Bonython Park Playspace Wins The City Of Adelaide Prize

WAX design in collaboration with Ric Mcconaghy has been awarded ‘The City of Adelaide Prize’ at the recent South Australian Architecture Awards. The judge’s citation stated that

“The Bonython Park new playspace demonstrates the potential of high quality open space and playspace design as a catalyst for increased activation of the Adelaide Parklands.

Through a unique and collaborative place making approach, with strong community engagement, Bonython Park Playspace strengthens the role of the existing linear park trail, and creates an exemplary regional destination for the community, offering a diverse range of creative and natural play experiences with evident consideration of the site’s existing character, environment, historical and cultural values. Enhancing the public experience of the City, the playspace provides a community hub, a destination that offers both exciting times for children and respite for parents.

The immense success of the playspace and its carefully considered user-focused solutions, is perhaps no better evidenced than by queuing scores of children - a true testament to the ability of quality design to bring about change and further supports the Jury’s decision to award the Adelaide Prize 2013 to the Bonython Park Playspace.

For more information cityofadelaideprize   

 

Beaumont Residential Under Construction

On a difficult sloping site WAX is currently witnessing the fruits of its labour as construction is underway on a residential development in Beaumont. In collaboration with Summit Landscapes and Chasecrown Architects, the design for the sloping rear of the site creates a series of living spaces. Juxtaposing the natural grade, linear stone walls are creatively located to interrupt the gradient and craft usable levels for the client. Three distinct levels allow for larger entertaining, intimate seating and productive opportunities through the elegant response to the site.

Modern Classic

Please check out the current June issue of Outdoor Design & Living to read about WAX Design's residential collaboration with the owners of Best Pavers.