The concept sought to capture the clarity of line form achieved by this group in maritime California in the similar coastal setting of Port Phillip Bay. The podium gardens demonstrate crisp paving lines with panels of colour and texture employed throughout the planting design. The public realm promenade affects a formalist approach with a distinctive rhythm established for the ensemble of massed concrete steps, Phoenix Palms, nautical-inspired elements such as oversized bollards together with chain connections, inlays of rail tracks and pile markers.

The project provides the design of the private podium gardens and the public promenade areas of the development. The private garden spaces and pool features are well detailed with bold design treatments and a use of colour and texture that compliments the building design.

J U R Y ' S    C O M M E N T S
The jury considered that the two level public promenade and building interface is well resolved and provides a good model for further promenade sections. While the design style is not considered ground-breaking, the site is well designed with an appropriate environmental response and a strong approach to the resolution of the public promenade and building interface.