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What can happen when we stitch a
next-generation power facility into
the urban fabric of Dandenong?

• We can create a new building type
that captures people’s imagination

• We can instill a sense of civic
pride within the community

• We can create an integrated
energy source that connects
buildings and people in a
revitalized urban setting

• Most importantly we can make a
real difference to the environment.

VICURBAN Ref No: RCDT132 Request for Quote for Central Services Hub Building Architectural Guidelines | Dandenong CSH Architectural Concept | Di Mase Architects + Katsieris Origami

01 PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

The Central Services Hub is a great opportunity for the community of Dandenong.

It is an opportunity to radically It is an opportunity to capture the It is an opportunity to provide a
challenge the existing inefficient public’s imagination and awareness catalyst for the continuing urban
model of remote power generation. for a clean, green and energy revitalisation of Dandenong.
efficient future.

02 OUR ROLE and RESPONSIBILITY

Our role as architects is to create a visual brief that A well-defined visual brief will ensure that future design
captures the functional and spatial requirements as well as responses address the technical parameters and
an encapsulation of the vision that VicUrban has for this architectural aspirations of the project.
project to transform Dandenong.
There are 5 areas of research and development that will
Our role as architects is to deliver this outcome.

1. MAKE the complex and technical process of tri- 1. FORM FOLLOWS PROCESS – Understanding and
generation clearly work in the urban setting of implementing the design parameters of a highly
Dandenong, technical and engineering driven process.

2. MAKE the process of power generation and 2. CIVIC PRIDE – Making the building responsive to the
connectivity to other buildings and infrastructure Dandenong Urban Setting.
apparent to the community,
3. REVEALING the WORKINGS – Finding an appropriate
3. SEEK ways to integrate this new building type into the level of transperancy + permeability to the building
urban and physical setting of Dandenong, and urban setting.

4. SEEK energy efficiencies and life cycle outcomes for 4. CRAFT + DETAIL – Finding ways to bring craft, detail
the new building and infrastructure, and materiality to the urban setting.

5. FIND an appropriate architectural expression in this 5. NEW MODEL / EXEMPLAR and BEACON – Exploring
new building type – within the context of adjacent the new building type that can deliver clean, green
developments technology to the community.

and VICURBAN’s commitment to consultation, communication
and exchange of ideas will lead to an outcome that meets
6. FIND ways to bring materiality, detail, craft and a the aspirations of the community.
human scale to the urban setting.


03 FORM FOLLOWS PROCESS

Brief requirements Form and shape Context drawings

1 Spatial requirements 2 Human and Urban Scale 3 Opportunities + constraints
4
Planning framework Light, shade and texture

Site conditions Materiality, detail and craft Benchmark of design
Edge conditions Circulation path in and around building
Urban solution
Technology and engineering Integration of technology and learning

Community Landscape + Open spaces
Design report
Precedents Interface with Public

Exemplars Identity and Clarity of Expression Plans + Images

We can’t stress the importance of working together to achieve common Given the right framework the development of a visual brief will require With the right framework we can work together to achieve a workable
interests for the project. Different viewpoints, technical requirements visual brief that will benefit the community of Dandenong. Our
1 A commitment to the task
and ideas for the project need to be managed through a series of research, analysis, consultation and design skills, together with your
2 Thorough Research
structured workshops and discussions to find common interests and ideas, technical knowledge and aspirations for the project mean that
3 Thorough Consultation
aspirations for the project. we can formulate a rigourous and clear direction for the project.


04 UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE and PLACE

The success of this project must be built upon a clear understanding of
the technical requirements for tri-generation and a clear understanding of
the urban design parameters for Dandenong. Just as important as formal
and functional requirements of the project will be the level of detail, craft,
permeability and materiality that will enable this building to come to life and
capture people’s imagination for this new technology.

The task is to develop the project design around the core parameters
of urban form and function; the outcome will be strongly guided by the
functional needs of the power generation. Having such an understanding
of the technical requirements - the project design needs to evolve
into an elaboration of the power generation itself – that is the building
needs to reveal parts of its workings to a curious public. By embedding
such a building type in this location opportunities arise for a technical
expressiveness and a connectivity to other buildings and place that
suggests a semi transperant skin revealing a beating heart and selective
views into the inner workings of the building.

Importantly, whilst the building is important it is a building that is part of
a city and it is crucially important that an appropriate level of expression
and presence is given to the building. It is a building that services
other buildings and rather that attempt to design a building that stamps
its presence on the city – it needs to find an appropriate architectural
expression in the hierarchy of the city. In terms of the city the building
should have a quiet expressiveness but by no means silent. This point is
particularly important as the project is a new type of building – a type that
will become increasingly relevant in the coming years.


05 REALISING the POTENTIAL

This project design has great potential stemming from the fact that We see the building as being part of Dandenong’s rich industrial through this building type. We see this building as a new industrial
the building type is new. As such we have the opportunity to define history. The buildings of the mid 20th century heralded an type based on clean power close to the people it serves. The
the architectural language of this type of building whilst it is in its optimism for the future based on manufacturing and a can-do materials may be different and the building type more complex and
infancy. spirit. We see the idea of process, legibility and honest expression demanding – however its expression needs to come from the heart
of materials as being core architectural ideas that we can carry of Dandenong’s industrial and manufacturing tradition.


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06 TEAM APPROACH

KAT S I E R I S O R I G A M I
At its heart - the project’s success depends primarily on the response to urban parameters and its
functionality as a energy source to the City of Dandenong.

The way in which the project design is crafted and articulated at a human scale is crucially important in
the integration of the building to its setting.

Understanding these 2 contrasting parameters (big and small scale, urban and human scale,
functionality and aesthetics), we have proposed a team approach of 2 principal architects – each with
different relevant experiences and a shared interest in design, architecture and the environment.

Antony Di Mase’s design philosophy emerged from consultative approach with many This collaboration of 2 architects each with 20 years experience will enable creative responses both KATSIERIS ORIGAMI Architecture + Urbanism was founded by Paul Katsieris in 2009
clients and key stakeholders, a passion for design and creativity and a willingness to at the urban and pedestrian level and bring a level of detail, materiality and craft to this building type. as an architecture studio specializing in combining contemporary cultural discourse and
work on many tightly configured sites and difficult programmes. Antony’s 20 years of Both architects have worked on complex and technical projects and have the experience to work research with commercial practice and built works.
professional experience includes involvement in complex projects such as the Crown with and understand the engineering parameters that will be crucial to the buildings functionality and
Casino Retail Street and Visy Paper Recycling Plant. Formed in 2001, Di Mase Architects success. Prior to founding Katsieris Origami, Paul was with the international practice HASSELL
has embraced residential projects, commercial, retail and hospitality projects, community for 21 years and was an Equity Principal of the firm for 12 years. He specialized in the
and institutional projects and urban design projects for Frankston Council. Just as important is the ability to navigate a way through such a rigourous process to achieve an architecture of major commercial and public projects and was the primary creative
architectural expression that is cohesive and appropriate to this new building type. designer and Design Architect responsible for the Commonwealth Law Courts Building,
Antony is well known for his finely detailed architecture and interiors, his thorough Melbourne; he collaborated on the designs for the Urban Workshop Office Tower,
approach to design services and his implementation of sound, design-driven processes. Antony and Paul will be directly responsible and accountable for communications, workshops and Melbourne, “The Age” Newspaper’s Print Centre in Tullamarine and various commercial
design issues related to the project. and public projects throughout Australia and Asia.
After a visit to Shanghai Antony returned with a renewed commitment and sense of
urgency towards implementing sustainable design practices. From this experience Supporting Antony and Paul will be a dedicated team of about 4 staff – all of whom have expressed Paul also authored a number of a significant smaller scale projects including a
Antony has become a strong advocate for re-lifing old buildings and integrating and their strong interest in this project. “regeneration-series” of public schools in Victoria and Tasmania and suburban
consolidating new buildings into the physical and social contexts that they occupy. rail stations including the recently published Heatherdale Station, Melbourne. His
Our office in North Fitzroy has grown steadily over the past 7years to include the latest CAD software, architectural skills range from creative conceptual design to detailed project design
As an architect Antony believes that design needs to be part of the environmental communication technology plus high standards in management and communication. and his work has been recognised by awards and by articles in both Australian and
solution and believes the environmental issue cannot be solved by simply commissioning international architecture journals.
eco-frendly buildings and green washing existing products and services. Our staff are highly trained and skilled in translating ideas into drawings, text, presentations and images
that are clear and accurate. Paul has also traveled extensively, working on the designs of significant projects in China,
Since witnessing the situation in China, the practice has developed a new mantra:- Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand and has taught design studios and guest-lectured
Design More and Consume Less. It is a design and philosophical approach that seeks We believe the combination of experiences enables our practice to successfully a project that meets in various architecture schools in Australia. He is a long-serving member of the AIA
to make design part of the solution to environmental issues. the aspirations for VICURBAN. Education Committee and lives in Melbourne.

This philosophy has guided every project since and continues to evolve with each new Paul’s primary expertise and speciality is in dealing with technical projects and
opportunity and task. synthesizing complex issues and requirements into an architectural whole.


Thank you for reviewing our
submission. . .

This project is both exciting and
necessary if we are to make a
positive environmental change to
how our urban settings work.

As architects determined to making
environmental change possible
– we are both passionate and
committed to the task of making
this project a new model for a
green future.

If you have any questions about
our submission please call Antony
on 0419 505 608 or email
adm@dimasearchitects.com.au


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