FJLA_STUDIO

Springvale Botanical Cemetery Design Competition

Aug 24, 2018

WSUD VIC project landscape architecture plan

This design not only respond to the basic function of a cemetery, it also takes it into a new dimension, one where cemeteries can be considered as public open spaces with therapeutic qualities, a belief we have long held and promoted.

Due to the complex stormwater issues underlying the project, the FJLA team enrolled the services of Stormwater Specialist, Val Mag, to fully understand the constraints and opportunities generated by the steep and deep dams, the structural integrity of the dam walls and the erosion damage on the downstream creek in storm events. Armed with that knowledge and with our experience in cemetery issues, our design provided a creative solution with immense potential for safe and well presented interments.

The “working” dams can now function as ” water-treating” wetlands, compliant with Melbourne Water’s strict guidelines. Water has now the potential to become the main attraction as opposed to a source of problems.

Springvale Botanical Cemetery Design Competition

Client
Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust

Location
Springvale , VIC

Size
9 Ha

Consultancy Type
Competition short list

Achievement
Winning entry

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Northern Memorial Park Masterplan

Aug 24, 2018

We felt that a stormwater Management strategy was essential to the understanding of the site’s potential together with soil science and ecological assessments. The cutting-edge water sensitive urban design (The first Stormwater Management Plan of its kind in a cemetery) played a major part in the development of the masterplan for the Northern Memorial Park extension. The complete road layout was designed as a system for the collection and filtration of storm water. Major axial roads will have wide medians both to become way-finding landmarks and act as large water filtration devices; secondary roads will incorporate car parking and avenue trees planted which capitalise on road run-off.

A simple and easily understood circulation system, in contrast with the somewhat convoluted pattern in the existing southern section, was a major objective, as was the retention of all remnant and extremely old River Red Gums.

Northern Memorial Park Masterplan

Client
Fawkner Crematorium and Memorial Park Trust (now GMCT)

Location
Fawkner , VIC

Size
52 Ha

Consultancy Type
Lead- Small multi-disciplinary team

Achievement
First cemetery Stormwater Management Plan

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Townhouses and central courtyard

Aug 23, 2018

This new high density development on the edge of Royal Park offers great landscape potential in the form of an internal communal courtyard and numerous private roof-top terraces. The site is moderately steep across its diagonal marking grading a complex issue. A large Jacaranda exists on the southern boundary and every effort was made to relocate it in a prime position within the central space, under the expert advice of Established Tree Transplanters. Borrowing from the neighbouring Royal Park landscape, the internal courtyard consists of decking, elevated above a precious landscape of grasses, ground covers and Eucalyptus trees. Our proposal also includes the provision of large water tanks below ground, collecting roof run-offs for individual internal reuse. All Open Space run-offs are collected in tanks below an ephemeral creek and re-used for irrigation of all communal spaces.

Townhouses and central courtyard

Client
Acer Capital P/L

Location
Parkville , Melbourne, VIC

Size
17 triple storey townhouses

Consultancy Type
Sub-consultant- Large multi-disciplinary team

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Jackson’s View Residential Estate

Aug 23, 2018

Winner of the SIAV 2013 Award for Excellence in Infrastructure & finalist in the UDIA 2017 Award for Excellence.The green rolling hills of Drouin welcomes a 500+ lot, high quality residential estate, owned and developed by a local Gippsland developer. Our practice was commissioned to oversee all landscape aspects from sales office to entry walls to playgrounds, local parks and a 9Ha wetland/park. The site is host to remnant Strzelecki Gums which are protected under Victorian Legislation.

Being part of multi-disciplinary team over more than 5 years, we worked with ecologists, surveyors, civil and structural engineers, marketing and Public Relations specialists, as well as stakeholders such as Melbourne Water, DNRE and Baw Baw Shire, to produce a high quality development which offers a Resident’s Exclusive Club, a purpose-built adventure playground, shelter, barbecue facilities, boardwalks, observation deck and artwork around a large wetland which will become the heart and pride of the local community. For more information on the Jackson’s View Estate Playground, please click here.

Jackson’s View Residential Estate

Client
Cartagen Group P/L

Location
Drouin, West Gippsland , VIC

Size
50 Ha

Consultancy Type
Type Lead- Large multi-disciplinary team

Achievement
Sub-consultant to Civil Engineers
Winner of the 2013 SIAV awards
Winner of the 2017 UDIA Vic Award
Winner of the 2017 UDIA Vic Jury’s award
Finalist in the 2018 UDIA award

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Townhouses and roof garden

Aug 23, 2018

Working in collaboration with Crone Architects, this high density development exudes good design principles and strong themes. The landscape treatment is reflective of the existing streetscape and character of the area, taking inspiration from its historically industrial landscapes as well as its hard- working and resilient people. The key feature of the development is its first floor courtyard where the landscape objective is to foster community spirit and promote interaction between residents with its “edible” theme.

The roof planting appears to grow out of openings through the timber deck, offering patches of green spaces in strategic location. At night, the perforated coreten strips within the deck will let light shine through, giving a poetic, non- glaring and subtle lighting effect, particularly visible from the upper levels.

Along the street frontage, and as art of the Urban Art Contribution, a number of coloured light boxes are positioned at each townhouse’s entrance, creating a unique urban night image.

Townhouses and roof garden

Client
Acer Capital P/L

Location
Williamstown Rd, Port Melbourne, VIC

Size
17 multistorey townhouses

Consultancy Type
Sub-consultant- Large multi-disciplinary team

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