Northern Expressway

Name Northern Expressway
Client Government of SA, Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
Country Kaurna
Location Adelaide, SA
Year 2007 - 2010

This new expressway provides connection through the northern suburbs of Adelaide to the interstate road network and serves as a gateway to the city from the adjoining states. Nearly 20km of roadway with nine multi-level interchanges crosses the northern plains of the city reaching up to the Hills.

TZG were commissioned to undertake the Reference Design for this major state infrastructure by TCL, and worked with the DPTI engineering and urban design team to refine the design of the nine bridges and approach roads as well as the freeway corridor.

Snake in the Grass, (laser cut corten steel ‘snake skin’) and Reverse Perspective Mounds (‘scale’ shaped earthworks) were the focus of the art component by Australian artist Robert Owen. These works integrate local memory of the native red belly black snake into the landscaped forms.

Major gateway statements were briefed at the southern and northern ends, to signal the approach to the city and the entry into the city zone. Following the tender process, TZG continued their involvement with the detailed design including earthworks and material selections.

Awards

2009 AILA (SA) Award for Excellence in Planning.

Team

Peter Tonkin, Paul Rolfe, Benjamin Daly.

Collaborators

Taylor Cullity Leathlean.

Consultants

Connell Wagner, Bluebottle, SMEC Urban, Robin Eley, Robert owen, Paul Herzich.

Photographer

John Gollings.

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Hastings Parade House

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Zulaikha Laurence Residence

Northern Expressway

TZG were commissioned to undertake the Reference Design for this major state infrastructure by TCL, and worked with the DPTI engineering and urban design team to refine the design of the nine bridges and approach roads as well as the freeway corridor.

Snake in the Grass, (laser cut corten steel ‘snake skin’) and Reverse Perspective Mounds (‘scale’ shaped earthworks) were the focus of the art component by Australian artist Robert Owen. These works integrate local memory of the native red belly black snake into the landscaped forms.

Major gateway statements were briefed at the southern and northern ends, to signal the approach to the city and the entry into the city zone. Following the tender process, TZG continued their involvement with the detailed design including earthworks and material selections.

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TZG acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, on whose land we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We are committed to a just, equitable and reconciled Australia and support the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Always was, always will be.

TZG acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, on whose land we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We are committed to a just, equitable and reconciled Australia and support the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Always was, always will be.