在汤斯维尔的詹姆斯-库克大学的中心，坐落着新的Verandah步行街–一条贯穿区域校园的步行和骑自行车的通道。威尔逊建筑事务所已经完成了项目的第一阶段，即Verandah步行街南节点，它将教育中心和Eddie Koiki Mabo图书馆隔着Waada Mooli溪连接起来。
In the heart of James Cook University in Townsville, lies the new Verandah Walk – a pedestrian and cyclist link that weaves through the regional campus. Wilson Architects has completed stage one of the project, the Verandah Walk South Node, which connects Education Central and the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library across Waada Mooli Creek.
该设计创造了一系列的 “节点 “会议和座位区，鼓励学生在露天的景观环境中学习、合作和社交。Verandah步行街增强了学生的体验，并创造了一种质量和持久性的感觉，这在以前是缺乏的。
The design creates a series of ‘nodal’ meeting and seating areas that encourage students to study, collaborate and socialize in an open-air landscaped setting. The Verandah Walk enhances the student experience and creates a sense of quality and permanence, previously lacking on the site.
建筑师所面临的挑战是设计一条420米长的有顶走道，它能很好地适应场地，而不会因其规模和长度而使游客感到压抑。故意弯曲的人行道将注意力引向外面的景观，而不是将用户的视线集中在一条长长的直路的 “桶 “上。弯曲的道路提供了所需的寻路线索，同时创造了一种 “旅行 “的体验，而不是 “目的地”。
The architects’ challenge was to design a 420m long covered walkway that sits well on its site, without overwhelming visitors with its scale and length. The deliberately-curved walkway directs attention outwards to the landscape, rather than focusing the user’s view ‘down the barrel’ of a long straight path. The curved path provides the required wayfinding cues while creating an experience of ‘journey’, instead of ‘destination’.
该项目通过考虑光线、阴影、湿度、微风、气味、水/雨和颜色，拥抱并回应该地区独特的热带叙事。增加日光和新鲜空气的流通有助于提高学生、员工和访客的注意力、认知功能和精神健康水平。抛光的铝材在檐口的各个部分，并将景观反射给路人。
This project embraces and responds to the unique tropical narrative of the region, by considering light, shade, humidity, breeze, scent, water/rain, and color. Increased access to daylight and fresh air circulation supports improved levels of concentration, cognitive function and mental well-being for students, staff, and visitors. Polished aluminum lines sections of the soffit, and works to reflect the landscape back out to passers-by.
两个亭子从道路上延伸出来，作为连接的户外学习空间，并提供电源和无线网络。附近的喷泉通过创造冷却效果和大气背景噪音，进一步缓解了炎热的气候。
Two pavilions extend out from the path and operate as connected outdoor learning spaces, with power and Wi-Fi throughout. Nearby fountains provide further respite from the hot climate, by creating a cooling effect and atmospheric background noise.
Architects: Wilson Architects
Year: 2016
Photographs: Andrew Rankin / Brent Hardcastle
Manufacturers: Dulux, Lysaght, MODWOOD, Stylecraft, Alucobond, Outdoor Structures Australia
Other Participants:James Cook University
City:Townsville City
Country:Australia