Western Australia
St Barbara Square Kalgoorlie transforms rear laneway service and adjacent space into a new “Kalgoorlie Heart”. Kurturtu is a highly activated public space, that pulses with the energy of the region and community, offering facilities and new experiences for all people. The new design carefully stitches together existing access points while weaving in new city connections. This is bound by a collection of site and city specific narratives that reveal the unique qualities of Kalgoorlie – Boulder.
Conceptually, the square brings to the surface the ancient geological formations. The central canopy becomes a place of destination, water becomes a catalyst for play, meeting, and gathering. The central canopy titled; “Hovering Earth” is the lifting of earth to reveal “what lies below”. A golden seam and perforated contours hover precariously above creating awe and delight; sound, misting and lighting activate and invite one to participate and become part of this spectacle.
ASPECT Studios, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Lead Consultant
Cundall, ESD Consultant
Debbie Camody, Sean Lillico, Canopy Audio Soundscape
ELEMENT, Art Consultant
ETC Solutions, Electrical and Lighting Consultant
Ma Goola remix by Mathias Duplessy and the Violins of the World and the Brownley Gospel Singers, Canopy Audio Track 3
Monika Dvorakova, Aboriginal Art Co-ordinator
Stiles with Light Application and Concept AV, Lighting, Electrical and AV installation
TABEC Civil Engineering Consultants, Civil Consultant
Terpkos Engineering, Structural Engineer
Vision Design Metal Fabrication, Steel and Panel Fabrication
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.
