Place strategy reflects the industrial heritage and gritty character of the surrounding Redfern and Darlington neighbourhoods, drawing on those aspects of site and its myriad uses. The masterplan delivered for Transport for NSW reimagines the railyards as a link between areas and introduces a network of open spaces, distinctive building types and a pedestrian-friendly promenade.

The framework’s simplicity allows for flexible staging and establishes a legible built form relating to the differing scales of the neighbourhood. Low-rise linear buildings respond to the scale of Wilson Street, whilst a cluster of larger buildings provide the critical mass to support the ambitions of an innovation precinct.

A variety of public and intimate spaces celebrate the legacy and linear connection between the site and Redfern Station. A new public square at the heart of the precinct integrates the sweeping rail tracks and Paint Shop building. The former Suburban Car Workshop is adapted to create a vast covered outdoor plaza to support outdoor programming including community and cultural events.

North Eveleigh has long been a place of importance for Aboriginal peoples – thousands of years pre-contact, but also as a place of Indigenous employment, opportunity, and social connection, in the 20^th century. The masterplan and approach to restoring Country seeks to re-establish the site as a place that is inviting, relevant, inclusive, and culturally safe for the First Nations community.