Robelle Domain wins UDIA Award
SEQ’s newest urban parkland Robelle Domain, situated at the heart of the emerging city of Greater Springfield, has been recognised for its unique combination of high-tech of technology and nature at the 2011 Urban Development Institute of Australiaís (UDIA) National Awards for Excellence.
Springfield Land Corporation Chairman Maha said technology played a major role in the design and had delivered a community park capable of drawing people away from the television or computer screen and connecting them with their community in a natural, outdoor setting.
“Green public space is so important when you are master planning a city like Springfield because it brings a community together and allows people to meet and interact in a relaxed and healthy way,” Mr Sinnathamby said.
“We wanted to create something unique at the heart of Springfield that kids, students and families and residents would be drawn to and that’s where the idea of introducing technology to the park came from.”
“I think it’s the seamless blend of technology and nature that sets this Springfield and Robelle Domain apart.” Mr Sinnathamby said the community entertainment precinct incorporated artistic light columns enabling light, sound and projection events that could be programmed into infinite sequences and artistic expressions.
“There are seven feature towers, each nine metres in height, which define the central amphitheatre lawn and provide light and sound displays after dark bringing the park to life by night as well as during the day,” Mr Sinnathamby said.
“We have programmed a 3D sound and light show based on the F1-11 at Amberley which effectively turns the whole park into a flight simulator.”
“The application of the technology is really only limited by imagination.” Mr Sinnathamby said Robelle Domain also included computerised playground equipment to encourage interactive active play and high-speed wireless internet access.
“A sculptural seven-metre high tipping bucket is the focal point of the water play within Robelle Domain but the whole playground is effectively wired up into an interactive experience,” Mr Sinnathamby said.
“Robelle Domain boasts free wireless internet access so students at the University of Southern Queensland campus can just wander down from their classes and soak up the beautiful natural setting.”
Mr Sinnathamby said Robelle Domain was a worthy centrepiece for the city of Springfield, voted the Australia and the world’s best master-planned community last year by UDIA and the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI respectively).
“Robelle Domain in particular is right at the heart of the Greater Springfield city and has been designed for maximum enjoyment by students, tourists, residents and families alike,” Mr Sinnathamby said.
“Robelle Domain forms the greens spine of the city and offers a unique experience for visitors making it a destination for people across the southwest of Queensland.”
The 24-hectare Robelle Domain is at the heart of the 487 hectare Springfield Central Parklands, one of Australia's largest urban parkland corridors which extends along Woogaroo and Opossum creeks.
A performance stage, kiosk, feature pedestrian bridge, waterfalls, tree-top walkways, turf pyramids, and numerous barbeque and picnic spaces typifies many of the diverse recreation opportunities on offer, free to visitors.
Springfield Land Corporation Chairman Maha said technology played a major role in the design and had delivered a community park capable of drawing people away from the television or computer screen and connecting them with their community in a natural, outdoor setting.
“Green public space is so important when you are master planning a city like Springfield because it brings a community together and allows people to meet and interact in a relaxed and healthy way,” Mr Sinnathamby said.
“We wanted to create something unique at the heart of Springfield that kids, students and families and residents would be drawn to and that’s where the idea of introducing technology to the park came from.”
“I think it’s the seamless blend of technology and nature that sets this Springfield and Robelle Domain apart.” Mr Sinnathamby said the community entertainment precinct incorporated artistic light columns enabling light, sound and projection events that could be programmed into infinite sequences and artistic expressions.
“There are seven feature towers, each nine metres in height, which define the central amphitheatre lawn and provide light and sound displays after dark bringing the park to life by night as well as during the day,” Mr Sinnathamby said.
“We have programmed a 3D sound and light show based on the F1-11 at Amberley which effectively turns the whole park into a flight simulator.”
“The application of the technology is really only limited by imagination.” Mr Sinnathamby said Robelle Domain also included computerised playground equipment to encourage interactive active play and high-speed wireless internet access.
“A sculptural seven-metre high tipping bucket is the focal point of the water play within Robelle Domain but the whole playground is effectively wired up into an interactive experience,” Mr Sinnathamby said.
“Robelle Domain boasts free wireless internet access so students at the University of Southern Queensland campus can just wander down from their classes and soak up the beautiful natural setting.”
Mr Sinnathamby said Robelle Domain was a worthy centrepiece for the city of Springfield, voted the Australia and the world’s best master-planned community last year by UDIA and the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI respectively).
“Robelle Domain in particular is right at the heart of the Greater Springfield city and has been designed for maximum enjoyment by students, tourists, residents and families alike,” Mr Sinnathamby said.
“Robelle Domain forms the greens spine of the city and offers a unique experience for visitors making it a destination for people across the southwest of Queensland.”
The 24-hectare Robelle Domain is at the heart of the 487 hectare Springfield Central Parklands, one of Australia's largest urban parkland corridors which extends along Woogaroo and Opossum creeks.
A performance stage, kiosk, feature pedestrian bridge, waterfalls, tree-top walkways, turf pyramids, and numerous barbeque and picnic spaces typifies many of the diverse recreation opportunities on offer, free to visitors.