November 2004
Moonah Links Clubhouse, Fingal
30.11.2004| The clubhouse is a wonderful environmentally sensitive building perched on top of the hill overlooking the undulating sand dunes forming the golf course. It has classic symmetry with balanced contemporary forms.
The long sweeping planes of its low roofline address the 18th green, with the detached, crescent-shaped roof of the verandah featuring dramatic, fine cantilever ends. The movement of the inclined columns is inspired by a golf swing. The palette of materials start with a stone faced plinth battered textured precast walls and includes spotted gum timber cladding for the feature entries. The spike bar, dining and lounge enjoy direct access to a large wind protected terrace each with beautiful views over the golf course through windows and glazed balustrades. The two most successful aspects to the building are the efficiency of the plan and the warm atmosphere. The plan is organised in such a way to maximise the efficient flow for the staff while making the building simple and enjoyable to use. It resolves the issue of dealing with conferences and golfers simultaneously. |
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Precinct Art, NewQuay Docklands
14.11.2004| The Art component is seen as one of the unifying elements in the development of the precinct. MAB Corporation has a strong history of support for young artists and as such the work of many artists forms an overlay in the fabric of the ongoing development of NewQuay.
Developers are also required to contribute 1% of construction costs as part of the development agreement with VicUrban for the placement of building and precinct art.Building and precinct art is seen as reflecting the differing experiences, range and diversity of a modern city. The main nodal plaza projecting over the water forms one of two key nodal points within our 350m water frontage features a major artwork installation of 13 pieces by Adrian Mauriks. Another dominant artwork presence on the promenade is an entry announcement to the Sant Elia waterfront apartments, a corten sculpture “Transitions” by Paul Dodds of Sush. This retail area is also an arts precinct and work by Adrian Mauriks, Mathew McCarthy and Alexander Knox has already been incorporated to enrich the experience and the new gold wave wall screening. |
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