robina CPAC

AIA State & Gold Coast Regional Award for Public Architecture - Commendation

Robina Community Performing Arts Centre acts as an interface between the school and public.  Afforded a secondary street frontage the centre provides direct public access to engage with the community and after hours access independent of the school operations.  A north facing courtyard provides hard and soft surface play and recreation space that connects directly into the secure school network.  The link network continues through the centre to the on site secure drop off zone.

Located on a hill the design of the centre takes advantage of the slope to enhance the functionality and comfort.  The stage includes a full height operable shutter to open up the back to a grassed amphitheatre. The eastern louvred wall overlooks the oval and collects all the cooling breezes to scoop through the main hall.  Large bi-fold doors open to the northern forecourt to provide a seamless transition between the internal and external space.  

Receiving both peer recognition and client praise the Robina CPAC is indicative of how good design can achieve great results on an extremely modest budget.

all images courtesy Lightwave International