272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Seni Bina by Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Platinum in Reka Bentuk Seni Bina, Bangunan dan Struktur Competition Category.
PlatinumSeni Bina· 2023
272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Seni Bina
by Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl
Client: Contreras Earl Architecture
A' Design Award Platinum Winner in Seni Bina Category
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The Design
About 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Seni Bina
Pangkalan alas dua tingkat di 272 Hedges Avenue di Gold Coast, Australia, membawa skala manusia ke menara kediaman dan mewujudkan hubungan kontekstual dengan persekitaran. Apabila urbanisasi berkembang, ia memisahkan manusia daripada alam semula jadi. Alas menggabungkan persekitaran binaan dan semula jadi, menambah baik kawasan dan komuniti. Teknik dan produk reka bentuk termaju telah digunakan oleh Contreras Earl Architecture untuk mencipta reka bentuk yang dimaklumkan secara biologi dan direka bentuk secara digital. Pedestal ialah penyelesaian unik dan khusus tapak yang menyumbang kepada evolusi seni bina dan pembangunan bandar, memberi manfaat kepada penduduk dan alam sekitar.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Platinum
272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Seni Bina ialah pemenang A' Design Award Platinum, pengiktirafan yang sangat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk yang benar-benar luar biasa, elegan dan megah. Pemenang Platinum ialah keajaiban ciptaan, bukti batas kreativiti intelek, dan menunjukkan profesionalisme tiada tandingan serta kegeniusan pereka bentuknya. Reka bentuk ini diharapkan menjadi karya paling terkenal yang mentakrifkan estetika sesuatu zaman, menyumbang kepada kesejahteraan masyarakat dan memajukan batas seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi. 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Seni Bina mempamerkan tahap kecemerlangan yang melangkaui batas dan tanpa ragu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik dengan ciri-cirinya yang menguntungkan dan bernilai. 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Seni Bina ialah karya pemenang A' Design Award Platinum yang membangkitkan keinginan, memberi inspirasi, menyeronokkan, menggembirakan dan mencetuskan kegembiraan yang besar.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The two-story pedestal base of 272 Hedges Avenue in Gold Coast, Australia, brings a human scale to the residential tower and creates a contextual connection with the surroundings. As urbanization grows, it separates humans from nature. The pedestal merges the built and natural environments, improving the area and community. Advanced design techniques and products were used by Contreras Earl Architecture to create a biologically informed and digitally engineered design. The pedestal is a unique and site-specific solution that contributes to the evolution of architecture and urban development, benefiting inhabitants and the environment.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The Pedestal, comprising the ground floor and the first level, offers an exceptional range of residential facilities, including a dedicated concierge service, a resident lounge, a boardroom, a function room, a 15-meter heated swimming pool, a spa, a gym, a sauna, a hammam steam room, and treatment rooms. The external facade was designed to be transportable, utilizing 40-foot and 20-foot shipping containers that were transported from the Netherlands to Australia and assembled on-site.
- Tags
- monocoque, stainless steel, erosion, sand patterns, innovation, unique
- Production Technology
- The podium envelope is a 6-millimetre stainless-steel monocoque that supports the loads and enables the structure to be a singular, stand-alone sculpture. We tendered the production of the pedestal to stainless steel fabricators in Australia. They did not have the capability to manufacture the monocoque structure in stainless steel. We consequently tendered the production to CIG Architecture in The Netherlands, an expert in complex 3D-formed steel constructions. CIG used our 3D model to prefabricate the 120 panels at full scale, and pre-assembled them in its workshop in The Netherlands. Once received in Australia, the structure was fully assembled on-site. The originality and complexity of this design and execution will encourage local contractors to develop their skills, raising the level of stainless-steel fabrication in Australia.
- Design Challenge
- Our objective was to construct a podium that would serve as a link or intermediary between a towering edifice and the pedestrians. We devised a distinctive work of art that would serve as a warm greeting to visitors and provide a delightful user experience. The neighbourhood and general public have been exceedingly receptive to the concept, with individuals frequently stopping to admire the pedestal and appreciate the true impact of architectural design. The spectacle is indeed mesmerizing, leaving onlookers captivated by its sheer beauty.
- Research
- We hold the view that it was imperative to employ a distinctive material that would enable us to produce an intriguing reflection of the environment, characterized by a specific dynamism such as the presence of vegetation and high pedestrian traffic. The utilization of Stainless steel presented a considerable challenge, given that builders and clients typically adhere to conventional materials and customary fabrication techniques. Nevertheless, the endeavour was deemed worthwhile. The monocoque panels underwent manufacturing and pre-assembly in the Netherlands' factory and were subsequently transported to Australia. The on-site assembly was completed swiftly as all quality control measures had already been executed at the factory.
- Inspiration
- Biologically informed and digitally engineered, the contoured design acknowledges nature’s extraordinary sculptors: the wind and ocean. The facade is a stainless-steel monocoque structure that is original and complex in its conception, design and execution. The subtle curvatures resemble the crests and erosion of wind on sand, while the interior alludes to a rock cave naturally eroded by the ocean. The innovative and advanced architecture is imbued with warmth, soul and artistry.
- Project Duration
- In 2018, Contreras Earl Architecture was commissioned to design the interior and communal areas of the two-story pedestal base for the 272 Hedges Avenue tower in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, Australia. The project reached completion in 2022. Situated in an exceptional location, 272 Hedges Avenue offers an unparalleled experience of architectural sophistication and luxury amenities. Soaring 44 stories above the beach, this residential tower represents a pivotal point in the region's urban landscape, serving as the southern demarcation of the high-density zone. Drawing inspiration from the organic patterns created by wind and water on rocks and sand, the Pedestal design imbues a human scale to the project and establishes a stunning sculptural connection with the surrounding streetscape and parklands.
- Operation Flow
- Our design approach emphasizes the connection between architecture and nature. Nature provides solutions to many design challenges and inspires us to study biology and natural systems for new ideas. We use advanced techniques like computational parametric modeling, cutting-edge technology, and inventive fabrication to create novel designs. The organic design of the pedestal benefits pedestrians and the beachside area, connecting the natural and built environments. The stainless-steel skin can be touched and appreciated for its intricate details. The façade's subtle curvatures resemble wind patterns on sand and the interior evokes a naturally eroded rock cave. The pedestal's human scale and artistic design enhances the tower's beauty as a work of art. This type of contextual and sensitive architecture can improve people's lives and the future development of urban areas.
- Team Members
- Rafael Contreras - Director / Lead Architect
Monica Earl - Director / Lead Archtiect - Image Credits
- IMAGE #1: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
IMAGE #2: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
IMAGE #3: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
IMAGE #4: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
IMAGE #5: Photographer: Peter Sexty, 2022
Video Credits:
Video: Filmed by - Hutchinson Builders, 2022
Editor: Dwayne Liu, 2022
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