a combination of red face bricks, off shutter
concrete, coloured plaster panels and aluminum
cladding together with sheet metal cladding.
The interface on foot level with pedestrians is
friendly and convenient; achieved by subtle colour
shopfronts and higher than normal shopfronts
and covered canopies.
The canopies, either in slatted steel or off-
shutter concrete, creates the protection layer from
the elements whilst the curved shapes (following
building footprints) enhance the pedestrian flow
patterns and relaxed atmosphere.
The Pool of Light structure was always
envisaged as a different statement contrasting
within the golden thread. Hence, a modern glass
and steel articulated structure was designed which
connects with the impressive triple volume space
of the basement levels.
Loftus Park
Special attention is paid to the signage
expression being bold, modern and oversized to
be in line with the overall design language.
Landscape Architecture
From a landscape architecture perspective, it was
imperative to respect and integrate the context
of the surrounding environment. This was done
through the various finishes included in the design.
Red Clay brick pavers packed in a basket weave
pattern were used along the axis entering the
piazza at Loftus Park. This was used as a substitute
for the red Kirkness clay brick which was used
within the precinct. The bespoke seating planters
with the logo of the development made from a
terasso inlay within the concrete textured seat, a
modern interpretation while using old materials.
The shopfronts to the restaurants are lined with a
47