Site The steep slope on the site resulted in massive bulk earthworks . The design included loffel retaining walls , terraced parking , entrances at various levels to drop down into the site . Once inside the mall , shoppers inside the mall experience a relatively modest fall .
Merino Mall ’ s design needed to provide good visibility from the main road , while considering the residential areas to the rear of the site . “ For this reason , the building is located away from most of the
residential areas and landscaping has been used to provide a level of screening ,” says McGillivray .
Exterior Finishes The original showground barn structures were used as inspiration in the building and became a key design feature , with the barn shape becoming a distinctive visual reference . While the architecture and design features pay tribute to the site ’ s history , the centre is contemporary with clean lines softened by various elements .
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