City Walk Canberra ACT, Australia (1980)

A full range of planning, architectural and urban design services were provided by CM+ for this project, which was constructed during the latter half of 1979. The project, an extension of the pedestrian plaza system originally established in 1974, introduced a series of urban places and attractions to reinforce the retail and commercial functions of the area. These included a refreshment terrace, eating court, carousel overlook, information centre, arbour and serviced kiosk points.

A new contoured timber seat was developed by Street Furniture Australia as part of this scheme, based on the traditional slatted park seat.

The City Walk Plaza extended for three city blocks covering some 10,000 square metres Stage IV of which was constructed for $500,000.

A full range of planning, architectural and urban design services were provided by CM+ for this project, which was constructed during the latter half of 1979. The project, an extension of the pedestrian plaza system originally established in 1974, introduced a series of urban places and attractions to reinforce the retail and commercial functions of the area. These included a refreshment terrace, eating court, carousel overlook, information centre, arbour and serviced kiosk points.

A new contoured timber seat was developed by Street Furniture Australia as part of this scheme, based on the traditional slatted park seat.

The City Walk Plaza extended for three city blocks covering some 10,000 square metres Stage IV of which was constructed for $500,000.

location

Canberra City

client

National Capital Development

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