Landscape Approach_Concept The Triplets and 62 Mary Street Issue A 07.04.2017 For Approval Issue B 30.06.2017 For Approval Issue C 05.07.2017 For Approval Issue D 07.07.2017 For Approval Issue E 24.11.2017 For Approval The Triplets and 62 Mary Street | Landscape Concept Plan 1 1.1 Context Plan 13/02/2017 Print ­ PhotoMaps by nearmap The Triplets and 62 Mary Street site sits within the Central elevate the quality and activity in this administrative and Broadly mapping the key city precincts that influence the Business DistrictNot ofe Brisbane.s: commercial part of the CBD. site gives insight into what the site wants to be and who Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 it’s neighbours are. Connections can be drawn by pairing The proposed development occupies a prime location at the The Landcape Strategy for the Triplets and 62 Mary Street like for like - for example the Queens Wharf has synergies head of George Street, and flanks both Charlotte and Mary plans for an engaging, subtropical inner city neighbourhood with Southbank. The Triplets and 62 Mary has synergies Streets. The future development of Queens Wharf and the that is responsive to the climate and comfort of its users. The with the cultural precinct, it is home to some existing high new State Government Offices at 1 William Street are set to Landscape Strategy also takes its cues from the culture and quality public art and public realm landscape that is set to the South West of the site. 1 William Street has set the Quality place of the city. As Brisbane grows, fusions of old and new be reinforced and enhanced. The strategies and principles Urban Realm outcomes that are expected for the Queens places will come to form, and this site will be shaped by its set out in the following pages aim to set the scene for the Wharf site and as such the Triplets and 62 Mary will seek to proximity to heritage and a nod to future possibilities. eventual Urban and Landscape Design of the site. LEGEND Roma R i Street ve r Parklands To Future planned link across river. rr ens The Train station. Courts Retail Bus Station Heart 01 Site. The River 02 Albert Street Green Spine connecting Roma Reach Street Parklands to the City Botanical Gardens 03 George Street Pedestrian Spine Cultural 03 Precinct 01 02 Queens The Wharf Gardens Government Precinct SouthBank QUT B ri sb an e R iver The Triplets and 62 Mary Street | Landscape Concept Plan 2 http://maps.au.nearmap.com/print?north=­27.459380108931786&east=153.06212659284665&south=­27.484319958382432&west=152.99831147596433&zoom=15&date=20161215 1/1 1.2 Site Context Plan & Analysis The Triplets and 62 Mary Street site sits in the sub tropical the site it is most comfortable for users at times of the day lunch during winter. And that Mary Street will be ideal for climate zone - whose characterisitcs are hot summers, high and the year. Charlotte Street has great solar access on most of the day during summer - utilising the cooling breezes humidity in summer and ideal breezes. winter midday and challenging solar access from the west and shade from the western sun. on summer afternoons. Mary Street has great shade on Given the site structure is fixed to the SE/NW grid set by The project team in conjunction with a wind consultant have summers days with the added bonus of access to cooling Charlotte and Mary Streets the aim of analysis is to ensure where possible mitigated the cold winter winds that tend to summer breezes. In winter, Mary Street is affected by chilly spaces within the complex are suited and matched to suitable move through the site. winter breezes. and enhanced climatic conditions. These strategies along with architectural strategies employed From this anaylsis we can understand that the northern end Below is the mapped climatic conditions for the site showing seek to minimise the negative and enhance the positive of 33 Charlotte Street is a great place for morning tea and a sun map and breeze chart. This tells us whereabouts on effects of climate on the site for its users SU M M E W R IN T E R TO CREEK LEGEND The Triplets and 62 Mary Site 01 111 George Street 02 33 Charlotte Street 03 54 Mary Street (Education House) Charlotte Street 04 Site of new tower 62 Mary Street Winter Breezes 01 02 Summer Breezes George Street George 03 04 Hot Summer Sun Albert Street Mary Street Warm Winter Sun Comfortable gradient Challenging gradient Margaret Street The Triplets and 62 Mary Street | Landscape Concept Plan 3 1.3 Landscape Design Intent Landscape Approach : Climate & Comfort : Climate and its impact on the site LANDSCAPE INTENT DRAFT The Landscape Design Intent for the The Triplets and 62 Mary Street is guided by the themed principles of Climate & Comfort and Culture & Place. These overarching design drivers have been derived from the analysis of the sites place in the city and its response to the comfort and engagement of its end users. Planting to suit the scale of Podiums could retrofit integrated The flow of stormwater across the Sustainable thermal comfort / Level changes are part and Climatic comfort for users during the spaces - ranging from bold stormwater management and site can be managed through site microclimate control through parcel of the Triplets experience. all weather conditions is important. tree planting to intimate scale provide the opportunity for capture, and passive watering of green infrastructure providing The way to get around can be Public places that contain shade, courtyard planting. planting to improve biodiversity, landscape. The inclusion of dry shade (both constructed and done in engaging ways through shelter, opportunities to catch shade and associated benefits of mist fans in key locations would living) and integrated thermal clever stair cases and instead some sun on chilly days all help heat reduction. assist in the reduction of high mass (by green walls), shading of of ramping, using lifts for DDA with providing a public realm that CLIMATE AND COMFORT ambient temperature. facades (by green facades), and compliance. is well used and loved. DESIGN DRIVER by designing buildings for passive The site deals with:- ventilation. • The sub tropical seasons • Ideal weather most of the year Climate Green Podium for Water & Mist Cool Levels Comfort • With challenging storms, cold wind and & Comfort Infrastucture biodiversity heat at times • And challenging grades that can make it uncomfortable to move around To mitigate and enhance opportunities Landscape Approach : Components of the Urban Realm presented by the climate on the site, a series of landscape interventions were devised. They are based around best practice thinking about Green Infrastructure and its contribution to climate control, urban ecology and user comfort One way of looking at the users of Daily business should be easy Brisbane has embraced the Asia The site has visual access to Making the most of every ‘Lay-by’ areas could be provided CULTURE AND PLACE the site is that they are part of a to carry out in one place with a Pacific via GOMAs exhibitions, some great Heritage buildings opportunity to provide additional to provide space for Street community. It is a neighbourhood mix of retail, services, child care, and contemporary hi/low culture along Charlotte and George space for pedestrians and places Food vans to park or for more within the city that will have entertainment, recreation and can be explored across the site. street. Wherever possible site for people to sit and gather. permanent retail installations such The sites cultural milieu exists in:- its own identity and should employment. A rich choice (deli’s, A strategy to capture and relocate lines and views should open up as container cafes. have facilities that support that cafes, bottleshop, restaurants existing high quality public art and take advantage of these • The River City: changing and embracing the community. etc) will attract and satisfy diverse would ensure well loved art is warm red brick and sandstone DESIGN DRIVER community needs and wishes. retrofitted appropriately. buildings. Asia Pacific region • Championed by our arts community embraced by the wider community Culture Art uptown : Neighbourhood Conveniences Heritage Respite Lay-by • Fusing with our built heritage & Place Art downtown To enhance the place making potential of the site a series of cultural aspirations were devised. They represent the shared thinking around making the site the most inclusive, convenient, culture rich and engaging neighbourhood within the CBD. The Triplets and 62 Mary Street | Landscape Concept Plan 4 1.4 Landscape Approach_The Triplets and 62 Mary St. C H A R L O T T E S T R E E T 3 Key Landscape Elements 1. Laneway 2. 62 Mary Street 6 5 3.Charlotte Street Edge 4.Mary Street Edge 1 5.Mid Block Zone 6.Zone Between 33 Charlotte G E O R G E S T R E G E O R S T 2 & 54 Mary 4 M A R Y S T R E E T 1.Laneway 2. 62 Mary Street 3.CharlotteGROUND LEVEL Street PLAN Edge 4.Mary Street Edge 5.Mid Block Zone 6.Zone Between 33 & 54 01 Scale 1:500 @A3 Barangaroo ASPECT Studios Naman Spa from 33 Charlotte to Street View Edinborough Street Food Austria Exhibition - EXPO 2015 Hay Architects - Imperial Buildings Fearon The Triplets and 62 Mary Street | Landscape Concept Plan 5 1.5 Landscape Approach_Laneway C H A R L O T T E S T R E E T 3 • Good laneway experiences are cohesive and chaotic - they seem to work best with a high quality shop front detailing that personalises the tenant whilst containing elements that link the whole lane.