The QV wind remediation project was developed to help reduce the wind flow through a small lane in the city of Melbourne. Many cafes and shops were located in this lane and they found it very difficult to conduct business as they would be dealing with quiet rough winds billowing through. This particular lane in Melbourne is named Red Cape, so it was decided by the architect to have a structure that best represented the name. As the lane still required sunlight the design intent was that a transparent fabric would be used as an accent to the vibrant red PVC, not only allowing for sunlight but also to break up such a bold colour. The structure is suspended in between the two buildings that frame the lane giving it a unique floating appearance along with looking very much like a red hood; it's just another unique architectural finding in the city of Melbourne.
Awards
2009 Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Excellence Award: Outstanding Achievement Award: QV Wind Remediation Structure
