Firstly, bookmark this page – this has all the details you need to submit and will be updated with new information as required.
On this page you’ll find all the information available to help you on your way in developing a design response to this unique and very real site.
If you have any questions, please email redstone.uni@villawoodproperties.com and we’ll come back to you as soon as we can.
We are excited to see your creativity at work.
The site consists of 19.32ha of hilltop land in Sunbury within Villawood’s Redstone community.
You can learn more about Redstone here and you may find the interactive map useful.
Visitors benefit from significant 360-degree views;
– towards Melbourne CBD,
– of aircraft arrivals/departures of Melbourne Airport,
– across the escarpment of Sunbury, and
– towards Macedon Ranges.
Existing and future connectivity to Jacksons Creek 1000+ha regional parkland
and the 20,000 sq.m future town centre is provided and should be considered.
Please download the following documents to help you in your submission.
The site parameters are broad which provides ample room for creativity. Students are asked to address the following high level land uses and criteria:
TRANSPORT
Future public transport bus networks are proposed in the
Sunbury South PSP close to the site. What is your vision for public transport?
TOURISM
The site is to be a destination, drawing visitors from further afield.
COMMUNITY
It must support and enhance the local community.
ARTS
Encourage and integrate art in the site
EDUCATION
A place where people can learn something new.
SUSTAINABILITY
Aim for smallest ongoing environmental footprint.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Consider both indigenous and colonial history.
COMMERCIALITY
The use must be commercially viable for operation.
Students are encouraged to work in groups to provide an initial submission.
The submission will need to include three parts; a written section, a site plan and a mood/materials board.
PART 1 – WRITTEN
The written section to include approximately 200 words for each of the 8 site requirements (below & detailed above) explaining the vision and uses of the site.
PART 2 – PLAN
The Plan is to be a site plan clearly outlining uses and vision for the site.
PART 3 – MOOD BOARD
Mood board showing images of materials, colours and references to design features.
FORMAT & SUBMITTING
To be supplied in a pdf format. Submission form will be located on this page. You will be notified by email when you can submit. Submissions open 9am 1st May 2023.
Final submissions are due by 9am Monday 26th June 2023. Entries must include a pdf presentation responding to the eight site requirements as listed. A detailed site plan and any other plans that communicates the vision for the site in a succinct manner and artist impressions/3D renders of the design are required.
Final submissions will be reviewed based on creativity, originality and accuracy to the site requirements by a panel of Villawood team members and shortlisted as finalists. These finalists will be invited to present to the judging panel of industry leaders who will then select top 3 designs to be awarded prizes.
Shortlisted finalists will need to present their final submission during business hours 24th July – 28th July. The presentation time will be specified by Villawood.
A maximum 30 minute in-person presentation to judging panel and Villawood. Presentations must cover the 8 site requirements, include site plans and 3D artist impressions for each of the concepts.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN |
3 March 2023 |
SITE TOUR & INFO SESSION 1 |
Wednesday 8th March 1:30pm Click here for details & to register |
SITE TOUR & INFO SESSION 1 |
Tuesday 14th March 10:00am Click here for details & to register |
SUBMISSION 1 DUE |
9am 1 May 2023 |
SUBMISSION 2 DUE |
9am 26th June 2023 |
FINALISTS NOTIFIED |
14th July 2023 |
FINALISTS PRESENTATIONS |
24th July – 28th July 2023 |
WINNERS ANNOUNCED |
By 14th August 2023 |
Here are some things to consider and to use as inspiration for your submission;
Slide through the reference images.
Need help? Email redstone.uni@villawoodproperties.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
