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Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Woods Bagot reveal updated plans for the new Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre in Adelaide

2021-08-10T18:16:00-04:00

New renderings of Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Woods Bagot's forthcoming Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre (AACC) have been released following a consultation by the Aboriginal Reference Group (ARG) that updated an original plan released by the firm earlier this year.

The improved scheme was submitted to a State Commission Assessment Panel in Australia last week, bringing the project one step closer to realization in the hopes of providing the city of Adelaide with a new platform for First Nations artists that is both forward-looking and “wholly connected to the landscape,” according to the architect.

Image courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Woods Bagot

The design team worked together with the ARG to produce an updated plan that includes a new outdoor primary exhibition space, a more pronounced and environmental envelope, and upgraded water features inside the same 124,000-square-foot Lot Fourteen footprint featured in the original design.

“This project is a path to reconcilia...

Woods Bagot and Diller Scofidio + Renfro unveils Adelaide's new 'space for gathering and storytelling'

2021-02-16T15:50:00-05:00

In 2018 Woods Bagot and Diller Scofidio + Renfro's design proposal was selected as the winning entry for the Adelaide Contemporary International design competition. Both firms describe the center as a "new cultural paradigm that showcases the past, present, and future of Aboriginal cultures while supporting contemporary art practices and events across disciplines."

Located on Kaurna land, the arts and cultural center pulls its design reference from the "wurlie" or "humpy," temporary shelters used by Aboriginal Australians. Its facade resembles an interwoven "basket-like nest" that sits atop a set of columns anchoring the structure with a courtyard at its center. The three-story building will house exhibition spaces as well as areas for gathering and performance spaces.

Artistic render of AACC. Image courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro and Woods Bagot

Charles Renfro of DS+R and Woods Bagot principal Rosina Di Maria share their experience and excitement towards the project. "Our rol...

“Adelaide Rocks” by Nice Architects - 2nd prize and People’s Choice Award for RAHsite competition

2014-01-03T17:07:00-05:00

If you saw our recent feature of the international Royal Adelaide Hospital Design Competition winning entries, here's a more detailed look into "Adelaide Rocks" by young Slovakian firm Nice Architects in collaboration with Mulloway Studios.

Check out some of the images from their proposal, which won a joint second prize and the People's Choice Award.

Click the thumbnails below for more images.

Royal Adelaide Hospital Design Competition winning entries

2014-01-02T20:33:00-05:00

South Australia's Office for Design and Architecture hosted the Royal Adelaide Hospital Design Competition in a process to redesign the historic Royal Adelaide Hospital site, which will be vacated by 2016. The jury awarded one First Prize and a joint Second Prize. Thousands of public voters picked a People's Choice Award, and a Students Competition winner was also awarded.

Designs from the competition will formulate the site's strategic framework and masterplan.

Here's a glimpse of the three prize-winning proposals (videos included below):

First prize: SLASH with Phillips/Pilkington Architects

Second prize and People's Choice Award: NICE Architects with Mulloway Studios:

Second prize: Bonhag de Rosa with Taylor Cullity Lethlean