Springvale Library Community Hub Redevelopment

 

Springvale Library Community Hub Development 

Client
City of Greater Dandenong

Location
Springvale VIC

Architect
Lyons Architects

Budget
$52 million

Traditional Custodians
Bunurong

With
Positive Solutions

A fragmented civic centre is transformed into a connected, inclusive community heart that celebrates diversity and drives engagement. This $52M flagship for the City of Greater Dandenong integrates library, customer service and outdoor spaces into one precinct.

Maytrix delivered the Management and Operating Plan, aligning stakeholder needs with best practice governance, staffing, and programming to activate Springvale’s identity. The Hub delivers a model for multicultural civic design supporting participation, lifelong learning and social cohesion

The new Springvale Community Hub has been designed as a place where people of all ages, backgrounds and interests can come together, connect and feel welcome. It is a true celebration of culture, diversity and community and will provide a variety of learning, leisure and cultural opportunities in one place.
— Mayor Jim Memeti, Greater Dandenong Mayor Councillor
$52.6 million Springvale Library & Community Hub is a flagship civic redevelopment in one of Australia’s most diverse suburbs. Maytrix co-delivered the business & operations plan, framing programming, retail & events for efficient, vibrant service.

Springvale Library Community Hub
Image - Lyons Architects

Springvale Community Hub is living up to its promise of becoming the new community heart of Springvale, providing the community with a safe and inclusive space for a range of activities.
— Mayor Angela Long, Greater Dandenong Council
$52.6 million Springvale Library & Community Hub is a flagship civic redevelopment in one of Australia’s most diverse suburbs. Maytrix co-delivered the business & operations plan, framing programming, retail & events for efficient, vibrant service.

Springvale Library Community Hub
Image - Lyons Architects

Springvale Library Community Hub
Image - Lyons Architects

$52.6 million Springvale Library & Community Hub is a flagship civic redevelopment in one of Australia’s most diverse suburbs. Maytrix co-delivered the business & operations plan, framing programming, retail & events for efficient, vibrant service.

Springvale Library Community Hub
Image - Lyons Architects

To encourage active participation in cultural exchange, creative celebrations and life-long learning, through a welcoming community hub that inspires learning and creative living.
— Vision - Springvale Community Hub Strategic Plan 2020–25,

Awards

• 2021 Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter Awards, The William Wardell Award for Public Architecture
• 2021 Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter Awards, Urban Design Commendation
• 2021 Good Design Awards, Gold – Architectural Design: Commercial and Residential
• 2021 Think Brick Awards, High Commendation – Bruce Mackenzie Landscape Award
• 2021 Australian Institute of Building – Victorian Professional Excellence in Building Awards, Commercial Construction: $25 Million to 60 Million
• 2021 Victorian Premier Design Awards, Architectural Design: Highly Commended

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