3 June 2021: The Canberra Centre has partnered with the University of Canberra to launch the Ainslie Avenue Bus Shelter Competition. The competition was designed to engage with students by providing them the opportunity to develop a design inspiration for the Ainslie Avenue bus shelter.
The final 12 designs – from second year Bachelor of Architecture students - will be on display for eight weeks from Thursday 3 June, with the winner announced at an on-site launch event this morning.
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Design Professor Jason Bainbridge said the competition is an example of the real-world experiences that University of Canberra students are exposed to throughout their degrees.
“This design competition has allowed our students to experience what it is like working in industry,” Professor Bainbridge said.
“The partnership with the Canberra Centre means that the students were able to design sustainable building solutions while working to a brief that actually changes the landscape around them.”
Student designs will be located on Level One, nearby Polo Ralph Lauren.
“For the students, having their designs showcased in the Canberra Centre means that their family, friends, and the general public can see the terrific work they’re doing,” Professor Bainbridge said.
General Manager at Canberra Centre Gary Stewart said that the Centre is “very happy to have partnered with the University of Canberra on this project”.
“This exhibit will provide a public platform for the students’ designs to be displayed, allowing our entire community to see cutting-edge ideas from some of Canberra’s up-and-coming design talent,” Mr Stewart said.
The top three groups will receive a prize of $1500 each, and a special sustainability prize will also be awarded to another group of students.