We’re excited to announce our first ever architectural competition!

We’re inviting architects and landscape architects to rise to the challenge of creating a high-level plan for the Griffith Park Precinct in Bankstown. This will include the design of a new community centre, surrounding landscape and the wider public domain. 

The competition is open to registered architects across Australia and supports our goal of ensuring CBCity is a well-designed, attractive city that celebrates our identity and character.  We want to encourage innovative design solutions that will maximise the potential of Griffith Park, a key location at the heart of our City. 

Proposals should: 

• Present an optimistic vision
• Have a place-specific identity
• Be accessible and safe
• Be sustainable
• Suit the interests and needs of our diverse population

Architects interested in taking part in the competition should register here by 17 August 2023. The process will start with an open expression of interest (Stage One) followed by a design response stage (Stage Two). The competition jury (see below) will choose up to four competitors to proceed to Stage Two. At the end of Stage Two, the jury will choose a winner to deliver design services for the project.

Timeline

Registration period   18 July-17 August 2023
Stage One Response Period   1 August-24 August 2023
Stage Two Response Period   9 October-16 November 2023
Winner announced   March 2024

Jury

• Andy Sharp - DIRECTOR PLANNING CBCITY
• Annabel Lahz - DIRECTOR AT LAHZNIMMO ARCHITECTS
• Laura Harding - DIRECTOR, HILL THALIS ARCHITECTURE + URBAN PROJECTS
• Oi Choong - CONSULTANT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
• Simeon King - DIRECTOR TURF DESIGN STUDIO