Coffs Harbour Cultural and Civic Space Project Update
May 2020

Detailed Design

For the last month, the Cultural and Civic Space project's architect, BVN, and their design team, have been deep in the detailed design phase working towards a 50% design brief.

This process involves a number of internal working groups with representatives and expertise across the council administration and cultural footprint including customer service, administration, library, museum, gallery, IT and maintenance.

Consulting with the people who will work in the new building is a vital part of the process, enabling the design team to iron out inconsistencies and re-visit concepts and spaces from schematic design.

50% design is an important stage in a project of this size, a mid-point in the design process which provides a solid base for the project to develop on. It’s also a key milestone for keeping project costs on track and in budget.

Re-imagining libraries

We are incredibly fortunate to have BVN as our architect firm on the CCS project as they bring their expertise and experience in designing world-class libraries right to our doorstep. Modern libraries are welcoming spaces which generate opportunities for learning, discovery, creativity and fun. In addition, BVN’s libraries are well-designed, beautiful spaces which become both a much-loved community hub and a centrepiece for the city.

BVN designed the new City of Sydney library at Darling Square, which opened in November 2019:

…as well as the beautiful new Marrickville Library and Pavilion, which opened in October 2019:

The project team will continue to provide you with timely updates on the Cultural and Civic Space project.

To find more facts on the Cultural and Civic Centre Space project visit heartofcoffs.com.au 

To talk to a member of our project team email us at ccsproject@chcc.nsw.gov.au or call us on 66484198