Sandridge Lookout / Cox Architecture
Conceived as a sculptural element in The Port Melbourne landscape, Sandridge Lookout acts as both a pedestrian viewpoint and visual landmark for those at sea.Â
© Peter Clarke
Architects: Cox Architecture
Location: Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Architects In Charge: Jonothan Gardiner, Peter Sullivan, Sam Locke
Area: 50.0 m2
Project Year: 2016
Photographs: Peter Clarke
Engineering: Aurecon
Construction: BMD Group
Contract: Design + Construct
Client: Port of Melbourne
© Peter Clarke
From the architect. Conceived as a sculptural element in The Port Melbourne landscape, Sandridge Lookout acts as both a pedestrian viewpoint and visual landmark for those at sea.Â
© Peter Clarke
With the expansion of the Port of Melbourne?s Webb Dock the intensity of Port activities has moved closer to residential areas of the suburb of Port Melbourne.Â
© Peter Clarke
Rather than just provide sound walls and screening, Cox Architecture sought the opportunity to provide amenity for locals and visitors alike.
© Peter Clarke
The form of the lookout was derived as an extension to the recreated dune landscape while the prismatic forms of the tower stretch out towards the bay and seek to catch the light as one moves around it. A restrained colour palette of hardwood decking, Corten and galvanised steel afford the observation pla...
© Peter Clarke
Architects: Cox Architecture
Location: Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Architects In Charge: Jonothan Gardiner, Peter Sullivan, Sam Locke
Area: 50.0 m2
Project Year: 2016
Photographs: Peter Clarke
Engineering: Aurecon
Construction: BMD Group
Contract: Design + Construct
Client: Port of Melbourne
© Peter Clarke
From the architect. Conceived as a sculptural element in The Port Melbourne landscape, Sandridge Lookout acts as both a pedestrian viewpoint and visual landmark for those at sea.Â
© Peter Clarke
With the expansion of the Port of Melbourne?s Webb Dock the intensity of Port activities has moved closer to residential areas of the suburb of Port Melbourne.Â
© Peter Clarke
Rather than just provide sound walls and screening, Cox Architecture sought the opportunity to provide amenity for locals and visitors alike.
© Peter Clarke
The form of the lookout was derived as an extension to the recreated dune landscape while the prismatic forms of the tower stretch out towards the bay and seek to catch the light as one moves around it. A restrained colour palette of hardwood decking, Corten and galvanised steel afford the observation pla...
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