Kiosks in the Parliamentary Zone
The National Capital Authority is currently building two kiosks in the parliamentary area. The kiosks are scheduled for completion in October 2007.
A kiosk from the front
The kiosks are located either side of Commonwealth Place jetties on the lake foreshore. Each kiosk will include two accessible unisex toilets.
The kiosk buildings will allow for food and beverage sales, although the flexible design could accommodate a range or combination of uses depending on demand. Uses might include souvenirs and crafts, bicycle and/or roller blade hire, deck chair hire, or ticketing and information for lake based activities.
The kiosk buildings (including canopy) are approximately 80 square metres.
The kiosk design draws its design character from the adjacent Commonwealth Place. The open area beneath the canopy is the same height as the clear glass sections of Commonwealth Place. The kiosks will be clad in vertical timber boards. The boards will be of a similar scale and proportion to the 'U-glass' walls of Commonwealth Place. In time the boards will turn grey and provide a visual connection between the Commonwealth Place jetties and Commonwealth Place.
The kiosks within Commonwealth Place
The kiosks will have minimal servicing requirements for the cooking of food and are naturally ventilated (without the need for extraction fan units and associated flues). Lighting will be provided to the kitchen/servery and under cover seating area. External lighting of the kiosk buildings will be minimal to avoid unnecessary light spillage/pollution but commensurate with public safety standards.
A kiosk from the east