SIDAREC
The groundscape is considered as a modeled surface of walls, ramps and depressions – providing areas for meeting, performance and play. In addition the landscape forms the structural support and access for the building elements.
The architectural expression is of positive and robust tectonic forms wrapped in vibrantly coloured and textured scrim netting. The netting provides a unique visual language of aperture and vivid colour that is economic, easy to install and easy to maintain.
The layout on the site is informal to encourage a range of use and appropriation by different community groups. Indigenous planting is used to further demarcate the landscape into areas of varying scale and outlook. This informality is extended to the layout of the main building where a open plan and cellular space is combined with openings and balconies to allow for a range of simultaneous uses and maximum flexibility.
The community radio station is built from massive earth walls to provide acoustic separation and forms the gateway for the site. A mast is located at one corner of the station and houses all transmission equipment for the community wireless network and radio.
