Landing Sanctuary, Wayfinding
Residential graphics inspired by the art of celebrating imperfection.
Introduction
The wayfinding system for Landing draws on Sekisui's Japanese values, and references Kintsugi design.
The result is a refined, sophisticated visual language that informs and directs residents.
Project
Landing Sanctuary, Wayfinding
Client
Sekisui House Australia
Date
2018 - 2021
Location
Wentworth Point, NSW
Indigenous Country
Wangal - Dharug Nation
GFA
34,625 sqm
Apartments
364
Landing is the first phase of the masterplan precinct ‘Sanctuary’ in Wentworth Point.
Turner is working closely with Japanese developer Sekisui House to develop the masterplan, and the 7 phases of the project which are aligned with the aim of being “One with Nature”.
The wayfinding language of Landing is inspired by Kintsugi. This ancient technique, discovered in the fifteenth century in Japan, invites us to repair a broken object by enhancing its scars with real gold powder, instead of trying to hide them.
The style is distinctive, yet accidentally elegant. This informs the gold materiality of the lobby feature and the signage.
“Cared for, then honored, the broken object assumes its past, and becomes paradoxically more beautiful.”
