Bobbin Head Amenities | Aileen Sage Architects

Two new public amenities buildings were commissioned by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service at Bobbin Head.

Working with and expanding upon the language of a quintessential public building typology specific to NSW national parks, Aileen Sage collaborated closely with the client to achieve updated, modest yet highly functional, playful and sensitive facilities.

A pared back materials palette including galvanised steel structure, concrete with exposed local aggregate and perforated raw aluminum screens provides cost effective construction, robust amenity and easy upkeep.

A surprising lightness is achieved. The sloped roof, open structure and perforated screens draw in daylight and bright red accents are a playful nod to the historic picnic table structure roofs scattered throughout the area.

The forms sit highly recognisable against their densely vegetated backdrop, simultaneously providing contrast with and allowing the surrounding landscape to remain in the forefront.