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Mount Isa Cemetery

Apr 5, 2018

The Vision for the site is based on the belief that a cemetery can be an inviting open-space for remembrance and contemplation for all to enjoy, in perpetuity. Due to the harshness of the climate, it is crucial that it is universally accessible and provided with ample shade.

The Design is inspired by the local patterns within the surrounding landscape: The circular pits of open-cut mines and the intrinsically Outback Australian “drifts” created by vegetation groups, rock formations and run-off patterns which shape the land, also often represented in the local Indigenous Art. A covered walkway which provides seating and shelter from the sun links new burial sections, the Children Section and Pet cemetery. Along its course, a Heritage trail depicts key historically significant graves and celebrates the rich history of Mount Isa.

Mount Isa Cemetery

Client
Mount Isa City Council

Location
Mount Isa

Size
14 Hectares

Consultancy Type
Consultancy Lead

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St Joseph’s Memorial Gardens

Apr 4, 2018

When the Sydney’s Vietnamese Community purchased some acreage in Bringelly, West of Sydney, their vision was for a place of worship, seminars and cultural activities which would extend to the interment of ashes for their local community.
Our proposals for a landscaped memorial Park within the tranquil bushland setting revolved around a picturesque dam.
Our plans, sections and 3D renders were the basis for community consultation and fundraising to bring this exciting project to fruition.

St Joseph’s Memorial Gardens

Client
Vietnamese community

Location
Bringelly, NSW

Size
2 Ha

Consultancy Type
Lead- Small multi-disciplinary team

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Mona Vale Tree Grove Memorial Garden

Apr 4, 2018

With limited ash memorialisation left and a grove of existing Eucalyptus trees-the only land left in the cemetery- the Council sought some ideas on creating a Bushland Memorial Garden around these majestic and much-loved trees.
With stringent constraints around root impact and accessibility for tree management works, the proposed layout is a series of spaces with Artwork and secluded contemplation areas.
Stage 1 is due for construction mid- 2018.

Mona Vale Tree Grove Memorial Garden

Client
Mona Vale, NSW

Location
Campbelltown, NSW

Size
1,800 m2

Consultancy Type
Lead- Small multi-disciplinary team

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Yan Yean Cemetery

Apr 4, 2018

Yan Yean cemetery is run by a volunteer Trust with a Vision: to create a memorable destination for the dead and the living. They subscribe to our philosophy : “ a cemetery should be designed as a Park and perform its social function well after it is full”. As such, we have designed a cemetery which enhances its existing attributes (water feature and Chapel) and weaves paths and artwork in key locations. In introducing sculptural architectural and memorial elements never seen before, we have ensured the unique and forward-thinking position of this growing site.

Yan Yean Cemetery

Client
Yan Yean Cemetery Trust

Location
Yan Yean, Plenty Road

Size
5.35 Hectares

Consultancy Type
Lead – small team

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Young cemetery Masterplan

Apr 3, 2018

Having purchased additional land in the vicinity of the existing cemetery, Council embarked on a Masterplanning exercise, ahead of running out of time, knowing that the development of a new site can take up to 5 years of planning and construction.
With difficult constraints in topography and ecology, the site had a multitude of challenges.
Our services started with public and stakeholder consultation: first at the onset of the project and later, after the formulation of a preliminary Masterplan.
The Final Masterplan, which incorporated community feedback, offers a clear staging plan providing the full range of memorialisation and burial options, outdoor chapel, road network and parking facilities for a progressive and affordable implementation.

Young cemetery Masterplan

Client
Hilltops Council

Location
Young, NSW

Size
9 Ha

Consultancy Type
Lead- Small multi-disciplinary team

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