Henderson Park official opening marks the completion of NINE by Mirvac

October 9, 2024 Project Opening

Henderson Park official opening marks the completion of NINE by Mirvac

The transformation of the former Channel Nine broadcast studios at Willoughby is now complete with the opening of Henderson Park, the centrepiece of 6,500 square meters of open green space.

Named after Brian Henderson, Channel Nine newsreader for an outstanding 45 years, Henderson Park honours the legend of television and heritage of the broadcast studios.

Native trees and shrubs connect Henderson Park to the numerous open spaces including the Parabol Playground, which repurposes the iconic Channel Nine transmission tower as the centrepiece play tower in homage to the site’s unique history.

Working closely with architects Mirvac Design and CHROFI, McGregor Coxall’s landscape vision for NINE by Mirvac draws from the local environment, weaving greenery between buildings to create an authentic landscape that celebrates the site’s context, habitat, and geology.

Drawing inspiration from the gorges and escarpments found in the Sydney Basin, the landscape showcases the natural beauty of Sydney’s sandstone, integrating its distinctive layering into level changes and creating a coastal aesthetic for the residential setting.

Mirvac’s vision for the NINE community was to redefine sustainable, community-focused living on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. The site’s natural features and architecture presented a unique opportunity to showcase local sandstone and indigenous ecology, lending a rich authenticity to the landscape.

McGregor Coxall was drawn to NINE by Mirvac for the opportunity to innovatively design a landscape for a residential project that sets new standards for environmentally conscious communities.

The landscape design pays homage to the local environment with a selection of materials, plants, and design elements that reflect its locality. Planting and species selection ensured a balance between openness and intimacy throughout the spaces including parks, gardens, a lawn for active play, sheltered barbeques, and playground. To support local ecology, a vibrant mix of greenery contributes to biodiversity while also creating a widespread canopy and undergrowth that offers immense shading to mitigate heat. A water management strategy harnesses rainfall runoff to passively irrigate landscaped areas, creating dynamic spaces that change with the seasons.

Drawing inspiration from the unique features of the surrounding Willoughby area is reflective of the amazing local natural resources with native vegetation, historic geological formations, and vital wildlife habitats. Design reflects these elements and celebrates the character of the area.

Key to NINE’s masterplan is the incorporation of publicly open green spaces. Henderson Park and surrounding spaces serve as safe play areas for children, serene retreats for adults, and gathering spots for community.

The newly unveiled Henderson Park features a modern urban landscape with a wide paved walkway lined with trees and greenery. On either side are contemporary apartment buildings, such as NINE by Mirvac. In the distance, a city skyline is visible under a clear sky at dusk, celebrating its official opening.

Aerial view of two people strolling through Henderson Park, a landscaped area flourishing with trees, shrubs, and rocks. The scene features garden beds and decorative stones, all part of the official opening celebrated by NINE by Mirvac.

Modern apartment building with large windows and balconies, surrounded by landscaped gardens featuring walkways, trees, and small plants. A person strolls along the pathway on a sunny day at NINE by Mirvac during its official opening, under a clear blue sky near Henderson Park.

A person relaxes on a blanket in Henderson Park, nestled near the NINE by Mirvac apartment building with orange accents. The urban oasis offers views of the city skyline under a clear blue sky, and visitors are excited for its official opening.

Henderson Park, adjacent to a contemporary apartment building, offers pathways and trees under a clear evening sky. With the city skyline in the background, this modern urban park hosts events like the official opening of NINE by Mirvac.

A modern residential complex, NINE by Mirvac, is adorned with palm trees and greenery lining a paved walkway. People sit on benches and stroll the path, savoring the sunny day. A set of stairs is visible in the background, hinting at Henderson Park's official opening nearby.

A man and woman stroll with a stroller and dog across a bridge overlooking NINE by Mirvac, a modern apartment complex. The scene features two multi-story buildings flanking a tree-lined pathway, with the city skyline in the background under the clear blue sky of Henderson Park.

At Henderson Park, a spacious grassy area is embraced by the modern NINE by Mirvac apartments. Two people relax on a blanket with their dog in the foreground, while others stroll down tree-lined paths under a clear blue sky during its official opening ceremony.

A well-lit pathway flanked by the modern NINE by Mirvac apartment buildings and greenery leads towards a distant city skyline at dusk, with illuminated skyscrapers against a twilight sky, marking the official opening of Henderson Park.

A landscaped pathway with stone pavers winds through lush gardens in Henderson Park, bordered by rocks and various plants. On the right, NINE by Mirvac's modern multi-story building with curved balconies stands tall. In the distance, more buildings rise under a clear blue sky.

A modern urban landscape at Henderson Park features two people strolling along a pathway flanked by greenery and new architecture. The NINE by Mirvac complex, with its large windows and tiered seating, stands prominently under the clear blue sky during its official opening.

At the official opening of Henderson Park, people stroll with their dogs and relax on benches amidst modern apartment buildings, lush trees, and landscaped paths on this sunny day. The vibrant scene reflects the community spirit around NINE by Mirvac's newest urban oasis.

The modern residential building, NINE by Mirvac, boasts multiple stories with large windows and balconies. Nestled near Henderson Park, the landscaped area features trees and walkways. Under a clear blue sky, two people sit on a bench in the foreground, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

The official opening of NINE by Mirvac showcases a modern apartment complex with two parallel buildings and a pedestrian pathway lined with trees. In the distance, the city skyline graces the clear blue sky as a person strolls with a dog, perfectly blending urban life and nature near Henderson Park.

A modern apartment complex, part of the NINE by Mirvac development, stands with large glass windows against a clear blue sky. In front, at Henderson Park, two people sit and chat on the grassy area. Thoughtful landscaping with rocks and small trees complements a pathway weaving through the scene.

A person with a dog sits on a bench in Henderson Park, next to a building. The recently opened park features landscaped elements with trees, plants, rocks, and a mix of grass and paved areas. High-rise buildings are visible in the background under a clear blue sky at NINE by Mirvac.

The NINE by Mirvac apartment building boasts modern design with expansive balconies, nestled beside a landscaped garden in Henderson Park. A person with a stroller strolls along a paved path, while city buildings loom under the clear blue sky during its official opening.

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