Glenwood Community Hub
The Glenwood Community Hub is a key public facility for the local community. Applying human-centred principles, DesignInc provided architectural and interior design services to upgrade the existing neighbourhood centre from a 140 single-use hall to a multi-purpose facility with a 250 person hall that can be used by up to six separate groups, a smaller hall, individual function rooms that can accommodate groups of 10-30 people, and a cafe.
With an emphasis on families and youth, the new hub accommodates health and wellbeing activities with recreational, business, cultural event and learning facilities.
A cohesive new identity was forged with a ribbon-like canopy framing entry lobbies, and weaving together old and new building sections. Landscaping and an art installation by local practitioner, Nerine Martini embeds the building with the local community.
The entry canopy flows like a ribbon which highlights the main circulation spine which creates the primary identity of the building
Richard Does
Director, DesignInc
People
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Moreland Celebrates the Opening of Glenroy Community Hub
Moreland Mayor Mark Riley officially opened the Hub with a speech, following a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.
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A Gathering Place for the Mount Gambier Community
A new Community and Recreation Hub will provide individual, social and economic benefits to the people of Mount Gambier.
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Contemporary Library Design—Where to Now?
The traditional library experience is evolving from a model centred around collections and borrowing to one that prioritises social connection.
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Biophilia and Place—Director Richard Does
Biophilic design creates architecture and urban spaces that are inspired by or imitate the natural environment.
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Reconciliation—a Shared Journey
DesignInc Sydney is thrilled to announce the launch of our first ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), committing to practical actions to strengthen relationships, create mutual respect improve the opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Community
The world is rediscovering how much we all need to feel belonging, connection and identity. Why is community so important? Community comforts, teaches, shares and unites people.
