Nigel Bertram Livres

Focusing on innovative design strategies, this book presents a practical framework for urban planners and designers to enhance the accessibility of suburban environments. It emphasizes the importance of aligning public and private spaces, aiming to transform suburbia into more inclusive and engaging communities. Through thoughtful planning, it seeks to address the unique challenges faced by suburban areas, ultimately fostering a more connected and vibrant living experience.

This book presents documentation, reflection and critical analysis of two award-winning projects Monash Steps and Stawell Steps. These linked projects were designed and built by Monash Architecture students under the leadership of Hiroshi Nakao and Nigel Bertram. The works were developed in close collaboration with the town of Stawell, through partnership with local brick maker Krause bricks and civil engineers at the Northern Grampians Shire council. Monash Steps and the associated exhibition were installed at the Monash University Museum of Art in 2012, making a temporary occupiable space using dry-stacked bricks. Stawell Steps is a permanent installation on the banks of Cato Lake in the centre of Stawell. It acts as permanent flood-relief infrastructure for the town, and provides a new type of community space within the park."