Heritage Places
Heritage Place Details
| LOCATION |
| Map |
Show Map
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| Address |
Warracowie Way OAKLANDS PARK |
| Locality |
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| Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
| Development Plan |
Marion Council |
| Polygon Type |
P - parcel (from DCDB) |
| DESCRIPTION |
| Details (Known As) |
Marion Cultural Centre |
| Registered Name |
Marion Cultural Centre |
| Significance |
The Marion Cultural Centre is an outstanding example of postmodern architecture in South Australia and is a model of semiotic (relating to signs and symbols) design that is demonstrated through its built form, associated landscape and aspects of the interior design. The place also displays a high degree of creative and aesthetic accomplishment through the variety and high quality of its external cladding and internal finishes.
As intended by its architects, Ian McDougall founding director ARM in association with Phillips Pilkington, the prominent lettering MARION spelt out by the building and its landscape means the Marion Cultural Centre acts as both a sign while simultaneously attempting to reclaim the name MARION back from the adjacent shopping centre. Elements of the interior design also feature codes that can be read by those who can decipher them. The building, landscape and interiors retain a high degree of integrity, and the complex has been recognised both in South Australia and nationally as an outstanding and award-winning example of postmodern architecture. |
| Subject Index |
Community facilities - Public Hall; Recreation and entertainment - Theatre; Recreation and entertainment - Art Gallery |
| Class |
State |
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| STATUS |
| Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
| Status Date |
12-DEC-2019 |
| REFERENCE |
| LGA |
Marion |
| State Heritage ID |
26497 |
| Heritage Number |
27786 |
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| SECTION 16 INFORMATION |
| Section 16 |
e - it demonstrates a high degree of creative, aesthetic or technical accomplishment or is an outstanding representative of particular construction techniques or design characteristics
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| PLAN PARCEL & TITLE |
| As listed in the SA Heritage Register |
| Plan Parcel & Title Information |
CT 5880/722 D59367 A3 |
Disclaimer
While due care has been taken to ensure that the SA Heritage Places Database accurately reflects the South Australian Heritage Register and listings of Local Heritage Places in Development Plans, the State of South Australia does not accept liability for the use of the SA Heritage Database for any purpose. Users should consult the Department for Environment and Water - Heritage South Australia to confirm the listing of State Heritage Places and the relevant Development Plan for Local Heritage Places/Contributory Items.
In the majority of cases, the maps of State Heritage Places on this web site show the footprints of the most significant structures on a registered Place. However, sometimes they simply indicate the complete area of land comprising the Place. Work is proceeding to further refine the mapping of such places. It is also important to note that development control is not limited to the registered structures but extends to their setting and structures nearby (what is termed ‘development affecting’ a State Heritage Place). Hence it is vital that exact details of the listed place and implications for any proposed development be discussed with Heritage South Australia staff, as they cannot be deduced solely from the information on this web site. The inclusion of a place in the SA Heritage Register gives no right of public access. Permission to visit properties must be sought from the owners. The accuracy of the mapping of State Heritage Places is not guaranteed. Please contact Heritage SA ( https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/heritage/sa-heritage-register) if you believe there is an error.
GIS files
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