ASPECT Studios delivered a vibrant and attractive public realm for the Hart’s Mill Surrounds in Port Adelaide, playing a key role in the renewal of the area in the process. Located adjacent to the wharf and set against the backdrop of one of Adelaide’s most iconic heritage-listed industrial buildings, the new space includes extensive new grassed recreation areas with trees, picnic and barbeque areas as well as several multifunctional spaces for events and markets.
An innovative new play space themed around the site’s flour milling history is a key feature of the site. Its design references the shipping activity in the precinct, and it has been developed to attract visitors from across the region. The existing rail line has been retained in its original state to maintain a reference to the past and the port’s important role as an export hub. The rail line is flanked by raised green platforms that contain new park spaces within what is a highly modified site.
The project has created a premier destination within a suite of “early win” interventions that have been rolled out around the port with the aim of increasing visitation and providing greater access and amenity to the waterfront.
ASPECT Studios was commissioned by Renewal SA to undertake concept design, tender documentation and construction administration for the project.
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