Harbourside Pool, Sydney

Proposal, 2016

Building on our research undertaken for the Australian Exhibition for the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, we were engaged by a private client to propose two distinct strategies for a waterfront site on Sydney Harbour.

Here, the pool is designed as a place not just of sport and leisure, but equally one of education in nature, culture and history. We proposed that art and cultural practices would be integrated into the architectural development process in order to embed these within the daily experience of the pool. For us, the pool as a place with unique potential to bring people from all ages and backgrounds together. We believe the pool should be a welcoming and inclusive place – one that is open to everyone, that is designed for the enjoyment of all.

Harbourside Pool, Sydney

We acknowledge the Gadi people on whose country we work and create.

We also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Country and their continuing connection to culture, community, land, sea and sky. We pay our respect to Elders and Knowledge Holders past, present and future and express our gratitude for their continued sharing of knowledge and culture.