The focal point of public activity in the Selkirk Waterfront Project, used for both commercial and community purposes. The water's edge features timber-decked wharves, stone sea-wall, and a sloping stone beach suitable for launching small boats. The geometry of these elements originates from that of early 20th century industrial activities and infrastructure. The modern concrete and steel was combined with granite originally excavated for the foundations of adjacent buildings. A grove of willow trees marks a commemorative garden for breast cancer survivors.

Project Data

Typology
ART in PUBLIC
Location
Jutland Road, Victoria, BC
Architect
Urban Design Cooperative (D'Ambrosio, de Hoog, Rowe)
Project Team
F. D'Ambrosio, T. Ogden
Master Gardener
Claudia Peterson
Sawmill Point Pier + Sally Garden © DAU
DAU Projects: Selkirk Waterfront, Cecelia Cove Park, Sawmill Point Pier, Triangle Park, Mattick's Farm Master Plan, Esplanade House, Sandspit Search and Rescue, Garbally, 3259 Alder Street, DAU Office, Home Hardware, Richmond Gate, Land's End, Atrium, Atrium Art, Nanaimo, Rainbow Hill, Squamish Waterfront Plan, 613 Herald Street, 200 Douglas Street, Stage, Lakeside Residential, Estevan, Sooke Town Centre, Sherwood House, Beacon Park Pavilion, Reliable Controls, Penelakut Community Centre, Zambri's, Burns Lake Village, Ladysmith Resource Centre, AJ's Organic Cafe, Broadmead House, Cordova Bay House, Guishan Marina Village, Head Over Heels, 1969 Oak Bay Avenue, 1969 Oak Bay ART, 1101 Fort Street, Shelbourne Corridor, Telegraph Cove House, Waste Water Treatment Facility, Harbour Towers, Royal Bay, Guggenheim Helsinki
Sawmill Point Pier + Sally Garden © DAU
DAU Projects: Selkirk Waterfront, Cecelia Cove Park, Sawmill Point Pier, Triangle Park, Mattick's Farm Master Plan, Esplanade House, Sandspit Search and Rescue, Garbally, 3259 Alder Street, DAU Office, Home Hardware, Richmond Gate, Land's End, Atrium, Atrium Art, Nanaimo, Rainbow Hill, Squamish Waterfront Plan, 613 Herald Street, 200 Douglas Street, Stage, Lakeside Residential, Estevan, Sooke Town Centre, Sherwood House, Beacon Park Pavilion, Reliable Controls, Penelakut Community Centre, Zambri's, Burns Lake Village, Ladysmith Resource Centre, AJ's Organic Cafe, Broadmead House, Cordova Bay House, Guishan Marina Village, Head Over Heels, 1969 Oak Bay Avenue, 1969 Oak Bay ART, 1101 Fort Street, Shelbourne Corridor, Telegraph Cove House, Waste Water Treatment Facility, Harbour Towers, Royal Bay, Guggenheim Helsinki
Sawmill Point Pier + Sally Garden © DAU
DAU Projects: Selkirk Waterfront, Cecelia Cove Park, Sawmill Point Pier, Triangle Park, Mattick's Farm Master Plan, Esplanade House, Sandspit Search and Rescue, Garbally, 3259 Alder Street, DAU Office, Home Hardware, Richmond Gate, Land's End, Atrium, Atrium Art, Nanaimo, Rainbow Hill, Squamish Waterfront Plan, 613 Herald Street, 200 Douglas Street, Stage, Lakeside Residential, Estevan, Sooke Town Centre, Sherwood House, Beacon Park Pavilion, Reliable Controls, Penelakut Community Centre, Zambri's, Burns Lake Village, Ladysmith Resource Centre, AJ's Organic Cafe, Broadmead House, Cordova Bay House, Guishan Marina Village, Head Over Heels, 1969 Oak Bay Avenue, 1969 Oak Bay ART, 1101 Fort Street, Shelbourne Corridor, Telegraph Cove House, Waste Water Treatment Facility, Harbour Towers, Royal Bay, Guggenheim Helsinki
Sawmill Point Pier + Sally Garden © DAU
DAU Projects: Selkirk Waterfront, Cecelia Cove Park, Sawmill Point Pier, Triangle Park, Mattick's Farm Master Plan, Esplanade House, Sandspit Search and Rescue, Garbally, 3259 Alder Street, DAU Office, Home Hardware, Richmond Gate, Land's End, Atrium, Atrium Art, Nanaimo, Rainbow Hill, Squamish Waterfront Plan, 613 Herald Street, 200 Douglas Street, Stage, Lakeside Residential, Estevan, Sooke Town Centre, Sherwood House, Beacon Park Pavilion, Reliable Controls, Penelakut Community Centre, Zambri's, Burns Lake Village, Ladysmith Resource Centre, AJ's Organic Cafe, Broadmead House, Cordova Bay House, Guishan Marina Village, Head Over Heels, 1969 Oak Bay Avenue, 1969 Oak Bay ART, 1101 Fort Street, Shelbourne Corridor, Telegraph Cove House, Waste Water Treatment Facility, Harbour Towers, Royal Bay, Guggenheim Helsinki
Sawmill Point Pier + Sally Garden © DAU