Civic Youth
Centreby Cox Humphries Moss Architects
Rarely in any city does an opportunity arise to co-locate a purpose built Youth
Centre & Skate Park in the heart of the CBD. The new Youth Centre was
created to become an identifiable focal point for Canberra�s youth community to
provide a venue for youth programs, meetings and activities within the city. The
Youth Centre is a 3 storey structure that forms a strong urban edge and a
gateway to the new mixed-use Section 84 development. The building offers a
simple planning solution that is coordinated with the street. A screen of
galvanized steel & timber provides a dynamic urban sculpture that runs along
the entire Ballumbir Street elevation. Aside from giving a strong street
presence to the Centre, the screen provides sun shading and privacy to the
building as well as enclosure & protection to the Skate Park and outdoor
spaces. The Youth Centre is a multi-functional building designed specifically
for the young people of Canberra and integrates the following uses: - THE PIG - A large multi purpose
drop-in hall located on street level. - YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM - Classrooms and
study rooms to cater for ongoing educational programs. - THE JUNCTION - A
medical centre located on the top floor providing discreet medical assistance to
the young people of Canberra. - YOUTH IN THE CITY - Office accommodation for the
community workers of the Youth in the City program. - SKATE PARK � Designed in
direct consultation with the skating community of the ACT and caters to a range
skill levels and ages. - OUTDOOR AREAS - In addition to the skate park, all
outdoor areas have a direct relationship with the -The Pig- and include covered
outdoor spaces, a basketball area and a children's playground. These public
facilities have been planned and coordinated to best accommodate and welcome the
youth of the ACT. The Youth Centre provides a benchmark for future such youth
facilities throughout the country.
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