In 2019, CO.OP Studio took on a significant project commissioned by Cricket Victoria to breathe new life into the iconic Kevin Murray Stand at Junction Oval, a Heritage Listed structure dating back to 1926. The proposed design aimed at revitalizing the 900-seat heritage grandstand, coupled with an intricate internal fit-out beneath, transforming the space into a hub of community activities with offices, meeting rooms, a commercial kitchen, and a dedicated delegates area. A notable addition to the project was a modern extension featuring a rooftop bar area, seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary amenities.
Collaboration was a cornerstone of the endeavour, as we closely worked with the main building contractor, Cockram Constructions (now ICON), to expedite the building process. Negotiating the intricate landscape of heritage constraints, the project progressed steadily, strategically maneuvering, through areas that required additional negotiations and approvals. The design and construct contract, marked by intensity and pressure, ultimately yielded a timely and successful outcome.
This intricate project necessitated close cooperation with Parks Victoria and Heritage Victoria to ensure meticulous adherence to heritage guidelines. The restoration of the original building fabric employed traditional methods and materials, aligning with Heritage Victoria’s stringent requirements. CO.OP Studio’s commitment to preserving historical integrity while infusing modern functionality underscored the success of this ambitious undertaking, creating a harmonious blend of the past and present at Junction Oval’s Kevin Murray Stand.
Our client sought the creation of a Centre of Excellence that celebrated community, family and football. The project seeks to strengthen the Club’s family values, bringing together fans, staff, professional players, and the academy’s rising stars within this Centre of Excellence. the new Sky Park. In doing so, the project will bring together all parts […]
Peter Mathieson Pavilion is a multipurpose community facility for both general community use and local cricket and soccer clubs in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The new facility will not only provide a new sport and recreational building for the community but more so, a new focal point for Alex Nelson Reserve and the wider precinct. In […]
The Mildura Regional Sports Precinct is Mildura’s new sporting hub. Located on the southern fringe of the city, the Precinct is the focus of community sport in this heart of agriculture. The Precinct grounds take their place amongst some of the most fertile farmlands in Victoria, bound to the north by the Murray River, and […]
