prepared by AUGUST 2012
CONTENTS contents...2 introduction...3 site planning option a...4 site planning car parking...5 area schedule creative learning centre...6 area schedule catering building...7 area schedule accommodation building...8 Tonkin zulaikha greer...9 This feasibility study has been prepared by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects for the Bundanon Trust to guide future development of the Riversdale site. PAGE 2
INTRODUCTION satellite photograph showing current site The Masterplan Concept Study prepared in October 2010 assumed further development might take place at Eearie Park and Bundanon, however developing the site at Riversdale further, which already has significant built infrastructure, would have considerable economic and environmental benefits. The brief for this study was to investigate the physical impact and viability of placing two new buildings on the Riversdale site. The aim for these two new buildings is to increase visitation to the site in order to generate greater revenue for the Bundanon Trust. The first building outlined in the brief was a creative learning centre, which required the following: - Boyd art collection storage - Collection display / gallery space - Teaching spaces - Small auditorium (black/white box) - Office space for 20 staff - Meeting rooms - Small cafe - Commercial kitchen to service the entire site - Laundry to service the entire site - Staff / Caretaker s accommodation The preferred location for this building is on the site of the current car park adjacent to the existing buildings. The second building is a new accommodation building, which required the following: - Flexible accommodation for 60 people - Dining area for 60 people - Self catering kitchen The preferred location for the new accommodation building is on the hill to the North-west of to the existing carpark. PAGE 3
NEW ACCOMMODATION wate r cou rse EXISTING ROAD wat The new 30-room accommodation building will be located on the hill to the North-west of the existing buildings on the site. er c our se Advantages - Separation from existing accommodation building. - Minimal new roads required for accessing the building. EXISTING SHED TO BE REMOVED, STORAGE RELOCATED TO NEW FACILITES SMALL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER CREEK NEW AREA OF PLANTING BUS TURNING ZONE water course NEW ACCOMMODATION BUILDING (30 DOUBLE ROOMS WITH ENSUITES OVER 3 LEVELS) NEW ROAD WITH BRIDGE OVER EXISTING WATERCOURSE NEW LANDSCAPED TERRACE RL 18400 ENTRY TO UNDER GROUND CAR PARK (73 CAR SPACES) ABOVE GROUND CAR PARK (50 CAR SPACES) NEW CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE RIVERSDALE KITCHEN + LIBRARY CONVERTED TO FUNCTION SPACE EXISTING CAR PARK SHOWN DASHED RL 22400 RIVERSDALE HOMESTEAD CONVERTED TO CARE-TAKER ACCOMODATION RL 18400 SHORT TERM + STAFF PARKING + LOADING BAY BOYD STUDIO CONVERTED TO VISITOR SERVICES + INTERPRETATION SPACE NEW CATERING + STORAGE BUILDING WITH GREEN ROOF INTERPRETATION SPACE INCORPORATING RECONFIGURED LANDFORMS AND NEW PLANTING NEW LANDSCAPED TERRACE RL 22400 EXISTING FORECOURT boundary RIVER NEW LANDSCAPED SWALE Disadvantages - The new building will be visually dominant in the landscape. INTERPRETATION SPACE INCORPORATING RECONFIGURED LANDFORMS AND NEW PLANTING VEHICLE DIAGRAM VEHICLE DIAGRAM PRIMARY PRIMARY PRIMARY SECONDARY SECONDARY SECONDARY RL 28000 0 boundary 10 20 30 40 SHOAL VEHICLE DIAGRAM HAVEN EXISTING BOYD EDUCATION CENTRE NORTH PAGE 4
SITE PLANNING: CAR PARKING water course An effort has been made to keep traffic and parking separate from pedestrian movement, so as to create a precinct that is free of cars. water course EXISTING ROAD Two new car-parking options have been explored; - The first option is an above ground car park (50 car spaces) located on the hill below the Riversdale homestead. This car park is will be screened from the main site through existing and new planting. Visitors will approach the main site via a walking track after leaving their cars. INTERPRETATION SPACE - INCORPORATING RECONFIGURED LANDFORMS AND NEW PLANTING SMALL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER CREEK - The second option is an underground car park (48 car spaces + secure collection storage area) where visitors will access the main site via a lift and staircase located in the new catering building. The capacity of the car park could be increased to 60 car spaces if the collection storage is located within the main building above. Both car-parking options compliment each other, one catering primarily for residential visitors and the other for day visitors. All delivery and service vehicles will conduct loading/un-loading operations at the loading bay, to be located within the small staff car park at the rear of the new creative learning centre and catering buildings. Disabled parking will also be provided in this area LARGE BUS TURNING ZONE NEW AREA OF PLANTING PEDESTRIAN DROP OFF ZONE VEHICLE RAMP TO UPPER PLATFORM OPTION 2: UNDERGROUND CAR PARK (61 CAR SPACES) COLLECTION STORAGE LIFT AND STAIR ACCESS TO PLATFORM ABOVE PLATFORM ABOVE SHOWN DASHED RL 18000 water course RL 18400 RL 12500 OPTION 1: ABOVE GROUND CAR PARK (50 CAR SPACES) 0 10 20 30 40 S H O A L H A V E N R I V E R NORTH PAGE 5
AREA SCHEDULE NEW CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE UNDERGROUND CARPARK (48 SPACES, OR 60 SPACES IF COLLECTION IS STORAGE LOCATED ON GROUND LEVEL SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS With a projected area of 642m2, this facility is needed to house the main administration group with workspaces for around 20 people. The facility will also accommodate functions relating to a substantial collection of Boyd family paintings. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS Reception Area Primary entry to the facility Gallery Space Minimum floor to ceiling height of 4m Potential for views (as well as black out) High quality gallery services Floor plan to maximise wall hanging space May include movable internal walls Office Office accommodation for staff of the Bundanon Trust administration. Storage for records requiring immediate access. Meeting/Staff Room Meeting facilities for approximately fifteen to twenty staff and/or visitors fully equipped for audio visual presentations. Copy / Print Area Central services area for printer, copier, etc. to be provided. Storage for office supplies, files and records requiring immediate access. Collection Storage The area will need to accommodate floor to ceiling art rack storage and shelving storage. Floor storage for large or free- standing items, and moving equipment such as dollies and art trolleys. This area should meet best practice standards for environmental conditions and controls for art storage. Finishes should be non-dust producing, durable and low maintenance (no off gassing materials). Floor is to be smooth PUBLIC TERRACE CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE SHORT TERM / STAFF PARKING GROUND LEVEL CREATIVE LEARNING CENTRE DESCRIPTION OF SPACE AREA (M2) reception area 10 gallery space 100 office space (20 people) 150 single offices (1 person) 10 copy/print room 7 meeting room 18 collection storage 150 small lecture theatre 70 teaching space 20 general storage 50 POTENTIAL COLLECTION STORAGE BASEMENT (UNDERGROUND CAR PARK OPTION) General Storage Secure and controlled access Volume to be optimised for storage, provided retrieval of items can be undertaken safely. NET USABLE AREA 535 circulation, amenities, plant + structure (30%) 107 TOTAL FUNCTIONAL AREA 642 PAGE 6
AREA SCHEDULE NEW CATERING BUILDING SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS With a projected area of 276m2, this facility will have indoor and outdoor seating located to optimise patronage from visitors. CATERING BUILDING FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS Café / Seating Area Outdoor seating should make provision for weather protection to maximise use of this space throughout the year. Furniture should be of a high quality, durable and easy to move, stack and store. Kitchen The kitchen must be generous in size to cater for the food and beverage requirements of the whole site. Temporary mobile service carts for special events and peak periods will also need to be serviced from the kitchen. Amenities There should be male, female and accessible amenities. Laundry Shared washers, dryers and folding tables General Storage Secure and controlled access. Volume to be optimised for storage, provided retrieval of items can be undertaken safely. CATERING BUILDING DESCRIPTION OF SPACE AREA (M2) cafe seating 30 commercial kitchen (service entire site 50 storage (dry/cool store, secure store) 30 back of house / waste 15 site laundry 15 LOADING ZONE CAFE SEATING CATERING BUILDING AMPHITHEATRE GROUND GREEN ROOF AMPHITHEATRE ROOF entry from underground car park 10 general storage 80 NET USABLE AREA 230 circulation, amenities, plant + structure (30%) 46 TOTAL FUNCTIONAL AREA 276 PAGE 7
AREA SCHEDULE: OPTION A ACCOMMODATION OPTION A BUILDING (30 DOUBLE ROOMS) GREEN ROOF NEW ACCOMMODATION BUILDING SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS With a projected area of 1320m2, this facility would be designed to accommodate 60 people. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS Both buildings have the following functional requirements. Reception / Lounge Area Primary entry to the facility for staff, guests and visitors Office for Residence Manger Workstation and space for small group meetings Bedrooms 2 people per room Flexible bedrooms (one double bed or two single beds) Each room will contain its own en-suite bathroom Kitchen/Dining Facility Shared kitchen outfitted to prepare full meals and/or packed lunches for 60 people Dining area with tables and chairs for 60 people Storage General storage facilities. Provide one or more spaces depending on the layout of the facility DESCRIPTION OF SPACE PROPOSED NO. NET AREA (M2) reception area 1 30 30 bedrooms 30 30 900 (1 double or 2 singles, ensuite bathroom) terrace / break out 1 40 40 space dining hall 1 80 80 self catering kitchen 1 30 30 storage 1 20 20 NET USABLE AREA 1100 TOTAL AREA (M2) LEVEL 3 (ARRIVAL) LEVEL 2 PUBLIC TERRACE PUBLIC AREA INCLUDING DINNING HALL + KITCHEN ENTRY TERRACE GREEN ROOF GENERAL STORAGE DOUBLE ROOMS WITH ENSUITE DOUBLE ROOMS WITH ENSUITE Outdoor Recreation Area(s) Ideally there should be a number of outdoor spaces to cater for a broad variety of spontaneous and planned outdoor activities. Barbeques under cover and room for tables encourage interaction. These spaces should be provided with night lighting. circulation, amenities, plant + structure (20%) TOTAL FUNCTIONAL AREA 220 1320 LEVEL 1 PAGE 8
TONKIN ZULAIKHA GREER Tonkin Zulaikha Greer have been acknowledged as one of Australia s most inventive and acclaimed architectural practices since their inception in 1987. Their work ranges across the entire spectrum of architecture in a large city context: from iconic public buildings to the detailed restoration and adaptive re-use of historic structures; and from pragmatic community-minded inner-city housing to expressive and unusual private houses. Geoffrey London, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, Pesaro Press, 2005. TZG s architecture covers a broad spectrum including commercial, residential, heritage, urban and cultural projects. Recent award-winning works include: CarriageWorks Performing Arts Centre, the $33m adaptive re-use of the carriageworks building at the Eveleigh Rail-yards. Paddington Reservoir Gardens, a sunken garden in urban Sydney. Portico apartment complex, the $68m conversion of the historic Scots Church in Sydney s CBD. Craigieburn Bypass, an infrastructure project including sound walls and road furniture for the Hume Freeway, Melbourne Casula Powerhouse, the creation of an arts centre out of a disused power station. No two TZG buildings look the same. Each is tailor-made, a strong representation to the client s aspirations. The variety is made possible by an inventive spirit common to all. Their contemporary forms, rooted in strong consideration for building usage, are underpinned by sound environmentally sustainable building principles, finished with an informed use of materials with elegant and robust detailing. TZG s energetic team of architects has worked together since the late 80 s on a wide range of public and private projects. They have developed efficient procedures for navigating the design though the construction period, all the time maximising the potential in the process. TZG embraces the future with confidence in technology, fascination for history and enthusiasm for the sense of place to be found within the site for any new project. The directors of Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects are Peter Tonkin, Brian Zulaikha, Tim Greer and Roger O Sullivan. PAGE 9