We were shortlisted by Coffs Harbour City Council to submit concept designs for this ambitious civic development, bringing the Gallery, Museum and Library under the same roof as Council itself.
Its limited budget, exposed position and role as navigational landmark dictated a strong, brutalist monolith, requiring as little maintenance as possible.
Bringing the building into the 21st Century required a light hand, with clear, contemporary and complimentary additions respecting the latent character of the building.
Tent of Miracles is a monumental relocatable performance venue conceived by performance artist and curator Andy Forbes for his interactive art installations at Splendour in the Grass Festival.