Jury comment
Fish Lane Town Square reinstates the ability for underutilized, urban and heavily infrastructure-focused spaces to become vibrant and ecologically interesting, beneficial to the public and supportive of local businesses. The project was recognized by the jury as a standout project for a number of reasons – including best-practice client and stakeholder engagement, its collaborative design process, and the delivery of a grounding, “lost landscapes” narrative that was implemented through the planting of more than 3,500 low-light-tolerant species. While considering and maintaining local character within a complex project, RPS has provided user groups with a truly unique green space that offers varied experiences and elevates landscape architecture.
Fish Lane Town Square is located in South Brisbane, Queensland on the land of the Turrbal and Yuggera people.
Project credits
Design practice RPS Architect Richards and Spence Contractor Shape Australia Landscape contractor Bland 2 Brilliant Landscapes Plant supply Greenstock Civil engineer Michael Bale and Associates Lighting FPOV Branding and signage Studio Bland Photographer Scott Burrows
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