Insight

The display centre is the first in a series of facilities which will include a temporary community art gallery and theatre. The project demonstrates the current expectations of developers for high quality apartment products and marketing strategies and their engagement with local government and community issues.

Solution

The tight programme required a design solution be realised quickly. This was achieved through the exploration of spatial arrangements, volumes, circulation and a material palette with Sketch Up and Lumion software using animation to simulate the movement of visitors through the centre. The design came together by revealing the qualities of the existing warehouse, including the high volumes, concrete floors and portal frame while overlaying contemporary materials such as recycled hardwoods and composite timber, white and coloured polycarbonate and simple plasterboard. Through consideration of the relationship between existing and new elements, the resulting spaces create a backdrop to the apartment suites which demonstrate the more refined materials and finishes of the apartment interiors and outdoor spaces.