A new high-performance public square, together with the redevelopment of the foreshore boardwalk and historic Railway Terrace creates a new civic heart and tourism destination for Rockingham. The design team
The Cycle Hub provides secure storage for up-to 200 bikes, End of Trip Facilities (showers and toilets) and a roof deck and garden which can be accessed via a sloping lawn embankment. The iconic architectural expression signals a commitment by the university to prioritise cycling and public transport as means of transport to the campus.
Other key features of the redevelopment include:
- General landscape upgrades through protection of the existing pine trees, retention of lawn areas and the inclusion of additional planting
- Upgrades to paving throughout the precinct, clarifying access and movement paths through and around the area and adjacent buildings
- An all-weather canopy to create year round shading, weather protection and comfortable seating
- Opportunities for place activation, supporting food trucks, outdoor events, casual activities and relaxation
Photographer: Dion Robeson
AWARDS
2020 AIA WA The Jeffrey Howlett Award
Category: Public Architecture
22020 AIA WA Commendation
Category: Urban Design
2019 International Bicycle Architecture Biennale