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Design Innovator Studies
Design Innovator Studies
According to the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Rsearch, non-domestic assaults fall into two categories: alcohol related incidents and non-alcohol related incidents. When lockout laws were introduced to the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross in February 2014, assault incidents have increased ever since.
The Sydney Local Government Area (LGA) accounts for over 10.2% of the NSW total number of assault incidents. Zooming into Town Hall and its immediate vicinity, there appears to be a large concentration of assault incidents, particularly along George Street.
On George Street further north of Town Hall, non-alcohol related non-domestic assault incidents are more prominent. This bears a positive correlation to the lack of CCTV cameras in this location.
Further east on Pitt Street, only one CCTV camera is present. This correlates with a high activity of both alcohol-related and non-alcohol related non-domestic assault incidents in the area.
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As expected, the maximum number of recorded non-domestic assaults is clustered around the Town Hall Station. It is interesting to note that a larger number of CCTV cameras at the train station is not associated with a decreased number of assault incidents.
Another observation is that assault incidents appear to be largely concentrated on or near major road intersections, with much lower assault activity occurring further along longer roads or streets.
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Analysis of CCTV Cameras and Assault Incidents. Approx.1km radius from Town Hall. Analysis of CCTV Cameras and Assault Incidents. Immediate Vicinity of Town Hall.
Interactive map of non-domestic assaults in Sydney. 08.09.2020. NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. [accessed 16.03.2021] <https://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/Pages/bocsar_news/Non-DV-related-Assault-Map-with-Alcohol- ag.aspx>
Alcohol related non-domestic assault incidents. Approx.1km radius from Town Hall. Alcohol related non-domestic assault incidents. In the immediate vicinity of Town Hall.
New Civic Square Issues
Lack of substantial green public space
Tight street corners without shelter
High crime index in the immediate vicinity
Privatization of information and technology
New Civic Square Design
Mixed use highrise for innovators & researchers
Enticing, flowing form for attraction
Encouragement of collaborating retailers
Activation of street corners for shelter
Extension of original Town Hall steps
Public green spaces & accessible roofs
Biomimetics - Retail Facade
1 Ground Floor Plan
This volume houses retail storefronts populated primarily by brands collaborating with innovators and researchers in the towers to produce joint products. Parametrically designed concrete landscape elements promote visual compression and release, and hint toward the back exit onto Pitt St.
Floor Plans
Double Height Communal Levels
Every third floor, a double height level is introduced, bridging both towers. The facade louvres become thinner for these public spaces for views.
Floor Plans
2
Large Research Facility Levels
Both the tall and short towers house a two story module for design studios and research centers. Facade louvres thicken to provide privacy and shading.
Floor Plans
3
Small Research Facility Levels
The tapering form of the tower results in smaller floor plates on higher levels. Research facility floor plans are adjusted accordingly.
Floor Plans
4
Retail Volume & Courtyard
Seeking beautiful moments in the new civic square, one can be found at the edge of the retail store facade as the light shines through the parametric enclosure at certain times of the day.
Loading Dock & Street Corners
From site analysis, it was understood that street corners were not friendly, and a safe drawback was necessary. Pockets of space were designed for the new civic square, with undulating paths connecting them and sheltering pedestrians from the traffic.
Plaza Landscape Design & Flow
Inspired by innovator Alice Potts, in particular her Perspire project with sweat crystallization, the landscape elements emulate the lattice structure of salt crystals, and flow upward to connect with the gree nroof of the multipurpose volume.
Retail Volume & Courtyard
Seeking beautiful moments in the new civic square, one can be found at the edge of the retail store facade as the light shines through the parametric enclosure at certain times of the day.
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