Our masterplan of the precinct (completed 2013) links the Adelaide Oval to the CBD, the Festival Square precinct to the CBD, and the CBD to the Torrens. It improves connections with Parliament House and Adelaide Station.

The masterplan is being realised in stages.

With Stage 2 now complete, the precinct includes the 1973 Adelaide Festival Centre, the existing Sky City Casino and new Casino development, Parliament House and Old Parliament House, new entry into the Adelaide Railway Station and upgrades to Station Road, and the Torrens River pedestrian bridge.

Stage 2 is now complete. We designed the public plaza and oversaw the delivery of the public spaces and how they integrate with the allied buildings. The public realm interfaces with precinct partners’ private developments, including the SkyCity Casino extension and the Walker Corporation carpark and office tower. Our work also integrates with a $60M upgrade to the Adelaide Festival Centre, uniting the precinct as a cohesive whole.

The public realm is over 25 hectares. Though on this significant scale, it is hand crafted with local stone laid in a pattern that references the plaza’s original art and geometry, designed by Otto Hajek.

Our masterplan addresses key issues such as connections, levels, and building addresses, creating a more pedestrian-oriented precinct. It consolidates loading and service access to venues while introducing high-quality public spaces, urban infrastructure, and landscaping. These improvements will revitalise Adelaide’s arts, entertainment, and hospitality scene.