Munro Martin Parklands

Cairns, Far North Queensland

The redevelopment of Munro Martin Parklands is a significant improvement to the cultural opportunities for the citizens of Cairns and the many visitors to the city. It is an exciting addition to the Cairns Performing Arts suitable for a wide range of events from high profile performances to picnics and quiet visits to the park.

The collaboration of CA Architects & Prowse Landscape Architect has created what is sure to become a nationally renowned symbiosis of flamboyant botanical displays and unique outdoor performance venue.

A flexible open space and terraced seating are provided to suit seats in banquet formation as well as formal and informal seating for performances. The stage has been designed to accommodate an entire Symphony Orchestra, with the flexibility to host a variety of professional, amateur and community events.

The landscaped audience space is tiered at the rear with a capacity of over 3,000 in any configuration.

The transformation of the park and precinct represents another step to the revitalisation of the city centre supplying it with a unique gathering place and destination emphasising Cairns’ claim to a liveable tropical City. The unusual tropical venue has created a whole new type of audience interested in Performing Arts and the park’s popularity continues to thrive.

Client
Cairns Regional Council

In collaboration with
Andrew Prowse Landscape Architect & Cox Architecture

Year
2016

Value
20M

Services
Architecture, Urban Design

Awards
• AIA State Award for Urban Design 2017
• AIA Regional Project of the Year 2017, Urban Design
• Munro Martin Parklands – AIA Regional Commendation 2017, Urban Design

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