Gadigal
New South Wales
The project’s material and formal resolution is driven by durability, safety, and a refined sculptural intent. Two rounded brick forms house the amenities, their circular geometry eliminating corners and ensuring clear sightlines in all directions. This “in‑the‑round” configuration significantly enhances passive surveillance, creating a safe and approachable public facility.
The exterior is composed almost entirely of clay brick, with services concealed to minimise vandalism and emphasise a monolithic, landscape‑like presence. A carefully graded brick palette—dark at the base, lightening upward—establishes continuity with surrounding civic buildings while evoking geological strata.
Each brick is hand-cut on site to achieve the project’s seamless curvilinear geometry. Internally, the inversion of cut faces reveals paler tones, creating a distinct interior character. Narrow, evenly spaced gaps between bricks form a continuous clerestory band that delivers daylight, natural ventilation, and a gentle night‑time glow. Curved single‑skin walls optimise structural efficiency, achieving maximum performance with minimal material use.
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