Proposed site:
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For some time, Peter Wise has had a heart to see something that will benefit the community established on this remaining part of land belonging to the Wise family generations, past and present. In particular, Peter Wise believes that an educational facility would be the kind of development this land deserves… a perfect fit for the establishment of our Christian University for Australia.
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Conwell Architects' Masterplan
The Christian University for Australia initiative has been given the unique and special opportunity to design a campus on a relatively untouched parcel of land in the Sunshine Coast’s, Maroochydore. The land has been in the Wises family for generations and is brimming with natural qualities in the form of native fauna and flora. Sited at the base of Buderim, the land forms a natural overland flow leading water from the hill out to the connecting waterways of Maroochydore.
When asked to plan a modern tertiary campus, we walked the land with Peter Wise. Not only was it these natural qualities that stood out, but also his passion for the land. This experience formed the beginnings of the design goals. Design a campus for place; design a campus for people; design a campus for education.
When asked to plan a modern tertiary campus, we walked the land with Peter Wise. Not only was it these natural qualities that stood out, but also his passion for the land. This experience formed the beginnings of the design goals. Design a campus for place; design a campus for people; design a campus for education.
Design for place:
Our solution was to retain as much of the natural qualities as possible and focus building forms and views out to these areas of nature. Building floor plates will look to touch the ground lightly, allowing light and movement to happen on the ground plane with as little impact to the earth as possible. Shady pedestrian movement paths cool in the summer periods and combination with active building skins designed to allow solar gain and protection depending on their orientation. The Sunshine Coast offers exceptional climate conditions to embrace living outside. Our goal is to create site specific place tailor made for the Sunshine Coast. |
Design for people:
When planning the campus, human experience became a key focus – from keeping people cool when circulating on foot, to providing active, dynamic and vibrant spaces for learning. A decision was made to keep vehicle parking to the perimeter of the site to allow a pedestrian friendly core. Movement through and around this core is via pathways reminiscent of famous walking streets that expand and contract and organically flourish to suit the occupants. The ground plane is dedicated public space that all students and staff can use for education and recreational purposes. Every moment along the path has a view to the green beyond. |
Design for education:
We recognise that the ideal solution for tertiary education today, may not be the perfect one for tomorrow. Technology is playing an increasing influence in pedagogical delivery. With this in mind, we want to design a resilient campus that allows for change - to build a framework for a cohesive and united campus that embrace the previous points - while allowing the education components to adapt to the needs of students and educators alike. |