PAB at Diamond Hill
Project Details
The portal ancillary building, a two-storey structure, houses mechanical (E&M) equipment and supporting facilities with a landscaped roof garden adjacent to a popular public park in Diamond Hill. It also forms a tunnel entrance to wider infrastructure upgrading work beyond the hill, providing freshwater to the district.
The building’s architectural detailing and facade strategy balance functionality with the creation of an atmosphere through consistent material and detailing that enhances the overall spatial quality of ‘integrating architecture into the hill’.
The planning strategy considers an accessible roof in relation to the wider landscape setting and adjacent Lion Rock Park, and the design proposal integrates the building within its surroundings with various edge conditions.
As our city urbanises, preserving and increasing public space becomes crucial. This project aims to demonstrate a creative design response to contextualise and enhance the amenity values of engineering-led infrastructure projects that are integral to our city’s functioning.
