2018 Australian Urban Design Awards: Commendation for Built Projects – City and Regional Scale

Darling Harbour Transformation by Hassell / Hassell and Populous

Jury citation:

The Darling Harbour Transformation has been the most significant makeover of this popular urban precinct in twenty years. Using the opportunity of a new International Convention Centre as a catalyst, the revitalization was driven by an urban design framework focused on the public realm, creating a more cohesive and legible urban structure that reintegrates the precinct with adjacent neighbourhoods and public transport. The public realm has been restructured along a central, eucalypt-lined pedestrian spine extending from Central Station to Cockle Bay. Tired, over-loved places have been re-energized and engaging new places have been created for people to gather, interact and relax within a carefully curated landscape that includes public art. The project refreshes this distinctly Sydney experience for visitors and Sydneysiders alike.

Location: Sydney (NSW)

Credits

Project
Darling Harbour Transformation
Client
Lendlease
Client
New South Wales Government
Client
Property NSW
Architect
Hassell and Populous
Landscape architecture and urban design
Hassell
Australia
Consultants
Photography Blank Role :: Darling Harbour Transformation
Site Details
Site type Urban
Project Details
Status Built
Category Landscape / urban
Type Public / civic
Client
Client name Infrastructure NSW
Website Infrastructure NSW

Source

Award

Published online: 26 Oct 2018
Words: LandscapeAustralia Editorial Desk
Images: Simon Wood

Issue

Landscape Architecture Australia, November 2018

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