Site 11
On the corner of Strand Street and Canning Place.
URBAN FORM
Tall landmark hotel building of 10 storeys forming part of the elliptical composition of the Park and the southern half of a framed entrance to the Park from the west. The step down is from west to east in response to the different scales of the Strand. The hotel will have spectacular views in all directions, but particularly to the west and north. The building offers weather protection on three sides, including a colonnade to the south, opposite the bus interchange.
USES - HOTEL SOUTH PROPOSAL
All floors - Hotel with bedroom accommodation above the plinth. Taxi set down and pick-up at the western end, with controlled vehicle movement along northern side. Servicing to the plinth is via a service tunnel from the adjacent retail core with a pedestrian tunnel connection from adjacent car park to foyer.
USES - HOTEL NORTH PROPOSAL
Residential to upper levels with leisure uses within plinth. Servicing and other links as Hotel South Option.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Landscape along the main sides of the Hotel with colonnade to Canning Place.
MATERIALS
This is a modern building with a reflective and transparent skin. The reflectivity can be achieved using a variety of materials - ceramic tiles or glass. It will complement the residential building to the north, being part of a pair of gateway buildings.
|