zaha hadid along with brisbane-based practice donovan hill have proposed a dramatic folding roof for the flinders street station design competition. the bold linear form covers the concourse, letting natural ventilation and light to penetrate through, as it weaves in and out across the site. the scheme respects the existing heritage station by reviving its inherent properties. key view shafts to the historic structure still remain visible - the proposal is a logical progression for future use. more than just a train station, the design focuses around a multi-mode transport hub and attractive city destination, creating a distinguished mark on melbourne's skyline. the urban design integration to the city's hoddle grid and connection with southbank, is achieved through new pedestrian links and a reconfiguration of the surrounding street transport networks. both the building's form and complex circulation paths reinforce the perception of movement across the mixed-use center.

site view

street view

sweeping bands of glazing and crisp white volumes characterize the proposal

continuing the melbourne city fabric of streets and lanes, a variety of urban habitats permeate the site -from the intimate to the grand. adaptive re-use of the administration building is achieved with vertical circulation routes up to the concourse, connecting the old with the new. reopened for public usage the derelict ballroom space and large vacant dome will be transformed into an event space and fine dining destination. a new development, at the currently desolate western end of the site, includes a large commercial space, a 210 boutique hotel room and key retail spaces. the deserted milk dock and banana alley vaults are transformed into an active hotel lobby with bars, restaurants and cafes, open for public access, which helps to filter pedestrians through the site. major ESD principles are incorporated into the scheme, while the river’s edge the promenade is simplified, with new places to pause and a dedicated cycle lane. a strong interface with the yarra river is created by major public spaces, including the piazza, which is located above the train lines. an amphitheater and river square adjacent to princes bridge open the complex to the city of melbourne, and further enhance the form's fluid sense of motion.

the heritage station is visible thorough the curved beams

interiors propose fluidity in circulation

 
 

the station would create a distinctive composition of lines in space

night view of the folded roof

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Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre by Zaha Hadid

The result of an international design competition in 2007, Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre will be a new cultural destination for Sichuan Province and will provide Chengdu with an unprecedented collection of world-class arts, performance, leisure, and congress venues.

CCAC will be a regional art and music centre of international standing. CCAC accommodates three auditoria, an art museum, an exhibition centre, a conference centre, a learning centre, bars, restaurants and shops. The largest of the three halls, a multifunctional theatre, seats up to 2,000 people.

The second hall caters for lyrical theatre and music events, with a seating arrangement of up to 870 people. The third auditorium will be used as a music hall. Designed for natural acoustic, this hall will provide space for an audience of up to 1,000.

The conference centre comprises 8,000m2, which can be separated into 16 equal and independent accessible conference rooms. A flexible 10,000m2 exhibition centre is located at the main entrance level.

The art museum comprises approximately 15,000m2 net exhibition area which is located below the roof and will take advantage of natural lit exhibition spaces. Our design aims to resolve the complexities of the programme, while combining spatial clarity with the design of a unique and iconic structure.

Our proposal for the 140,000m2 landscape area complements the exhibition building and creates a welcoming public realm within a diffuse and peripheral surrounding. Our proposal for the new Chengdu Contemporary Art Centre is a unique structure with a strong sense of identity and character. From afar, it is highly identifiable and offers a strong image and orientation.
Built in close proximity to Chengdu City Centre, this scheme for a 200,000m2 performance, arts, and congress complex will consolidate Chengdu’s reputation as a cultural destination while providing an iconic architectural image for the city.