Cumulus Studio Profile - Jan 2015

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CUMULUS STUDIO Profile & Experience January 2015

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CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

Cumulus Studio Cumulus Studio is a collaboration between two of Tasmania’s most successful emerging architects, Peter Walker and Todd Henderson. The studio formed out of a desire to investigate ideas collaboratively and an understanding that great ideas are developed through sharing and workshopping with others.

From the Latin word for ‘heap’ or ‘pile’, Cumulus believe that through working together a critical mass of ideas can be accumulated quickly - forming idea clouds. These ideas can take on any size or form and be manipulated to suit conditions.

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Capacity Cumulus Studio’s team of 10 designers includes 5 registered architects making us one of the larger practices in the state. Cumulus has offices in both Launceston and Hobart however we run the practice as one combined studio, allocating staff to projects across the state as required. This not only gives us flexibility in the size and scope of work we undertake but also allows us to utilise additional staff and resources to workshop design ideas, review projects for quality assurance and provide contingency backup planning.

Although the practice is only young, we are already working on a number of high profile projects (refer to our office profile for detail) most of which have been won through submissions, demonstrating our ability to understand our client’s requirements and satisfy their due diligence process around project delivery and control of risk. Our commercial clients include: ww ww ww ww

The Federal Group (Saffire) Simon Currant (Pumphouse Point Trust) Josef Chromy Group Brown Brothers (Devils Corner Wines)

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University of Tasmania Australian Maritime College Launceston City Council Australian Antarctic Division Lady Gowrie Tasmania

A variety of different design, documentation and presentation tools are used by the studio to model and test all projects, ranging from pencil sketches and physical models through to industry standard IFC compliant BIM (Building Information Model) software utilising the 3d environment to streamline project documentation. High end presentation software can also be utilised for client and stakeholder submissions.

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Cumulus Studio

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Design Team

STUDIO architecture & design

Key Staff

Qualifications

Peter Walker

B.EnvDes / B.Arch (Hons.)

Registered Architect, AIA Accredited Building Practitioner

Principal Architect Director (Hobart)

Peter has extensive experience in adaptive re-use of existing buildings, dealing with sensitive heritage sites and the development of high profile tourism projects.

Todd Henderson

Principal Architect Director (Launceston)

Kylee Scott

Architect & Studio Manager

Phil Ackerly

Senior Designer

B.EnvDes / B.Arch (Hons.)

Registered Architect, AIA Todd has extensive experience in commercial, education and government sector projects as well as wide ranging experience within the hospitality industry.

B.EnvDes / B.Arch Registered Architect Kylee has extensive experience in both conservation work and adaptive reuse.

B.EnvDes / B.Arch (Hons.)

Graduate of Architecture Phil has been involved in the design of a large number of house & multi-residential projects in his previous position at Preston Lane Architects. He also has significant experience dealing with Heritage properties.

Elizabeth Walsh Designer

B.EnvDes / M.Arch Graduate of Architecture Liz has a wide range of experience from small domestic projects through to childcare and tourism projects.

She exhibits particular attention to detail and a craft like approach through her work.

Guy Edwards Designer

B.EnvDes / M.Arch Graduate of Architecture Guy developed his creative process whilst studying abroad. Guy has strategic design and construction experience from previous practice.

Chris Roberts Project Architect

B.EnvDes / B.Arch Registered Architect Chris has wide ranging experience in project delivery construction procurement, contract administration especially commercial & multi-residential projects

Jason Licht

Senior Designer

B.EnvDes / M.Arch Graduate of Architecture Jason’s multidisciplinary and construction background has given him valuable experience in commercial projects.

Andrew Geeves Project Architect

B.Design / B.Arch (Hons.)

Registered Architect Andrew is an expereinced architect particularly in areas of education and large scale appartment buildings having reacently been project architect for several of the University of Tasmania’s student housing projects.

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STUDIO architecture & design

Working with Us Cumulus Studio is interested in a collaborative process in which many ideas are considered during the design.

Collaboration is more often discussed than it is practised. It is our experience that, like a good conversation or delicious recipe, the result of mixing good ingredients is often greater than any one of the individual components.

These components, gathered through discussion and workshopping ideas, include inputs such as budget, program, site, the environment, marketing & brand advice, specialist information, feasibility, people, financial return, user requirements and time-frame.

During this process Cumulus also examines how to value add to the project by interrogating the brief, analysing precedents and looking for efficiencies and value for money. All of these ingredients are then refined into a design while strategically working through issues with the client and relevant stake-holders.

Design Experience Cumulus Studio builds on the combined experience of over 30 years in the Architecture and Design industry. Both directors, Peter Walker and Todd Henderson, have an extensive portfolio of built projects.

Between them, Peter and Todd have worked on a number of Tasmania’s most recognisable and successful projects. The following selection of work demonstrates significant combined experience in a wide range of projects with varying public exposure, budgets, scales, agendas and time-frames.

Cumulus Studio does not subscribe to the idea of developing a particular stylistic approach.

Instead, we believe each work should reflect the unique aspects of the project and engage with different forms, materials & spatial organisations which originate from ideas developed through analysis of the specific project and place.

Cumulus recognises the critical importance of brand and consumer experience for commercial tourism projects. We work closely with our clients in conjunction with brand & marketing consultants to clearly understand the targeted users for the building and build an experience that accentuates the brand message. This connection between brand experience and our approach to architecture was recently recognised with the award for Commercial Architecture presented to Cumulus at the Tasmanian Architecture Awards for our work with Willie Smith’s Cider at the Apple Shed.

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STUDIO architecture & design

Tourism, Hotels & Hospitality Our studio specialises in Tourism and Hospitality projects with a wide range of projects both constructed and in-development. These projects range in scope, budget and market sector however it is our experience that a unique Architectural design is a critical element to their success. In each case we have worked closely with the client & stakeholder groups to understand the qualities of the site, the client’s tourism proposition and project’s business model to develop an appropriate design.

Interpretation

Adaptive Re-use

Hotel / Accommodation

Commercial

High Profile

Tourism

The experience matrix below provides an overview of some of our relevant projects - most notably Saffire which recently won Best Overall Boutique Hotel in the World at the prestigious World Boutique Hotel Awards 2014 in London.

Pumphouse Point, Lake St Clair Cumulus Studio

Saffire Resort Peter Walker+++

Launceston North Bank Cumulus Studio

Coal River Farm Cumulus Studio

Penny Royal Redevelopment Cumulus Studio

Alonnah Lodge, Brunny Island Cumulus Studio

Josef Chromy Function Centre Todd Henderson+

Willie Smiths Cumulus Studio

Nant Distillery Peter Walker++

Devils Corner Cellar Door & Lookout Cumulus Studio

Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart Peter Walker++

IXL Development, Hobart Notes: Projects listed for by individual name were undertaken at the following practices: Todd Henderson while at Birrelli Architects +

Peter Walker while at Morris-Nunn & Associates ++

Peter Walker - principal director while at Circa MorrisNunn Walker +++

Peter Walker++

Sullivans Cove Serviced Apartments, Hobart Peter Walker++

Islington

Peter Walker++

Macquarie Wharf 01, Hobart Peter Walker+++

EcoSancturies, Kangaroo Island Peter Walker++

Boag’s Visitor Centre Cumulus Studio

Experience

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STUDIO architecture & design

Heritage & Adaptive Reuse With the largest number of Heritage Listed buildings in Australia located in Tasmania, we have gained extensive experience in dealing with sites and structures with heritage or cultural significance. Cumulus subscribe to the view that out of constraints come opportunities and it is our observation that rather than limiting the project, the inherent features & qualities of the heritage listing add value to the final design.

Interpretation

Commercial Project

Tourism Development

Adaptive Re-use

Conservation

High Heritage Value

Projects that our team have contributed to range from the Heritage Conservation of buildings of State significance (such as Domain House) through to Adaptive Reuse for commercial clients (The Apple Shed) and work on World Heritage Listed Sites (Pumphouse Point), through to small extensions for residential clients.

Pumphouse Point, Lake St Clair Cumulus Studio

Penny Royal Redevelopment Cumulus Studio

Josef Chromy Function Centre Todd Henderson+

Willie Smiths, Huonville Cumulus Studio

Macquarie House, Launceston Cumulus Studio

Domain House, Hobart Cumulus Studio

Nant Distillery, Bothwell Peter Walker++

IXL Development, Hobart Peter Walker++

Macquarie Wharf 01, Hobart Peter Walker+++

St Canice, Hobart Peter Walker+++

George St Offices Cumulus Studio

Islington Notes: Projects listed for by individual name were undertaken at the following practices: Todd Henderson while at Birrelli Architects +

Peter Walker while at Morris-Nunn & Associates ++

Peter Walker++

Customs House Hotel Peter Walker++

Ratho Farm Accommodation Cumulus Studio

Boag’s Visitor Centre Cumulus Studio

Peter Walker - principal director while at Circa MorrisNunn Walker +++

Experience

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Interpretation

Commercial Development

Stakeholder Consultation

Community Spaces

Cultural Values

Cumulus understand that all development takes place within a wider context and timescale than the immediate concerns of the project. A project’s success however, is often dependent on understanding this context as well as stakeholder and community values, strategic objectives, and commercial constraints - these can all be brought together in a successful master plan.

Master Planning

STUDIO architecture & design

Cumulus Studio have experience in a large variety of master planning and urban design projects ranging from designing small pop-up insertions in existing urban spaces through to planning large scale public places.

Urban Design

CUMULUS

Master Planning / Urban Design

North Bank Master Plan, Launceston Cumulus Studio & Oculus

Cataract Gorge Vision

Cumulus Studio & Group Work

Macquarie House, Launceston Cumulus Studio

Domain House, UTAS Hobart Cumulus Studio

Abercrombie Laneway, Sydney (proposal) Cumulus Studio

Glenorchy Primary School Master Plan Cumulus Studio

Mawson’s Skate, Hobart Cumulus Studio

Harvest Market Toilets, Launceston Cumulus Studio

Wilkinsons Point, Glenorchy Peter Walker++

Macquarie Wharf 01 Strategic Plan, Hobart Peter Walker+++

Hobart Royal Show Grounds Master Plan Peter Walker++

Hobart Rail Yards Master Plan, Hobart Notes: Projects listed for by individual name were undertaken at the following practices:

Peter Walker+++

Todd Henderson while at Birrelli Architects +

Peter Walker while at Morris-Nunn & Associates ++

Peter Walker - principal director while at Circa MorrisNunn Walker +++

Experience

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Todd Henderson Todd is a registered Architect and director/ co-founder of Cumulus Studio.

A former Associate & Practice Manager of Birrelli Architects, in 2010 Todd was the Recipient of the Inaugural Tasmanian Emerging Architect Award.

With 14 years experience in the architecture profession, Todd possesses skills in leadership, organisation management, communication and extensive experience in detailed design and construction. He pro-actively ensures that all aspects of the building, including materials, building services and environmentally sustainable design initiatives are identified and budgeted in the early phases of the project to enable delivery of a complete project package. Todd is also particularly interested in issues of buildability.

During his time at Birrelli Architects, Todd successfully led multi-disciplinary teams on a range of award winning projects. He is currently leading the Northbank Masterplan and revitalisation of the Penny Royal Gunpowder Mill in Launceston.

AWARDS 2012 - Property Council of Australia (TAS) - Future Leaders Award 2010 - Australian Institute of Architects (TAS) - Emerging Architect Award 2001 - Australian Institute of Architects (TAS) - SWT Blythe Student Award 2001 - University of Tasmania – Dean’s Role of Excellence 1997 - University of Tasmania – Dean’s Role of Excellence

QUALIFICATIONS 2006 - Registered Architect 2001 - University of Tasmania, Bachelor of Architecture, Hons.

1998 - University of Tasmania, Bachelor of Environmental Design

AFFILIATIONS Member - Australian Institute of Architects, Nº 27441 Member - Property Council of Australia (Tasmania) Member - Northern Young Professional Network (Tasmania)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2011 + Director, Cumulus Studio / Henderson Walker Architects 2000 to 2011: Associate and Practice Manager, Birrelli Architects 2000 to 2001: Design Tutor, School of Architecture / UTAS

REFEREES Available on request

Director CV

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STUDIO architecture & design

Peter Walker Peter is a registered Architect and director/ co‑founder of Cumulus Studio.

Before starting Cumulus, Peter was a director of Circa Morris-Nunn Walker during which time he was responsible for a number of iconic architectural projects. Projects that Peter has been involved in have been awarded not only at a State level, but Nationally and Internationally.

2011 Peter won the Timber Design Association’s Rising Star Award followed by the AIA (Tas) Emerging Architect Prize in 2012. In 2008 he was awarded one of five places in the inaugural RAIA/ Dulux Study Tour for Emerging Architects. Peter has also developed great working relationships with both large and small building contractors throughout the state. wPeter has 15 years experience as an architect and extensive experience in tourism related projects (including the multi-award winning IXL Redevelopment & Islington).

In 2011, Peter was invited to the World Architecture Festival, Architecture Awards to present Saffire resort for which he was design & project architect.

AWARDS 2012 - Australian Institute of Architects (TAS): Emerging Architect Award 2011 - Timber Design Awards: Rising Star 2008 - RAIA / Dulux Emerging Architect: Travel Study Award 1997 - University Tasmania Scholarship: Architecture 1995 - University Tasmania Scholarship: Environmental Design

QUALIFICATIONS 2006 - Registered Architect (TAS & VIC) 2006 - Registered Building Practitioner 1998 - University of Tasmania, Bachelor of Architecture, Hons.

1996 - University of Tasmania, Bachelor of Environmental Design

AFFILIATIONS Member - Australian Institute of Architects, Nº 45692 Chapter Councillor - Australian Institute of Architects (Tasmanian Chapter) Property Council of Australia - Planning & Infrastructure Committee Member (Tasmania)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2011 + Director, Cumulus Studio Architects 2010 to 2011: Director, Circa Architecture (Morris-Nunn Walker) 1998 to 2010: Associate Director, Morris-Nunn + Associates 1998 to 1999: Researcher, Timber Research Unit / UTAS 1998 to 1999: Design Tutor, School of Architecture / UTAS

REFEREES Available on request

Director CV

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CUMULUS STUDIO Select Projects January 2015

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Willie Smith’s CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

CIDER HOUSE, TASTING BAR & CAFE, HUONVILLE Completed: 2013/ Budget: $350K Architects: Cumulus Studio (in collaboration with Futago) The project involved the conversion of an old timber apple packing shed into the home of Willie Smith’s Cider - http://williesmiths.com.au/. “Apple Shed” as it is now known, was envisaged not only as a cider house & tasting bar, but also to be an expression of the revitalisation of the Huon Valley and a rediscovery of the valley’s apple heritage.

Through some simple architectural interventions - removing all of the internal walls and clutter that had built up over the years, introduction of natural light, refurbishing the industrial sliding doors and insertion of a new bar / kitchen - the original Apple Museum has been transformed into a timber shed again which has become an active social hub for the local community.

Working in conjunction with Futago and our client, all of the previous memorabilia, pieces of equipment, displays and products were sorted and catalogued and an interpretation story developed. This was then presented in an informal interpretation which revolves around the new tasting bar.

The project won the Tasmanian Commercial Architecture Award, 2014

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15 / Love House CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

PRIVATE RESIDENCE, LAUNCESTON Completed: 2013/ Budget: $Undisclosed Architects: Cumulus Studio The 15/Love House evolved from the clients desire for a home where living could happen both indoors and out and where socializing could be impromptu. By cutting away the central mass of the house a courtyard was formed, not only allowing the sun to penetrate deep into the internal living spaces. But, more importantly provide opportunities for the house to grow seamlessly and allow family life to interact.

The first floor level is not immediately evident, only after you enter does its existence become clear via important visual connections achieved through the use of voids.

The house consists of a subdued material palette and simple detailing, it does not announce the involvement of an architect but subtly whispers it instead. Organised around the idea of ‘Served and Servant space’ the non-habitable areas are subservient to the habitable spaces allowing the living areas to connect with both the courtyard and rear garden and to take full advantage of access to sun.

The project won the Tasmanian Residential Architecture Award, 2014

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Pumphouse Point CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

ACCOMMODATION LODGE, LAKE ST CLAIR Completed: 2015 / Budget: $Undisclosed Architects - Cumulus Studio This project involves the refurbishment and adaptive reuse of Pumphouse Point into a wilderness retreat comprised of self-contained guest accommodation and communal lounge areas. Originally constructed as part of the Hydro Electric scheme the two existing heritage listed art deco buildings - The Pumphouse and The Shorehouse - had been unoccupied for over twenty years before works began.

New guest suites have been constructed within the existing building envelopes. From inception we envisaged that the Pumphouse redevelopment should encapsulate rugged simplicity and unrefined comfort. In keeping with best heritage practice and the values of the World Heritage Site in which it is located, the design is focused on environmental stewardship, sustainability and minimal site impact.

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George St Offices CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

MIXED RETAIL AND OFFICE SPACE, LAUNCESTON CBD Completed: Under Construction / Budget: $undisclosed Clients: Josef Chromy Group This project involves the conversion of existing warehouses in Launceston’s CBD into new office and retail spaces. Constructed in 1909 the building was original designed as a two storey motor garage and has had a number of uses since including a transport depot.

Our client’s brief was to provide options for single or multiple tenancies on the ground floor with a office tenancies on the second. Key considerations include the provision of natural light, acoustic separation between tenancies and from street noise, and creation of a new shop fronts at street level.

The shop fronts were seen as simple new insertions within the existing facade and particular consideration was given to the scale and pattern of the surrounding street context.

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North Bank CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

NORTH BANK MASTER PLAN, LAUNCESTON Undertaken: 2012-2013 / Budget: $6.5M Project Team - Cumulus Studio + Oculus The project initiated by the Launceston City Council shifts the city’s focus back towards the Tamar River. Both community and council recognise that a strong connection to the Tamar River is an important element in the vitality of Launceston’s Inner City areas and previously under-utilised areas of the riverfront are increasingly being re-invigorated by private and public development.

The North Bank site has historically been cut off visually and physically from the public by flood levees and industrial zoning. The master plan offers the opportunity to transform the dislocated site into a place that connects and engages people.

The master plan outlines strategic principles and a vision that provides clear direction to the community, stakeholders and investors. It particularly focuses on providing an important recreational space within the city for all age groups and recognises play space as a vital part of social inclusion and long term health & wellbeing.

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Coal River Farm CUMULUS

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PROVIDORE, RESTAURANT & FARMGATE, COAL VALLEY Under development: 2014 / Budget: $Undisclosed Architects - Cumulus Studio Located in the Coal River Valley the development will provide an immersive experience for tourists and the local community seeking to understand, observe and purchase Tasmania’s finest artisan produce. The facility will include: A farmgate selling fresh produce grown onsite and from throughout the local region / a coverture chocolatier / cheese production / traditional Charcuterie / wine production / restaurant and providore.

The building is designed to be a modern interpretation of a rural farm, with buildings scattered on the hill overlooking the valley. Internally the building will be like a gallery or temple in which food / produce is displayed in a way that celebrates it.

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Lady Gowrie, Tasmania CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

INTEGRATED CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE, SOUTH HOBART Under development: 2015 / Budget: $Undisclosed Architects - Cumulus Studio Due to the growth of the organisation Lady Gowrie, Tasmania required a new site to develop an intergrated child and family support and training centre. The design proposal is the culmination of a number of workshop sessions with the client in which we examined a variety of options to develop existing warehouse buildings in South Hobart.

A new three storey building acts as an entry / reception to the centre for clients and visitors.

In keeping with Lady Gowrie’s ethos of using natural materials the building has been clad in timber and is designed to reference a series of stacked timber blocks. By placing the blocks in a ‘Jenga’ like arrangement it is hoped that the building will have an element of playfulness appealing to the centre’s primary user - the children - while still fitting comfortably into the existing residential South Hobart context.

Internally, the spaces are designed to enhance the integrated childcare / training aspects of the centre with a large degree of transparency between play spaces, training rooms, and resource areas. This allows passive observation to occur, so that a learning environment is created for both children and the adults alike.

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Devil’s Corner CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

CELLAR DOOR, LOOKOUT AND MARKET, APSLAWN Under development: 2015 / Budget: $Undisclosed Architects - Cumulus Studio This project for Brown Brothers is being developed to create a new tourism experience on the East Coast of Tasmania. By creating a dynamic scenic lookout and providing associated facilities, visitors are drawn to a new upgraded cellar door for the Devil’s Corner wine label.

Associated with this will be a series of complimentary food experiences forming a local market and providing a back drop for seasonal events.

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Ratho Farm CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

GUEST ACCOMMODATION, BOTHWELL Completed: 2015 / Budget: $Undisclosed Architects - Cumulus Studio This project involved the conversion of a number of existing historic farm buildings located in the central highlands of Bothwell into guest accommodation. Our work consisted of assisting with setting the stylistic approach (look and feel) for the project and assisting with the statutory approvals.

A simple palette was employed to evoke an unassuming but elegant rustic country lifestyle. As much of the existing fabric from the original buildings was maintained and featured as possible.

This, combined with displayed memorabilia of the surrounding farmstead and region, adds to a real sense of being surrounded by history.

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Boag’s Visitor Centre CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

VISITOR CENTRE & BRAND HOME, LAUNCESTON Initial Feasibility: Not Constructed / Budget: $Undisclosed Architects - Cumulus Studio Cumulus Studio were commissioned by Lion to provide design concepts for a new ‘spiritual home’ for Boag’s beer located adjacent to their existing industrial brewhouse and bottling centre in Launceston.

Working with the company’s brand and marketing team, a design was formulated around the essence of the brand and the desired consumer experience. The building was enclosed by a creased black skin much like a unfolded premium beer carton. Contrasting this, red brick (a cost effective building material resonant of the heritage of the site) was used on the ground surface to allude to the working class providence of the beer and direct circulation through the site.

Central to the design was the tasting bar that formed the heart of the project, the view from which was directed back to the original brewhouse.

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King George V Sports Centre CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

COMMUNITY SPORTS FACILITY, GLENORCHY Under development: 2014 / Budget: $Undisclosed Architects - Cumulus Studio Cumulus were commissioned by the Glenorchy City Council to develop a design for new clubrooms and sports facilities for the Glenorchy Football Club. The brief required that the design consider not only the strong identity of the local club but also the use of the building by the local community and the relocation of the Migrant Resource Centre.

In response we proposed that the ground floor of the building be largely transparent and highly permeable with the community activities collected around a new public lounge room which would become the social hub of the project. In contrast the upper levels - which mostly consisted of club activities - were wrapped in a facade derived from an abstracted image of the team in the club colours, standing arm in arm before a game. In this way, the building clearly identified its allegiance and lent psychological support to the local team during the battle taking place on the football ground.

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Green Square Aquatic Centre CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

AQUATIC CENTRE, GYMNASIUM & SPORTS GROUNDS, SYDNEY Concept Only: 2014 / Budget: $50M Architects - Cumulus Studio This proposal for an aquatic centre as part of the Green Square redevelopment project in Sydney, was envisaged as the displaced water resulting from a new raised outdoor pool.

Conceptually, the infinite edge of the beach edge is wrapped over the urban indoor pool with water displaced (through the pools use) overflowing and running down the side of the building creating the enclosure for the spaces underneath.

The theatrical and social nature of bathing is explored by elevating the outdoor pool and placing it in the prime position on the site with views to the boulevards and public spaces of Green Square. This creates a completely unique bathing experience (evocative of the urban roof bar, regional community pools, and the Bondi Beach’s baths) and provides the users with a new perspective on public life in the city.

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Sydney Laneways CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL, SYDNEY Concept Only: Not Built Architects - Cumulus Studio in collaboration with Futago Wandering George street, just heading from A to B, a small piece of lush green ground catches the eye. As though some movement of the ground underneath had cleaved two steep-sided buildings apart, Abercrombie Lane is the lush fissure that remains. In the tearing apart, it is almost as though a piece of original ground is revealed - a tiny sliver of riverbank perhaps heading to a stream that is no more.

This public artwork proposed to reclad the ground of a narrow, sloping lane off George Street with artificial turf. The turf undulated as it touched the buildings on either side, as if it might represent the movement of water, draining down the river bank. Originally a source of fresh water for Sydney, the Tank Stream is an invisible key to the city’s settlement. Abercrombie Lane leads down to Tank Stream Way, which is part of the line of the watercourse that Sydney was built around. While the stream itself is hidden in tunnels under the pavements and buildings, the slope of Abercrombie Lane is a place where it is still possible to read the original topography of the riverbank.

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Nant Distillery CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

VISITOR & TASTING CENTRE, BOTHWELL Completed: 2008 / Budget: $0.8M Design & Project Architect - Peter Walker (at Morris-Nunn + Associates) This project, located on a remote site in central Tasmania, involved the restoration and redevelopment of the heritage listed Nant Flour Mill as a premium whisky distillery and private tasting lounge.

Despite a small budget for building work it was important that the authenticity of the existing building was retained and that the new tasting lounge deliberately contrast this through form and material use - as per the best practice principles of the Burra Charter. This new social space connects the project back to the unique highland pastoral landscape to which the mill owes its origin and which continues to provide the barley for Nant’s whisky.

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Saffire CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

LUXURY TOURIST RESORT & DAY SPA Completed: 2010 / Budget $38M Design & Project Architect - Peter Walker (at Circa Morris-Nunn Walker) The client’s brief required an iconic project that would become a destination in its own right.

The 20-suite resort is set in what is predominantly a natural coastal environment so the project’s visual impact on the surrounding landscape was a critical consideration. The building shapes were envisaged to deal with these issues and also to provide an iconic form that would be immediately recognisable and associated with the site and client. Furthermore a construction system of repeated (rationalised) prefabricated elements was derived to allow the organic building shapes to be constructed in a remote location.

A critical part of the design was the inclusion of a Day Spa and Gymnasium ,which was to be operated independently to the hotel and had its own particular functional and design requirements. Working collaboratively with a specialist consultant, the design team created a spa that added to the relaxed and indulgent ambiance of the hotel providing massage, health treatment, steam & hydrotherapy in a private and secure atmosphere.

The building has gone on to win numerous national and international design awards, most recently Best Overall Boutique Hotel in the World at the prestigious World Boutique Hotel Awards 2014 in London.

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Josef Chromy Function Centre CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

FUNCTION CENTRE & RESTAURANT, RELBIA Completed: 2011 / Budget: $4M Project Architect - Todd Henderson (at Birrelli Architects) The Josef Chromy function centre is an extension to the existing cellar door and cafe located at Relbia, Northern Tasmania. The original homestead remains as the ‘face’ of the winery, the expansion in fact only becoming visible as one moves around the building or if viewed from the west. There is a clear distinction between old and new, with the new work recognisable as distinct from the historical style of the existing building.

Essentially, the new space provides a highly serviced, multipurpose flexible space that can be used for functions, performances or conferences and extends the capacity of the existing cafe/ restaurant. Oversized sliding windows accentuate the connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape of vineyard, mountains and clear skies. The southern end of the building opens up to a manicured grass bank that is used for sunday afternoon concerts.

It was important the project was completed for the summer tourism wedding season and although numerous client requested design changes were made through the construction process these were managed within the time-frame and cost controlled in conjunction with the building contractor.

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Macquarie Wharf Nº 02 CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

CRUISE TERMINAL MASTER PLAN & REDEVELOPMENT, SULLIVANS COVE Completed: 2013/ Budget: $ 7M Design & Project Architect - Peter Walker (at Circa Morris - Nunn Walker) This project, comprised of three stages, the feasibility study and master-plan which have been completed and the procurement stage which has just been completed. Commissioned after winning an invited competition, the feasibility study (done in conjunction with Stanton Management Group) examined various redevelopment options for the Macquarie Wharf Shed Nº2, which is currently used as a carpark as well as the arrival point for domestic cruise ships to Hobart. The study examined how to deal with the increasing demand for departures and arrivals by sea as well as place the development within the context of the recently completed Sullivans’s Cove Master-plan.

The resulting design envisages the redevelopment as a new southern gateway to provide a dedicated cruise terminal for passenger arrivals (currently approx 75,000 visitors a year over the peak season) as well as a logistics base for Antarctic & Southern Ocean operations.

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Cumulus Studio

http://www.cumulus-studio.net Launceston & Hobart

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Domain House CUMULUS

STUDIO architecture & design

CONSERVATION & ADAPTATION, HOBART Completed: Under construction/ Budget: $2.8M Project Team- Cumulus / Project Architect: Peter Walker Left vacant and under-utilised for 15 years, Domain House is currently in a poor state of disrepair and decay. The project scope involves investigatory & conservation works, as well as exploring options for future alterations or additions, and establishing the parameters for these.

The project objective is to not only restore the building to working order, but to reinstate the 1850’s building as one of the University’s most heralded public and ceremonial spaces.

The scope of works involves understanding the complex history of the site as well as interpreting the recently proposed Domain Campus Urban Design Framework. The project required the development of a localised strategy that was consistent with the University’s future growth plan while appropriately responding to the cultural heritage of the site.

Projects Overview Studio Overview & Profile January 2015

Cumulus Studio

http://www.cumulus-studio.net Launceston & Hobart