Multi Arts Place - External Wall Design

⁠⁠⁠Council is offering artist, designers and creative teams the opportunity to design a unique concept commission for a north facing facade of the proposed Multi Arts Place (MAP) at Speers Point.

MAP is a $3.2M multi-use, contemporary arts hub located within Speers Point Park on the banks of Lake Macquarie. Purposefully designed as a completely flexible and intuitive multi-media creative hub, the building will be able to present a variety of creative presentations from theatre and live music to contemporary installations and immersive art experiences.

With an number of intuitive design features incorporated into the building, the north facing 10m high facade will be MAPs’ “outdoor canvas”. Council is seeking designs to include within the brickwork that complements and provides an additional layer of engagement with audiences.

The bricks can be patterned to capture shadow and shade, incorporate a repeated motif, free form or provide a narrative that references the environment, cultural and social heritage of Lake Macquarie.