Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Launches New Drupal Website
A case study published by PreviousNext details its delivery of a new Drupal website for Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, combining a visually rich brand with robust technical integration. Built using Layout Builder, the site empowers editors with reusable, design-consistent components that require minimal developer intervention.
The project closely followed the Visual Identity Guidelines (VIG) developed in collaboration with Enigma, aligning with the NSW Government Design System for digital consistency. Collaborative design efforts, which included input from DCITHS, resulted in features such as a homepage map and video banner that reinforced the brand experience.
The standout feature is the "What’s On" section, integrated with the Artifax platform for live performance bookings. The nightly importer supports diverse event structures and includes smart fallbacks for missing assets, ensuring consistent presentation. Custom forms integrate securely with NSW Government CRM systems, avoiding in-CMS data storage to meet privacy standards.
Hosted on Skpr and tested for external security compliance, the platform is future-ready and tailored to public engagement with Sydney’s performing arts hub.