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The Seven Hills Community Hub will be a lively, climate-adaptive, and environmentally connected space that deepens the community’s bond with its natural and cultural heritage. The architecture, led by Welsh + Major in consultation with First Nations consultant Djinjama, and the landscape architecture by SMM draw inspiration from the Cumberland Plain Woodland, a critically endangered ecological community occurring within the Cumberland Plain. SMM’s landscape approach for the Community Hub is rooted in the site's ecological and cultural context, responding to the two ecological communities it straddles. The landscape design prioritises public life, creating welcoming and adaptable spaces that support social interaction, gathering, and cultural expression. The design integrates permeable pavements in the public plaza, allowing water to filter naturally into the ground and fostering a meaningful relationship with the surrounding waterways. A network of shaded areas, misting elements, and water-sensitive design strategies work together to provide relief from heat. We look forward to the Community Hub coming to life and serving the community in the future! https://lnkd.in/g8TQESWh
