Wombeyan

Revitalisation of the cherished Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.

Project team:
Andrew Burns, Jaymus Lim, Anna Ewald-Rice, Luxsina Thanyaprateep

Architecture AND, in collaboration with landscape architects Environmental Partnership, have completed the Wombeyan Caves Tourism Project. The project comprised the revitalisation of the Wombeyan Caves visitor precinct, including the refurbishment of a series of buildings, construction of new buildings and the reconfiguration of key outdoor spaces; day visitor and overnight camping areas.

Visitor centre. Copyright Brett Boardman Photography

Visitor centre. Copyright Brett Boardman Photography

Copyright Brett Boardman Photography

Copyright Brett Boardman Photography

Copyright Brett Boardman Photography

The buildings comprise cranked skillion forms, angled towards approaches to create a welcoming presence. The eave extends to a fine point, with rafters terminating early to utilise the spanning capacity of the roof sheeting. Steel struts support an outer purlin, supporting the roof edge.

Copyright Brett Boardman Photography

Victoria Arch viewing platform - Environmental Partnership Landscape Architects. Copyright Brett Boardman Photography

In addition to the main 'Kui Visitor Centre', the project contains significant adaptive re-use components, in particular the sensitive refurbishment of the distinctive ‘Barmah’ building, providing shared gathering spaces in association with the campsite.

Barmah Pavilion - Copyright Brett Boardman Photography

A new amenities building is located opposite the Barmah Pavilion, broken into two volumes to provide a subtle resonance with Barmah, flanking a covered seating area.