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 worked extensively with the community to understand the natural and cultural character of the Beach Plaza. The community’s involvement guided the development of a place activation plan and design narrative to enhance and extend the unique characteristics inherent to the site. The design seeks to connect the city to the sea and create a place of celebration with a relaxed character that is young at heart.
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Photographer: Dion Robeson
AWARDS
2020 AILA WA Landscape Architecture Award of Excellence
Category: Civic Landscape
2020 AILA WA Landscape Architecture Award
Category: Tourism
2020 International Association for Public Participation Core Values Award
Category: Planning and Design Phase
2020 AIA WA The Iwan Iwanoff Award
Category: Small Project
2020 AIA WA Commendation
Category: Lighting
2020 Best Metropolitan Art Awards
Category: Australian Street Art