MicroBioLogical – PRIME, Macquarie Park, Sydney
Client: JQZ

Artwork Description

MicroBioLogical provides a human scale context that establishes an iconic presence as a dynamic wayfinding marker and retail plaza meeting place. MicroBioLogical connects multiple vistas to and from Waterloo Rd to the retail plaza on a ground plane; and further links those with direct views from the retail level roof top common lawn area and surrounding apartment balconies. 

The artwork interprets the microbiology of nearby Shrimptons Creek and the use of micro-organisms in science and technology research in the Macquarie Park area. Visual inspiration is taken from mid-century art and scientific illustration of the atomic age.

The artwork extends to a water feature with images of micro-organisms etched into the paving. The combination of sculpture, decked seating plinth, and water feature; provide a range of active and passive levels of interaction. The location and footprint of the sculpture and water feature allows easy access and unimpeded pedestrian flow. This creates space to support future flexible uses and activities to be held in the main plaza area. 

Photos: Graham Chalcroft / Vertebrae + Ben Shepherd (courtesy of Tilt Industrial Design)

Video: Ben Shepherd (courtesy of Tilt Industrial Design