Point Grey Redevelopment
GLAS Landscape Architects was engaged to provide landscape design expertise for the Warrnambool Learning and Library Centre in 2019, working as a sub-consultant to Kosloff Architecture. The scope of the project focuses on the external spaces surrounding the hub, with a design aimed at integrating the new facilities into the existing TAFE campus and connecting them to the surrounding town, all while reflecting the local coastal environment and historical conAt the heart of the landscape concept is a desire to create spaces that not only function well but also connect people to nature and each other. The design takes cues from the coastal landscape, with its sand dunes, rock outcrops, and indigenous plant life, to inform everything from the material choices to the arrangement of planting and seating. The iconic Norfolk Island Pines that frame the entrance stand as sentinels, welcoming visitors into a civic plaza where the boundary between hard surfaces and soft greenery is intentionally blurred, encouraging exploration and casual interaction.
GLAS is collaborating with NMBW Architects and Architecture Associates on the Urban Design Framework for Point Grey, building upon a design initially explored in a 2018 competition by the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority. This framework blends environmental resilience with cultural and geological storytelling, inspired by the Euramella formation and the ancient Gondwanan landscape. The design approach categorizes the coastline into zones with tailored erosion protection, ranging from critical retention areas to zones where natural erosion can proceed. Additionally, elements such as meandering streams, river valleys, and rocky platforms shape the central plaza, evoking the area’s geological past. Open spaces with ocean-facing seating allow for community gatherings and contemplative engagement with the coastal setting, linking back to Point Grey's origins as a culturally significant meeting place. The framework also integrates educational aspects, revealing geological layers, rock formations, and native flora, celebrating the site's unique natural and cultural heritage
Traditional Custodians
Eastern Maar, Wathauroug, Gadubanud and Giraiwurung
Location
Lorne, VIC
Scale
17,000 sqm
Year
2024 - ongoing
Client
Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
Team
NMBW Architecture Studio
Architecture Associates
Eastern Marr Aboriginal Corporation
Vera Möller
Terra Soma
Hansen Partnership
Tomkison
Traffix
Terramatrix
RMG
Lucid Consulting Austrarlia
Water Techonology
Semaphore
Architecutre & Access
Codus
Our team embraces a collaborative approach that honors local heritage and ecological resilience, creating adaptive, sustainable spaces that align with community values. With a deep understanding of the site and strong local connections, our research-led approach prioritizes community needs, transforming the space into a public asset that preserves heritage, protects the landscape, and promotes responsible management.
Design collaborator’s meeting