Central City West, Armagh Street - 90 Armagh Street - Avon River Corridor - Oxford Terrace - Victoria Square

Key Aspects Key entry site rebuild Embracing the Avon River Living Streets Historical Axis Diverse, inviting public space

Oxford Terrace frontage Poor public-private interface Major public car park entrance City Library, potential to activate the frontage Avon River Corridor Isolated from private interface by road Transport focus due to significant car parking building Site Pictures 90 Armagh Street Little relationship with surrounding built form Victoria Square and Avon River corridor transitional corner Geotechnical challenges Armagh Street fronting Victoria Square Private and public spaces are divided by dominant vehicle oriented road Few active frontages Tram route devalued through limited appeal Cultural Heritage Strong cultural themes in the Square Eclectic historical elements Little obvious correlation or connection Victoria Square to Victoria Street Historic corridor alignment severed by hotel Closed space behind hotel isolated from sunlight and public space connectivity Separation of event venues from entertainment precinct Built Heritage Context Variety in architecture reflecting evolution of significant public buildings Avon River Scenic and restful A cherished natural feature One constant in an ever evolving cityscape Victoria Square Under utilised and under valued A forgotten space Bring more life to the Square

Spatial Plan Armagh Street Gloucester Street Colombo Street Durham Street Armagh Street -Key corner site -Anchors living streets -Environmentally sustainable design Living Streets -Flexible and Adaptable -Diverse and inviting -Market space, alfresco dining -Activated public/private interfaces 3 Victoria Street Axis -Historical Timeline -Promenade 4 Open Space -Fun and Play -Relaxation -Community Events 5 Avon Promenade -Bridging the City -Interaction with the river

Oxford Terrace Armagh Street

Cross Sections Section Oxford Terrace – Avon River Oxford Terrace, Living Street Outdoor Reading Room Avon River Provincial Chambers Section Victoria Square – Avon River Shared Path Hamish Hay Bridge Terracing, water access Central Library

Section Victoria Square – Armagh Street Victoria Square Section Victoria Square Colombo Street Avon Promenade Armagh Street, Living Street Avon Promenade Cross Sections No. 90 James Cook Victoria Street Axis

Streetscape Armagh Street Avon Promenade Avon River Market space 90 Armagh Street Key entry site rebuild 90 Armagh Street Living Streets Oxford Terrace Armagh Street Diverse and inviting Adaptive, flexible Activated public/private interface Oxford Terrace

Design Influence “God is in the details” Mies van der Rohe … informal work opportunities … … consistent materials… varying textures … … play, play, play - seriously fun …

A vibrant, sustainable and resilient place. A place for people reflecting the many and evolving layers of the City’s natural and cultural heritage. A place connecting, adapting and bridging. Vision