Cruise Liner Terminal
Architecture Commercial Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
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Description
The Wharf Shed 3 Building was a major restoration of an existing heritage building and a key part of the urban renewal of the Cairns Foreshore. The original shed was built in 1913 on what is considered the oldest reinforced concrete wharf in Queensland. The shed and site were listed on the Queensland State Heritage Register in 2000.
In partnership with JV and Arkhefield Architects, the team breathed new life into a previously underutilized space by transforming the 1913 heritage building into a versatile event and exhibition venue that serves as a gateway to the city for many visitors.
The design protected and highlighted the building's original industrial character while adaptively reusing it, preserving the heritage of the site while making it functional for modern use. The use of light materials, and the positioning of openings gives the new elements a modern feel while contrasting with the existing building, resulting in a unique blend of old and new.
The project team worked closely with internationally celebrated ceramic artist 'Thancoupie' from her engagement through to the development of several options for her final public art piece "Lyndhik the Moon and Wini'henh the Star". Selection of the work and its placement involved negotiation with numerous stakeholders including the Ports North, Cairns Regional Council, Queensland Arts and Traditional Owners.
In order to preserve and adequately present the heritage building, the design both protects and enhances the original industrial character of the building, while allowing it to be adapted into a usable event space. Thus, the concept of ‘an empty shed with services’ was adopted to allow the building to have a relatively free plan, that can be easily adapted from Cruise Liner Terminal to a multi-use function space and exhibition space. The use of light materials and careful use and positioning of openings gives the new elements an ephemeral, transitory feel, allowing them to contrast with the existing building, while updating it to its modern urban setting. Comprehensive interpretation and wayfinding strategies were applied to signify the urban space.