Telephone +61 7 3844 1362
studio@shanethompson.com.au
47 Wahcumba St, Dutton Park
PO Box 1170 Fortitude Valley
Queensland 4006 Australia
STA worked in partnership with the RNA and Lend Lease to create a masterplan built on the strong foundations of the EkkA and Showground’s history. The masterplan both protects the EkkA for future generations and creates a vibrant new urban village community year round.
Foremost, the EkkA grounds will retain their historical attributes and authentic character. The plan celebrates their history, which weaves through all aspects of the landscaping, urban design, vibrant public art and architecture.
An extensive new public realm including green parklands, retail streets, plaza spaces, permeable network of laneways, and bikeways creates strategic connections to the surrounding urban centres of Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley and the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
The RNA Exhibition and Main Arena will provide state of the art facilities for the year round convention, exhibition, concert, sporting and cultural events programs; a precinct much admired and utilised every day of the year.