RYDE HUB PRECINCTInternat ional Design Competi t ion

SYNOPSIS

City of Ryde is inviting the world’s most talented and creative architects to submit their vision for an iconic gateway concept that encapsulates the urban identity of the City.

The aim of the International Design Competition is to produce a bold solution that can generate broad consensus and community pride.

It will bring insightful design and creative solutions to the summit of our City that will guide future development of the site for the use and benefit of future generations.

The Site is prominent in the local and regional context. Sitting at the crest of a ridgeline running northeast and southwest through Ryde town centre and situated 12 kilometres from the centre of Sydney.

This is an opportunity to undertake a creative re-imagining of the Site as it moves into a cycle of renewal.

THE AIM OF THE COMPETITION

• Toachievethehigheststandardsinsustainabledesign practice

• TopromoteinnovativeconceptdesignsfortheSite

• Toelicitadiversityofarchitecturalsolutions

• Toencourageflexibilitywithintheexistingplanning controls to allow for newer, and unexpected solutions

• TorealisethepotentialoftheSitetosustainaniconic solution, and

• Toengagethecommunitytoliberatethepotential of the Site

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Design our Ryde competition will identify a concept that embodies the character and aspirations of the City and its people. The competition’s key design objectives are:

1. To accommodate the civic and administrative functions of the City of Ryde

2. To provide multi-functional indoor spaces for the use and benefit of public and private organisations

3. To provide a public plaza /open space for use by the community

4. To incorporate commercial activities to support the viability of the civic precinct

5. To provide new housing close to the town centre; including key worker housing

6. To improve pedestrian connectivity to the Site from the surrounding precincts

7. To provide a bus interchange facility within the Site to improve connectivity to the surrounding suburbs.

All submissions will be evaluated by the Jury for the quality of their response to the Brief based on the following design objectives.

• Aplacethatenhancesthecivicandculturalqualities of Ryde

• Bestpracticesustainabledesign

• Improvedconnectivitytothesurroundingareaforall users

• Asignificantarchitecturalandeconomicallyfeasible concept that will complement the existing Top Ryde City Shopping Centre

• Excellentamenityforfutureworkersandresidents whilst protecting and respecting the amenity of existing neighbours

• Openandenclosedspacesthatarewelcomingand address the social needs of the community and employees on the Site

• ThefunctionalrequirementsofBrief

The Civic Hub concept is required to represent Best Practice in environmentally sustainable design and Council requires a very high benchmark to be set.

By targeting a rating under the Living Building Challenge and achieving a Green Star rating of 6 Star Design and As-Built, which is equivalent to a certificationlevelofLEED(LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign)PlatinumandBREEAM(BuildingResearchEstablishmentEnvironmentalAssessmentMethodology)‘Outstanding’.Inaddition to achieving a Green 6 Star rating. the project shall be designed to be carbon negative.

This is a two stage international design ideas Competition. It has been developed, and will be conducted, generally in accordance with the AustralianInstituteofArchitects‘Guidelinesfor Architectural Competitions’ and the NSW Government’s‘DesignExcellenceGuidelines’.This competition, the brief and the accompanying competition conditions have been endorsed by the Australian Institute of Architects.

The Competition will be divided into two stages: Stage One is an open and anonymous design competition Stage Two is a closed and invited design competition

THE PROGRAM AND KEY MILESTONES

STAGE MILESTONE DATE

STAGE1 OpenCompetitioncommences Monday11January2016

OpenCompetitionregistrationsandclarificationperiod closed Friday4March2016

OpenCompetitionclosed Wednesday30March2016

PublicExhibitionforcommunitypolling Thursday14April-Thursday5May2016

STAGE2 Participants announced and Invited Competition commences Friday13May2016

Invited Competition closed Monday27June2016

PublicExhibitionforcommunitypolling Monday11July-Monday1August2016

Winner announced Monday8August2016

PRIZE MONEYEachentrantinvitedtoparticipateinStage2willreceive$AU50,000tosupporttheirStage2submission. ThewinningEntrantwillbeawardedanadditionalprizeof$AU150,000.

JURY MEMBERS

An independent Jury comprised of design, property and public policy professionals has been formed for theCompetitionbytheCityofRydeCouncil.Three(3)highly experienced professionals have been appointed to the Jury from each of the above categories.

Peter Poulet - Jury Chair, NSW Government Architect

Peter Poulet is NSW Government Architect and GeneralManageroftheGovernmentArchitect’sOfficewithover25years’experienceinAustraliaandJapan in both private and government architectural offices.HeisamemberoftheSydneyOperaHouseTrust Conservation Council and the NSW Architects RegistrationBoard.HeisChairoftheSydneyOlympicParkDesignReviewPanel,theSydneyOperaHouseEminentArchitectsPanel,theSydneyInternationalConventionExhibition&EntertainmentPrecinctDesign Review Panel and the North West Rail Link Design Review Panel.

Maria Atkinson, AM

MariaAtkinsonisaninternationallyrecognisedsustainabilitystrategistandfoundingdirectorofMariaAtkinsonConsultancy.Mariaiscurrentlyamemberof the City of Sydney Design Advisory Panel. Her previousrolesincludeDirectorattheUnitedStatesStudiesCentreattheUniversityofSydney,GlobalHeadofSustainablyatLendLeaseandtheCEOofGreen Building Council of Australia.

Shaun Carter, Australian Institute of Architects, NSW Chapter President

Shaun Carter is the founding architect of Carterwilliamson Architects and the NSW Chapter President, Australian Institute of Architects and sits on the Awards, Design Culture, Large Practice Forum and CPD committee. He is a Chapter Councillor and Chair oftheArchitectureBulletinEditorialCommitteeandhastutoredattheUniversityofTechnologySydney,TheUniversityofSydneyandtheUniversityofNSW.

City of Ryde Council 1 Devlin Street, RydeSydney Australiaryde.nsw.gov.au

JBA Urban Planning Consultants Pty Ltd North Sydney + 61 2 9956 6962jburban.com.au

COMPETITION REGISTRAR

The Competition Registrar is JBA, as appointed by the City of Ryde Council. The key point of contact for all Competition Registrar matters is:

Jim Murray Principal Planner JBA Level7,77BerryStreetNorthSydneyNSW2060Phone: +61 2 9956 6962Email: Competitionregistrar@jbaurban.com.au

PROBITY ADVISOR

The Probity Advisor is Procure Group, as appointed by the City of Ryde Council. The key point of contact for all probity matters is:

Simon Taylor Procure Group 33ThompsonStreet,DrummoyneNSW2047Phone:+614423431606Email: staylor@procuregroup.com.au

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Details on eligibility and the registration process are outlined in the Competition Conditions available at www.DesignOurRyde.com