A stunning information kiosk in Sydney’s Chinatown has won an award in the Small Project Architecture category at the Australian Institute of Architects NSW awards ceremony held recently in Sydney.
A combined effort by various designers, architects and suppliers, the Chinatown information kiosk, which glows bright red at night and serves hundreds of residents, workers and visitors each day was transformed in time for the Chinese New Year celebrations earlier this year.
The previously unused pagoda at the northern end of Dixon Street Mall now features patterned sliding curved glass screens, energy-efficient lighting, access for people living with mobility and hearing impairments, and a striking Chinese-inspired artwork by Brisbane artist Pamela Mei-Leng See based on a contemporary form of traditional Chinese paper-cutting techniques.
The jury noted that the project had successfully transformed a building with ‘little architectural merit’ into a symbol of contemporary Chinese life in multicultural Australia that ‘comes into its own at night’.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP congratulated the artist, architects, engineers, contractors and City staff responsible for bringing the pagoda back to life. By day, the kiosk serves as an important resource for locals and visitors alike, offering information and advice about Sydney. At night, the vivid red lantern effect comes to life, lighting up Dixon Street Mall with a warm red glow, providing the perfect backdrop for alfresco diners and late-night shoppers.
The pagoda refurbishment is part of the Chinatown Public Domain Plan, the City’s 10-year vision for the transformation of Chinatown.
The Chinatown information kiosk project team included design managers Mano Ponnambalam and Matthew Gribben, project manager Tara Day, head consultant Frost, architect Lacoste + Stevenson, artist Pamela Mei-Leng See, lighting consultant Lighting, Art + Science, structural engineer SDA Structures, access consultant Morris Goding, BCA consultant Philip Chun, builder Growthbuilt, specialist glass contractor AGP, and specialist graphics contractor Axolotl.
BVN Architecture is an award-winning architectural design company with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.
A combined effort by various designers, architects and suppliers, the Chinatown information kiosk, which glows bright red at night and serves hundreds of residents, workers and visitors each day was transformed in time for the Chinese New Year celebrations earlier this year.
The previously unused pagoda at the northern end of Dixon Street Mall now features patterned sliding curved glass screens, energy-efficient lighting, access for people living with mobility and hearing impairments, and a striking Chinese-inspired artwork by Brisbane artist Pamela Mei-Leng See based on a contemporary form of traditional Chinese paper-cutting techniques.
The jury noted that the project had successfully transformed a building with ‘little architectural merit’ into a symbol of contemporary Chinese life in multicultural Australia that ‘comes into its own at night’.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP congratulated the artist, architects, engineers, contractors and City staff responsible for bringing the pagoda back to life. By day, the kiosk serves as an important resource for locals and visitors alike, offering information and advice about Sydney. At night, the vivid red lantern effect comes to life, lighting up Dixon Street Mall with a warm red glow, providing the perfect backdrop for alfresco diners and late-night shoppers.
The pagoda refurbishment is part of the Chinatown Public Domain Plan, the City’s 10-year vision for the transformation of Chinatown.
The Chinatown information kiosk project team included design managers Mano Ponnambalam and Matthew Gribben, project manager Tara Day, head consultant Frost, architect Lacoste + Stevenson, artist Pamela Mei-Leng See, lighting consultant Lighting, Art + Science, structural engineer SDA Structures, access consultant Morris Goding, BCA consultant Philip Chun, builder Growthbuilt, specialist glass contractor AGP, and specialist graphics contractor Axolotl.
BVN Architecture is an award-winning architectural design company with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.
20.07.2012
