Devonport Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment
Project date: March 2011 - Category: Interior , Sport , HospitalityThe new Surf Life Saving Club will be the first project to be delivered by Devonport City Council from the Urban Design Framework for the Mersey Bluff, a prominent natural feature forming part of the foreshore reserve.
The design of the new building provides an abstract vehicle for experiencing the unique qualities of the dynamic coastal environment, establishing a strong connection with its setting whilst creating a bold image to assist with marketing and promotional activities.
Seen from all angles, the building is treated as a sculptural element carefully placed in the manicured coastal environment, the dynamic plan form drawing on the cusp of the beach and protective Bluff headland.
To facilitate separate identities, the development is composed of two distinct pavilions sharing a common foyer space; one to house the surf club, the other incorporating high quality restaurant and cafe facilities to serve the local beach users.
An aluminium skin wraps over each pavilion, the roof forms rising and falling to modulate the internal spaces and evoke notions of waves in motion.
The new building delivers a level of sophistication to meet evolving public expectations and provide security for the future of the surf club, a valued community asset.
The design of the new building provides an abstract vehicle for experiencing the unique qualities of the dynamic coastal environment, establishing a strong connection with its setting whilst creating a bold image to assist with marketing and promotional activities.
Seen from all angles, the building is treated as a sculptural element carefully placed in the manicured coastal environment, the dynamic plan form drawing on the cusp of the beach and protective Bluff headland.
To facilitate separate identities, the development is composed of two distinct pavilions sharing a common foyer space; one to house the surf club, the other incorporating high quality restaurant and cafe facilities to serve the local beach users.
An aluminium skin wraps over each pavilion, the roof forms rising and falling to modulate the internal spaces and evoke notions of waves in motion.
The new building delivers a level of sophistication to meet evolving public expectations and provide security for the future of the surf club, a valued community asset.
STATUS:
Completion 2011PHOTOGRAPHY:
Brett Boardman
Fahan School Gymnasium and Performing Arts Centre
Project date: February 2010 - Category: Education , Interior , SportOriginally a dairy farm, Fahan School is set among magnificent grounds and gardens in suburban Hobart.
Established in 1935, the school has since become an oasis hemmed in by encroaching houses.
The undeveloped western side of the school provided an opportunity for expansion and to create a focus to this edge, defined by Wayne Rivulet.
The Gymnasium and Performing Arts Centre were conceived as one project to maximize potential for linking spaces to add value for the school.
A strategy was developed to integrate the buildings with the terrain and establish a dynamic precinct, defined by movement within, under and between the structures.
The pre-cast concrete structure is integral, the materiality of both buildings drawing from the existing ground condition through the exposed dolerite aggregate.
Buildings are accessed by bridge and sunken into the hillside to aid their thermal performance, minimize the visual impact and contain noise.
The earth-covered roofs negotiate site levels, creating a unifying external space offering places of prospect, reflection and impromptu performance.
The circulation within is defined by ramps, stairs and corridors submerged into the ground, their external form configured as topography.
Natural light from above defines movement, bold colour creating inspiring spaces with a sense of delight.
Established in 1935, the school has since become an oasis hemmed in by encroaching houses.
The undeveloped western side of the school provided an opportunity for expansion and to create a focus to this edge, defined by Wayne Rivulet.
The Gymnasium and Performing Arts Centre were conceived as one project to maximize potential for linking spaces to add value for the school.
A strategy was developed to integrate the buildings with the terrain and establish a dynamic precinct, defined by movement within, under and between the structures.
The pre-cast concrete structure is integral, the materiality of both buildings drawing from the existing ground condition through the exposed dolerite aggregate.
Buildings are accessed by bridge and sunken into the hillside to aid their thermal performance, minimize the visual impact and contain noise.
The earth-covered roofs negotiate site levels, creating a unifying external space offering places of prospect, reflection and impromptu performance.
The circulation within is defined by ramps, stairs and corridors submerged into the ground, their external form configured as topography.
Natural light from above defines movement, bold colour creating inspiring spaces with a sense of delight.
STATUS:
Completion January 2010PHOTOGRAPHY:
Jonathan Wherrett
UTAS Sport and Recreation Redevelopment
Project date: January 2010 - Category: Education , SportThe Sport & Recreation building at the Sandy Bay Campus of University of Tasmania has been subjected to many ad hoc alterations and additions. This redevelopment allowed a more holistic approach to be taken, addressing fundamental inadequacies whilst creating a fresh identity to attract new members.
A stronger profile is created through the provision of high quality and fully accessible facilities, the natural ventilation and daylight strategy optimizing the functionality of the centre.
An expanded entrance provides a singular access point and a secure foyer, the external expression creating a strong presence. Particular components are articulated by abstract references to the structure of muscles and tendons, colour helping to convey a sense of activity and energy.
A major functional reorganization placed noisy activities centrally, with a layer of quieter activities positioned on external walls. Daylight is introduced to the centre of the building via a new stair, the void acting as a thermal chimney to assist with natural ventilation of the ground floor.
Upstairs, the end walls have been opened up with additional glass louvres introducing more daylight and efficient cooling of the space, supplemented by roof ventilators. An external sun shade controls glare and provides shading.
STATUS:
Completion January 2010PHOTOGRAPHY:
Jonathan Wherrett
Burnie Surf Club Redevelopment
Project date: January 2010 - Category: Interior , SportThe surf club has over time become an integral part of the culture of the coastal city of Burnie. Idyllically situated midway along the North facing foreshore, the club has provided uninterrupted service to the community since the early 1960s. The importance of this culture is reflected in Council's decision to make it the centerpiece of a redeveloped waterfront on this prominent site.
The building has suffered many unsympathetic alterations and additions, visually separating the city and waterfront. In addition to the environmental and economic benefits, the important elements of the original building were retained to preserve the history of local surf culture on this site.
Two restaurants, a function room, gymnasium and public change facilities have been fused to the existing building; a sense of fun embedded into the complex through the nautical motifs on the change rooms and expressive sweep of the roof.
Two glazed circulation zones differentiate the existing and new fabric, with new elements set back so that the original surf club remains evident. The signature roof and cantilevered deck provide an important visual connection with the city centre whilst allowing uninterrupted views to the waterfront.
All elevations have been carefully designed to be experienced from all sides. Services are contained behind permeable screens, the timber slats and exposed steel acknowledging Burnie's industrial heritage and links to the local timber industry.
The redeveloped Surf club aims to create a memorable place for community events and activities – a valued and inviting destination for both locals and visitors.
The building has suffered many unsympathetic alterations and additions, visually separating the city and waterfront. In addition to the environmental and economic benefits, the important elements of the original building were retained to preserve the history of local surf culture on this site.
Two restaurants, a function room, gymnasium and public change facilities have been fused to the existing building; a sense of fun embedded into the complex through the nautical motifs on the change rooms and expressive sweep of the roof.
Two glazed circulation zones differentiate the existing and new fabric, with new elements set back so that the original surf club remains evident. The signature roof and cantilevered deck provide an important visual connection with the city centre whilst allowing uninterrupted views to the waterfront.
All elevations have been carefully designed to be experienced from all sides. Services are contained behind permeable screens, the timber slats and exposed steel acknowledging Burnie's industrial heritage and links to the local timber industry.
The redeveloped Surf club aims to create a memorable place for community events and activities – a valued and inviting destination for both locals and visitors.
STATUS:
Completion 2006PHOTOGRAPHY:
Bob Iddon
Burnie Bowls Club
Project date: February 2009 - Category: Sport , HospitalityJAWSARCHITECTS was selected to design a new home for the Burnie Bowls Club which has been located on the Burnie waterfront since the turn of last century.
As landlord, Burnie City Council required a facility which could cater for the club’s needs and also accommodate a variety of other uses and functions to enhance the idea of a recreational and social hub on the new site.
The clubhouse functions are complemented with a new indoor green to enable year-round bowling, whilst a large Bistro area satisfies the club’s social requirements and offers a venue for other community activities and social events to take place.
Gathering the functional spaces together within a singular form unifies the site and allows the building to create a stronger connection with its setting. The expressive form responds to the wider context of the surrounding hills and nearby coastline, embracing the bowling greens to provide a sheltered sunny external terrace. In places the external envelope peels back to reveal an inviting inner core.
A simple, clear span structural system for the whole building was conceived to provide a light and spacious interior whilst allowing for a quick and efficient construction period on an extremely tight budget. The large roof overhangs provide shade and external weather protection, while still allowing passive solar gain in winter.
The use of a traditional roof shape in a contemporary manner allows an iconic, yet structurally simple form to become the defining identity for the club, embracing its history whilst helping it promote to a new generation of potential members.
As landlord, Burnie City Council required a facility which could cater for the club’s needs and also accommodate a variety of other uses and functions to enhance the idea of a recreational and social hub on the new site.
The clubhouse functions are complemented with a new indoor green to enable year-round bowling, whilst a large Bistro area satisfies the club’s social requirements and offers a venue for other community activities and social events to take place.
Gathering the functional spaces together within a singular form unifies the site and allows the building to create a stronger connection with its setting. The expressive form responds to the wider context of the surrounding hills and nearby coastline, embracing the bowling greens to provide a sheltered sunny external terrace. In places the external envelope peels back to reveal an inviting inner core.
A simple, clear span structural system for the whole building was conceived to provide a light and spacious interior whilst allowing for a quick and efficient construction period on an extremely tight budget. The large roof overhangs provide shade and external weather protection, while still allowing passive solar gain in winter.
The use of a traditional roof shape in a contemporary manner allows an iconic, yet structurally simple form to become the defining identity for the club, embracing its history whilst helping it promote to a new generation of potential members.
STATUS:
Completion February 2009PHOTOGRAPHY:
Bob Iddon
Louisville Point Golf Clubhouse
Project date: May 2007 - Category: Tourism , SportJAWSARCHITECTS was invited to prepare a concept for a new golf clubhouse on a magnificent setting on the east coast of Tasmania. The golf course and clubhouse are envisaged as the catalyst for an associated residential development and a number of supporting infrastructure buildings across the site.
A series of major geologic fractures have affected this region in its past, causing uplift (horst) and down-faulted (graben) block structures to characterise the landform seen today. The design uses this notion of the fracture, expressed as an abstract line in the landscape, to orchestrate pedestrian movement across the site and become a generator for the placement of buildings and spaces, the embedded meaning enriching the experience.
The clubhouse is seen as one of a series of points along a path and an extension of playing a round of golf, with changes of direction framing key landscape vistas and views of the course. The distinctive roof form emerges from the natural contours of the land, drawing on the horst and graben structures in its expression.
The site fracture also provides a means of resolving the competing dualities of the site in determining key functional relationships within the building. Spaces are located in a hierarchy that responds to their particular needs; being public or private, exposed or sheltered or with a focus on views or solar orientation.
This duality extends to the notion of landscape, with the conflict between the natural setting and the constructed landscape revealed through the fracture. The architecture seeks to capture the inherent qualities of the site and informal coastal lifestyle; the tactility of the landscape expressed through the palette of natural materials and finishes.
A series of major geologic fractures have affected this region in its past, causing uplift (horst) and down-faulted (graben) block structures to characterise the landform seen today. The design uses this notion of the fracture, expressed as an abstract line in the landscape, to orchestrate pedestrian movement across the site and become a generator for the placement of buildings and spaces, the embedded meaning enriching the experience.
The clubhouse is seen as one of a series of points along a path and an extension of playing a round of golf, with changes of direction framing key landscape vistas and views of the course. The distinctive roof form emerges from the natural contours of the land, drawing on the horst and graben structures in its expression.
The site fracture also provides a means of resolving the competing dualities of the site in determining key functional relationships within the building. Spaces are located in a hierarchy that responds to their particular needs; being public or private, exposed or sheltered or with a focus on views or solar orientation.
This duality extends to the notion of landscape, with the conflict between the natural setting and the constructed landscape revealed through the fracture. The architecture seeks to capture the inherent qualities of the site and informal coastal lifestyle; the tactility of the landscape expressed through the palette of natural materials and finishes.
STATUS:
Concept Design 2008
