar