The Calile Noosa - Peer Review Rev. B 17.08.22

               Manage events held on community land to support the local economy and cultural diversity
               while maintaining local amenity.”

               Providing an inspiring environment in which to be immersed in and enjoy creative
               experiences is key to this proposal. Tourism Noosa’s introduction to arts and culture of
               Noosa is that: “Noosa’s kaleidoscope of colours, landscapes, textures and relaxed spaces
               inspires a dynamic community of artists and performers whose work is showcased in
               galleries, studios, bars, shops, markets, laneways, parks and events across the region.”

               One of these coveted events is ‘Floating Land’, for which the developer has expressed an
               interest in supporting and hosting artists during the celebrations each year. This is a sturdy
               indication that the developer would like to provide opportunities for local artists and
               businesses by also promoting and selling artworks and local products.


       3.13 Architectural Style

               “Over the years, Noosa has maintained its core beauty while responding to
               changing fashions and developments in architecture, colour schemes,
               landscaping, and the like. This ability to adapt while maintaining core values
               and principles is the key to Noosa’s success.” – I Jackson, 2015

               One of the salient messages in this statement is that change is inevitable. However, these
               shifts and transitions from one state to another should be embraced, cherished and
               celebrated, as they can provide education and advances in both critical thinking and
               positive responses.

               The ability to adapt, innovate and diversify, while maintaining core values, is what Noosa
               has been doing well over the years and why it has been so successful in upholding this
               reputation. This applies to the development of Noosa’s architectural ‘style’ or grace, in that
               time has shown that the importance of longevity is paramount to pursuing a sustainable
               future.

               One of the realisations of the materiality of buildings in the subtropics is that timber,
               although beautiful and appropriate for the climate, is dependent upon regular maintenance.
               Therefore, it makes sense to protect timber elements from the harsh effects of the sun, salt
               and rain, by utilising the warm, tactile nature of the wood within the sheltered parts of
               buildings. Timber can also be combined with other sensual finishes, such as cork, leather
               and textural fabrics to produce comfortable and inviting interiors.

               So, in order to provide durability for the outside of the structures, the choice of materials
               includes heavier, more robust substances, such as stone and concrete. As has been
               demonstrated in the architects’ previous projects in Southeast Queensland, it is possible to
               achieve a lightness in the expression of concrete structures, especially when the landscape
               is welcomed into ‘outdoor rooms’, which are proposed in this development.

               The timelessness that is suggested by the permanence of the proposed structures is very
               compelling in these times of change; designing for adaptability and flexibility of future uses
               is an attractive quality to strive for in architecture and this proposition seems to have been
               positively embraced in the proposed design.




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