Studio 4 Architecture Portfolio

JOURNAL ARC3001

Anthony Nastasi 3rd Year Student

Unit Convenor: Dr Mehrnoush Latifi Studio Leaders: Dr Mehrnoush Latifi Dr Sascha Bohnenberger 1

ANTHONY NASTASI

About Me I am a current Architecture student at Swinburne University.

My motivation to pursue architecture was inspired by buildings themselves.

Witnessing the freedom and free flow of the facade to walking in and experiencing the space physically. This has intrigued me in the capabilities of Architecture and the direction of which we are going with the built and natural environment

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CONTENT

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From Finding\Form Making Micro System

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Project Proposal

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Iterations and Possible Variations

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Development of Physical Language and Gesture

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Ideation and Speculative Design

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Final Design

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Reflection

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Victoria Harbour, Past, Present and Future

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Precedent Studies

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Reflection Design Proposal

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Design Proposal, Keywords, and Theme

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Detailed Design Final Concluding Statement

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Form Finding

A.1 FORM FINDING

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Form Making Micro-Systems Water Our group decided to use water as our key element in creating form. We wanted to utilise the dynamic and energy that flows through water to create a form that we can work with.

The Model Created with an acrylic container, and two timber battens our model was to create forms of water by introducing a removable dowel that has different tools on the end to interact with the water to make movement which includes, ripples, waves and splashes.

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How to Create WATER FORM FINDING SYSTEM

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WALLS - 2x acrylic sheet @ 157x260x3mm WALLS - 2x acrylic sheet @ 157x194x3mm BASE - 1x acrylic sheet @ 260x200x3mm

Identical holes required in both rods

Elastic band must be able to stretch around perimeter of box with wooden rods on either side of box as seen in images of photographed model. (previous page)

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HOLE - 10mm dia.

DISTANCE - 40, 80 &100mm from top (thru centerline/12.5mm from side)

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3. Assemble wooden rods on each of the short sides (160mm) of the box. Secure with large elastic band.

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The tools and utensils seen below are the items that we have used to create movement and impact to water within the form finding system.

Utensils The initial testing was using the model with removable objects. Although we wished to create a majority of different styles by introducing a variety of oblong objects. We capture the results and used the information and forms to create designs.

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Impact

Using impact of a ball dropping into the fluid we captured moments of movement through a few different methods These methods allowed us to see how the ball can effect water and create ripple effects. This information can be utilised for creating our end goal

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Push Using a ply oar we dragged it from left to right to create form. This made a solid object press against the water and with water being so fluid it wraps itself completely around the oar to create wave like feature. These waves make many different variations of form from vertical edges to splashes and bulges within the model.

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The reason we chose a fork to test a matrix is due to its trident like open surface. By cutting the water thinly we notice the water to split differently to a solid surface push. It breaks away creating more sharper splashes with less volume.

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Pepper Shaker

The Pepper Shaker is unique in its form which is the reason to try it out in our test and capture the movement.

The shape and weight creates a large amounts of air to follow with it below the surface. This then creates shapes underneath the surface larger than impact size.

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Ideation & Iteration

Ideation & Iterations

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By ways of understanding our form, our group worked on iterations digitally to create ideas and a deeper knowledge on predicting water within the model. This in turn can be used to create new designs utilising the form

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Iterations Impact - Large Different to the smaller points of impact, the water disperses in larger surface area which means that the entire form is spread. Further creating hollower sections. The iterations create bulging points of impact and when distributed have a deeper crater like area. Due to weight and also the size the ripple effect goes for longer distances and longer amounts of time.

The form itself is similar to natural effects of the ocean creating large billowing waves solely

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Surface 1.0 Before any impact the current movement of the water is minimal. energy is dispersed evenly so waves or ripples are not introduced. Similar to that of a calm lake with no wind energy is still abundant but not utilised.

Physical Appearance 1.0

Parameters: Tool: Circular Ball 40mm Dia. Force: Minimal, 9.8m/s drop Depth of impact: 30mm below surface Direction: Downwards Container Dimensions: 160 x 280mm

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Surface 2.0 Initial impact shows the point of submerging which creates a force that rounds out the surface pushing all water away from the ball. The drop on the physical aspect is not entirely centralised but we were able to create a digital control point to simulate the effect of submergence and then with both physical and digital iterations we can pin point the measurements through graph

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Parameters: Tool: Circular Ball 40mm Dia. Force: Minimal: 9.8m/s drop Depth of impact: 30mm below surface Direction: Downwards Container Dimensions: 160 x 280mm

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Surface 3.0 Through digital applications we can start to find more complexities in understanding the way impact drops work. Introducing more balls than just one create more somplex surfaces to be understood

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Surface 4.0 Through digital applications we can start to find more complexities in understanding the way impact drops work. Introducing more balls than just one create more somplex surfaces to be understood.

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Understanding different types of iterations - Small We find that using the ball for impact can create many different shapes within the micro form finding model. This can also be applicable in digital iterations of thinner objects making impact.

The points can be controlled in downward motion allowing full capabilities in the digital aspect.

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Simulation A 250 frame simulation and video allowed us to capture some recordings of impact. From the research we see some different type of form. Initially beginning as flat water, the ball impact can create such a minor splash but with downward force it can propel the water higher creating a crown like form at its peak.

As the fluid is being contained the water then begins to slowly decrease and create multiple ripples before coming to a halt.

Through multiple simulations we are able to break the method into the below images stages. From these frames we can then create different forms which are captured.

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In this experiment, we used Blender to simulate a ball dropping at 200mm above the water.

Parameters Program: Blender v2.8.0 Sandbox: 400 x 400 x 400mm Ball: Generic, 5cm in diameter Initial Velocity: 0m/s Gravity: 9.8m/s Liquid: Water Volume of Water: 400 x 400 x 150mm Captured @ 24 frames per secound for

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In this experiment, we simulated a flat object and push it acrossing the water.

Parameters Program: Blender v2.8.0 Sandbox: 400 x 400 x 400mm Squared Plate: 100 x 100 x 20 mm Y Velocity of the Plate : 2m/s Direction of the Plate: Positiive Z Axis Depth of Impact: 40mm below the water surface Gravity: 9.8m/s, Liquid: Water Volume of Water: 400 x 400 x 200mm Captured @ 12 frames per second for 5 seconds

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Understanding how each method of the matrix works we can now implement it in our designs and final forms. Looking at how to space works and communicates with the users will generate ideations to compliment the current site

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In my application I look at how “Surface 2� can be transformed into a canopy underpass. The design includes an area where cars and pedestrians can pass through with building or sheds on either side. The design also incorporates a green space in the middle where trees are able to grouw and people are able to relax.

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IMAGE SAMPLER Another method that we explored in creating forms was through image sampler. Running the matrix captures into a script that allowed for us to develop parellel lines along the Y axis each line was broken into dashed singular intervals.

These corresponded to the colour that the image from the matrix would give off. The result is a grayscale image.

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COMMUNAL BREAKOUT SPACES Using the image samplers we were able to define patterns and algorithms within the colour differences. Already being converted into lines we can distinguish an extrusion level and the end result created wave like individualism throughout the image. The concept i used with these, now solid waves) was a communal breakout platform which could be implicated within the overall design. Highlighting the small ripples we commonly associate water with

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ACCESSIBILITY Similar to method of creating the communal space we can possibly use such a form and apply it to help people. The application shows the possibility of using the wave formation to assist the elderly or those with disabilities to experience the water by holding onto something

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LANDSCAPE / PAVILLIONS Breaking down the application.

We first created a digital iteration through the form of the matrix.

Using this information we were able to create digital applications allowing controlled points to recreate how the surface could form from a bulging force. We were able to capture this form within lines and mesh forms.

From there we lofted the mesh to create a smooth surface allowing us to utilise such a design into a project such as landscape.

The deep caving can hold soil or trees. The other application was a pavillion.

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Through the duration of the Form Finding phase looking at water movement and energy, it was good to see how we can generate forms through natural elements in order to draw inspiration for design. This process of capturing water forms was beneficial for many reasons as it helped us as a group understand the parameters of water itself and what forces and impacts to the water caused different final results and forms. This was a very interest way of finding different forms and one of the challenges we faced was creating a way to capture these moving forms the best way possible and in turn the best way to record these results. Looking through our documentation of this process I feel we did a very good job of this and we have also become very knowledgeable in the general dynamics of water and how it moves.

In terms of looking at how this process can inform waterfront development design, it can be seen in many of our application designs of the water forms we were able to capture the possibilities of this form finding experiment. Some of these designs such as the macro/micro scale design and communal spaces are results of this process, displaying a small sample of the many imaginable designs that could be conceived by using the water form finding process. One of the potential difficulties could be looking at how some of these structures are possibly constructed as the often take very complex forms and shapes.

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Victoria Harbour Past - Present - Future

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Group Members: Hugo Leo Don Tran Elliot Pike Anthony Nastasi

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DOCKLANDS - HISTORY Melbourne, Vic

The Docklands itself has experienced many events that circulate and have impacted the design of the area and the future of it. Like any project we should understand the foundation before we introduce the future. Of course, starting with the first peoples. Although not entirely recorded within Docklands, the indigenous Australians date back up to 50,000 years ago from recorded findings and evidence. The lifestyle of the indigenous people had a strong connection to the land particularly with the Yarra River. Dream-time stories dictate that from the anger of the gods the river expanded due to the people fighting over its use and destroying mother nature. Therefore a deep respect is initiated upon the river of the First People. 50,000 years later colonisation happens with colonialists such as John Batman who occupied the land with a treaty deal with the Kulin tribe. Throughout the years we saw the rise of Melbourne as it went through the Gold Rush and this allowed for the expansion and introduction of infrastructure such as railways and piers for transport and cargo. We see the dock overtime being used for other purposes by servicing war ships for world war one and 2. Post war there was an influx of migration to Australia from Europe and the pier was used to dock large boats full of new faces and cultures which made Melbourne the multicultural city we have today. The turn of the century Melbourne was building rapidly expanding and creating new industries. Although North Wharf seemed to stay the same old rusty boat shed. .

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DOCKLANDS - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Melbourne, Vic

Site: North Wharf Rd, Docklands Size: 61,134 m² Site Perimeter: 2,426 m Local Government (Council): MELBOURNE Key Features: ZINCALUME Shed Exposed Structural Members Abandoned Control Tower Education Centre Waterfront Views

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The Shed A gray tin warehouse shed covers a major part of the dock. Filled with many boats and old shipping equipment it holds a boat rebuilding company and caters to the public with lessons on restoring old boats. Although not frequently used as other parts of the dock it still sees vibrant artwork and its own culture

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Docklands Ocean Education Centre A key feature of the proposed building site is the Docklands Ocean Education Centre. This building is an extension of the boat warehouse that displays many vintage ships and equipment. A key reference to Australia’s shipping past that will be utilised and retained in the final design.

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The Shed The internal structure of the shed is exposed steel beams and columns to a hip roof. The tall roof allows for large piece of timber to be stacked high on racking. The building has natural lights to brighten the space. Being closer to the water as well allows cool breeze to travel through the building.

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The Control Tower No longer operable the control tower acts as hidden relic of docklands. The space a large dilapidated column like structure with a radio antenna on the top. To one side of the building hits a stunning view of Melbourne CBD. The other is blocked by the Bolte Bridge.

Commonly people just observe the tower without interacting.

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Circulation

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Observing from our site visit we can tell that the majority of circulation around the pier is particularly foot traffic. Although there are roads it only has a one way street which stops at a gate. The person is either unable to get in or must park closer to the Education Centre. Commonly we see workers utilising the space by walking up and down during lunch hours

The most recognised road that runs near the site is the Bolte Bridge. Views from the bridge include Melbourne CBD. The current structure is too low from the Bolte Bridge to notice unless on foot with the ability to look over the handrail. The site also has only 1 single road that can be used to get to the site. I believe we may need to change the flow in terms of accessing site.

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Another issue with site is public transport. In planning it seems to have been neglected. Most stops are close to 300m away from site which then relies on walking to the desired location if you were using the site. A key problem if we were addressing in terms of access as it is only limited. The space needs to allow for circulation of public transport.

Train stations are even further than bus stops.

Currently our site does not have any greenery especially within it’s location near the water. We see as well in the city from other parks that it is a great break out area for workers to enjoy their lunch or for families to relax. This in turn completely cuts out social blending and the ability to use the site for relaxation / pleasure. This is a problem we will address in our design.

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DOCKLANDS - SUN STUDY Melbourne, Vic

Our groups sun study of the site demonstrates the heat structure in one hour intervals. Our study has shown the areas of sunlight that have effected. Research, simulations and site visits have shown to us that the site, throughout the day, is constantly barraged with heat and sunlight. Absorbing into the bitumen and concrete it isn’t comfortable to be in the area for too long. The lack of buildings and vegetation also stops us from seeking shade which could be a factor in the reason why the pier isn’t used often.

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DOCKLANDS - WIND ANALYSIS Melbourne, Vic

From a 5 year study we can see the majority winds are split between northerly and southerly direction. Most prevailing winds and stronger ones from the south.

We notice that this part of the shed is all closed off from site visits and this may be the reason why it is.

Northerlys are gentler winds that hit into the shed. We see that most of the doors on this side are open so a cool breeze will help with the contained heat of a zincalume shed. Although if you are to walk on the southern side of the pier you may not get to experience such gentle winds due to the shed blocking it.

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DOCKLANDS - SHADING Melbourne, Vic The group ran a digital simulation to find out every hour the shade moved on site. What we have concluded is that the site doesn’t have sufficient shade when it comes to protection against the elements.

The only shade that the site receives is the Bolte Bridge due to its large structure and how it almost covers the edge of the pier.

The single story tin shed doesnt completely cast over the site Which is difficult to work outside on. Sometimes external shading equipment is brought in to protect the workers.

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A huge advantage of the existing site is the views that surround it.

Views such as: Clear CBD buildings The Bolte Bridge Melbourne Star 360 views of the Yarra River Historic Boats / Railways Marvel Stadium Although Dull,the site has lots of potential when it comes to utilising these iconic views. We can be able to increase them as well but introducing other levels.

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DOCKLANDS Melbourne, Vic - CIRCULATION - COMMON USE - NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Non Boat Shed Users: Our research and observations we recorded that the non boat shed users which include, workers, tourists and residents only utilise the site minimally. The pier is typically used for either Fishing, Site Seeing or Exercise which is usually during break hours from work in the city. The circulation typically keeps on one side of the pier where the railway lines are due to the open and uninterrupted space.

Boat Shed Users: The boat shed users are usually the only people that interact with the site on a full time basis. They circulate in and out of the shed opening and closing the building. The activities include socialising, education and boat restoration.

Night Activities There is very minimal activities when the night begin. The shed is locked up and the lights of the control tower are on. This is used to let bats know there is a pier on approach. Other than the small sounds of the ripples the pier is completely blank and lifeless at night.

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Demographics A demographic study and collation of information will assist us in achieving the outcome of current social stance that is around docklands. We will also be able to collate this data and use it to create a ethnographic study and a majority user of the Docklands.

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In the suburb of Docklands, Melbourne, there is a total number of 10,964 people living there. Annually approx.1.9 million people visit the waterfront area.

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HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Family households Single (or lone) person households Group households

The median age of people in Docklands was 30 years. Children aged 0 - 14 years made up 7.2% of the population, 65 years and over made up 5.2% of the population.

Of the 2556 families in Docklands, 25.2% were couple families with children, 61.7% were couple families without children and 8.2% were one parent families.

The most common ancestries in Docklands were Chinese 21.5%, English 12.2%, Indian 11.1%, Australian 8.3% and Irish 4.2%.

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The most common occupations for residents in Docklands included Professionals 40.5%, Managers 19.4%, Clerical and Administrative Workers 11.6%, Sales Workers 7.9%, and Community and Personal Service Workers 7.4%.

There is approx.13,000 people working in the suburb of Docklands, 13.5% worked in Computer System Design and Related Services. Other major industries of employment included Banking 6.3%, Cafe and Restaurants 5.4%, Accounting Services 2.1% and Hospitals 2.0%.

In Docklands, 83.1% of private dwellings were occupied and 16.9% were unoccupied.

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Ethnographic Study Using demographic studies of the area we are able to break down the average users of the site to then do behavior maps and sociological understandings of how the site area is used as a community. We were able to break it down into three types of people - Average Worker of Docklands - Average Resident of Docklands - Average Tourist of Docklands This study will help us understand how the site is currently utilised and if there is any refining to encourage more participation within the site

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Ethnographic Study Average Resident of Docklands The path of an average Resident typically starts on the banks of the river in the residential area.

The majority of the residents work full time and are usually situated closer to the city for work.

This allows for the to commute via public transport to work. We also included leisure activities outside of working hours which includes access to close shopping precincts such as The District Docklands

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Ethnographic Study Average Tourist of Docklands The path of an average tourist is actually a local visitor to site.

Most likely positioned in suburbia there would be two access ways. Through Southern Cross Station of via the Bolte Bridge and parked. The majority of visiting people to Docklands is typically to Etihad Arena. We won’t typically see them in other parts during their time (which is usually weekends)

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Ethnographic Study Average Worker of Docklands Utilising the information on working population and large business’ we were able to define the path of an average worker. Typically the majority enter via public transport and then either walk or tram to work. As docklands is still not as dense as Melbourne CBD we can see a trend of people walking down the pier to the control tower and back during lunch to stay active. Unfortunately there is no where for them to sit and enjoy the pier unless of course sitting on some bollards. We can utilise this in our design.

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Alternative Access The diagram demostrates the introduction of boats as a form of access or even introducing new paths that interact with the water from the docklands library side.

This means we can branch out to new interesting modes of access rather than just a single entry of a bitumen road.

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Design Opportunities

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Design Opportunities Once we had evaluated the site it was important for us to begin considering the design opportunities in which our site presented to us. We wanted to explore how we would be able to connect people to the surrounding water which would intern assists us in activating the space. But more specifically we wanted to know an urban waterfront building in Melbourne provide interaction between society and nature by combining the ever changing dynamics of water with the local and visiting community

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Higher View Point

Fender Katsalidis Architects, Proposed HOtel Mona Using higher view point to allow users to gain a better relationship with the water and it horizon.

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Waterfront Pools

Kengo Kuma & Associates, Aquatic centre By implementing Low rise steps, leading down towards the waters you are allowing users to have closer observation.

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Water Edge Steps

Erik Andersson Architects , Atmosphere Bridge

Through utilizing an activity like swimming. We are able to encourage positive interaction with water. This could be done through the use of open water front pools. This is something that has been proposed for the Docklands area before.

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Extruding Path

Frank Gehry, Guggenheim Museum Pathways, extruding over the water allowing for closer interaction and a more per sun sensory experience.

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Future Issues Whilst we consider design opportunities it is also necessary for us to consider the very real possibility of future issues, which may arise. One of the main issues that should be addressed is rising water levels. With with the risk of flooding increasing every day as the climate crises deepens this is becoming more and more of a threat as time goes on.

Whilst rising water levels is a great risk of water front development, perhaps a more immediate issue is just as relevant, management of wind resistance through design is something we must also account for. As the site is in such an open space it is important for us to implement wind resistant techniques to fit the site accordingly.

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Elevated Development Barriers: Through the use of barriers we can control the flow of water to different spaces, maintaining water levels.

Elevated development: This is something that is already a requirement when building in the Docklands area. Since 2008 Docklands requires a minimum of 2.4m floor height above sea floor level before its approved for construction.

Floating development: This is done though allowing a structure to float when its impacted by high water levels. This should be done in low current areas, such as rivers.

Coastal Armoring: Engineered concrete seawalls and bulkheads, protects the shore from strong wave action. Earthen levees protect low-lying land, often from river flooding, and come in many forms

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Future Issues Whilst rising water levels is a great risk of water front development, perhaps a more immediate issue is just as relevant, management of wind resistance through design is something we must also account for. As the site is in such an open space it is important for us to implement wind resistant techniques to fit the site accordingly.

Wind characteristics change with every region and every season, according to the topography, physiology, geography etc. Every built form acts or reacts to these characteristics in its own unique fashion.

- Buildings with, a rounded more streamline design offer less wind resistance - Tall buildings that are short in horizontal dimensions at risk here - Open-sided buildings or buildings with forms that cup the wind can result in forceful wind tunnels

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Reference: http://landezine.com/index.php/2019/03/shanghai-moma-museum-waterfront-park-by-yiyu-design/

Reference: http://landezine.com/index.php/2019/03/shanghai-moma-museum-waterfront-park-by-yiyu-design/

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GENERAL CONCEPT The Shanghai Waterfront park is located in Shanghai, China. It runs along the bank of the Shanghai river and is positioned in front of the Museum of Modern Art. Primarily made up of key structures and views the Waterfront Park is minimal in design.

Key concept elements include - Vegetation - Cafe - Views of Shanghai - Gallery Space

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CIRCULATION Circulation is a key element when designing the park. Due to the long stretch the designer intends to keep the user active and still involved in the space. Throughout the park you are constantly amongst dense vegetation and canopy cover. The space is cool being near the water and under shade

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ENTRANCES With the park being so long and dense Yiyu Design allow for many entrances with multiple paths coming from the boardwalk and the sidewalk. The main entrance is the Zig Zag bridge that leads up to the second level.

The bridge itself is aesthetic and relevant to the Museum of Modern Art from which it begins

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WIND CIRCULATION With large exposed concrete pillars and steel beams wind can flow through the design. This in turn will keep it cool and spacious with the help of the vegetation. Being next to Shanghai River also allows for a cooler breeze to circulate as water absorbs a lot of heat. It is also applicable to the second level as there isn’t many walls to stop you from experiencing the cool air

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SUN STUDY 12pm The sun over the waterfront park activates certain spaces throughout the day. This diagram shows the paths and rooftops activating whilst the lower buildings and cafe are still shaded. As it is the peak of the day user may feel the heat as it absorbs on the concrete path

SUN STUDY 5pm During evenings the sun lowers over the river which reflects and glistens on the water. From this diagram the buildings are activated but still with the cool breeze and dense shading heat isn’t too much of an issue.

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APPLICATIONS TO DOCKLANDS The Shanghai Waterfront park has many points of interests within its designs which would be applicable to the North Wharf Docklands site.

For Instance: Shading With the pier being made of concrete and bitumen it absorbs lots of heat which makes the surface hot and terrible to walk on. By introducing another level there is the opportunity to use it for shade for protection against the harsh sun. The second level can also be used for cover if it were to rain.

Currently there is no protection against the rain.

Enhanced Views The existing site has the benefit of having spectacular views of the city.

Allowing for a complete 360 capture of docklands and its surroundings. By introducing a path into North Wharf we can increase the eye level introducing a new viewing point whilst still maintaining the 360 views Inviting Entrances A problem i have come across from the site analysis is that North Wharf is not inviting at all. By just introducing something to entice users from the business district there might be reason to use the space. As currently it is basically empty.

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VEGETATION A key element about this park is the Vegetation. Completely covered by shrubs, trees and vines on the ground level it allows for users to feel the space and experience nature. Shanghai is a prosperous large dense city that doesn’t have much parks for people to relax or eat their lunch.

The Waterfront park offers such amenities. Not only does is the park used for leisure but it adds a natural element to the galleries. Shading the glass facade of these small completely glazed spaces will help it keep cool naturally and offer an aesthetic view of nature flowing into the river.

Drawing from the unique choice of dense vegetation for Waterfront Parks design we can apply it to the North Wharf Site. The large concrete blank canvas that lacks shading can utilise the trees to combat heat and over whelming winds. Vegetation also is pleasing to be around as it can take you away from the grip of the city centre. Breaks during lunch or family picnics could be used on this site.

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I believe that the existing site has lots of potential to become a brilliant and innovative design from the research our team has collated. Learning from the base of it’s development starting with the Wurundjeri people through to the experiences and iconic events the docklands have been through can be a foundation from where we start and the direction the future is going. We outlined many different proposals from each individual precedent study that brings many forms and ideas that can be applicable to North Wharf. Although neglected, abandoned and somewhat forgotten the site is situated in one of the best locations in Melbourne. Being so close to the water you can smell it, interact directly with it whilst experiencing the quietness and isolation of a cool breeze. I believe that the site may of been left to the elements due to the focus put on other areas of docklands. It may be challenging to create a whole new area (which most don’t know about) and create a design which will invite users to circulate through. In future we must think about the upcoming issues that can effect us and change the way the world works. Using the collected information such as social, natural elements and user circulation I am confident that we can address this in our design proposal.

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“Circulation” To activate the location.

“Public Activities” To breathe life into the harbour

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MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL PHASE ONE. WELCOME TO FLOWVILLE

Using all the information we have collected, interpreted and understood we have come up with our masterplan concept of Flowville, a new addition to docklands. We believe that this site will create identity and serve multiple purposes within the area accomodating to existing users and branching out to reach new demographics that are welcome to experience this site. We kept the area at 80% open space allowing for community interaction. Multipurpose buildings are open to the public and offer services that will engage the users to interact with the site in alternative unique ways. The layout of the zones keep the user occupied until the very edge of the pier.

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We introduced multiple pools to the site due to the shortage of public pool areas within the CBD and surrounding. We believe that this could serve multiple purposes such as breakout spaces, exercise and leisure.

Being on a bank of the river it also allows for un-obstructed views to the CBD. We designed for the user to be removed from the high paced lifestyle of the city and involved closely with the water and landscape surrounding the pools.

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BOAT HIRE After doing our demographic to ethnographic study we were able to determine that most users of the areas barely interact with the site. Most users infact avoid the area as there is no appeal. What we can introduce to allow for more interaction is boat hire and certain spots that are only accessible by boat.

This allows for more circulation on site and bring a sense of identity particulary to the boat shed as most non boat enthusiast refuse to interact with the site. This diagrams shows the proposed island designs that can be accessible on by boat or swimming.

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Boat Shed, Boat Hire and Education Centre A key identity to the current site is the Boat shed. We didn’t want to lose the relationship to the site that most people currently use so we decided to incorporate a few different ideas that could improve the space. We combined the Boat Shed with boat hire and an education centre. The common user now is disperced over 3 industries allowing for the space to be utilised more and recognised as an associate of Docklands history

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Gallery and Exhibition Space We wanted to introduce a space that could possibly offer an international exhibition space. The building is a complex form representive impact from an oblong heavy object creating large waves to rise away from the impact area. This space has access from an external road that runs through the middle and then ties back into the main landscape. The journey allows easy access for deliveries and staff parking. The space consits of multiple levels of mixed use which has vews of the CBD and views to the south side of Docklands. Having the site raised also allows us to break the gale force winds from the south and create a barrier for water level rising

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Reflecting on the feedback of the initial phase one design proposal we are to include a deeper understanding and look at circulation by introducing paths to intertwine between buildings. By introducing new elevated paths we may be able to weave through the site and create additional public space. The site will need to develop further in terms of the introduction of the brief. Initially we focused on the boat house and a solid mass of the exhibition centre. Further more we will begin to look at the design holistically and in more detail. Active spaces such as the Aquatic Centre, Viewing Tower, Education Centre, Office space and plaza areas will be utilised to allow the users to feel connected within the space but also with the Yarra River. Moving into schematic designs will assist our group in identifying circulation within the space on a micro scale as well as iterative design ideas for detail.

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THE INTENTION OF FLOWVILLE Docklands North Wharf has been an iconic element in assisting Melbourne create its identity. From its significance and relationship to the Australian indigenous, The aid of a port for World War 1 & 2 and the first step onto Australian soil that many of our grandparents and parents had to experience to give us a better life. Since then we believe that the space has been abandoned and no longer relevant to the history of Melbourne. We envision the site to bring back it’s identity through fluidity and connection with water. Our design, we believe, has to capability to bring forth a “wave” of exciting ideas to area.

Our new keywords identify our new design choices of which we would like to implement. We believe that this will be better suited to the overall Masterplan.

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FLOWVILLE CONCEPT

Our initial inspiration was drawn from a previous form we had created through one of our matrixes. We found this particular form worked well as it allowed us to focus on this sense continuity by creating an organic feel. We found the form allowed us to instantly see how the zoning throughout the site should be split up into sections, across light and dark spaces within the image. Openings in the water allowed us to form pathways which would tie into or initial building masses exposing users to different experiences as they flow through site 169

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With the brief available to us we could begin creating Schematic diagrams to communicate the zoning areas. Using multiple ideation, spacial arrangements and our foundation concept plan we created from our form finding we proposed a variety of site layouts to ensure that the most sustainable and practical idea was implemented. Our main basis for the site was to include the following: - Aquatic Centre - Office Space - Exhibition Centre - Boat Building Workshop - Education Centre - Plaza Space for food and drink stalls.

Each one of the members were able to produce their own interpretation of the site in 1:500 as well as 1:250 scales. Once all the plans were submitted we could then combine to create the final zoning.

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The Schematic design of the plaza shows the spatial arrangement of zones which are separated by varying depths. The design contours down towards the water giving the user a unique experience at every level as well as the opportunity to engage in various activities as they travel through the plaza.

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This schematic design shows the spacial arrangements of the Exhibition space and the office / business facilities. Using a similar technique to our graph we outlined the linear movement that the user would be able to experience.

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The initial idea of the boat shed workshop was the split both buildings so the common existing users will be able to continue their work within similar culture. The main area is the boat shed which is accessible by Jetty,

Similar to the boat building workshop we wanted to spit the education centre for a separate experience.

Although on the Master-plan both these buildings are connected via bridge, we believed that this space could hold large seminars and shared workspaces.

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The original brief of the Aquatic Centre was the include an indoor pool, gym, change rooms and storage. Making a centre entrance allows for easy flow into all rooms on the ground floor with the basement floor to be used for changing rooms and privacy.

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CONCEPT MERGING A combination of ideas allowed us to incorporate the best schematic design layouts and merge together to begin forming a mass model of our concept. Our original concept and feedback was to research into connection to water, paths and built form so the introduction of elevated pathways were implemented. Having these pathways allowed for our site to be completely connected. Each building area was accessible directly from another which assisted the user in circulation and experience. The forms of all our designs represent that of a unique point of form finding that we recorded in the micro system documenting and iterating. We believe that from our research in schematic design this is the most sufficient site layout that would be relatable to both our site analysis and form finding. The diagram communicates the points of interest within the site as perspective and it’s relation to the pier foundation. Through further development we will finalise our building designs internally and externally as well as introducing detailed construction methods to communicate our design and how it works within the site.

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After creating our foundation on macro scale we began using iterations to develop our buildings on a micro scale. The diagram shows the multiple methods of form finding we used around existing posts to create built form and their influence with solid objects. These iterative designs are prevalent in many of our built form.

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Plaza Area Iterative Development During the initial stages of development of the plaza we wanted to draw inspiration from our previous form finding, focusing on the natural flow that is created when disrupting the waters surface, allowing natural division of zones to form. This would then be contoured down towards the waters surface through a series of steps creating edge quality within the site as well as encouraging user interaction with the waters surface.

Meanwhile our development of this area we needed to address the issues of circulation and pathways, this was achieved through the integration of a bridge which would act as an alternate route over the plaza, allowing users to bi-pass the chaos below and reach their destination whilst not being completely isolated from the experience below.

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From the initial Schematic design layout we decided to incorporate pedestrian trafficable roof tops as it will keep with the theme of elevated pathways associating with the built form and water.

Multiple layers of pools infront of the aquatic centre mimics our Fork form finding technique to represent the split therefore the path will move between the Yarra River, breakout spaces and leisure activities. We find this shape is more organic and interacts with the water front.

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Similar of that to the path we proposed which allows for each building to be connected but still independent with their existing activities. Both the Education Centre and Boat building workshop are currently located on either ends of the pier with the existing site but require to still have interaction as marine biology and boat building can cross paths. This design proposal showcases a ripple type roof structure that resembles the after effect of water as it begins to settle. The boatshed rises high to allow for boats up to 12m to worked on. Compared to the original design, we believe that this is more practical in application and practicality for the current users.

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The architectural mass housing the office and exhibition spaces, is one of the main areas we focused on throughout the duration of the design process. Taking direct inspiration from the form finding iterations and graphing particularly in section we looked at adopting these forms to create unique spaces. With this in mind we looked further at skin iterations for the external part of the building and also at internal aspects such as different floor level systems focusing on creating numerous journeys for the users of the space

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Not only did we want the user to experience our form finding techniques in built form but also have sensory exposure to the buildings and surroundings. The reason we chose mist as a sensory option is due to the ephemeral feeling that can be derived from walking through a light damp air. This can create emotional connection in the long term and allow for person on site to connect further on a temporal level. We hope to integrate the mist sensory experience through small fountains, pools or even a tunnel style form where there is direct contact with the Yarra River

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In conjunction with our concept built form decisions working from the base foundation in a bottom up method we then layered the site completely to allow for each system to interact. This included: The Base - Mimicking the form finding methods to allow for our foundation. Whilst the existing posts remain for identity.

The Pathways - These represent the subtle incline and decline of movement of water to create fluidity on the site. These paths unify the buildings, landscape and water surround.

The Buildings - The buildings are all designed to incorporate the brief without sacrificing the relationship between form finding and practical function.

Flowville - Using our keywords our design basis is complete and ready to look further into detail development.

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Layered Experience

A main feature of our site is the multiple levels of experience that we intend the user to utilise. Each height can bring a new feel to site, this is shown by the interconnecting paths and materiality choice of the paths, buildings and foundation.

For diagramming purposes we broke up the site into 4 main objectives.

- Water experience - Ground Experience - Bridge Experience - Rooftop Experience The reasoning behind these choices means that no matter what area of the site you are in you are still within the realms of a complete experience. If you are on a rooftop you are still a few steps away from the water or ground. We believe that this will also assist within circulation.

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Through our design we wanted to focus on how we can maximize user experience and there circulation within the site.

With a focus on two of our key words, Fluidity and Connection, we were able to achieve this, by implementing complex forms and pathways allowing users to flow throughout the site without any overbearing obstacles.

We included a bridge which would which would tie into or various buildings, exposing users to different experiences as they flow through site, as well as providing users with multiple routs to different destinations, allowing them to bi-pass the chaos bellow. A large focus has been put on edge quality by flowing pathways along the side of the pier encouraging user interaction with the water.

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Site Analysis Before and After Due to the increased in temperature and the loss of mass from glaciers and ice sheets, the global mean of sea levels will continue to rise rapidly during the 21 st century. This diagram shows one scenario of the sea level rising to 0.8 meters in the year 2100 (21 hundred) and the areas that have the biggest impact. According to (NGIS Australia and Melbourne water).

Most of the areas affected by the rising sea level rise, will be at the docks and building adjacent to the shore. Our proposed site is certainty effect by the climate change as it is surrounded by the Yarra River. With our upcoming design proposal, we would like to address this issue.

We wanted to incorporate the sea-level changes in our design instead of looking at it as a problem. To integrate this opportunity into our site, we added a series of unique steps in front of the aquatic centre and pools. The steps would lead down and slowly transition in to the Yarra river. The shape of steps and the paths will slightly change each passing day depending on the water level. Meaning that every time you visit the site, the experience of walking along the Yarra River and interacting with the water will be different and alter over time.

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Site Analysis Before and After

Flowville, a concept inspired by capturing the movement of water and the impact an object has when distorting the water’s surface in order to create, fluidity, connection, circulation and activity within a site. From zoning to footpaths to edge quality, everything has been inspired by these 4 key words which ultimately are the driving forces behind our final design. With the inclusion of public plaza to act as a focal meeting point, an aquatic center complete with waterfront pools and steps to encourage user interaction with the water, as well as an exhibition space, a boat building shed, an education center we are able to create a site which attracts locals and tourists alike, all connected by a multiple strand of pathways and bridges representing the chaos created by distorting the water’s surface, focusing on a sense continuity by creating this feel of spatial flow.

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The contoured plaza that represents curve of water on impact. Below is a conjunction of various spaces through a series of steps and levels which lead to the waters edge encouraging user interaction with the waters surface, whilst above are subtle oscillate like paths representing the direction of water and the relationship that the user will experience. All paths tie into the foundation, the buildings and water so you can feel the circulation on the site.

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A green roof is added to allows tourists and locals to access the rooftop of the aquatic centre and enjoy the 360-degree view of Melbourne. This idea also increases our vision of having “80% green space” within the site, a must needed feature for Docklands.

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Boat Workshop and Education Centre Final Design Continuing with the theme of separating the boat shed work shop and education centre we wanted to create each building to have a unique experience within each one. We did not want to take away and isolate the buildings completely though. Using the interconnecting paths each building is joined by bridges and entrances that flow into each other. Both buildings are also open to public with large curtain walls surrounding the areas for a look into what is happening in the site.

The boat shed is 12m tall in it’s highest point. This is due to the large wave effect that we created with the roof. The reason for this height on a single story is because we designed the building to manufacture and work on boats. This has increased the existing sites height by an extra 5m. This should be more than enough the facilitate for sail boats. On the second floor we incorporated break out spaces and bathrooms as the current conditions of the site did not make this accessible.

The education centre is a multi-level learning hub. We wanted to incorporate the Publc so they are aware of the history of Port Melbourne which has been forgotten over the years. We have done this by introducing a public lecture area as long as a break out bench seating amongst plants. Shared study spaces allow for marine biology or boat builders to work within a confined area. As the area is completely public, a large ramp goes from the second floor right through the bottom.

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Exhibition Centre and Shared Office Space Final Design

The Exhibition and office spaces takes inspiration predominately from the form finding process particularly where we were able to capture forms and look at them in section. These forms created unique and interesting spaces that was then worked with to create the main building mass of the site. The building mass also relates to the graph language used to observe the form finding results through the structural piers that support the structure.The materials of the building were chosen to create a fluid connection to the rest of the pier.

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Flowville CLIENT :

Docklands Council

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lobby

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Notify any errors, discrepancies or omissions to the architect.

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Flowville CLIENT :

Docklands Council

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Flowville CLIENT :

Docklands Council

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meeting room

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wc

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North Wharf Pier Docklands VIC 3008

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Drawings shall not be used for construction purposes until issued for construction.

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PROJECT NAME :

Flowville CLIENT :

Docklands Council

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REVISION NO.

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North Wharf Pier Docklands VIC 3008

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Do not scale drawings.

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PROJECT NAME :

Flowville CLIENT :

Docklands Council

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REVISION NO.

DRAWING TITLE :

DRAWING NO.

North Wharf Pier Docklands VIC 3008

EXHIBITION & OFFICE SPACE

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Flowville CLIENT :

Docklands Council

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North Wharf Pier Docklands VIC 3008

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Bridge Structural Design Bridge Section Detail: By utilising the current posts from the old pier and keeping it within our design, we were able to use these as structural elements. In fact, the main bridges are held up by multiple timber posts that are sunken deep into the river bed. A recessed top plate with anchor bolts are fixed to the in-situ concrete. The walkway consists of timber decking to match the foundation and on either sides 900mmH glass hand rails to allow for uninterrupted views of the site and protection. This technique means that we are able to create these large structures without compromising the identity of the site.

Concrete Skin Detail - Exhibition Centre: Leading up from the misting small pools is the facade of the office building and exhibition centre.

The reason we chose a plan white cast concrete is because of the simple colour tone of timber to white. Similar to our bridge this style compliments the rest of the site and still relating with our theme of the layered experience. Precast panels are mechanically fitted on site to allow for simple logistics and installation. The plates are hidden to allow for the seamless facade.

Timber Skin Detail - Exhibition Centre: Moving in one fluid motion from the timber decking that covers the majority of our site the Exhibition centre also showcases the same material between white concrete. With the sharp angles of our facade resembling the chaotic water movement we incorporated large steel frame with timber panels fixed. This technique also allows us the adjust accordingly to the sun movement for optimal light intake into the building.

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All boundaries and contours subject to survey

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PROJECT NAME :

Flowville CLIENT :

Docklands Council

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REVISION NO.

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North Wharf Pier Docklands VIC 3008

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TIMBER SKIN DETAIL

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Notify any errors, discrepancies or omissions to the architect.

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Do not scale drawings.

All boundaries and contours subject to survey

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Flowville CLIENT :

Docklands Council

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REVISION NO.

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North Wharf Pier Docklands VIC 3008

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CONCLUSION

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Our team of Elliot Pike, Hugo Leo, Don Tran, and Myself began this journey of creating our masterplan through multiple avenues and research. Initially beginning creating the form finding. We found the correct method into capturing our form making system from there, we iterated. Each form we looked deeper into the analytics and questioning the reasons on how it behaved. The information we gathered assisted us in creating 3D forms with the capability of behaving in the same way.

We could see how these forms work with people and what would most likely be beneficial. Meanwhile we were still visiting and researching thoroughly the history, the elemental impacts, and the social aspects of North Wharf Pier in Docklands. Our research brought us to the point of Flowville. We believe that our site is capable in achieving our desired vision of creating identity to the site through user circulation, layered experience, and their new connection with Yarra River. The project has taught me the analytics on a macro scale right through to deeper understandings and reasoning on micro. From this project we can implement from start to finish a new site approximately 120,000sqm from a single drop of water.

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