FOOTSPLAY
A NEW STAGE FOR URBAN LIFE
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URBAN CONTEXT
The Footsplay project creates an open space that complements street life around the site, facilitates the connection
BARKLY STR
Cafés, restaurants, general retail
along Nicholson Street between the Central Activity Area and Victoria University, and provides further retail and activity
EET
Other commercial
space for local African, community, and student-oriented organisations. Footsplay aims primarily to enhance existing activity, and attention has been paid to the need for affordable retail space, local aesthetic character, and the cultural
FOOTSCRAY MARKET
Public and community-facing
richness and diversity of urban life in the area. Greenspace
The proposed open space spans the gap between existing bridges across the railway line and features several small new
Residential
for existing businesses in the area, and an arcade through the structure on the southern edge. Materials and view lines have been used to emphasise connections to both Railway Reserve and Footscray Station.
Site
NICHOLSO
ALBERT ST REET
basketball that can double as event space, accessible decking on the upper floors of adjacent structures, new premises
N STREET
Train station
commercial lots along its edges, extensive outdoor dining areas, and greenspace. It also includes an area for futsal and
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LIN WAY RAIL
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TRAIN STATION & FOOT BRIDGE
RAILWAY RESERVE
50 25 (METRES)
CITY WEST WATER POLICE STATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
ASYLUM SEEKER RESOURCE CENTRE VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
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SITE DIAGRAM Dancing Dog Café
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Cage over exposed railway - doubles as seating.
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Emphasised connection to Railway Reserve.
Cafés, restaurants, general retail
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Accessible decking
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Renovated premises for existing tenants Greenspace Strong connection along Irving to station.
SECTION A - A (1:500)
SECTION B - B (1:500)
Futsal & basketball courts/flexible open space