QV Wind Remediation Structure

MakMax Australia, Eagle Farm, Queensland, Australia

The QV wind remediation project was developed to help reduce wind flow through a small lane in the city of Melbourne. Many cafés and shops are located in this lane and they found it difficult to conduct business because of rough winds billowing through.

The lane is named Red Cape, so the architect decided to create a structure that represented the name. Because the lane still required sunlight, the design included a transparent fabric to use as an accent to the vibrant red PVC, not only allowing for sunlight but also to break up the bold color.

The structure is suspended between the two buildings that frame the lane, giving it a unique floating appearance as well as looking like a red hood; it’s just another unique architectural finding in Melbourne. The structure gave the lane a bright focal point for patrons to admire.