lahznimmo architects in association with ASPECT Studios were successful in winning the Australian National University’s design competition to revitalize the public domain of its Canberra campus. Key public domain elements include the redevelopment of: University Avenue; the Kambri Precinct and a new terraced creek edge and amphitheatre.
The reimagined University Avenue provides a generous boulevard leading to the Kambri Precinct, terraced creek edge and amphitheatre. Sullivan’s Creek is reinvigorated with substantial areas of native planting and a new generous cycle and pedestrian pathway.
The name of the new precinct ‘Kambri’ means ‘meeting place’, and was gifted to the University by local Indigenous elders. The Kambri Precinct provides a new vibrant social and cultural focus for the Campus bringing together staff, students and the broader Canberra community. A central raised lawn is surrounded by a diverse range of buildings and retail outlets.
The terraced creek edge and amphitheatre create a gradual connection from the lawn down to the water. The amphitheatre provides a flexible space for lounging and soaking up the sun as well as incorporating a stage for curated events.