James Cook University Verandah Walk / Wilson Architects
In the heart of James Cook University in Townsville, lies the new Verandah Walk ? a pedestrian and cyclist link that weaves through the regional campus. Wilson Architects has completed stage one of the project, the Verandah Walk South Node, which connects Education Central and the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library across Waada Mooli Creek.
© Andrew Rankin / Brent Hardcastle
Architects: Wilson Architects
Location: Townsville City, Queensland, Australia
Project Year: 2016
Photographs: Andrew Rankin / Brent Hardcastle
Other Participants: James Cook University
© Andrew Rankin / Brent Hardcastle
From the architect. In the heart of James Cook University in Townsville, lies the new Verandah Walk ? a pedestrian and cyclist link that weaves through the regional campus. Wilson Architects has completed stage one of the project, the Verandah Walk South Node, which connects Education Central and the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library across Waada Mooli Creek.
© Andrew Rankin / Brent Hardcastle
The design creates a series of ?nodal? meeting and seating areas that encourage students to study, collaborate and socialize in an open-air landscaped setting. The Verandah Walk enhances the student experience and creates a sense of quality and permanence, previously lacking on the site.
Plan
The architects? challenge was to design a 420m long covered walkway that sits well on its site, without overwhelming v...
© Andrew Rankin / Brent Hardcastle
Architects: Wilson Architects
Location: Townsville City, Queensland, Australia
Project Year: 2016
Photographs: Andrew Rankin / Brent Hardcastle
Other Participants: James Cook University
© Andrew Rankin / Brent Hardcastle
From the architect. In the heart of James Cook University in Townsville, lies the new Verandah Walk ? a pedestrian and cyclist link that weaves through the regional campus. Wilson Architects has completed stage one of the project, the Verandah Walk South Node, which connects Education Central and the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library across Waada Mooli Creek.
© Andrew Rankin / Brent Hardcastle
The design creates a series of ?nodal? meeting and seating areas that encourage students to study, collaborate and socialize in an open-air landscaped setting. The Verandah Walk enhances the student experience and creates a sense of quality and permanence, previously lacking on the site.
Plan
The architects? challenge was to design a 420m long covered walkway that sits well on its site, without overwhelming v...
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