Open space is a fundamental component of many projects.The function of the open space differs from project to project. Areas may be active recreational spaces suited to sporting use and play, passive recreational space for relaxation or appreciation of natural environments, a specifically designed visual element to make a statement or create a pleasant community space.
How that space is designed is essential to the success of the project and the resource that the space provides to the community or user.
The projects shown in these images shows the variety and styles of design and recreational spaces.
POKOLBIN VINEYARDS
Outdoor Wine + Food Area
A new outdoor area to allow visitors to sit and enjoy the food and wine in a pleaseant shaded area.
AVONDALE COLLEGE
Formal Congregation Amphitheatre
Aligned to the original historic buildings built during the estabishment of the Seven Day Adventist College
WIRRAWAY PLAYGROUND
New Park and Playground
Popular new park for Defence Housing at Wirraway
STAR OF THE SEA
Church Garden
A formal garden space aligned to the Church.
YUELERBAH TRACK
NPWS Glenrock SRA
Walkway through the trees designed for the National Parks Wildlife Service walking trail at Glenrock State Recreation Area.
THE BOGEY HOLE
Swimming Hole Access Stairs
Unique design provides access to historic rock swimming pool originally cut by convicts.
SANCTUARY SPORTING FACILITIES
Premier Landcom Estate
Newcastle premium estate providing excellent recreational facilities for this new residential site.
DEFENCE HOUSING
Wirraway Estate
New large park with many dufferent activities and play elements for this new estate for Defence Housing at Thornton.
BLACKBUTT RESERVE
Visitor Facilities
Designs for the new upgrades to this popular site that includes well managed animal habitats and picnic recreation areas.
FORESHORE PARK
Newcastle Harbour Foreshore
Part of the Honeysuckle precint re-vitalisation for Newcastle, built from dedged materiials.
ASHTON GROVE ESTATE
Playground
New playground and active play area.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
External Activity Areas and Play.
Renovated site area to provide outdoor seating, decking and playground for new Community Facility.
HUNTER RISE ESTATE
Park + Playground
New estate playground and reserve area.integrating Aboriginal art and storytelling.
JOHN STREET SINGLETON
Town Park & Cafe
Mainstreet located playground feature.
HUNTER GRAMMAR
Interactive Play Area
Extensive landscape, play and outdoor area for this Primary School creating a fun and interesting space for play.
ANGOPHORA PARK
Playground
Developed park and passive recreation area for estate and golf precinct.
BELMONT FORESHORE
Lakeside Promenade and Park.
New lakeside pathway water deck, sitting area and small foreshore park.
TERRIGAL PARK
Town Park + Gateway
Park and gateway markers to link to lake foreshore.
HERITAGE PARK
Local Aboriginal Educational Park
Cultural education area.
ANGOPHORA PARK MEDOWIE
Medowie
Active range of play elements and grassed play area for local estate residents