27 August 2007 Department of Local Government Governor Macquarie Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000 Attention: Dear Sir PORT MACQUARIE ARTS CONFERENCE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE (ACEC) KNOWN AS “THE GLASSHOUSE” PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL INVESTIGATION UNDER SECTION 740 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 As a director of Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects (TZG), the architects engaged by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council for the feasibility studies, design and documentation of the Glasshouse, I have witnessed the procedure that Council has taken to procure the Glasshouse, and I am in a position to address matters 1) and 3) raised by the public inquiry. Commission of Inquiry terms of reference: 1 whether the Council exercised prudent financial and project management regarding the planning and development of the infrastructure project known as “The Glasshouse” From our experience, the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has exercised prudent financial and project management for the planning and development of the Glasshouse equal to or greater than any other local Government body that has engaged us to carry out architectural services. Over the last twenty years, TZG Architects have undertaken the feasibility report, design, documentation and construction of a number of arts related public buildings. These include Sydney Customs House at Circular Quay for City of Sydney, Carriageworks at Eveleigh Contemporary Performing Arts Centre for Arts NSW; Casula Powerhouse Regional Arts Centre and Theatre for Liverpool Council; Wyong Performing Arts Feasibility Study for Wyong Council; Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts for Tenterfield Council and the Paddington Reservoir Adaptive Reuse and Park for City of Sydney. The evolution difficulties of the Glasshouse has been similar to other projects we have participated in or witnessed, and the challenges faced no different in scope or difficulty. To address questions raised in this Inquiry, I have outlined the main stages of the Glasshouse’s development in chronological order. TZG ENGAGEMENT As usually happens with most of our architectural commissions for Local Government, TZG responded to an Expression of Interest. We were included in a short list of architects. An interview was conducted by Mr Bernard Smith, Council’s General Manager, and Mr Don Goldsworthy, advising Council on architect selection. We have developed considerable expertise in theatres, art galleries, civic buildings and heritage architecture (Refer Appendix A – Summary of TZG buildings and Appendix B - TZG architecture and building industry awards). Our extensive experience in the field of public buildings, and the thoroughness of our competing submission were rewarded when we were granted the commission. Our experience in Civic buildings on complex heritage and archeology sites have been at the heart of much of the recognition TZG has had for architectural projects. Case studies of TZG’s completed buildings have been published as exemplars both nationally and internationally. Mr Frank Willan Commissioner
TONKIN ZULAIKHA GREER PTY LTD ABN 46 002 722 349 117 RESERVOIR STREET SURRY HILLS NEW SOUTH WALES 2010 AUSTRALIA T 612 9215 4900 F 612 9215 4901 DIRECTORS PETER TONKIN B SC (ARCH) (HONS) B ARCH (HONS) RAIA BRIAN ZULAIKHA B ARCH RAIA TIM GREER ARCH RAIA ROGER O’SULLIVAN B ARCH ASSOCIATES JULIE MACKENZIE PAUL ROLFE JOHN CHESTERMAN
SUMMARY OF SCHEME REVISIONS The development of the current building designed by TZG can best be summarised by identifying the chain of scheme revisions. Generally, each of these schemes involved a number of options. The drawings mentioned below do not include all documents presented at each stage, but are sufficient to identify each step towards the current design and indicate where and why the Council made certain decisions. Refer Appendix C – Summary of Architectural Drawings. April 2002 A number of feasibility studies exploring the possibility of a joint venture with the Port Central Shopping Centre, combining the Civic Centre site – where the old Civic Theatre and the old Art Gallery were located - with Port Central. Preferred Site After the negotiations with the proprietor of Port Central were terminated, a number of other sites were investigated. However, the Civic Centre site was preferred, as most international and national cultural buildings of note are located in the thick of things. A few examples are the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, South Bank in London, the Guggenheim and Metropolitan Opera in New York, Centre Pompidou, Paris, the Sydney Theatre Company in Walsh Bay, Angel Place Recital Hall in Sydney, Centre Stage Perth, Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts in Tenterfield, Federation Square in Melbourne, The Yarra Recital Hall, Clocktower Centre in Moonee Ponds. Furthermore, the tradition of public buildings located on this Council-owned block of land could be maintained. In return, the Glasshouse offers the CBD a dimension other than commerce. The Conference Facility housed in the Glasshouse is within walking distance of much of the town’s tourist accommodation. Potential Archaeology The intention was that if any remains of 1820’s cottages be found on the site, they could be integrated into the public foyer located along Clarence Street. Had Council sold the site to fund the Glasshouse located elsewhere, the site would have been developed commercially, in keeping with the rest of the town centre. The protection of the historic remains would have been far less certain in a commercial development. Clearly someone who had bought the site for commercial use, would not be in a position to dedicate all of the Clarence Street frontage for archaeological interpretation and display, and this would have been a major loss to Port Macquarie. Car Parking Car parking was a matter discussed a length, as it required consideration of the whole of the Port Macquarie Town Centre, not just the Glasshouse site. It had to be viewed with regard to economics, planning and urban design. Port Macquarie is clearly growing (see Council figures), and the once small town, where you could park directly outside your destination, no longer exists. Many local residents still expect to park right outside, but to manoeuvre a person takes one square metre, however to manoeuvre a car takes twenty square metres. So traffic congestion could be lessened by spreading parking across the town centre. It was thought that the consequent increase in number of pedestrians would benefit local business: cafes, bars, local shops etc. For those who want to park close by, the 24 hour Port Central Car park is approximately 50 metres from the new Hay Street Forecourt entrance, and has considerable excess capacity in the peak evening demand period for the Glasshouse. One of Australia’s best case studies is the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The eighty-odd thousand people who attend regular games don’t all park in one centralised car park. Those who drive are deliberately spread across the surrounding areas to avoid the noise and frustration that centralised congestion brings. May 2002 Scheme located on the Civic Centre site, with the Art Gallery located in the basement and retail space to Clarence Street, to Council’s brief. September 2002 Development of the May 2002 scheme with the theatre rotated 90 degrees adding a major public foyer to Clarence Street. This was to accommodate the briefed theatre size and to improve the public view and connection into the foyer. September 2002 Further development of the previous scheme, investigating options for gallery locations.
December 2002 Development of the September “Scheme A – Gallery Up” option, with the addition of the Visitor Information Centre, as briefed. April 2003 Development of two variations of the “Scheme A – Gallery Up” option, both with reduced basement area (to decrease cost) incorporating archeological remains, if found. July 2003 Development of the April Scheme, with the addition of the rehearsal room. This was the result of Council’s on going Community Consultation. Alternative Gallery entrances were incorporated as requested by the Gallery Director. March 2004 Preparation of three options showing the enlargement of the Glass House to occupy the neighbouring Ritz site, west of the Civic Centre site. This scheme includes meeting rooms located on level 4 as part of the Conference Centre overlay, and an increase of Gallery exhibition area from 600 to 1000m2. (See ‘Community Consultation’ below). Study Tour November 2004 A number of relevant venues were visited by Mr Rob Drew (The Mayor), Mr Bernard Smith (General Manager), Mr Craig Milburn (Council Director of Community Development), Ms Anne Tregeagle (Project Manager- Root Projects), Mr Andrew Nicol (Acoustic Consultant – Arup Acoustics), Mr Tim Greer (Architect-TZG Architects), Ms Trina Day (Architect-TZG Architects, Sydney buildings only) and Denis Irving (Theatre Consultant, Melbourne only). The purpose of the trip was to familiarise Council representatives with the types of venues that were possible and to create a frame of reference for discussions with the community and the design team. The following buildings were visited. We were met at each venue by senior staff and given a complete tour: NIDA, University of NSW, Sydney Sydney Theatre, Hickson Road, Millers Point Hazelhurst, Gymea Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square, Melbourne Victorian Arts Centre Playhouse Theatre, Melbourne Drama and Recital Theatres at Scotch College, Melbourne Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds. Value Management December 2004 At the start of the detailed design phase of the building, a Value Management Workshop was held to identify features with the best value and define what was absolutely required, as part of the prudent financial management of the Glasshouse. The outcomes of this workshop informed the development of the building design and prioritised elements of the services design for the consultants (engineers, quantity surveyors, acousticians etc). A number of changes were made and can be loosely summarised as follows: Removal of level 4 with the relocation of the meeting rooms to Level 3 Reduction of the Gallery from approximately 1000 to 700 square metres of display space Reduction in glazing area Rationalisation of the smoke exhaust system Rationalisation of the structural system Rationalisation of the mechanical and electrical system The addition of power winches The addition of booking and phone systems Additional acoustic requirements Cost Monitoring 2004-2007 The project cost was regularly reviewed by the Quantity Surveyor to monitor the design against the budget, and the cost monitored by the Project Control Group. Throughout this period, numerous cost related decisions were made about the extent of building area, the type of structure, the quality of finishes and amount of equipment with continual modifications made to control cost.
Peer and Industry Reviews August- November 2005 To ensure that the Glasshouse would be fit for the purposes that it was intended for, and as part of a prudent project management process, a series of Peer Reviews were arranged, both in Port Macquarie and Sydney, with notable gallery and theatre industry consultants and experts. There were four peer reviews consisting of a presentation of the project, discussion with the various experts, and modifications where appropriate. Port Macquarie Experts Ian Basset, Port Macquarie architect David Morton, ex Port Macquarie Councilor and property developer Graham Roberts, structural engineer, Walsh and Roberts Engineers, Port Macquarie Malcom McNeil, Port Macquarie architect Theatre Review Performance and management review by Robert Love, Riverside Theatre Parramatta Technical review by Tony Youlden, theatre consultant. Performance and technical review by Les Curry, NIDA Gallery Review Anne Flanagan, Art Gallery NSW Brad Baker, Powerhouse General Performing Arts Review Michael Goss & Deborah Ely, Ministry for the Arts Technical Review Acoustic review by Jason Cameron, Acoustic Studio Environmental review by David Jarret, advanced Environmental Concepts Don Goldsworthy, Architect Melbourne June 2005 This scheme was the result of the Value Management workshop held in December 2004, which involved the general rationalisation and simplification of the building. To reduce costs, level 4 was removed. Certain requested items were added, such as power winches instead of mechanical and the upgrade of the Rehearsal Room to a Studio Theatre. The Visitor Information Centre was removed. February 2006 This scheme took into account minor modifications as a result of the August-November 2005 Peer Reviews carried out by respected building consultants and theatre and gallery directors (refer – Peer and Industry Reviews August 2005). It also took into account the recommendations from The Hastings Timber Industry Workshop held in October 2005 (refer – Community Consultation). September 2006 Final scheme, currently under construction, accommodating, displaying and interpreting the finds from the site archaeological investigations. Archaeology The extent of the historic remains on site were only determined after the commencement of the design, as it was not feasible to demolish all the buildings on the Civic site. This would have left the site vacant for the 20 or so months that it would take to design and tender the proposed Glasshouse. Accordingly a strategy was put in place to accommodate the potential for archaeological finds. The foyer was generally located over the expected footprint of the cottages and elevated some 1.5 to 2.0m above the anticipated footings. This would allow for an interpretation of the cottages, as indicated on the February 2006 drawing issue, and it was intended that, should significant remains be found in situ, a mezzanine level displaying the remains could be organized between the foyer and basement level.
The archeological excavation unearthed exceptional remains of the 1820’s cottages’ paths and drains, which exceeded most people’s expectations. A great deal of attention has been given to their retention and display, as they are of state significance and are considered to be a tourist attraction in their own right, offering a very important insight into the history of Port Macquarie. In recognition of their significance, the NSW Heritage Office has made the unique gesture of offering the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council a grant to contribute to the retention, display and interpretation of the finds. Commission of Inquiry terms of reference: 3 whether Council properly consulted and engaged with its community and exercised appropriate openness and transparency on its decision making for approving and undertaking the Glasshouse infrastructure project From our experience, the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has maintained thorough and continual community consultation over a long period. At the stage of our initial involvement, the Glasshouse was to contain a Theatre, then a Theatre and Art Gallery, then a Theatre, a Visitor Information Centre and Art Gallery, and finally a Theatre, Art Gallery, and a Conference Centre. Each of these major modifications was brought about as the result of community consultation. Some examples of this process are set out below. Community Consultation Community consultation was conducted with a number of different groups, including interested community members who were invited by general advertisement to address council, stakeholders who had vested interests in the site, the performing arts or visual arts, and local industry groups. TZG attended a number of these forums during the initial design of the building in order to gain an understanding of the local communities requirements and desirers. Requests from later consultation were forwarded to TZG by the way of briefing information. As identified above, TZG explored a number of options as a result of community consultation, testing whether the community objectives were possible. These changes can be observed by following the development of the building design in the summary of schemes above. Most changes within the development of the schemes are obvious, with the emergence and removal of various uses. However, some are less obvious, such as the upgrading of the Rehearsal Room to a Studio Theatre based on community requirement for a low cost rental space. Local industry and stakeholder groups also had a major influence on the design, such as the conference capability, which was added in response to the request by the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce when they were consulted, as part of a broader community consultation programme. Whilst the community at large was not asked whether they thought this was a good idea, it was assumed that the Chamber was there to represent local business, and that therefore it was best informed to make such a request, and that Council was responsible for supporting the local business community’s idea. It should be noted that the Glasshouse will have a number of financial spin-offs for the local community, which can not be calculated at this stage. Council’s Business Tourism Co-ordinator, Maggie Barnewell was interviewed on 19 October 2004, a study tour of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre was held on 26 October 2004, and Jane Edwards, the Centre manager, was interviewed, prior to preparing an indicative design for costing. After consultation with representatives of The Hastings Timber Industry in October 2005, a number of recommendations were implemented, including the specification of the timber known as ‘Mill Finish’ for the timber floors. This selection uses a much greater portion of the tree trunk (thereby minimising waste) than the traditionally specified ‘select grade’. Mill finish timber expresses the natural growth patterns and strains of the Australian bush and was thus seen as both an economical and evocative choice. Theatre and Gallery Industry Consultation Traveling Shows and Exhibitions Council consulted with the major national touring bodies to ensure that all technical and commercial requirements were met. This information was fed to TZG and the emerging design was tested against these requirements and, where required, modifications were made. These interviews were conducted at similar time to the Study Tour and included such companies as Opera Australia, Australian Ballet, Sydney Symphony, Sydney Theatre Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre.
One of the strategic design responses to come out of this research was to locate the stage 1100mm above street level making it flush with a truck deck in the loading dock, to minimize the time and cost it takes to “bump in and out” a traveling show. A restaurant was originally included, as is common practice in such centres, which would give an important employment opportunity and provide the option of connecting the restaurant to TAFE. Council commissioned a catering study, prepared by Foodservice Consultants Australia, who have carried out numerous similar studies across Australia. On their advice the restaurant was replaced by a café and function area, in order to reduce Council’s financial risk. Council Briefing May 2004 In 2004, the current Council members were newly elected. A presentation was made to them in May 2004, outlining the project to date. This scheme included the use of the Ritz site, located to the west of the Civic Centre site, and meeting rooms on level 4 as part of the Conference Centre overlay. The recently elected Councillors were enthusiastic about the proposal. The mayor advised that decision to proceed would be held over to the next public meeting. Conclusion This submission offers an overview of proceedings of the Glasshouse from the architect’s position. Our extensive experience has led us to the view that large public buildings seldom evolve in a simplistic linear way, as we would prefer. We certainly advocate the process of community consultation, project scope, budget establishment, Council sign-off, building design and documentation, construction and commissioning. However, we are yet to experience this ideal process in a linear fashion. It would appear to us that public buildings represent significant capital expenditure for a community and evolve over a long period, generally with large numbers of community groups and stakeholders, each vying for representation and not necessarily agreeing. This gestation is destined to involve conflict and generate numerous major obstacles for Council, as the developer, to overcome. It should be remembered that Councils have the difficult task of balancing proper periods of community consultation – with their consequent design modifications - and expert advice with the pressure to build in a timely and efficient way, as costs rise significantly as time passes and frequent changes are themselves costly. The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has developed the scope of the Glasshouse giving scrupulous consideration to input from the local community, industry advice, relevant benchmarks and cost control. The Council has shown their commitment to the local community by taking the necessary time and procedures to ensure the scope for the project will meet the needs of the Port Macquarie/Hastings community now and, more important, into the future. Should you wish to discuss any of these matters with me, I am prepared to attend the inquiry. Yours sincerely
Tim Greer
For more information on Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects and the Glasshouse project see: Appendix A Summary of Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Projects Appendix B Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architecture And Building Industry Awards Appendix C Summary of Architectural Drawings (Separate bound A3 booklet)
APPENDIX A :: SUMMARY OF TONKIN ZULAIKHA GREER BUILDINGS
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT 20072007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 2005 2002 Northern Expressway, Adelaide Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure. $150m. Blacktown Showground Masterplan, Blacktown Blacktown Council. $70m. Lorne Avenue Apartments, Killara Private Comission. $30m. The Buttery, Bangalow The Buttery Inc. $15m. National Indigenous Development Centre, Redfern Indigenous Land Corporation. $33m. Walter Reed Reserve, Paddington City of Sydney Council. $12m. Separate Prison, Port Arthur Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority. $6m. Australian National Arboretum and Gardens, Canberra ACT Government. $3m. Roseville College: Joy Yeo Performing Arts Complex, Roseville Roseville College. $12. Black Theatre Site, Redfern Indigenous Land Corporation. $6m. Hastings Cultural Centre, Port Macquarie Performing Arts Centre and Art Gallery Hastings Council. $28m.
PROJECTS 2003 – 2006 2005 2002 – 2003 CarriageWorks at Eveleigh Contemporary Performing Arts Centre, Redfern NSW Ministry for the Arts. $36m. Museum of Australian Currency Notes and Foyer Upgrade, Sydney Reserve Bank of Australia. $3m. Australian War Memorial, London Australian Office of War Graves Department of Veteran Affairs. $5m. Sydney Customs House Sydney City Council Library. $6m. Clarence Street Apartment Building Sydney City Council Design Excellence Competition 2002 Multiplex Living. $30m. Hume Freeway Craigieburn Bypass, Melbourne Vicroads $30m (architectural component). Newtown Silos Apartment Redevelopment Private Commission. $20m. Design Excellence Competition Scots Church Apartment Redevelopment Sydney City Council Westpoint Corporation. $60m.
2002 2002 – 2006 2001 – 2005 2000 – 2003 2000 2001 - 2005.
2001, 2002 2001 - 2002 1999 – 2001 1992-2004 2001 2000 1999 – 2000
Winner of limited Competition National Gallery of Australia New Entrance Project $38m. Research Centre $12m. Masterplanning. Sir Henry Parks School of Arts, Tenterfield Tenterfield Shire Council. $4m. Powerhouse Regional Arts Centre Casula and Georges River Study Liverpool City Council $9m (stages 4-6). Norman Lindsay Gallery, Springwood The National Trust $70,000. Peace Pavilion Centennial Park Sydney Brahma Kamaris Raja Yoga Centre (NSW) $200,000. Australian Pavilion Expo 2000 Hannover Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Federal Government of Australia. $3m Leichhardt Tramsheds Masterplan Leichhardt Council. $12m. Blackwattle Bay Glebe Apartment Building Private Commission. $30m. Challis Avenue Apartment Building Private Commission. $1.8m. Fox Studios Retail Buildings Lend Lease Corporation. $12m. Norton Street Cinemas Private client. $4.2m. Bundanon Artists Centre Bundanon Trust. $300,000. Bundanon Artists Centre Masterplan Bundanon Trust. $300,000. Sydney Customs House Sydney City Council. $25m. Jacksons Landing Terrace Houses Lend Lease Corporation. $7m. Urban Elements Design Manual Homebush Bay Paving, Signage, Street Furniture and Lighting Olympic Co-ordination Authority. $120m. Olympic Plaza Pylons Olympic Coordination Authority. $22m. Powerhouse Regional Arts Centre Casula and Georges River Study Liverpool City Council. $5.2m (stages 1-3). Verona Cinema Complex, Paddington Private client $3.5m. Newcastle West Urban Design Strategic Plan Newcastle City Council. National Triangle Canberra National Capital Planning Authority.
1999 1998 – 2003 1998 1998 1997-1983 1995 –1998 1995 1995 – 1999 1997 – 1998 1996 – 1998
1996 –1999 1992 –1999 1994-1996 . 1995 1995 –1996
1994 –1995 1992-1993 1992 - 1994 1991 – 1993 1990-1993 1990 – 1991 1986-1989 1985-1987
Affordable Housing Project, Ultimo City West Development Corporation. $3.2m. The Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, War Memorial Canberra National Capital Planning Authority. $400,000. The Rocks Square Project Sydney Sydney Cove Authority. $6m. National Memorial to the Australian Vietnam Forces, Canberra National Capital Planning Authority. $ 1.3m. Hyde Park Barracks Museum Historic Houses Trust of NSW. $1.2m. Library Services Building Royal Blind Society of NSW. $8m. Circular Quay Redevelopment Bicentennial Project NSW Government. $100m. Overseas Passenger Terminal Circular Quay NSW Department of Public Works. $12m.
APPENDIX B :: TONKIN ZULAIKHA GREER ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING INDUSTRY AWARDS
AWARDS 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2003 2002 2002 2001 2000 2000 2000 2000 RAIA NSW Residential Alternations and Additions Award Zulaikha Laurence Residence, Balmain RAIA NSW Multiple Housing Award ‘Portico’ The Scots Church Redevelopment Australian Stone Architectural Award, Best International Project Australian War Memorial, London High Commendation in the Structural Engineering, ASI Steel Design Awards – NSW & ACT ‘Portico’ The Scots Church Redevelopment Marrickville Council Medal for Conservation Newtown Silos Apartments National Trust of Australia (NSW) Conservation – Energy Management Award Newtown Silos Apartments National Trust of Australia (NSW) Adaptive Reuse Award Newtown Silos Apartments Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Award for Excellence in Design with Taylor Cullity Lethlean and Robert Owen, Craigieburn Bypass Sound Walls, Melbourne Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Award for Excellence in Landscape Architecture, with Taylor Cullity Lethlean and Robert Owen, Craigieburn Bypass Sound Walls, Melbourne. Public Domain Award, Cement and Concrete Association Craigieburn Bypass Sound Walls, Melbourne First Prize and Commission Joy Yeo Performing Arts Complex, Roseville NSW First Prize and Commission Canberra International Arboretum and Gardens Competition Energy Australia National Trust Heritage Award - Commendation for Adaptive Reuse Tenterfield Cinema/Theatre RAIA Merit Award Commendation for Housing with Ellen Woolley Architect Lilyfield House National Trust NSW Heritage Award - Built Work Category Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts, Tenterfield South Sydney Development Corporation Design Award Green Square “Arc” at Victoria Park RAIA Merit Award for Housing, with Ellen Woolley, Architect Killcare House, Killcare South Sydney Development Corporation Design and Innovation Award “Centric”, Victoria Park Apartments, Sydney RAIA Merit Award for Urban Design Homebush Masterplan - Public Domain / Urban Elements RAIA Environment Award Olympic Plaza Lighting Towers, Homebush International RICS Award Olympic Plaza Lighting Towers, Homebush
2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1996 1996 1994 1994 1993 1993 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1991 1988 1988
Institute of Lighting Engineers Grand Merit Award Olympic Plaza Lighting Towers, Homebush RAIA Merit Award Commendation for Conservation Customs House, Circular Quay ACEA Engineering Excellance Award Olympic Plaza Lighting Towers, Homebush Property Council NSW ‘Development of the Year’ Customs House, Circular Quay RAIA National Presidents Award for Recycled Buildings Powerhouse Regional Arts Centre, Casula RAIA Merit Award for Recycled Buildings Powerhouse Regional Arts Centre, Casula RAIA National Access Citation Award Powerhouse Regional Arts Centre, Casula Boral Timber Award for Excellence in Timber Whale Beach House, Sydney RAIA Merit Award Affordable Housing, Ultimo National RAIA Environment Award Affordable Housing, Ultimo RAIA National Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design Rocks Square Project, Sydney NSW Chapter Merit Award for Urban Design Rocks Square Project, Sydney RAIA Merit Award National Memorial To The Australian Vietnam Forces Concrete Institute of Australia Merit Award National Memorial To The Australian Vietnam Forces Master Builders Association Merit Award National Memorial To The Australian Vietnam Forces Metal Building Award Royal Blind Society Library Services Building, Enfield RAIA Greenaway Award, Category 4 Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney RAIA National Lachlan Macquarie Award Conservation Category Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney ‘Museum of the Year’ Award Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney RAIA Merit Award, Category 1 Royal Blind Society Library Services Building, Enfield RAIA Merit Award, Category 1 Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay RAIA Lloyd Rees Urban Design Award Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay
COMPETITION PRIZES 2006 2005 2005 2003 2002 2003 2002 2002 2001 2000 2000 1999 1993 1990 1983 The Buttery Rehabilitation Centre, Bangalow NSW. First Prize and Commission. Awaiting Council Approval. Joy Yeo Performing Arts Complex, Roseville NSW. First Prize and Commission. Under Construction. Canberra International Arboretum and Gardens Competition. First Prize and Commission. Under Construction. The Australian War Memorial, London. First Prize and Commission. Completed 2003. Atria Clarence Street Residential Tower, Sydney. First Prize and Commission. Marine Parade Competition, Freemantle, WA. By Invitation. Unbuilt. Craigieburn Bypass, Melbourne. First Prize and Commission. Completed 2004. Macquarie University Gateway, Sydney. By Invitation. Unbuilt. Hilton Hotel Competition, Sydney. By Invitation. Unbuilt. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT. First Prize and Commission. Completed 2003. Portico Scots Church Redevelopment, Sydney. First Prize and Commission. Completed 2006. Alexandria Canal, Sydney. High Commendation. Unbuilt The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Canberra, ACT. First Prize and Commission. Completed 1995. National Memorial to the AVF, Canberra, ACT. First Prize and Commission. Completed 1992. Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, First Prize and Commission. Completed 1987
APPENDIX C :: SUMMARY OF ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS
See Booklet ‘September 2006’ attached.