Australian Capital Territory
The City Renewal Authority’s Salthouse Community Centre is a testament to the creation of community-engaged and sustainable community spaces. Named after Sue Salthouse, a champion of inclusivity, this innovative project revitalises Haig Park while honouring its heritage.
With a modest budget of $2.2m, the Salthouse embodies sustainable design, utilising salvaged materials and adaptive reuse to blend seamlessly into its surroundings. Its multifunctional rooms cater to diverse needs, fostering a sense of belonging for people of all abilities.
Despite challenges like heritage constraints and the impact of COVID-19, the collaborative design process delivered a great outcome. The City Renewal Authority’s CEO, Malcolm Snow, says that the Salthouse stands as a beacon of activity, enhancing the park’s vitality and connectivity.
As we celebrate this milestone, we invite the community to embrace the Salthouse as their own, a space for people from all walks of life to meet in Haig Park’s heritage landscape.
AEC Engineers and O’Brien Electrical Fyshwick, Electrical Consultant
Eric Martin, Accessibility
Lighting Art and Science Pty Ltd, Lighting Consultant
Lonergan Surveyors, Surveyor
Navin Officer, Heritage Consultant
Northrup, Civil Consultant
Robson Environmental, Hazardous Material Assessment and Approval
Rudds, Acoustic Consultant
SQC Group, Accessibility Consultant
Veris, Surveyor
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
