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The Public Domain issue 11 July 2010
The three case studies in issue 11 have a commom theme - the innovative application of concrete in walling. Each project, in its own way, makes a clear statement about the ability of concrete to be shaped and adapted to respond to its immediate environment. The first case study looks at a simple yet elegant new building at the Mater Christi College in suburban Melbourne; the second focuses on the stunning, internationally acclaimed Sport and Recreation Hall at Berry, on the NSW South Coast; and the final on the AXA corporate headquarters in Melbourne. The technical article in this edition also picks up on the walling theme, covering the basics of colouring concrete.
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The Public Domain issue 10 May 2010
In Issue 10 of the Public Domain magazine three project case studies focus on the rejuvenation of sites that qualify as important social and geographic landmarks - Melbourne's iconic St Kilda beachfront promenade; Ballast Point, a rehabilitated industrial site transformed into a magnificent parkland on the inner western foreshore of Sydney Harbour; and Sam Fiszman Park, perched on the northern cliff face above Sydney's famous Bondi Beach. The fourth case study is Manea College, a new senior school at Bunbury, in WA, that demonstrates the effective integration of ESD principles. The technical article looks at the performance of concrete in sulfate conditions.
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Public Domain Awards 2009
The CCAA Public Domain Awards celebrate infrastructure projects that
connect to the community at a very fundamental level, such as parks, roadways, malls, transport, interchanges, bridges and public artworks. Click here to download a copy of the 2009 special Awards edition.
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The Public Domain issue 08 November 2008
Issue 08 of The Public Domain magazine features case studies of some of the best examples of modern landscape architecture utilising concrete. This edition has a particular focus on concrete street furniture. The featured projects - Footscray's Nicholson Street Mall, Barcom Park in Sydney's Darlinghurst, Jacaranda Square at Sydney Olympic Park, and Scarborough Beach in Perth - have each incorporated concrete seating elements, either precast or insitu. These examples demonstrate the wonderful plasticity and finish quality of the material.
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The Public Domain issue 07 June 2008
In issue 07 of The Public Domain we look at some a diverse selection of projects that demonstrate excellence in the application of concrete in the public domain. Project featured are the Promenade, part of the exciting Waterfront City development at Melbourne's Docklands; the touching National Police Memorial in Canberra; the excuberant Inlet Sculptures on the Ephraim Island Development on Queensland's Gold Coast and the paving strategy at Canberra's ANU campus. The technical article focuses on some of the construction and design issues surrounding concrete flatwork.
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The Public Domain issue 06 March 2008
In issue 06 we continue to look at some of the outstanding projects entered into the 2007 CCAA Public Domain Awards - the commended Glebe Foreshore Walk in Sydney; the River Heart Parklands in Ipswich in Queensland; the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre at Denham in WA; and the inspiring concrete artwork found at Spiral River, Tamworth, in northern NSW. Our technical feature focuses on the steps to achieving quality exposed aggregate finishes.
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The Public Domain issue 05 October 2007
Issue 05 of The Public Domain explores four diverse and exciting examples of the use of concrete in the public domain - Aquativity the amazing water playground on the banks of the Brisbane River; the architecturally impressive Stage One of the John Curtin School of Medical Research at Canberra's Australian National University; Adelaide's newly re-developed Moseley Square; and the final stages of Perth's Roe Highway. The technical article provides an overview of what is required to achieve quality off-form insitu concrete finishes.
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Public Domain Awards 2007
Winning projects in the CCAA's Public Domain Awards 2007 were announced in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne Cairns in May 2007. Held biennially by Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia, the awards recognise innovative and functional use of concrete in the public domain. Categories judged were Precincts, Skate Parks, Streets, Walls, Paths, Bridges, Public Artworks and Sustainable Design and the best overall project. In 2007, for the first time projects judged best in their state were also awarded. This publication showcases winning, commended, and all entered projects.
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The Public Domain issue 04 March 2007
Issue 04 of The Public Domain magazine focusses on three outstanding urban projects that demonstrate imagination, innovation and technical excellence in the use of concrete - Sydney's Westlink M7, Adelaide Zoo's new south-east Asian rainforest exhibition, and the recently refurbished Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne. The technical article looks at the importance of test panels as a component in paving projects that incorporate special requirements.
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The Public Domain Issue 03
The Public Domain Issue 03 takes a look at the new Mt Henry Bridge, the longest incrementally launched bridge in Western Australia; explores afterthoughts on the origins and prospects of the skate park in context of Frankston Skate Park - Victoria; and explains how concrete was used to enhance the appearance and functionality of Kibble Park in Gosford's CBD. The technical article considers the background, applications, materials, design and innovations of Shotcrete.
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