This week we discovered the exciting new inner city precinct of New Acton. After parking the car we rounded the corner and as we walked toward the building it looked like an industrial construction site. Slabs of timber piled high but that timber is for a purpose, it helps keep the inner areas cool. The whole building is environmentally designed and has the highest rating for sustainability.
NewActon continues to be Canberra’s most awarded private development.
The Precinct
NewActon is a mixed use precinct incorporating landscaped gardens, art, retail, residential and commercial spaces all linked by an inspired vision. NewActon is more than just a place to live, work and play–it’s a living art and design precinct that has won more awards (local and national) across architecture, property development and urban design than any other in Canberra’s history.
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I thought this architecture was perfect for this weeks edge challenge, “Travel Theme” from Ailsa at “Where’s my backpack”.
But wait there is so much more to see in New Acton and tomorrow I will join Jo’s walking group to take you through the lane ways looking at the gardens and art work then the inside is just as amazing. See you tomorrow….
Love your photos. When we lived there, we were down south- almost North Cooma. It’s changed so much & for the better, I think.
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We were lucky to be in Watson for our 3 month stay it is a lovely leafy suburb and so close to the CBD and the Parliament triangle with all those good free things to visit.
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Very edgy! I reckon that architect has been studying Frank Gehry! Have to wonder what it is like inside one of those apartments with the acutely angled windows.
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I’ve just been to Google Frank Gehry, WOW his buildings are remarkable and look at this http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/frank-gehrys-sydney-building-sculpture-revealed-20140829-109vfe.html. from yesterdays Sydney Herald… It is to be revealed fully in NOVEMBER!!! You may get to see it…
They have open house in the Nishi buildings and I’m planning to have a “sticky beak” Thanks for telling me about Frank Gehry Jude, his style is similar but he certainly pushes the boundaries much further.
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Oh, wow, thanks for the link PP. I shall have to hunt that down when I’m there. I’d love to see photos from inside the Nishi buildings! if you can of course 😉
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I’m maybe going back this weekend to have a Sunday lunch at the Monster Restaurant, but unfortunately the apartments may not be open on Sundays.
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Oo – I love it-love it-love it!!!
xx to you, Jack & critters
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Thank you for the lovely comment. The inside is just as interesting. (when I get time to post about it… )
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What beautiful buildings. The ripple effect on the first one is so clever!
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I agree, it must be so difficult to build that wave effect without it all falling down like a pack of cards…
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that first buildng looks like an earthquake shook it but I love it !
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That is such an apt description. I think maybe if an earthquake did strike it would fall down like a pack of cards. Fortunately I don’t think they get earthquakes here.
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Lots of edges there, Pauline. Great photos for the challenge. 🙂
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Thanks Sylvia. Canberra has lots of hidden gems, it goes under the radar in tourism.
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