Hurlstone Memorial Reserve Community Centre | Sam Crawford Architects

The soft Y shape of the Hurlstone Memorial Reserve Community Centre welcomes the local community with multiple access points and vistas.

The shape of the building minimises the building mass, allows views through the building from key park entry points whilst framing views to all areas of the park.

The layout also allows spaces around the building to be maximised for public use. Each side forms a sheltered courtyard, and facilitates circulation around the building so that no one side is the back.

The pavilion is lifted off the ground to avoid flooding and to provide seating around the edge. The three curved sides feature large glass doors adding transparency, cross ventilation, and accessibility.

Perforated screens on the roof and undulating facade create a lantern effect offering views out and up, bringing light in, and promoting safety. The materials, colours and forms complement the Federation heritage of the area.