1 Darling Island is the site of Google's new forecourt at their Sydney headquarters. The design idea grew from a desire to create a nature-based experience that draws people in and playfully reconnects the space to the harbour - which sits a mere 20 metres away.
ASPECT Studios won a design ideas competition for the project which called for proposals that would elicit the most creative, comfortable, and engaging place for the public and building tenants.
Featuring sustainable, recycled, and innovative materials, the design provides a variety of delightful opportunities to connect through the series of circular spaces that offer a multitude of sitting, lounging, and meeting areas.
The design uses contextually appropriate materials like brick, sandstone, and steel to reflect the site’s past industrial life as a shipyard. Layers of colour in the planter walls and recycled plastic tabletops bring a sense of joy to the forecourt while celebrating sustainability.