Acland Street, St Kilda

BKK - Black Kosloff Knott Architects / St Kilda, Australia

McGregor Coxall and design partners BKK worked with the client team comprising Public Transport Victoria (PTV), the City of Port Phillip and Yarra Trams to revitalise the streetscape and upgrade the tram terminus on Acland Street. These works were part of the end-to-end upgrade of Route 96, Melbourne’s busiest tram route, critical to improving the network. The design team worked in close collaboration with stakeholders to deliver a project that would revitalise the precinct making for a more vibrant streetscape with pedestrian-friendly footpaths, a new plaza for a range of events and improved accessibility for tram users. Taking into consideration the wider revitalization underway in the area, McGregor Coxall developed a solution that celebrates the history and culture of St Kilda by prioritising pedestrian access and investing in the long term social, environmental and economic dividends of a more adhesive public realm. The resulting framework will allow Acland Street to maintain it’s intimate scale and secure its position as St Kilda’s vibrant village heart.

Site Area

.468 ha

Services

  • Furniture and Signage
  • Public Domain Strategy
  • Public Realm Planning and Design
  • Shared Streets
  • Streetscape
  • Visual Analysis
A bustling urban street scene on Acland Street, St Kilda, featuring people walking and sitting beneath modern, umbrella-shaped shade structures. In the background, two trams are visible, and shops including a pharmacy and a convenience store line the street. Palm trees add a tropical vibe.
A busy outdoor commercial plaza on Acland Street, St Kilda, features people sitting on circular concrete benches and walking around. Various shops, including a pharmacy and convenience store, line both sides of the street. An orange modern art structure stands prominently in the middle of the plaza.
A busy urban plaza on Acland Street features people sitting and socializing on modern circular benches. The backdrop includes various shops, a pharmacy, and a distinctive mushroom-shaped canopy over one bench. Pedestrians move through the area, some with luggage or shopping bags.
A lively urban street scene on Acland Street in St Kilda features shops, cafes, and restaurants with colorful geometric-patterned umbrellas. Pedestrians stroll along the pavement while others sit at outdoor tables. Palm trees and bright signage enhance the vibrant atmosphere on a sunny day.
A modern tram with a green, geometric design is stopped at a platform in an urban area on St Kilda’s Acland Street. The station features unique, orange, umbrella-like structures. A person in a black jacket is stepping onto the tram. Nearby are storefronts and a red awning with additional seating.
A bustling city street at dusk with shops, cafes, and restaurants. People sit and walk along the pedestrian area of Acland Street, illuminated by streetlights. A person sits on a bench near a tree in the foreground. Palm trees and modern buildings line the background in St Kilda.
A vibrant, well-lit city street in the evening with modern umbrella-shaped structures providing shade over circular benches. People are seen walking and sitting on the benches. Shops and stores, including a pharmacy, line both sides of Acland Street in St Kilda.
A lively street scene featuring numerous people engaging in various activities on Acland Street. Some are walking, while others sit on benches under trees. Shops and cafes line the street with visible signs. The sunny setting of St Kilda features palm trees and street lamps.
People are sitting on circular concrete benches in a lively plaza in St Kilda, with shops like Acland Court Pharmacy and Chemist World. A large Christmas tree and a flower-shaped structure are also visible. Red and blue shop signs and flags adorn Acland Street against a clear blue sky.
A rendered image depicts a modern urban street design with key features labeled. It includes palm trees, patterned sidewalks, seating areas, bicycle racks, streetlights, and waste bins. The layout shows various functional and aesthetic elements for pedestrians on Acland Street in St Kilda.
A detailed floor plan featuring a grid of circles and various rectangular marked zones. Multiple circular and rectangular tables with chairs are around. Some red and black lines and circles are outlined, likely indicating specific zones or pathways reminiscent of Acland Street in St Kilda.
A bustling urban street scene on Acland Street features people sitting under modern, orange tree-shaped structures. Shops and palm trees line both sides of the street, with a green tram in the distance. The sky is partly cloudy, capturing the lively essence of St Kilda.