Six Australian architects have been shortlisted for the competition to develop a masterplan for historic Bundanon in the Shoalhaven.
Bundanon Trust has announced the six architecture firms shortlisted for a national competition to design a masterplan for the 1,100-hectare property in the Shoalhaven.
The competition is aimed at doubling the number of visitors to the site, and transforming the property in a world-class creative learning centre, visitor destination, and gallery.
The shortlisted architecture firms are:
* Virginia Kerridge Architect (NSW)
* Kerstin Thompson Architects (VIC)
* Room 11 (VIC/TAS)
* Peter Elliot Architecture + Urban Design (VIC)
* Jackson Clements Burrows Architects (VIC)
* Chenchow Little Architects (VIC).
The chief executive of Bundanon Trust, Deborah Ely, said, “We are delighted with the quality of architects our jury has shortlisted to help the Trust realise the potential of this culturally significant site. The Masterplan will allow us to fulfill Arthur Boyd’s vision of a gallery to house his gift of significant artworks and enhance our capacity to support creative learning for students. With a state-of-the-art gallery and new visitor facilities Bundanon will not only secure its own future sustainability but make a positive economic impact in the Shoalhaven.”
Bundanon Trust was gifted to the Australian people by Arthur and Yvonne Boyd in 1993. It includes the historic Bundanon Homestead and the Riversdale site, and currently welcomes 40,000 visitors every year. The Trust was placed on the Commonwealth Heritage List in 2015 in recognition of its significance to Australia’s art and cultural history. Riversdale is one of four sites, and includes the Boyd Education Centre, which was designed by Glenn Murcutt, Wendy Lewin and Reg Lark.
The winning architect will design a new Boyd Art Gallery, which will accommodate more than 3,800 artworks valued at $37.5 million, including 1,300 artworks by Arthur Boyd as well as works by other leading Australian artists.
The winner of the competition will be announced in December 2016.
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