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B. Interior Architecture.

B. Architectural Studies. Joshua Owens.

Rooftop Restaurant.

Grad Studio.

Located on the roof is a unique multi-sensory restaurant. The restaurant engages each of the human senses and emphasizes the connection to the land. The impressive views of the harbour engage sight; the textural variety in the materiality engages touch; taste and smell are engaged with the food and beverages served; and hearing is engaged through background music and the other sounds within the restaurant.

Cafe.

Grad Studio.

The Cafe is a playful and restorative space where visitors can refuel after the exhibition, and ready themselves for the next space. A unique and playful material palette highlights the spaces connection to land through variety of textures. Cave like clay walls provide multiple pathways to reach the focal point of the cafe, the cafe bar. These walls are reinforced with metal beams, similar to the existing beams found throughout the power station. By merging the new and the old, and adding other earth materials and foliage, the cafe’s connection to land is strengthened as it becomes part of the building.

Community Centre.

Arch. Grad

The Bungambrawatha Community Centre prioritizes a deep connection to the land through seamless integration with the natural site. This is done through acknowledging indigenous culture and promoting sustainability to create a place that fosters a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Newtown. Communal Dwellings.

The proposal aimed to provide a secluded living experience in the busy area of Newtown. 3 Dwellings are located on the site with 1 of these being a singlestorey accessible dwelling. The proposal acknowledges the site’s topography and uses it to create a unique living experience for each dwelling.

Workplace Design.

Nimble Practice

The concept of ‘nimble practice’ is about creating spaces where collaboration and flexibility are the principal drivers of the design direction.

In this proposal for the IDEO workplace, significant emphasis has been placed on creating an environment where collaboration is the main mode of working. As organizations shift more towards allowing employees to combine working from home with time spent at the office, this workspace provides a space for teams to come together to connect and collaborate, assuming that individual focus work will be done remotely.

Nature Inspired

Workplaces can often be mundane, uninspiring and somewhat disappointing.

In order to create an environment that is exciting to be in and that motivates collaborative, creative teamwork, the design of this space has been heavily influenced by nature and the concept of ‘bringing the outside in’. The space has a fresh atmosphere, that maximises the natural light available and utilises innovative technology-led design elements to inspire animated and effective collaborative working.

Wrippled.

Coffee Kiosk.

I have conceptualised a coffee kiosk that takes inspiration from the surrounding area of Darling Harbour, specifically at night where light reflections and water ripples combine to create a unique ambience which is replicated in my scheme.

Oasis.

Imaginative Architecture.

The space I have designed allows individuals to be transported into an oasis protected by the serenity of water, where the norms of architecture are stretched into spaces both private and public. The motif of water not only protects from the harsh desert environment but also acts as a protective layer from Covid 19. The space is a combination of interior and exterior areas that all seamlessly connect, through the motif of water. In the space, the water acts as the connection but also as a way break to up the space and force separation and social distancing.