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S.P.A.C.E, ko&co architecture, community facility, disability facility, rehabilitation facility, brisbane architect, queensland architect

s.p.a.c.e.

The renovation of the Specialised Programs and Community Endeavours (s.p.a.c.e) community centre has been a labour of love and social responsibility for the past eight years. Renovated in stages as funding or grants were received, the hall has been converted from a derelict Scout hall to a contemporary, multi functional area.

Located in a peaceful setting on the bank of Kenmore Creek, the building is below flood level. This introduced significant challenges in terms of retaining to provide a safe, level drop off area for persons in wheelchairs and connection to council sewer at the street above. Materials selected needed to be robust and utilitarian, yet warmth is added through the use of plywood, hardwood, exposed timber trusses and an intricate rope partition wall.

The hall’s main event is the Big Night Out, a dinner dance for young people with a disability, where smiles are a plenty and the music is loud!

key information

community

type

2015

completed

kate mathieson photography

photography

project collaborators

james anthony construction

builder (kitchen + entry)

vt consulting engineers

civil engineer

opus

structural engineer

builder (toilets)

dan penman builders

coast concrete

builder (driveway)

certis

certification

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we acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we practice and pay our respects to the ancestors and descendants for their continual cultural and spiritual connections to country. we are committed to actively contributing to reconciliation by listening, learning, and recognising the valuable contributions of first nations’ stories and insights.

127 musgrave rd | po box 490 red hill

yuggerra country | qld 4059

mail@koandcompany.com.au

07 3367 1878 | 0417 007 458

registered architect : karen ognibene

boaq 3787 | nswarb 10430

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