Nardoo Rotunda, Circa 1886 Reserve 2014
Commissioned by Pask Group
Procured by Tract Consultants
Location: Grices Road, Berwick
Circa Park received the ‘Highly Commended’ award in the ‘Innovative Design Elements’ category at the 2014 Kidsafe National Playspace Awards
Materials: Galvanised steel
Inspired by classical structures within great gardens.
The singular motif takes the form of nardoo, a native water and food plant. Its finishes mimic the nardoo’s natural colours and hues, reflecting the transparency of our native landscape.
Defining the space and surrounds, the rotunda mirrors a cluster of trees with their canopy hovering above. This group of nardoo stand together to offer protection from the elements.
A welcoming shelter and seating area at the heart of the Reserve.
Insight: World Landscape Architecture, March 2016
One of the true delights of the Circa 1886 Reserve is the inspired work of artists Bent Metal…...whose structures bring richness to the park experience while also helping to define the park’s character – bridging historic and contemporary.
Artist/blacksmith Bent Metal’s art takes the form of ornate steel fencing, handrails, interpretive signage, seating, and the reserve’s shelter, inspired by Nardoo, an indigenous water plant.
Insight: Melbourne Playgrounds.com.au
“Set in landscaped gardens designed to look beautiful now and in the future, Circa Park also features the work of renowned artist and blacksmith Bent Metal as well as the Rain Gully, a Central Rotunda, and state-of-the-art children's play equipment.
Another highlight is the 'Nardoo Rotunda' which is inspired by classical structures within great gardens. Mirroring a cluster of trees with their canopy hovering above, this group of sentinels stand together to offer protection from the elements. Created by Melbourne artists Bent Metal, the rotunda reflects the transparency of our native landscape and is a place for private contemplation, community gatherings and celebrations. The singular motif takes the form of nardoo, a native water and food plant, and has a variety of finishes applied to mimic the natural colours and hues of the plant. Intended to be a water collector, the shelter will allow rain water to drain through its canopy and be channelled down its 'stems', flowing out through the open, pebble-lined channel to the rain gulley.”
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