Maroubra Junction Reserve Oasis NSW, Australia (2023)

Designed by GroupGSA for Randwick City Council, the Maroubra Junction Reserve Oasis welcomes the community to the town’s centre with a vibrant, open, green connective place.

The project received $1 million from the NSW Government’s My High Street Grant program and forms part of the Randwick City Vision 2040 Local Strategic Planning Statement, a framework for land planning and decisions.

GroupGSA says the Oasis is designed to meet Council’s specific requirements to create a safe and comfortable space for the community in need of enhanced public gathering spots.

GroupGSA Director John Holland says, “Building on this foundation, we expanded our vision, carefully delineating zones within this space to cater to various groups.

“Overcoming the challenge of seamlessly integrating these designated areas into the surrounding environment was another critical aspect of our project.”

The Oasis received landscaping improvements with extensive planting, lighting, improved amenity and seating to revitalise the space.

GroupGSA’s furniture selection invites people to linger, relax and socialise in comfort. Holland says, “Research shows the importance of fostering interactive seating arrangements that encourage people to gather and engage. One of the client’s primary requests was to create a space for everyone.”

Linea Curved Benches and Cubes create social settings for “group chit-chats.”

Linea Picnic Settings with integrated chessboards bring further opportunities for socialising and fun for different age groups. Linea Bicycle Stands invite active transport.

The Linea range features a palette of Wood Without Worry aluminium Spotted Gum battens, and fade-resistant Sensation Orange, for easy maintenance for the client ongoing.

A custom-built lounge encourages relaxed chatting, and sculpted stone seating brings a playful element within the site topography.

Photography by Eva Shaw.

Designed by GroupGSA for Randwick City Council, the Maroubra Junction Reserve Oasis welcomes the community to the town’s centre with a vibrant, open, green connective place.

The project received $1 million from the NSW Government’s My High Street Grant program and forms part of the Randwick City Vision 2040 Local Strategic Planning Statement, a framework for land planning and decisions.

GroupGSA says the Oasis is designed to meet Council’s specific requirements to create a safe and comfortable space for the community in need of enhanced public gathering spots.

GroupGSA Director John Holland says, “Building on this foundation, we expanded our vision, carefully delineating zones within this space to cater to various groups.

“Overcoming the challenge of seamlessly integrating these designated areas into the surrounding environment was another critical aspect of our project.”

The Oasis received landscaping improvements with extensive planting, lighting, improved amenity and seating to revitalise the space.

GroupGSA’s furniture selection invites people to linger, relax and socialise in comfort. Holland says, “Research shows the importance of fostering interactive seating arrangements that encourage people to gather and engage. One of the client’s primary requests was to create a space for everyone.”

Linea Curved Benches and Cubes create social settings for “group chit-chats.”

Linea Picnic Settings with integrated chessboards bring further opportunities for socialising and fun for different age groups. Linea Bicycle Stands invite active transport.

The Linea range features a palette of Wood Without Worry aluminium Spotted Gum battens, and fade-resistant Sensation Orange, for easy maintenance for the client ongoing.

A custom-built lounge encourages relaxed chatting, and sculpted stone seating brings a playful element within the site topography.

Photography by Eva Shaw.

location

Corner Anzac Parade and Maroubra Road, Maroubra NSW

client

Client: Randwick City Council
Design Specifier: GroupGSA
Contractor: Statewide Civil
Traditional owners: Gadigal and Bidjigal peoples.

project highlights

Research shows the importance of fostering interactive seating arrangements that encourage people to gather and engage. One of the client’s primary requests was to create a space for everyone.” – John Holland, Director, GroupGSA.

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