Central City West, Armagh Street - 90 Armagh Street - Avon River Corridor - Oxford Terrace

1. Central City West, Armagh Street - 90 Armagh Street - Avon River Corridor - Oxford Terrace - Victoria Square

2. Key entry site rebuild Living Streets Historical Axis Diverse, inviting public space Embracing the Avon River Key Aspects

3. Victoria Square • Under utilised and under valued • A forgotten space • Bring more life to the Square • Victoria Square to Victoria Street • Historic corridor alignment severed by hotel • Closed space behind hotel isolated from sunlight and public space connectivity • Separation of event venues from entertainment precinct • 90 Armagh Street • Little relationship with surrounding built form • Victoria Square and Avon River corridor transitional corner • Geotechnical challenges • Avon River • Scenic and restful • A cherished natural feature • One constant in an ever evolving cityscape • Built Heritage Context • Variety in architecture reflecting evolution of significant public buildings • Armagh Street fronting Victoria Square • Private and public spaces are divided by dominant vehicle oriented road • Few active frontages • Tram route devalued through limited appeal • Avon River Corridor • Isolated from private interface by road • Transport focus due to significant car parking building • Oxford Terrace frontage • Poor public-private interface • Major public car park entrance • City Library, potential to activate the frontage • Cultural Heritage • Strong cultural themes in the Square • Eclectic historical elements • Little obvious correlation or connection Site Pictures

4. 90 Armagh Street • Key corner site • Anchors living streets • Environmentally sustainable design 1 Colombo Street 3 • Living Streets • Flexible and Adaptable • Diverse and inviting • Market space, alfresco dining • Activated public/private interfaces 2 5 4 Durham Street • Victoria Street Axis • Historical Timeline • Promenade 3 4 3 2 Armagh Street 5 • Open Space • Fun and Play • Relaxation • Community Events 4 1 2 • Avon Promenade • Bridging the City • Interaction with the river 5 5 Gloucester Street Spatial Plan

5. Oxford Terrace Armagh Street

6. Provincial Chambers Oxford Terrace, Living Street Outdoor Reading Room Central Library Avon River Section Oxford Terrace – Avon River Shared Path Terracing, water access Section Victoria Square – Avon River Hamish Hay Bridge Cross Sections

7. Victoria Square Avon Promenade Armagh Street, Living Street No. 90 Section Victoria Square – Armagh Street Avon Promenade James Cook Colombo Street Victoria Street Axis Section Victoria Square Cross Sections

8. Key entry site rebuild • 90 Armagh Street • Living Streets • Oxford Terrace • Armagh Street • Diverse and inviting • Adaptive, flexible • Activated public/private interface Armagh Street 90 Armagh Street Market space Avon Promenade OxfordTerrace Streetscape Avon River

9. … informal work opportunities … … consistent materials… varying textures … … play, play, play - seriously fun … Design Influence “God is in the details” Mies van der Rohe

12. A vibrant, sustainable and resilient place. A place for people reflecting the many and evolving layers of the City’s natural and cultural heritage. A place connecting, adapting and bridging. Vision