Requirements

Midland Railway Workshops. Image courtesy of FORM.

Background

The Master Plan for Midland has been prepared to ensure Midland’s ongoing regeneration. Six clear objectives have been articulated in the Master Plan. These are:

To build a sense of place 2
To promote economic wellbeing 3
To promote urban efficiency
To enhance connectivity
To promote social inclusion
To enhance environmental integrity

(extract from "Draft Midland Master Plan" (MMP) 2014, prepared by Hassell)

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Building Requirements

The following enclosed areas are suggested:
Food research/food processing 3,000 m2
Tertiary education science hub 10,000 m2
Residential 80 short term residential units

These functional areas (which will be over numerous levels) are to form the basis of the design. However other complementary uses may be included should they form a part of your design strategy. The actual areas (m2) are a guide only.

It is important that the design engages with the heritage building both in context and function (no matter how indirectly)