Post Presentation Renders

Post Presentation Reflection

During the presentation I focused on  Paddington's retail character and the relationship between topography, typology and densification. I also based my proposal argument on the issues of gentrification and rising real estate prices and the low income demographic that are forced out of the suburb.

My proposal comprised of a mix of uses tailored to Paddington's unique issues and identity.

I received feed back on scale of the building and it's relationship to the street and will endeavor to consider this carefully on future projects.

In the course of this project research and discussions with my tutor I have developed an appreciation for the importance of deep context investigation and it's influence on design outcomes. 

Presentation Panels

Final Presentation Summary Board

Summary Panel

Project Development: Sectional + Plan Analysis

WK10 Project Development: Program + Form

WK10 Tutorial Reflection

WK10 Lecture Reflection: Alexis Sanal

Lecture Notes

Imagination vs decision making
architects vs urban planners vs local government

People don't want a building they want a....

 ...place to talk and present (lecture hall)
...place to meet/chat/drink coffee/catch up/eat nibbles/watch people walk by
...be inspired to create/do/collaborate/learn

Narrative as a way of framing experience

Istanbul

Population 11 million
proximity to emerging nations
cultural places?

Praxis
Filling spaces....how can I fill spaces with people? ....through events + installations?
Passive and Active architecure....how can I turn the passive into active?..
Augmented Spatiality...Convergence of media and physical space
Bird Cage installation and the subsequent regeneration of the area

WK10 Project Development: Sketches

Events

Circulation

Retail Modes

Semi flexible retail located at entrance corners

Fixed, flexible and semi fixed modes

Flexible Market Space











Form

Project Strategy: Con-ver-gence

"Paddington is all about convergence"

I found some really insightful articles in the September issue of Brisbane Magazine that talked about the character and identity of Brisbane's inner city cultural hot spots such as The Barracks, James Street Markets, Wooloongabba, West End and Paddington/Rosalie. The article about Paddington included a brief narrative that summarised some of Paddington's unique qualities and destinations. One part of the story that caught my eye was the statement that Paddington was all about convergence with book stores blending with cafes and gallaries merged with espresso bars. I think the notion of convergence can be taken further to include the harmonisation of the affluent and low income residents. How these two demographics can be live, work and play together is the question at hand. I see my architectural entity as the common ground where this convergence can occur and I'm currently thinking about what spaces and architectural devices can enable this strategy.

WK09 Tutorial Reflection: A day at the Depot

A day at the Depot refers to my future use of my proposed architectural entity. What would I do there and how would I move through the spaces? What would it be like?

I've started sketching some spaces and circulation through the site. I want to make sure that the people can move around the edges of the building in an informal manner and come and go without having to engage with the interior of the building.


Retail Plan - Ground Level




Central atrium space at ground level

Performance space on Cultural level




Market Perspective





Exhibition Space