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Port Arthur Historic Site_Redevelopment of Visitor Centre Project _ Stage 2 Design Development - Project Report & Milestone Gate Review 20160803

PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITEREDEVELOPMENT OF VISITOR CENTRE PROJECTSTAGE 2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - PROJECT REPORT & MILESTONE GATE REVIEW

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PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITEREDEVELOPMENT OF VISITOR CENTRE

PROJECT STAGE 2 : DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REPORT

FOR HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENTIssued : 11.08.16 REV B1

Issued to : Port Arthur Historic Site Management AuthorityPort Arthur ,Tasmania



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Transmittal, Distribution & Quality Control

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ADRAFT STAGE 2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REPORT AND GATE REVIEW Issue for Client Review and Response Client Review Client HPA 3.08.16 Electronic as PDF

BDRAFT STAGE 2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REPORT AND GATE REVIEW

Updated Issue for Client Review and Response ADD IMAGE FILES Project Team HPA 09.08.16 via website as PDF

B1DESIGN DEVELOPMENT STAGE 2

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REPORT- FOR HIAFor Inclusion with Heritage Impact Assessment Report and Statutory Application

Extracted from main Report sections with modeling shots added at section 3

All Engineering and Cost Plan financial information removed

PAHSMA HPA 11.08.16 via website as PDF

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Printing Abbreviations

Abbreviations are used in this document as follows:Abbreviations are used in this document as follows:

PA Port Arthur

VC Visitor Centre

PAVC Port Arthur Visitor Centre

PAHSMA Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority

PAHS Port Arthur Historic Site

PCG Project Control Group

PWG Project Working Group

HPA HPA Projects Pty Ltd

RS Rosevear Stephenson Pty Ltd

ESD Environmentally Sustainable Design

AHC Australian Heritage Commission

BCA Building Code of Australia

AS Australian Standards

DDA Disability Discrimination Act

WH&S Work Health & Safety

OHS Occupational Health and Safety

sqm Square Meter

FB Food and Beverage

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Contents

A Transmittal , Distribution & Quality ControlTransmittal , Distribution & Quality Control 23

B ContentsContents 45

1 OverviewOverview 6

2 ARCHITECTUREARCHITECTURE 8Redevelopment OverviewRedevelopment OverviewSurvey and Proposed New built formSurvey and Proposed New built form 15

3 Key ElementsKey Elements 18Site PlanSite PlanFloor Plan Level 1Floor Plan Level 1Floor Plan Level 2Floor Plan Level 2

4 Design Statement and MaterialsDesign Statement and Materials 13Rendering 1 - Arrival ForecourtRendering 1 - Arrival Forecourt 14Rendering 2 - Departure ForecourtRendering 2 - Departure Forecourt 15Rendering 3 - Jetty RoadRendering 3 - Jetty Road 16

5 Modeling and Site View AnalysisModeling and Site View Analysis 17

Study 1 - GOVERNMENT GARDENS Study 1 - GOVERNMENT GARDENS 18Study 2 - MEMORIAL PRECINCTStudy 2 - MEMORIAL PRECINCT 19Study 3 - COMMANDANTS COTTAGE Study 3 - COMMANDANTS COTTAGE 21Study 4 - HOSPITAL HILLStudy 4 - HOSPITAL HILL 22Study 5 - PENITENTIARYStudy 5 - PENITENTIARY 23Study 6 - GOVERNMENT COTTAGEStudy 6 - GOVERNMENT COTTAGE 24

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1. Overview

Port Arthur Historic Site, Mason cove portion, 2013 (PAHSMA)

This document provides Architectural detail and analysis of the Port Arthur Visitor Centre Redevelopment Project. The document has been extracted from the Stage 2 Design Development report and is issued in support of the Project Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by MacKay Strategic for the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA).

Architectural detail is provided in the form of drawings, modeling and artist impression renderings. Analysis of the proposal is provided on the basis of significant vistas as identified in the Heritage Impact Assessment Report and the Port Arthur Historic Site Landscape Management Plan.

Following approval of Stage 1 Master plan, Stage 2 Design Development was instructed to proceed by PAHSMA in May 2016 comprising engagement of a broader project team, development of design, engineering, detailed cost planning, compliance review and preparation for submittal to State and Commonwealth Authorities for statutory approval.

The project comprises:

• Extension to the existing Visitor Centre building providing an increase in floor area to ease congestion at the site entry;

• Additional staff and food and beverage facilities.

• Replacement of redundant services infrastructure;

• General renovation to the existing Visitor Centre building to achieve contemporary compliance with codes and standards.

• Refurbishment of the existing Interpretation Gallery

• Enlargement of existing external pedestrian gathering zones on arrival at the Historic site (arrival forecourt) and site orientation (departure forecourt)

• Minor car park and road work alterations

The drawings and diagrams contained within the report are provided for illustration purposes and should be read in conjunction with the Architectural drawing package Issue E. 27.08.16 and the Heritage Impact Assessment Report.

Penitentiary

Separate Prison

Wharf

Church

Site Entry

Admin and Works Yard

Car park and Visitor Centre



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2. Architecture - Redevelopment Overview

EXISTING BUILDING (blue)

PROPOSED EXTENSION TO EXISTING BUILDING (red)

The redevelopment project comprises an 876m2 extension on two levels to the existing building, replacement of services infrastructure equipment and general renovation to the existing Visitor Centre building. Externally, enlarged forecourt areas are proposed. There are minor works proposed to the existing car park and roads adjacent the building.

EXISTING CAR PARK

ARRIVAL FORECOURT

DEPARTURE FORECOURT



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2. Architecture - Survey and New built form

EXISTING BUILDING

PROPOSED EXTENSION

EXISTING TREE REMOVED

EXISTING BUILT FORM REMOVED



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MAIN STAIR

STAFF OFFICES / THREE CAPES & LOCKER FACILITIES

DEPARTURE FORECOURT

Key Elements

3 . Architecture - Key Elements



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ARRIVAL FORECOURT Key Elements

3. Architecture - Key Elements

NEW MAIN ENTRANCE

NEW ENTRANCE CANOPY



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Key Elements

3. Architecture - Key Elements

NEW MAIN ENTRANCE AND FOYER

NEW ENTRANCE CANOPY

RESTAURANT



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D DSITE PLAN

ARRIVAL FORECOURT

ENTRY

Loading / Receiving / Waste

NEW STAIR AND RAMP

Existing Road

DEPARTURE FORECOURT

3. Architecture - Site Plan

Services Roof Well

DISABLED CAR PARKING

FORECOURT ACCESS GATE



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GROUND LEVEL

ARRIVAL FORECOURT

CAFE

ENTRY FOYER

RETAIL

TICKETING

ENTRY

MAIN STAIR

Loading / Receiving / Waste

RESTAURANT

NEW STAIR

Existing Road

Existing Road

External cafe seating deck

Coach parking

Canopy Awning

3. Architecture - Level 2 Plan

Kitchen

Kitchen



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STAIR

EXHIBITION GALLERY

STAFF OFFICES

3 CAPES

DEPARTURE FORECOURT

LOWER LEVEL

STORE

LOCKERS

STAFF RM

MEETINGRM

PLANT

STORE

3. Architecture - Level 1 Plan



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4. Architecture - Design Statement and Materials

DESIGN STATEMENT

The ambition of the building is to emphasize the emotional encounter with Port Arthur, and as such the building itself aims to be calm and restrained in its expression, be clear about its position in time, provide orientation and surveillance, and be in proud service to the site.

In broad terms the work is; the removal of the existing lean-to shop to give space to the arrival court, the extension of the existing building section to the south to provide a new tall volume entry, the decanting of Felons and Administration into a new lower height addition to the south and the provision of a new broad stair to make a grand and more legible connection between arrival and site access. A new deep awning unites the old and the new and provides a generous covered area for external gathering at arrival.

An uncomplicated and recessive palette of materials is proposed. The existing building, as presented at arrival, has vertical timber battens added and the whole refinished in black satin stain, the battens give a new order to the expression which is is carried over into the glazing for the new entry to unite the two. The addition is in charcoal black brick with deep openings to acknowledge the solid and void character of the place - a timeless and modest material of permanence, the depth and proportion of window openings providing a sense of passive overview.

Internally, the rationale is to declutter and provide light filled open spaces that seek not to distract the visitors purpose. Thresholds between areas are articulated to identify space and use, and to clarify the process of transit through the building. Glazing is provided where a view to the site is available to orientate the visitor.

Landscaping is limited to the extension, legibility and rationalization of the arrival and site access courts and the minimum clearing and management of the bushland, is required for the new footprint, and to achieve view corridors from selected locations.

Craig Rosevear Architect

Black brick

Blackened timber

Black anodised aluminium

Material Palette Reference imagesThe proposed external material palette

comprises black painted timber (top), black anodized panel and black brick (bottom).

View from Jetty Road looking north



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4. Architectural Rendering 1 - Arrival Forecourt

View of Arrival Forecourt



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4. Architectural Rendering 2 - Departure Forecourt

View looking south over Departure Forecourt down Jetty Road



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4. Architectural Rendering 3 - Jetty Road

View from Jetty Road looking north



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5. Architecture - Modeling & Site View Analysis

View point 4

North

View point 5

View point 1

View point 2

PAVC Redevelopment - Site View Analysis

View point 1Government Gardens FountainS 43o05’756” E 147o5’967”50mm camera lens height RL6.5 AHD

View point 2Memorial GardenS 43o08’787” E 147o151’093”50mm camera lens height RL6.5 AHD

View point 3Commandants Cottage VerandahS 43o08’923” E 147o151’062”50mm camera lens height RL17.5 AHD

View point 4Hospital Hill from Smith O Brien’sS 43o08’939” E 147o50’998”50mm camera lens height RL25.5 AHD

View point 5Penitentiary steps northwest endS 43o08’863” E 147o50’996”50mm camera lens height RL3.5 AHD

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The Por t A r thu r H i s to r ic S i te Landscape Management Plan identifies significant vistas. Those which are relevant to the Project (as determined on site and instructed by PAHSMA) are shown above.

These views are studied in the following sheets using photomontage and 3 D modeling of proposed built form. As the proposed built form is largely shrouded by trees the images provide existing condition (TOP image), modeled form (middle image no trees) and proposed built form in landscape (lower image)

NOTE : All photographic images, proposed built form montage images and camera view point in model are referenced to GPS coordinates and Australian Height Datum (AHD)

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View point 6Government Cottage TerraceS 43o08’720” E 147o50’915”50mm camera lens height RL14.5 AHD

View point 6



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View point 4

North

View point 5

View point 1

View point 2







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VIEW POINT 1

GOVERNMENT GARDENS LOOKING TOWARDS VISITOR CENTRE

As the proposed built form is largely shrouded by trees the images provide existing condition (TOP image), modeled form (middle image no trees) and proposed built form in landscape as photo montage (lower image)

NOTE : All photographic images , proposed montage image and camera view point in model are referenced to GPS coordinates and Australian Height Datum (AHD)

Existing

Model

Montage



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View point 4

North

View point 5

View point 1

View point 2







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VIEW POINT 2

MEMORIAL PRECINCT LOOKING TOWARDS VISITOR CENTRE

As the proposed built form is largely shrouded by trees the images provide existing condition (TOP image), and proposed built form in landscape as photo montage (lower image). Refer following sheet for detail and modeling.




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View point 4

North

View point 5

View point 1

View point 2







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VIEW POINT 2

MEMORIAL PRECINCT LOOKING TOWARDS VISITOR CENTRE - DETAIL

As the proposed built form is largely shrouded by trees the images provide modeled form (top image- no trees) and proposed built form in landscape as photo montage (lower image)


Model

Montage



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View point 4

North

View point 5

View point 1

View point 2







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VIEW POINT 3

COMMANDANTS COTTAGE LOOKING TOWARDS VISITOR CENTRE

As the proposed built form is largely shrouded by trees the images provide existing condition (TOP image), modeled form (middle image no trees) and proposed built form in landscape as photo montage (lower image)


Existing

Model

Montage



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View point 4

North

View point 5

View point 1

View point 2







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HOSPITAL HILL LOOKING TOWARDS VISITOR CENTRE, OVERLOOKING PENITENTIARY

As the proposed built form is largely shrouded by trees the images provide existing condition (TOP image), modeled form (middle image no trees) and proposed built form photo montage (lower image)


Existing

Model

Montage



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View point 4

North

View point 5

View point 1

View point 2







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5. Architecture- Site View Analysis

VIEW POINT 5

PENITENTIARY LOOKING TOWARDS VISITOR CENTRE, OVERLOOKING CREEK & CRICKET PITCH

As the proposed built form is largely shrouded by trees the images provide existing condition (TOP image), modeled form (middle image no trees) and proposed built form in landscape (lower image)


Existing

Model

Montage



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View point 4

North

View point 5

View point 1

View point 2







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5. Architecture - Site View Analysis

VIEW POINT 6

GOVERNMENT COTTAGE LOOKING TOWARDS VISITOR CENTRE,

As the proposed built form is largely shrouded by trees the images provide existing condition (TOP image), modeled form (middle image no trees) and proposed built form in landscape (lower image)


Existing

Model

Montage

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