Children section

Children section

Children sections are the most emotionally charged places in cemeteries. As everyone in our society agrees, losing a child is worst imaginable grief, so it is particularly important that these places be inviting, thoughtful and well care-for. As is often the case, parents visit a child’s grave with siblings. Often the children are young (pre- school age), bored and not ready to grieve on request. The graves are often adorned with trinkets and toys. Our clients tell us that the combination of toys and boredom lead to objects being displaced, causing immense distress to affected parents.
We have long recognised the need to design children section differently and thoughtfully. This project demonstrates that a meaningful design can achieve this, by providing a “safe and therapeutic” space for accompanying children where they can entertain themselves, write messages to their siblings or grieve in their own way whilst parent tend to the grave.
Symbolically the central tree (a Baobab or bottle tree) stands as the “Mother” and the smaller nearby Beaucarneas (Ponytail Palm) gather nearby as the “Children”. The layout is based on the uncurling tree fern which represents “Youth”.
This garden, in our view, should become a benchmark in cemetery design and is aimed at inspiring other to provide similar spaces.
Children section
Client
Confidential
Location
Confidential
Size 
113 Ha
Consultancy Type
Lead- Small multi-disciplinary team

Wollongong Lawn Cemetery Masterplan

Wollongong Lawn Cemetery Masterplan

<div class="sb_slide_in_cus sb_slide_in sb_slide_in_right sb_sliding_in"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="sb_slide_in_content"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <section class="et_pb_module et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="et_pb_fullwidth_header_container left"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="header-content-container center"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="header-content"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="et_pb_header_content_wrapper">In late 2014, Wollongong City Council embarked on a masterplanning exercise for 2 of its key interment sites, Wollongong Lawn Cemetery in Kembla Grange and Wollongong Memorial Gardens in Berkeley.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Its aim was to ascertain growth opportunities, maximise the use of the location and identify areas for improvements whilst providing a financial and environmentally sustainable operation.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Our practice put together a team of sub-consultants including Changing Places (operations advice), RSM Bird Cameron (Financial modelling), IGNITE (Architects), Triaxial Consulting (Engineers) and Biosis (Ecologists).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->The tasks:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><li>Analyse both the operations and the physical site</li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><li>Conduct stakeholder’s consultation</li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><li>Create a vision for both sites</li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><li>Present recommendations for operational, landscape and building issues</li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><li>Prepare a staging plan for 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Wollongong Lawn Cemetery Masterplan

Client
Wollongong City Council

Location
Kembla Grange, Wollongong, NSW

Size 
40 Ha

Consultancy Type
Lead- Small multi-disciplinary team

Wollongong Lawn cemetery planning

Wollongong Memorial Gardens Masterplan

<div class="sb_slide_in_cus sb_slide_in sb_slide_in_right sb_sliding_in"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="sb_slide_in_content"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <section class="et_pb_module et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="et_pb_fullwidth_header_container left"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="header-content-container center"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="header-content"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="et_pb_header_content_wrapper">In late 2014, Wollongong City Council embarked on a masterplanning exercise for 2 of its key interment sites, Wollongong Lawn Cemetery in Kembla Grange and Wollongong Memorial Gardens in Berkeley.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Its aim was 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the implementation of the above recommendations</li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><li>Prepare a financial model for selected implementation scenarios.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->The project was delivered over a period of 6 months.</li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> </div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> </div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> </div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> </div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay"></div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <div class="et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll"></div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> </section><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> </div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- .et_pb_section --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> </div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <a class="sb_slide_in_trigger open"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> </a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --></div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- 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Wollongong Memorial Gardens Masterplan

Client
Wollongong City Council

Location
Berkeley, Wollongong, NSW

Size 
7.5 Ha

Consultancy Type
Lead- Small multi-disciplinary team

Mount Isa Cemetery

Mount Isa Cemetery

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

Yan Yean Cemetery

Yan Yean Cemetery

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