Powerhouse design brief asked architects to consider historic demolition

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Architects were encouraged to consider the demolition of a historic Victorian building, despite the NSW Premier's assurance in 2019 that efforts would be made to try and save it.

"In the tender documents every organisation that showed an interest in building the Powerhouse Museum was asked, on behalf of the citizens, to consider protecting Willow Grove".The International Jury was unanimous in its decision on the chosen concept, designed by Moreau Kusunoki. The winning architectsWillow Grove and a row of Victorian terraces, known as St. George's Terrace, nearby.

But a spokeswoman for the Premier denied Mr Secord's claims and said Labor was being mischievous, and that all finalists were asked to consider heritage aspects and be "sympathetic to the local heritage site".The Premier has made this clear on several occasions – including in Parliament," she said. "The design brief also allowed for the removal of the heritage buildings, should it be required.

A minimum 18,000 square metres of exhibition and public spaces was specified, configured across six column-free exhibition spaces. Three of these were commissioned without museum standard environmental controls.In addition, architects were asked to incorporate 40 studio and one-bedroom apartments for overnight students and visiting researchers, a digital studio and staff offices for 200, plus 1600 square metres for shops and cafes.

running from east to west across the site, from Lennox Bridge to Wilde Avenue, was envisaged for cycling and walking.

 

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