Creating a contemplative place for Roma Street Parkland

PROJECT:
Roma Street Parkland Memorial Corner
Client:
City Parklands Services
location:
Brisbane
scope:
Hardworks & Softworks
budget:
$250K est

The Netherlands & Netherlands East Indies memorial at Roma Street Parkland commemorates those who joined in the defence of Australia in WWII, symbolised by 5 distinct elements being the main façade, recessed facades and seats. The tapered ends of the wall and seats create a gentle transition to the ground, representing our ‘coming from the earth’ and ‘returning to the earth’. O2LA were commissioned by the Qld Government for concept stage, detailed design & inspections during construction.

Creating a contemplative place for Roma Street Parkland

PROJECT:
Roma Street Parkland Memorial Corner
Client:
City Parklands Services
location:
Brisbane
scope:
Hardworks & Softworks
budget:
$250K est

The Netherlands & Netherlands East Indies memorial at Roma Street Parkland commemorates those who joined in the defence of Australia in WWII, symbolised by 5 distinct elements being the main façade, recessed facades and seats. The tapered ends of the wall and seats create a gentle transition to the ground, representing our ‘coming from the earth’ and ‘returning to the earth’. O2LA were commissioned by the Qld Government for concept stage, detailed design & inspections during construction.