Marion Park Masterplan Mga Gusaling Pinagsama-samang Gamit by Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Arkitektura, Gusali at Estruktura Competition Category.
BronseArkitektura· 2024
Marion Park Masterplan Mga Gusaling Pinagsama-samang Gamit
by Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl
Client: Contreras Earl Architecture
A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Arkitektura Category
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About Marion Park Masterplan Mga Gusaling Pinagsama-samang Gamit
Ang Marion Park ay naglalayong maging isang ikonikong palatandaan ng arkitektura sa Canberra, na sumasalamin sa mga pamantayan pangkapaligiran, panlipunan, at pampamamahala. Inspirado ng mga katutubong tanawin, ang mga organikong gusali nito ay sumasalamin sa lokal na topograpiya. Ang kapaligiran na tulad ng parke, na pinagyaman sa pamamagitan ng mga kontribusyon sa disenyo ng mga First Nations, ay nag-aalok ng iba't ibang espasyo. Ang mga pagpipilian sa pabahay ay nangunguna sa pagpapanatili at kakayahang mabili, na naglalayong makamit ang Net Zero na paggamit ng enerhiya. Sumusunod sa mga plano ng lungsod, pinapanatili nito ang kahalagahan ng Parliament House habang pinagpapabuti ang urban na habi.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award na Bronse
Ang Marion Park Masterplan Mga Gusaling Pinagsama-samang Gamit ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Marion Park Masterplan Mga Gusaling Pinagsama-samang Gamit ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Marion Park Masterplan Mga Gusaling Pinagsama-samang Gamit ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Marion Park master plan envisions an iconic architectural landmark in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, embodying top-tier environmental, social, and governance standards. It will offer diverse housing options, including affordable units, designed with sustainability and liveability in mind. Innovative Passiv Haus principles and onsite renewable energy generation will pave the way for economically viable pathways to Net Zero operation via Greenpower, ensuring a sustainable future.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Combined the five buildings have a total of approximately 456 residential units, providing a variety of housing typologies designed to functionally meet the intergenerational requirements of individuals, partners and families.
The design consists of 2 corner elliptical buildings, each 17 stories and 3 mid-rise structures, each with seven levels. The project includes food and beverage outlets, commercial and retail offices and a community center allowing users to live and play within the district. - Tags
- Masterplan, Mixed-Use, Residential, Commercial, Retail, Park
- Production Technology
- Our goal is to integrate sustainability into design, construction, and operation, aligning with City Renewal Authority's initiatives. We aim for Net Zero operation through onsite renewables and "Greenpower," using passive design and occupant sensing controls to minimize energy demand. These measures meet environmental, health, and economic objectives while supporting climate resilience and Authority's sustainability goals.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to develop a master plan that would meet sustainable targets with a unique organic design inspired by the surrounding nature on a prime located site.
- Research
- The research laying the fundamentals of the project are based around delivering sustainability initiatives. Key initiatives are passive solar design, optimizing natural ventilation, responsible water management, developing for a green city, growing for long term, maximizing green spaces and moving away from non-renewable energy sources.
- Inspiration
- Drawing on the same geographic elements which Walter Burley and Marion Mahoney Griffin used in their prize-winning design proposal for Canberra, we have strived to express in built form the indigenous landscape of Ngunnawal country. Each of the buildings has evolved with an organic topographical form reminiscent of the local hill side landscapes. Knowles Place has been considered as urban park emulating Lake Burley Griffin & the Molonglo River as they flow through the Parliamentary Triangle.
- Project Duration
- The project was master planned between June and August 2023.
- Operation Flow
- Passive design principles reduce cooling and heating demand, following Passiv Haus standards. Intelligent occupant sensing controls decrease energy usage by adjusting light and air-conditioning in unoccupied areas. Responsible water management is integrated with sustainability goals, aiming for net-zero carbon operation, Nathers 7-star rating, and adherence to Passiv Haus principles.
- Team Members
- Rafael Contreras
Monica Earl
Cesar Gonzalez
Zhiwei Jiang
Tim Jensen
Dwayne Liu
Client & Collaborator: WILLEMSEN GROUP
Sustainability - ARUP
Landscape Architect - URBIS
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