<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>Commonwealth Place</title> </head> <body> <h1>Commonwealth Place</h1> <p>This is a placeholder for the Commonwealth Place.</p> </body> </html>

Architect: Durbach Block Architects

Address: Canberra, Australia

Investor:National Capital Authority

Completion:2001-02

Public gathering space, restaurant and café, offices, and exhibition spaces. Commonwealth Place is located on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin, in the heart of the area, which was designated for this purpose by the city’s chief architect Walter Burley Griffin (1876–1937). The project connects the built structures with the landscape elements of this sacred site and offers an open gathering space as well as a place for contemplation.
Enclosed spaces lead visitors directly to the waterfront area, which enlivens the lake's shore. The café and gallery invite the perpetually hurried people to visit and pause at this significant location.

Awards:
Winner of the national competition - 2003 RAIA
ACT Urban Design Award - 2003
RAIA National Urban Design Award - 2003
Planning Institute Australia - Royal Australian Institute of Architects - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects - increased recognition
Australian Award for Design Excellence - 2004
NSW AILA State Award Landscape Architecture - 2004
NSW AILA Excellence Award Design in Landscape Architecture - 2004

The English translation is powered by AI tool. Switch to Czech to view the original text source.