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ASPECT Studios has completed a transformation of the public domain of Darling Harbour South, one of Australia’s most visited destinations. This public domain project now known as Darling Quarter was commissioned by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (SHFA) and Lend Lease. A major 1.5hectare place-making project for Sydney with a retail terrace, public park, two 6-star commercial buildings and an innovative children’s playground as its centre piece. At over 4000m2 the playground is the largest in the Sydney CBD and with its interactive water play facilities has become a regional attraction for Sydney.
Darling Quarter builds a strong civic link to the city via the creation of a new pedestrian street – called the ‘civic connector’ which connects Tumbalong Park to Bathurst street and Town Hall. A second pedestrian link – the Pedestrian Boulevard reinforces the movement between the Entertainment Centre, Cockle Bay and beyond and prioritises the pedestrian connections through the site. The project revitalises Darling Harbour by upgrading ground plane materials, lighting, public furniture and planting. A range of destinational place making initiatives have been implemented including an enlarged park, table tennis tables, moveable public seating and rugs, and a lighting master plan which enriches the night-time experience.
To see the Darling Quarter book online click here
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Client:
Lend Lease and Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
Scope:
Concept design, master plan
Location:
Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Team:
ASPECT Studios, Lend Lease, FJMT, David Eager, Hyder, Waterforms International
Year:
2007– 2011
Budget:
$13 million
Awards:
2013 United Nations Association of Australia, World Environment Day Awards, Green Building Award
2013 Property Council of Australia Innovation and Excellence Awards - People’s Choice
2013 Property Council of Australia Innovation and Excellence Awards - Development of the Year
2013 Property Council of Australia Innovation and Excellence Awards - Best Work Place
2013 Property Council of Australia Innovation and Excellence Awards - Sustainability New Building
2012 IFLA APR Award for Landscape Architecture - President's Award - Landscape Design category
2012 Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards Category of Public Playspaces Over $1M
2012 Banksia Environmental Awards - Built Environment
2012 ULI Global Awards for Excellence
2012 The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design International Architecture Award
2012 Australia Award for Urban Design
2012 Parks and Leisure Australia NSW Award of Excellence (Winner of Parks)
2012 International Property Awards Asia Pacific - Best Leisure Development
2012 International Property Awards Asia Pacific (Australia) - Leisure Development
2012 International Property Awards Asia Pacific (Australia) - Mixed Use Development
2011 AILA NSW Awards - Excellence Award for Design
2011 The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Design Award
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