Acknowledgement of Country
I’d like to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Bedegal people, the land on which the WBPS resides the Wangal people, and the land on which majority of this project was developed the Dharawal people.
2.0 STRATEGY
2.1 MASTERPLAN
2.2 LARGE SCALE
2.3 THE WANDERING - AN OPEN CIVIC SPACE
2.4 THE SPECTACLE - A PERFORMANCE VENUE
2.5 THE RUNAWAY - A SENSORY ESCAPE
2.6 THE BALANCING ACT - A DIGITAL EXHIBITION
2.7 THE FINALE - A ROOFTOP RESTAURANT
2.7 TEST MODELS
Creative Communities: Caring for Country
The White Bay Power Station is so large and overwhelming and devoid of Country that it is hard to believe that humans ever inhabited such a place. Can a building like this be considered human? What is our potential? This project embraces human diversity and encourages the idea that variety and difference amongst us is our strength and unlocking and celebrating this is our human potential.
What are humans capable of? Is advancement something we should be striving for? Is our drive for success actually our downfall? This is a centre of potential; challenging our past and suggesting change through the celebration of physical, cultural and neurodiversity.
A Rooftop Restaurant
Following the form of the old gabled roof the new addition reaches towards the sky and places Country at the centre. With a radial layout, guests are encouraged to meet in the centre for shared cultural experiences and storytelling
A Digital Exhibition
Located in the old conveyor, the space is transformed into a digital exhibition, narrating the history of the site and the positive and negative stories surrounding the history of circus performance in Australia.
A Sensory Escape
Located within the coal hoppers, water is brought inside to act as a nervous system reset. Aimed to calm the mind and connect to Country.
A Performance Venue
Whilst celebrating the scale of the White Bay Power Station, the performance space aims to create a safe atmosphere for diverse physical and neurodivergent needs. Aimed to hold performances of great physical feats the space is inspired by circus arts, a unique venue to act as a beacon for Sydney.
An Open Civic Space
A flexible and welcoming space designed to be multifunctional. Wandering performance, a place to meet, study, to sit and eat to reflect and reconnect. Filled with varying natural sounds emited from tubes above, the space is adaptable with movable pods for a fully customisable civic space.
The Finale
The Balancing Act
The Runaway
The Spectacle
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- Capturing the scale of the Boiler house and the patterns and volumes of ‘The Spectacle’ and ‘The Finale.’ The proposed forms encourage one to look up, to experience light, the sky and Country.
THE WANDERING - AN OPEN CIVIC SPACE
A flexible and welcoming space designed to be multifunctional. Wandering performance, a place to meet, study, to sit and eat, to reflect and reconnect. Filled with varying natural sounds emited from tubes above, the space is adaptable with movable pods for a fully customisable civic space.
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1. Kvadrat - Kinnasand Curtains - Linex 0014, Erin II 0012, Erin II 0003
2. Apple pomace films - industrial juice press residues (pomace) - apple waste - flexible films - non-toxic alternative to synthetic materials and plastics- fully compostable
3. Existing brickwork
4. Polished steel framing
5. Cork flooring
6. Flooring Emporium - Dunedin
7. Mirii Pendant (Yinarr Maramali) by Bronwyn Spearim - Small
8. Native plants to Rozelle - Green wall - http://ramin.com.au/annandale/veg-climbers.shtml
9. Solid surface - Recycled post-industrial plastics, and glass bench seating
10. Kvadrat - Apparel by Byborre - 0123 - bench seat upholstery
THE SPECTACLE - A PERFORMANCE VENUE
Whilst celebrating the scale of the White Bay Power Station, the performance space aims to create a safe atmosphere for diverse physical and neurodivergent needs. Aimed to hold performances of great physical feats the space is inspired by circus arts, a unique venue to act as a beacon for Sydney.
1. Kvadrat - Kinnasand Curtains - Linex 0014
2. Reclaimed plastic connected with raffia, community crafted custom curtains
3. Kvadrat - Arda by Font - upholstery for adjustable seats
4. Woven hemp applied to custom adjustable seats
5. Kvadrat- Apparel by Byborre - 0213 - upholstery for standard seats
6. Denuo - material made from blend of agrifood waste, including coffee, spent grain and pomace - material for 3d printing - pattern structure
7. Reclaimed timber handrails
8. Black oxidised steel
9. Worn metal structures
10. LED Strips
11. Green concrete MIT
12. Ghost Nets - Reclaimed fishing nets that have been abandoned in Sydney waters
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THE BALANCING ACT - A DIGITAL EXHIBITION
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1. Mit Green concrete - stained
2. LED Strips - cool tone
3. Digital screens - for digital exhibition display
4. Reclaimed timber handrails
5. Glass railing
reflections - distortions - questions
The pendants are suspended at varied lengths - guidingjourney - exploratory
THE FINALE - A ROOFTOP RESTAURANT
Following the form of the old gabled roof the new addition reaches towards the sky and places Country at the centre. With a radial layout, guests are encouraged to meet in the centre for shared cultural experiences and storytelling
1. Existing brickwork from demolition
2. Perltec base superbo panels - natural cotton transformed into solid plastic like material - For light installation
3. Reclaimed charred wood flooring
4. Plants native to Rozelle http://ramin.com.au/annandale/veg-climbers.shtml
5. Concrete with stone appearance
6. Steel fire pit
7. Vibers - 100% biodegradable starch-based biopolymer made from locally produced materials
8. Solid surface - Recycled post-industrial plastics, and glass bench seating
9. Black oxidised steel
10. Denuo - material made from blend of agrifood waste, including coffee, spent grain and pomace - material for 3d printing - pattern structure
11. Kvadrat - Apparel by Byborre - 0123 - booth upholstery
12. Batjbarra (Scoop) pendant (Bula Bula Arts) by Evonne Munuyngu Mugunu
13. Frosted glass for seating elements, clear glass for wall to roof element.
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Materiality Study: Exploring the curtains for ‘The Spectacle’, Transparency and connectivity to create a tactile and intimate experience. Reclaimed plastic and raffia, a potential community project
Transparency Study: Exploring the materials for ‘The Wandering’, Layering, texture and lighting to create a light and welcoming atmosphere
Mechanical Junction Study: Exploring movement of custom seating for ‘The Spectacle’, cardboard is sandwiched between balsa to create an adjustable hinge. The aim is to create a tactile experience to engage and ground visitorws
