Orange Regional Museum connects a series of previously unsuccessful public open spaces and disparate buildings by incorporating layers of Building, Landscape and Events Spaces to respectfully integrate the new building into the existing precinct, creating a new identity and strengthening civic conditions within the site. The design can be understood and experienced in different ways at the human scale as visitors move around, up or through the building, blurring the distinction between architecture and landscape with each interface responding uniquely to its immediate context.

Crone is an award-winning architectural and consulting firm with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, working in markets across Australia and Asia. From inception almost 50 years ago, Crone has built an impressive reputation for designing and delivering large-scale commercial projects and has evolved into a distinctly design-driven, multidisciplinary practice. Crone recognises that intelligent, creative architecture unites technology, sustainability and human emotion and this, coupled with a decades-strong network within the design and construction industries, allows the team to formulate thorough design solutions across all scales and sectors. Realising that with every project there is an opportunity to explore beyond the traditional bounds of architecture, Crone tackles problems from unpredictable angles and finds thoughtful, innovative solutions. The practice embraces a collaborative approach, committing a highly experienced and well recognised team to work closely with clients, using innovative strategic thinking that allows the firm to balance sustainability, market awareness and design excellence. Crone’s methodology separates the us from our peers. Regardless of scale, we treat every project with the respect it deserves, carefully considering issues of commerce, functionality and brand identity.