Registered architects and urban designers have been invited to create their vision for the new Frankston station.

The State Government has launched a national design competition in two stages: initially, entrants will be asked to anonymously propose a “big picture” vision for the station.  Up to five entrants will then be invited to take part in stage two of the competition, each receiving $40,000 to further develop their designs.  The winner will be engaged as the project architect for the first phase of the $90 million station redevelopment. 

A judging panel “will be looking for an intelligent, sensitive and highly functional design”, the competition brief states.  “The successful design will (be) one that is both architecturally ambitious and intelligently frugal.”

Entries for stage one close on November 18; all entries will be exhibited from November 28-December 9.  Shortlisted entrants for stage two will be announced on December 13, and the winner will be announced on March 27 next year.  

Details: economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/transport/rail-and-roads/public-transport/frankston-station-precinct-redevelopment/frankston-station-design-competition