A D A P T I V E C A S T I N G

Often casted to be wasted in landfill for several years, concrete waste produces an alarming rate of Co2 emissions. Despite being examples of concrete systems being casted for easy assembly and disassembly, many aren’t flexible in terms of modularity. However, what if there was a way to design a system away from the traditional rectilinear beams and columns that would not only reduce concrete production, but last for many years.

The location is situated between many lines of sight including Wakefield and John St both being main access points. Despite this, the site is often neglected with many on goers ignoring it being situated within a corner adjacent to the George Building as well as being surrounded by trees. The design of the building intends to counter these challenges.