Coogee Beach Café & Amenities
ONGOING / Coogee, NSW
A dynamic building form inspired by the coastline embraces its unique context and responds to community needs.
Located at one of Sydney’s most iconic beaches, a new café and public amenities building features a dynamic building form inspired by the Coogee coastline. It blends with the surrounding environment and maximises the orientation towards the park and beach.
Curved architecture that connects and protects
Form creates continuity while safeguarding daily use.
A curved concrete roof connects the building’s four sections – bus stop, male and female amenities and café – whilst the structural edges are softened to reduce bulk and increase visual permeability. There is activation of the south, east and west frontages, whilst careful planning ensures users are protected from wind. The floor level was raised slightly to avoid flooding and preserve existing trees, and skylights allow in natural light and ventilation.
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“Responding to community needs there are additional female and male toilets, a communal washbasin, a large outdoor covered seating area for the café and storage for council operations and Coogee SLSC. High quality fixtures provide an improved experience for the millions of visitors to Coogee.”
Durable low maintenance materials include off-form concrete, face brick work, anodised aluminium battens and stainless steel.
A “U” glass facade system acts as a wind screen for the bus shelter.
Working closely with council and stakeholders ensures the design embraces its unique context and demands of the marine environment.
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| Project info | Details |
|---|---|
| Team | Sam Crawford, Benjamin Chan, Justin Pak |
| Consultants | Structural & Civil Engineer: Bligh Tanner Electrical, Hydraulic, Mechanical Engineer: JN Geotech: GeoFirst Landscape Architect: Oculus Town Planner: ASquare Planning Access Consultant: Morris Goding BCA Consultant: BCA Vision Section J Consultant: Partners Energy Connecting with Country Consultant: Bangawarra Arborist: TreeIQ |
| Council | Randwick City Council |
| Completion | Ongoing |
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Urban & Public
We design public buildings and civic spaces that foster community connection, cultural expression and a sense of belonging. From libraries to public domain projects, our work is shaped by purpose, context and collaboration. These are places designed for people, built to enrich the cities and neighbourhoods they sit within.
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