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Kingaroy Crematorium
Kingaroy Crematorium
Kingaroy, Australia
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Kingaroy Crematorium
Kingaroy, Australia
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2010
The rambling, rural setting on the outskirts of town, sits adjacent to the historic Baadinga Cemetery. On approach, down the poplar lined avenue, the building subtly folds out of fields of yellow and green, floating amidst an ‘oasis like’pocket of eucalypts.
Patterns of shadow and light, replacing the often excessively formal symbolism of suburban counterparts, subtly define the cemetery arrival point, without dominating rural context and sanctity of the ‘memorial park’.
The non-denominational ceremonial spaces, inside and out, reinterprets the ‘bush chapel’ vernacular. With translucent corrugated clerestories, the interior hall opens generously onto protected outdoor gathering spaces andthoroughfares, set within an endemic landscape. Together with the administrative and consultation component, this zone is separated from the ‘service and process’ zone by a strong ‘cross’ shaped corridor spine which gives legibility, yet discreet connectivity between all functions within the complex.90% autonomy and sustainability was required in the brief. This, together with abstracted utilitarian ‘farmyard’ imagery and interactive environmental integration has been well received by local families who have strong links to the land. The synergy between gardens and spaces provides a spiritual, yet friendly and casual atmosphere, for all rural folk to celebrate and remember the lives of their mates and loved ones in this unique part of Queensland country.
Patterns of shadow and light, replacing the often excessively formal symbolism of suburban counterparts, subtly define the cemetery arrival point, without dominating rural context and sanctity of the ‘memorial park’.
The non-denominational ceremonial spaces, inside and out, reinterprets the ‘bush chapel’ vernacular. With translucent corrugated clerestories, the interior hall opens generously onto protected outdoor gathering spaces andthoroughfares, set within an endemic landscape. Together with the administrative and consultation component, this zone is separated from the ‘service and process’ zone by a strong ‘cross’ shaped corridor spine which gives legibility, yet discreet connectivity between all functions within the complex.90% autonomy and sustainability was required in the brief. This, together with abstracted utilitarian ‘farmyard’ imagery and interactive environmental integration has been well received by local families who have strong links to the land. The synergy between gardens and spaces provides a spiritual, yet friendly and casual atmosphere, for all rural folk to celebrate and remember the lives of their mates and loved ones in this unique part of Queensland country.
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