At Human Habitats we are excited that Melbourne Water has signed off on the final design for Shakespeare Grove main drain outlet at St Kilda Beach.  

HH are proud to have led the landscape architecture design component for the ‘Circle of Reflection’ viewing platform project at St Kilda Beach, which as of September 2020 was granted board level approval by Melbourne Water. 

Tristan Andrews has been instrumental in leading this project from schematic design, through to the fully resolved detailed package. Tristan has been ably assisted by Rebecca Ingleton who developed the initial concept, and Esther Yong whose visualisations have been instrumental is selling the vision by bringing the concepts to life. Thanks also to Rachel Smithers for her contribution to the project during her time with our team. 

Extending 60 metres out into Port Phillip at the iconic St Kilda Beach, the extension to the Shakespeare Grove Main Drain Outlet will provide a unique and innovative viewing platform to the fabric of St Kilda. Perfect for stunning wedding photos at sunset (or even just a sneaky feed of fish & chips in summer), the Circle of Reflection has been designed with usability, durability, and simplicity in mind. 

No great design outcomes though can be achieved alone. Our team have loved the collaborative nature of this project, working with the wider consultant group and the great minds at Stantec, Arup, City of Port Phillip and of course, Client Melbourne Water, in creating this new space for Melburnians to enjoy.

We cannot wait to see this space brought to life, and hope to see you out there when it opens in mid-2021! 

HH CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT SKETCHES
Initial Design Sketches

Final Sketch in Context

HH VISUALISATIONS
Approved Concept Visualisation –  3D Perspective

Approved Concept Visualisation – Aerial View