The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has release new concept designs for the redevelopment of the Point Grey precinct in Lorne, after the previous design raised a slew of concerns from the local community.
The redevelopment project will include a new building for the Lorne Aquatic and Angling club, a commercial restaurant with options for coffee, takeaway and alfresco dining, and increased public amenities.
The new concept design by project architects Baldasso Cortese proposes a simple form comprising three primary parts: a large wing housing bar, commercial kitchen, take-away area and multi-purpose space; a restaurant dining and alfresco area; third area which includes toilets, storage and other support functions. The design also includes outdoor space to east looking towards water.
The new structure will be made from materials that are robust, bushfire resistant and sustainable, including recycled bricks and timber trusses salvaged from the existing fishing co-op building building on the site, and metal cladding or cement sheeting for external walls.
The new concept design was created following a community co-design process. The co-design group included 12 members with representatives from Committee for Lorne, Lorne Angling and Aquatic Club, Lorne Historical Society, Friends of Lorne, the Lorne Business and Tourism Association as well as individual community members. Four community architects were also part of the co-design group and worked closely with project architects Baldasso Cortese to realise the design.
In 2017, an architectural design competition was initiated for the project. Searle Waldron Architecture, Edwards Moore and Bush Projects won the competition with a proposal that included a sculptural roof that provided shelter over a group of smaller structures.
A planning permit was granted issued in 2020, however, an objector launched appeal in Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, which is still ongoing.
The co-design group was formed due to community concerns for previous design.
The new concept design is now on exhibition for public feedback.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
