Planning Report

                                                                                                           proposal report




 Car parking                                                            282 carparking spaces
                                                                        34 motorcycle/scooter spaces

 Bicycle parking                                                        10 spaces at front of site
                                                                        72 spaces in basement

 Site access                                                            The main vehicular access to the site will be from
                                                                        the existing access easement off Hofmann
                                                                        Drive, located at the north eastern portion of the
                                                                        site. Secondary access from the south provided
                                                                        from the existing access easement.

 Proposed lots                                                          Two lots to be amalgamated

 Proposed servicing arrangements                                        Waste/loading dock located along southern side
                                                                        of building adjacent to vehicular access

 Reconfiguring a lot


 Existing lots                                                          2 lots

 Reconfiguration                                                        Extension to access easement to provide wider
                                                                        and separated entrance and exit areas to
                                                                        Hofmann Drive.

Architectural statement

The project architect has provided the following statement as to the design of the building

With the goal of establishing a high-quality landmark within the Noosa Shire, the Noosa Medical
Centre provides state of the art medical services and healthy lifestyle facilities. Occupying a currently
vacant lot, the Medical Centre defines the characteristic of the streetscape. Positioning itself in
keeping with the vision of the Noosa Shire, the Medical Centre showcases a range of light natural
stone materials, timber finishes and vegetation.

Inspired by the gentle contours of the site, the architectural form features linear horizontal banding
adding a continuity to the façade, while articulation, terraced balconies and variation in materials
help to mediate the bulk and scale of the building along Hofmann Drive.

The focal point of the Medical Centre is the large atrium foyer, featuring three-story high glazing.
This communal space aids in creating separation in the building form whilst allowing natural light to
penetrate deep into the building. Located in the atrium is a café which services the medical facilities
while providing street activation for pedestrians and commuters. Terraced balconies offer the
opportunity for cross ventilated tenancies with access to natural light and sightlines. Crowning these
balconies are Limestone clad architectural parapets which when seen from the street give the illusion
of the building fanning upwards, whilst exposing the warm timber soffits underneath.

Following the ideals of the Noosa Shire community, the Noosa Medical Centre has a strong focus
on environmental excellence and sustainability. Located on the roof the building are photovoltaic
solar panels providing sustainable energy to the facilities within. Large windows, high-performance
solar glazing and sun shading help to allow sunlight to pass through the building while shading and
reflecting away large degrees of solar heat.



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