Wallumatta Function Centre

Macquarie Park Cemetery

Wallumatta Function Centre covered entryway with soaring skillion roof and landscaped gardens
Client
Metropolitan Memorial Parks
Sector
Community
Year
2019

Project Overview

The Wallumatta Function Centre at Macquarie Park Cemetery is designed for the community; it is a place of comfort and memory.

The tapering curved plan form of the main structure reflects the existing serpentine themes typical of the parkland, as well as a response to the topography of the site. Off the foyer, five (flexible) function spaces are positioned under the asymmetric skillion roof which in turn “floats’ on simple columns to create the shelter with an outlook to the bushland surrounds as well as the sky in all directions.

The building section captures an abundance of daylight and focus’ the space onto a reflection pool. With access to fresh air, dappled light, the familiar sound of running water, the aroma of landscape: the idea of connectivity to the surrounding environment has been thoughtfully embraced to make it a place you want to interact with.

Wallumatta Function Centre at Macquarie Park Cemetery, Northern Sydney, by Wetherill Architects, with a soaring skillion roof resting lightly on concrete columns
Wallumatta Function Centre light-filled function room with flexible layout and large windows framing bushland views

"[Wetherill Architect's] design for our function centre left us breathless. It was inspiring and sensitive to the culture and customs of the myriad religious clients that would be utilising the centres."

David A Harley A.M. Client Representative, Metropolitan Memorial Parks
Architectural design of the light-filled corridor at Wallumatta Function Centre, with artwork by Greg Mallyon Wallumatta Function Centre, ceiling and soffit detail with crisp junctions and shadow lines
Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium Wallumatta Function Centre, water feature detail Artwork by Greg Mallyon, commissioned by Wetherill Architects for Wallamatta Function Centre at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium