Sculptural Court

This modernist sculpture is what remains of Northcote Shopping Centre's Sculptural Court by Glenfield artist Lyndon Smith. Completed in 1971, the installation was originally made up of four elements, this greystone sculpture, meant to symbolise the strength and growth of the shopping district, a white cement disc that represented the sun shining on the waters surrounding Northcote and reflected the rippling water of a small round fountain below it. The fourth element was a wall encompassing the court, designed as a wind break and creating a sun trap for shoppers.

A public competition in 1968 called for applications to design this focal point for the Northcote Shopping Centre. Smith's winning submission was commissioned by the Northcote Borough Council and a large donation from a former mayor of Northcote, Mr E. A. J. Holdaway was used to finance part of the installation.

Modifications to the court over the years has highlighted the need to consult with the artist when making changes that could affect the integrity of the work. The granite form remains, re-sited in 1998 when the shopping centre was redeveloped.