HELGA NG (Z5136563) 1 ‘‘Architecture is not about math or zoning, it's about visceral emotions,’’ ... Marc Kushner (2015). DIMENSION INTA 8000 : RESOLVE PROJECT TITLE BY ... HELGA NG (Z5136563)
DESIGN STATEMENT
To redefine the WBPS as a new kind of public amenity for our city to aim at exploring the multiple dimensions of human interaction and ultimately evoke their sense of belongings to the historical site.
WANGAL BAND of the Dharug or Eora language group presumed to have inhabited on Rozelle land. BRITICH REACH OUT Rozelle site and forcing aboriginal group to leave most of the land. Early 1788 1788 1800 Birtish gorverner John Hunter granted Rozelle to the COLONY’S PRINCIPAL SURGEON, WILLIAM BALMAIN. 1890 A DYKE was built Balmain across to Glebe Island. built along with extention WBPS was built in TWO PHASEs. The first phase was built and conisit of a BOILER HOUSE TURBINE HALL AND SWITCH HOUSE. 1912-1917 1950-1958 After WORLD WAR-II, first boiler house was DEMONLISHED and second boiler house was built. 1970s Electritic demand form WBPS was diminished. TURBINES WERE SOLD AND SECOND BOILER HOUSE WAS DEMOLISHED 1983,On COMPLETELY Site construction
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• represents a strong historical connection with the past, and is highly valued by newer and older residents
1912 1983 1980s-1990s 2000 Christmas day of 1983, entire WBPS was COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. Every item in WBPS expect HERIAGE ITEMS WERE STRIPPED due to public saftety. WBPS was SOLD TO SYDNEY HARBOUR AUTHORITYFORESHOROE by PACIFIC POWER who now hunt for preserve the site.
• A solid heritage evidence of the transformation of Sydney from the nomadic way of life to the industrial phase.
• Power station represents an influential phase in the development of power generation.
• An important surviving element of the industrial history of Sydney Harbour
• A potent symbol of the area’s industrial origins and working traditions
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY SIGNIFICANT
built form across the mud flat Island. HOUSES were with mullens street 1910 Site was progressiveley resumed to constrct POWER STATION building for electric power in sydney. Began the FIRST PHASE of construction work on the WHITE BAY POWER STATION.
DIMENSION6 PYRMONT Population : 12458 ANNANDALE Population : 5823 GLEBE Population : 6589 ROZELLE Population : 4457 BALMAIN Population : 6422 EnvironmentSurrounding LOCATION AND POPULATION SYDNEY CBD Located in Rozelle, in the inner west of Sydney and located 4 kilometers west of the Sydney central business district, the White Bay Power Station is easily accessible. It has rated sixth in the inner west for overall liveability according to a study from DOMAIN. Compared to other nearby suburbs, the population density of Rozelle is relatively low. With the upcoming Sydney Metro infrastructure, we would expect more population to move to this area. Situated near the coastline has made it a favorable tourism attraction and could see a high potential in turning the WBPS into a vibrant place to visit
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 7 CHARACTERISTICPOSITIVENEGATIVECHARACTERISTIC ALONG THE COAST LOW POPULATION CULTURAL VIBRANCY LACK OF FACILITIESCOMMUNITY LOSSBACKGROUNDHISTORICALOFNEIGHBOURHOODCULTURE (Upcoming local planning) Sydney Metro West at The Bays Sydney Superyachy Marina Anzac Bridge WHITE BAY POWER STATION POPULATION LABOUR FORCE MEDIAN AGE LAND SIZE POPULATIONDISTRIBUTIONGENDERDENSITY AVERAGE CHILDREN PER FAMILY AVERAGE PEOPLE PER HOUSEHOLD 9,556 5,230 38 1.79 sqkm 5,328 p/sqkm 0.5 2.3 47.8% 52.2% #966D6D DEmographic & neighbourhood Anzac Memorial statue
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KEY ISSUE : CULTURAL
OVERLOOK THE IMPORTANCE OF HERITAGE AND CULTURAL CONSERVATION
Due to the built of other efficient and distant power station, The entire WBPS was closed permanently on 25 December 1983
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WBPS BEING ABANDONED DUE TO LOSS OF FUNCTION
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Premier Dominic Perrottet suggest that the power station is a “shocking building” that “should be knocked down” ... The Sydney Morning Herald This absurd statement demonstrates a deep ignorance of Sydney’s history and of the Government’s obligations under planning legislation.
• The power station is exceptionally significant as the only one retaining machinery and equipment from before the 1950s, demonstrating the process of electricity production and it’s use throughout Sydney’s extensive rail network. The building should be conserved as it demonstrates the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales.
The connection to the past, present and future. “An opportunity for building intergenerational and intercultural connections in the context of an increasingly layered, heterogeneous, and changing society” (Francesca Lanz, 2018) The continuity of tangible attributes e.g. materials and form, and “functional authenticity” as well as the intangible attributes such as the “language, feeling and spirit” ( Roha W. Khalaf, 2020) LAYERED layered context and memorable experience with moment of reflection to the “contemporary and cultural social values, debates and aspirations (Laurajane Smith, 2006). ”
CONTINUITY
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 9 HERITAGE RESPONSE : THE BLEND OF PAST & PRESENT CONNECTIVENNESS
THE NEED OF CULTURAL EXCHANGE PLATFORM FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE ARTS AND CULTURE
DIMENSION10 KEY ISSUE : CONCERNSSOCIAL
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To create a space that encourages human interaction with activities that allows collaboration and social engagement and at the same time provide a hide-out area for individual and personal moment.
THE POST-COVID RECOVERY & SOCIAL RESILIENCE
In the City of Sydney there is a high demand for inner-city spaces which have the right technical features and are close to core markets and skilled workers.
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Creative organisations are being priced out of these spaces due to heavy competition and by real estate development ...worldcitiescultureforum
• Deliver a space that allows people of diverse cultural backgrounds to create, work and interact with one another and an exhibition space that are open to different means of cultural expression
• COVID-19 has caused multiple, unforeseen, and cascading impacts that have severely affected societies worldwide. Addressing these impacts in the aftermath of such a complex crisis requires collaborative approaches where the whole-of-society works together to build and strengthen its resilience ... Andrew G.McClelland
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 11 SPATIAL RESPONSE : MEETING THE SOCIAL EXPECTATION DELIVERBLESSPATIALEXPECTATIONPHYSICALEXPECTATIONPSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIALISINGCONNECTIONPUBLICSPACE ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM REFLECTIVE AREA INVOLVEMENTSEMI-OPENED PERSONALPRIVATE • spaces with a threshold that are conditionally accessible. (Verschaffel, 2009) • A transition from the public sector to a conditioned space • Spatial design focuses on people’s problems, goals, needs, thinking and engagement. • Immersive & personal • A place for the deeper conversation • Quiet space separated from the crowd and noise • Sense of openess , letting the outside In • (Paulina, 2016) • Encounter spaces that foster interaction between people • Flexible to host various type of social activities • Meeting & socialising • Expressive & productive • Mindful & reflective
To develop a new kind of Sydney urbanism that respects and celebrates Country, drawing on natural, cultural, maritime and industrial stories to shape an innovative and sustainable new place for living, recreation and working. The Bay West Place Stategy
THE AIM TO BRING NEW LIFE TO THE WBPS
• A place to support the creative industries and artist, especially new and emerging or community based. Would be expecting a platform to foster connection between local creative culture ,enriching the creative layer of Rozelle and potentially make economic benefit out of it.
The needs of creating a place to support social and cultural events and to promote a vibrant and active living environment to attract people of different age range, especially the younger generation.
THE NEEDS OF LOCAL CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE PLANNING OF THE BAY PRECINT.
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DIMENSION12 KEY ISSUE : FUTURE PLANNING
• Bringing new life to existing diverse assets and uses is one of their planning direction, aiming to integrate rich layers of creativity, heritage and culture across the precinct ... the Bay West Place Stategy
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HELGA NG (Z5136563) 13 INFRASTRUCTURE + INTEGRATION REFORMING THE NSW IDENTITY NEW TYPOLOGY FUTURE FORM + CHARACTER PRECINCT SUSTAINABILITY
A new typology of spatial design concerning community connection and social wellbeing. (especially for post lockdown Arecoverycreative and productive spot to bring artist, designers and the public together and a speculative design (Dunne and Raby, 2013) to accomodate new social norms and opportunities. Creating a model for more sustainable urban communities and create the sense of belongings.
Connect the WBPS to future planning of the Bay (e.g. The future transport network)
WBPSFUTURETHESHAPING• FUTURE RESPONSE : TRANSMUTE FOR THE FUTURE
To design a space that show “embodiments of ideas and ideal of the state or country” .... Chris Johnson (1992)
DIMENSION14 WBPS STAKEHOLDERS STRATEGICFOCUS PRESERVESIGNIFICANCECULTURAL Local (smallresidentsfamilies) • Somewhere to gather • child environemtnfriendly • experiencememerable • Celebrating the suburb’s history and heritage • To be proud of the backgroundhistorical • Have a grasp of the heritage Sydneydevelopmentandof • To therecognisesstatehistory • A chance to get in touch with the communitylocal • A place that take advantage of the view of sydney’s famous harbour bridge • To souvenirproductlocalpurchasedesigners’as• A platform to support designerslocaland artists • communicatepeopleToSomewheremeetnewand • A place that is virant and alive • Inclusive space to stay • A quiet and safe place to work • To learn about the needs of the creative industry • A medium to support the industry • Space to retreat and rest • Greenery space to enjoy ProfessionalsYoung Tourist SUPPORTING THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY VIBRANT & INCLUSIVEENVIRONMENTSOCIAL&SAFEENVIRONMENT
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 15 understanding the expectations • Make economic benefit out of the heritage site • Increase popularities of groupcommercialsurroundingbby advertising or graffiti on their exterior wall • Provide a good example othertoindustrialforgrouprenovateproject • A platform industrydiveresewelcomingto make benefit out of it • opportunitybusinessIncrease • A place to meet people from the industry • To support new and community based artist and designer. • A place showcaseto their artworks. • To transform their profitableactivitiescreativeinto busibess • Foster local creative culture and ofculturecreatsymbolthestate. • Recognises the importance of the past culturehistoryunderstandingandand • To value ofheritageappreciateandtheassestsWBPS • To attract tourists and bring city.interestmoretothe • To create a multicultual environment • A place considerthatthe functionality and safety of the space. • A place to boost economy • Increase creative opportunitybusiness • designsustainableEnvironmentally • The use footprint.reduceresourcesrecycledofandcarbon industrialcommercial/group Creative industries Conservation/ Environmentalgroups GovernmentState
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As accordance to Shaun Canning and Dirl Spenneman (2001), they argued that : “the methodologies employed in the Australian cultural heritage management failed to assess the social value that represent and determine the depth of community feeling and attachment to cultural or natural environment.”
CELEBRATING THE SOCIAL AND HERITAGE VALUE OF THE SITE
focus lens : to evoke visitors’ sense of belongings to the wbps
A CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE REPRESENTING STATE VALUE
As accordance to Shaun Canning and Dirl Spenneman (2001), they argued that : “the methodologies employed in the Australian cultural heritage management failed to assess the social value that represent and determine the depth of community feeling and attachment to cultural or natural environment.”
The design of our project should be focus on develping a social hub that could foster the human interaction and the community attachment to the heritage value of the wbps. A civic space that are equally valuable to people from different discipline and a platform to facilitates connection and associations to people nationally and internationally. The celebration of the sydney multi-cultural state identity 2.1.
The NSW governemt has been working to strengthen the NSW economic contribusion of the creative industries.
A civic space that are equally valuable to people from different discipline and a platform to facilitates connection and associations to people nationally and internationally. The celebration of the sydney multi-cultural state identity
According to “ New South Wales Creative Industry Insight” :
A civic space that are equally valuable to people from different discipline and a platform to facilitates connection and associations to people nationally and internationally. The celebration of the sydney multi-cultural state identity
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“A vibrant creative industry, as a key tool for driving innovation, is critical to the NSW economy”
PROMOTING THE LOCAL CREATIVE INDUSTRY INCLUSIVE & SUSTAINABLE DESIGN THINKING
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“green infrastructure plays a great role in creating a healthier, more liveable, and sustainable urban environment.”
According to NSW’s Better Placed and Greener Places
DIMENSION18 TO BRING BACK THE LIFE OF THE POWERHOUSEABANDONED NATURAL SOCIAL CONCIOUSNESS • Reflective moments • Evoke awarenessSocial • Human interation • Vibrant & active • The appreciation of the natual resources To redefine the WBPS as a POETIC ADAPTIVE INTERVENTION that explores the multiple DIMENSION of HUMAN INTERACTION. SENSIBLE • Inclusive & environmentsafe • programMulti-faceted COSMICAL • Receptive to new ideas • Embrace of freedom VISION visionary to practical
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 19 ENCOUNTEREXPLOREEXPERMENTENGAGEEXPRESS IMPOSING CONNECTIONINTERACTIONHUMANANDONTHE SITE PRACTICAL
DIMENSION20 JOURNEYINTERACTIONHUMAN Design strategy To redefine the WBPS as a POETIC ADAPTIVE INTERVENTION that explore the various DIMENSION & LAYER of HUMAN INTERATION. ENCOUNTER MEET & GREET GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER PRIMARY PRIMARY EXCHANGE 5 STAGE RELATIONSHIPOF
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 21 LEARN & EXPLORE NEW IDEAS COLLABORATE PRIMARYSECONDARY EXPLORE ENGAGE CONVERSATIONREFLECTIVE SECONDARY EXPRESS
DIMENSION22 THE HUMAN INTERACTION JOURNEY DIMENSION arrival encounter exchange explore engage express
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 23 SITE PLAN
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DIMENSION26 PRIMARY SPACE 1 : THE FORECOURT ENCOUNTER arrival encounter exchange explore engage express
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 27 #APPROACH#FIRST#SOCIALISEIMPRESSION FORM STRATEGY OVERLAPPING MEET & GREET
DIMENSION28 01 02 03 01 ELBA RECLAIMED COBBLESTONES02PLEXWOOD (Composed of end grain and long grain wood) 03 FLY ASH BRICK manufactured from industrial wastes such as fly ash, cement, sand/stone dust // 04 RECYCLED COFFEE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITE SIDE TABLE05 POLYMERIC CONCRETE OUTDOOR FURNITURE06 ETFE MEMBRANE CANOPY SHADING highly-transparent, environmentally friendly and a lightweight alternative to glass structures 07 KEVLAR-COATED ALUMINUM COMPOSITE ROOF PANEL MOOD MATERIALS& 04 05 07
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DIMENSION30 ENCOUNTER PRIMARY SPACE 1 : THE FORECOURT
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DIMENSION34 PRIMARY SPACE 2 : ENTRANCE HALL EXCHAGE arrival encounter exchange explore engage express
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 35 #EXCHANGE OF THOUGHT #CONVERSATION#ICE-BREAKING FORM STRATEGY CONNECTING GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER
DIMENSION36 MOOD MATERIALS& 01 PLA TRANSLUCENT FABRIC02 REGYP FC CEILING BOARD03 EXPANDED RUST METAL MESH04 FORESSO TIMBER WASTE TERRAZZO05 GREEN & CORAL TERRACOTTA TILE06 ZEOFORM CELLULOSE BASED POLYMER07 CRAZY PAVE TILES OF RECYCLED STONE AND FRAGMENTS08 AUSTRALIAN SANDSTONE TILES 01 0203 0405 05 06 07 08
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DIMENSION38 exchange PRIMARY SPACE 2 : ENTRANCE HALL
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DIMENSION42 SECONDARY SPACE 1 : HERITAGE ARCHIVE EXPLORE arrival encounter exchange explore engage express
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 43 #IMMERSIVE#INTERACTIVE#JORNEY FORM STRATEGY RECEIVING NEWLEARNIDEAS
DIMENSION44 01 ACOUSTICALLYROSEWOODREFLECTIVEPROJECTORTRANSPARENTSCREEN02MIRRORPANEL03CORKWALLTILE04PRESSEDWOODWALLTILE05 LINEAR ILLUMINATION USING POINTSOURCE LAMPS06 LINER LED SUSPENDED LIGHTING07 EXPANDED RUST METAL MESH FLOOR MOOD MATERIALS& 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
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DIMENSION46 explore SECONDARY SPACE 1 : HERITAGE ARCHIVE
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DIMENSION48 PRIMARY SPACE 3 : CO-WORKING PLATFORM ENGAGE arrival encounter exchange explore engage express
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 49 #PERFORMANCE#INVOLVE#COLLECTIVE FORM STRATEGY ASSOCIATING COLLABORATION
DIMENSION50 01 01 CALYPSO CORK TILE02 TASMANIAN OAK TIMBER03 MYLO™ MUSHROOM LEATHER04 RECYCLED-GLASS PRECAST CONCRETE MADE FURNITURE05 RECYCLED COFFEE-BASED POLYMER COMPOSITE TABLE TOP06 GREEN & CORAL ERRACOTTA TILE07 RECYCLED TEXTILES FELT FLOOR COVERING08 FORESSO TIMBER WASTE TERRAZZO09 BRUSHED GOLD TRIM DETAILS + LED LIGHTS MOOD MATERIALS& 01 02 03 03 050406 07 08 09
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DIMENSION52 ENCOUNTER PRIMARY SPACE 1 : THE FORECOURT
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DIMENSION56 SECONDARY SPACE 2 : ROOFTOP POOL EXPRESS arrival encounter exchange explore engage express
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 57 #EXPRESSIVE#HONEST#REFLECTIVE FORM STRATEGY MANIFESTING CONVERSATIONREFLECTIVE
DIMENSION58 // 01 KIREI ECO-FRIENDLY BAMBOO//02 TERRACOTTA & CLAY//03 CRAZY PAVE TILES OF RECYCLED STONE AND FRAGMENTS//04 BIO-BRICK DIVIDING WALL//05 GLASS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE06 MYLO™ MUSHROOM LEATHER MOOD MATERIALS& 0201 03 04 0605
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DIMENSION60 express SECONDARY SPACE 2 : ROOFTOP POOL
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DIMENSION64 GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER MEET & GREET PRIMARY #socialise #first#approachimpression #exchange#conversation#ice-breakingthought ExchangeEncounter PRIMARYRELATIONSHIPINTERACTIONHUMANJOURNEYHUMANHASHTAGS DIMENSION To redefine the WBPS as a POETIC ADAPTIVE INTERVENTION that explores the multiple DIMENSION of HUMAN INTERACTION.
HELGA NG (Z5136563) 65 LEARN & EXPLORE NEW IDEAS COLLABORATE CONVERSATIONREFLECTIVE PRIMARY SECONDARYSECONDARY #interactive#jorney#immersive #performance#collective#involve #expressive#reflective#honest Explore Engage Express STORYBOARD
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