Perry Park Recreation Centre
Perry Park is directly adjacent to Green Square, one of central Sydney’s main growth precincts. The project is a multi-purpose recreational centre surrounded by non-residential land uses. Its inclusion in the area has provided nearby residents with increased opportunities to engage in active sports. All courts are accessible to the community.
The project has retained as many existing trees as possible and has had minimal impact on the existing park. The public domain has been defined and improved, with sunlight flooding into spaces and minimal overshadowing. By thoughtfully setting the building back from the street, the streetscape has not been compromised.
The plan includes the mass of buildings to the east and the location of a field to the west, with careful consideration given to the trees and existing berms and mounds within the park. The administration areas are centrally located to ensure legibility and access to services across the site.
These administration facilities form the public edge of the building and allow routes through the site, connecting pedestrians to the surrounding streets and park. The courts and the spatial provision for a future playing field are arranged to allow for direct and visual connections between each centre of activity. A public concourse borders the edge of the building entrance and amenities.
This creates a platform for more public uses, able to function as both an interior and exterior experience. It allows the informal character of the setting to be enjoyed by participants despite the formal use of the adjacent administration areas.
Inside the centre, passive design measures have been employed in line with ESD principles to reduce the need for active heating and cooling.
A thorough design process took place, including community consultation, allowing interested groups to discuss the proposed plans.
