“Regional areas aren’t often the focus of university Master of Architecture design projects, as they typically don’t offer a project with enough scope, diversity and depth for a master design proposal, however through the growth of the Toowoomba Region, we’re now able to offer projects of a scale that is attractive to university students.
“As a result, this has not only been a beneficial exercise for the students but has also allowed Council to test the PDA planning scheme and precinct intents while also helping Council to understand how the future railway parklands would relate to surrounding PDA precincts.”
Councillor Tait thanked the QUT students and work of QUT’s Master of Architecture Course Coordinator, Dr Lindy Osborne Burton for running the project with Council.
“If we are successful in obtaining this funding, the proposed design will provide a terrific support to youth and older women’s mental health in Toowoomba.”
In December an exhibition will be held that showcases the final design studio work from the QUT Master of Architecture Students and includes their masterplans and complex building design proposals.
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