problem
space
Sydney City
Typology Typically, Sydney CBD constitutes a homogenous building experience.
VertIcality
Typology
Minimal
Footprint
S t a c k ed Floor Plates
Homogeneity Skyscrapers are by-products of the urban parameters subjected on them; both physical in terms of providing maximum density within a limited footprint and symbolically as they represent the phallic, prestige and capitalist success.
Site Homogeneity
Opera House
The environmental constraints on the Barangaroo tower are very different to the Sydney city framework
Barangaroo
Opportunity Homogeneity
Opera House
International spotlight Unconstrained morphology Competing user groups Last harbourside location in CBD to be redeveloped
Unique Opportunity
Opportunity
Proposed Tower
Opportunity The Barangaroo tower conforms to the homogeneity of the city and Capitalist ideals
VertIcality
Homogeneity
S t a c k ed Floor Plates
Minimal
Footprint
Opportunity This tower could instead be innovative, an exploration of techne; similar to the design principle behind the Opera House – an alien form that invigorated its environment
Innovation
Threshold; point of beginning
Proposition Flexible
Innovation
Archetype Controversial
Digital