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The Drying Green

City of Sydney / Zetland, Australia

The City of Sydney engaged McGregor Coxall to design the 6,400m2 Green Square Drying Green Park. This park serves to extend the landscape character of Zetland Avenue and form a place of respite against the contrast of the paved, formal, and multi-functional urban environments of the library and plaza. The Origami Green concept proposal folds the topography to form a variety of spatial experiences as well as maximising useable lawn areas, sun exposure and creating a sense of privacy and containment.

Buffering of noise and winds from the surroundings is also improved. Within the park, a tilted lawn transitions to a large open lawn with sheltered BBQ and dining area. A tiered arrangement of wetlands treat and harvest storm water along Zetland Avenue and Portman Street. McGregor Coxall’s concept design has recently been approved and is currently in the documentation phase. The Drying Green was completed in October 2022.

Site Area

 .64 ha

Services
  • Contaminated Sites
  • Industrial
  • Landscape Master Plan
  • Open Space
  • Public Domain Strategy
  • Recreation
  • Streetscape
  • Waterfeature
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design [WSUD]
  • Wetland and Lake Design

Collaborators
  • Steensen Varming
  • Morris Goding Access Consulting
  • Aecom
Black and white portrait of Ann Deng, a woman with short dark hair smiling at the camera. She is wearing a short-sleeved, fluffy light-colored sweater and a delicate necklace with a small pendant. She stands against a plain background.
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A detailed infographic illustrates The Drying Green's process of converting stormwater into potable water. It uses arrows and icons to show the flow through various filtration stages: sedimentation, biofiltration, ultrafiltration, ozonation, and UV disinfection before distribution.
A detailed architectural site plan shows a triangular building plot with surrounding streets labeled Paul Street, Zifland Avenue, Freeman Street, and George Avenue. The plot, known as The Drying Green, features green spaces, walkways, trees, and a modern structure in the center.
Aerial view of a modern park featuring geometric landscape design with lush green grass, neatly trimmed bushes, and paved walkways. The centerpiece is a glass-roofed pavilion. Surrounding roads and urban development are visible, along with a few pedestrians.
Aerial view of The Drying Green, a modern urban park featuring geometric pathways, stairs, and colorful abstract designs on the ground. Adjacent is a road with cars driving, separated by greenery and walkways. The layout is symmetrical with green spaces and structured landscaping.
A person pushes a stroller along a path beside a tranquil water feature in The Drying Green. The scene includes palm trees, grassy areas, modern structures, and a few ducks swimming in the water, creating a serene environment amid city buildings.
In The Drying Green facility, the industrial setup includes a large blue tank connected to pipes and valves on a wet floor. To the right, a tilted wall with green lighting reveals some plant growth, blending machinery with organic elements for an intriguing environment.
People stroll along a modern pathway in The Drying Green park, flanked by green grass and trees, under a clear blue sky. Contemporary buildings with curved glass facades stand in the background. Some individuals are walking dogs, while benches and lampposts line the path.
Urban park at sunset with modern apartment buildings in the background. The scene features lush greenery, a pavilion with a white roof, pathways, and water features. A few people are casually walking at The Drying Green, enjoying the serene surroundings and the warm glow of the evening sky.
A modern park called The Drying Green features a slanted building entrance partially covered with grass. A person walks toward the entrance. To the side, green trees and a large open lawn provide ample space. Benches and contemporary lamp posts line the paved walkway under a clear, blue sky.
A spacious green park with neatly mowed grass, young trees, and people walking in the distance. In the foreground, The Drying Green offers a shaded seating area under a modern structure with circular cutouts in its roof, allowing sunlight to filter through.
A modern park, known as The Drying Green, features a white canopy with circular cutouts providing shade to concrete picnic tables and benches. Surrounding the area are manicured green lawns, tall grass, trees, a water feature, and a path leading past residential buildings under a blue sky.
Two people walk with a baby stroller past modern architecture featuring geometric designs and green terraced steps. Behind them is The Drying Green, a contemporary building with large windows and balconies. The scene is bathed in warm afternoon light.
A sunny urban street with palm trees, pedestrians, and a few people sitting on benches. A modern high-rise building is visible in the background. Among the greenery, a signpost with information stands near The Drying Green, while a yellow pedestrian crossing sign is seen on the left.
A modern urban park with a wide pedestrian pathway lined by palm trees. People are strolling along the path, passing by the Drying Green, a green, sloped grassy structure. In the background, there are high-rise residential buildings with large windows and balconies.
A modern urban park at dusk, The Drying Green, boasts illuminated pathways in various colors. Unique architectural buildings, including a curved high-rise and cylindrical tower, adorn the background. The area is well-lit with street lamps, and a grassy hill is visible on the right.
A modern outdoor area with light wooden doors set into a geometric, beige wall. In front of the doors stands a round, concrete structure. The flat, beige-tiled floor and surrounding greenery evoke the tranquil ambiance of The Drying Green.
A person wearing a white T-shirt and black pants walks on a paved area near The Drying Green, adjacent to a grassy field. Modern buildings with curved glass facades are visible in the background, under a clear blue sky. The area features geometric patterns and green landscaping.
A duck swims in a clear, shallow pond at The Drying Green, surrounded by tall grasses and plants. The water reflects the greenery, and a white inclined structure, possibly a small bridge or ramp, extends into the pond. The scene is peaceful and lush with vegetation.
A modern outdoor bench with a silver metal backrest and no armrests is built into a concrete structure. Behind it is a hedge of green leafy plants in the serene setting of Drying Green. The ground comprises light-colored stone tiles with linear patterns, merging nature with urban design.
An illuminated modern park structure at dusk, The Drying Green features a white canopy supported by angled columns. The scene includes green landscaped slopes and a reflective water feature in the foreground. The background shows a partially constructed building against a twilight sky.
The Drying Green is a modern, multi-story apartment complex illuminated at dusk. The building features large windows and balconies. The foreground showcases a well-maintained lawn with geometric light patterns crisscrossing a paved area. Trees line the walkway in front of the buildings.
A family of four walks along a paved path in a modern urban park with greenery, trees, and a pond. Street lamps and a sign reading "DRYING GREEN" are visible. One family member pushes a stroller, while others hold hands under a clear blue sky. An airplane is in the distant sky.
The Drying Green is a modern park with palm trees and a small stream running through it. The park includes landscaped grass areas, a pavilion with people sitting at tables, and modern buildings in the background. The sky is clear and blue.
A serene urban park scene at sunset featuring a triangular moss-covered structure surrounded by water. Palm trees and various plants line the water's edge, with modern buildings and a green field known as the Drying Green in the background. The sky is partly cloudy.

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