St James Plaza | Melbourne Australia | ASPECT Studios

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A rejuvenated urban plaza is the core to improving the retail and commercial viability of this renovated 1960’s building.

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ASPECT Studios were engaged to develop a design that assists with rejuvenating the public realm for the building, in line with the architectural refit. The landscape and building have a strong visual connection through the façade and paving treatments. The planting design for the project includes mature Magnolias as the centre piece of the landscape.

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The Magnolias will provide assistance with wind mitigation whilst being a major visual node in the middle of both plazas. The space includes formal seated areas for the retail spaces and informal areas for the local inhabitants to have lunch.

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St James Plaza | Melbourne Australia | ASPECT Studios

Client | Juilliard Group

Team | ASPECT Studios (Landscape Architects)
Architects | METIER3

ASPECTStudios_StJames_13Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Photography | Andrew Lloyd

 

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