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CONTENTS SPENCER 2 SPRING BRIDS FARMS, BURBS, NATURE & THINGS SUBURBAN REALISM ‘STUDIO 3’ (SWINBURNE)

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SPENCER 2 SPRING Alonso Gaxiola & Rafid Hai

Reflection Spencer 2 Spring has been a great studio that consistently forced us to think critically and engage our minds in ways that perhaps most of us may not me be use to, which over the course of the semester birthed some really interesting investigations from both my partner Hana and I as well as our class mates. Taking the course into the Online realm at such a late notice had me thinking we would lose out on a lot of great content as from the beginning the studio seemed very engaging with face to face discussion and collaboration. Despite this the tutors did a great job to ensure the transition was smooth, and we were still kept busy with relevant tasks and the continuation of our cataloging and re-imaginations. I thoroughly enjoyed the structure of the studio as it forced me to grow as a person and as a class mate to those around me as it provided a great environment for collaboration from week 1 when we were first put into pairs until week 12 where through out the entire semester maintained a great communication with others in the class despite the circumstances. Individually I’ve learned a great lot about how to think outside the box when it comes to architecture, and how to apply everyday objects and their intentions/mechanics or aesthetics to the architectural realm, this is a great skill which I will definitely continue to use in future projects and beyond as it opens up unlimited possibilities on how to approach design and in essence define the design process.

DESIGN PROCESS

Displayed to the left are some of the extensive amounts of cataloging tasks that we had undertaken over the course of the semester. A variety of scales were looked at, from building facades/ skins, doors, canopies, window framing and found objects. This catalog was then used to create re imaginations which we would then apply in a larger context to our working in progress architecture.

Off of the back of midsem feedback for key areas in my project I opted to think about making a large sloped area that would act as a ramp, stair case and large day bed for the public, taking inspiration from turbine hall at the Tatemodern and the Rmit design hub plaza space.

The play with forces was also a recurring theme in my midsem project that I was encouraged to explore further, so I began to iterate through sketching various ways these forces could be applied or represented architecturally.

I Was referred onto the work of Gordon Matta Clark to think about potential ways to incorporate these force elements into my design but in a creative way where the object creating the force would not exist, but only the ‘fossil’ of what once was or might have been.. Tackling the idea of forces reached a new interpretation where as previously I was exploring this affect in a radial manner i was prompted to begin to explore the Idea of a giant ‘curtain’ that could potentially become my archive and theme for my finally project. The idea is that the curtain would be affected and formed by various programs below and adjacent to it.

Continuing to play with the curtain idea, research in to my assigned precedent the sendai mediatheque opened up some new ideas on ways to possibly inhabit this 2 dimensional curtain and give it some volume.

Through intense iteration until the final project I play tug o war with multiple ideas clashing and how they might coexist as I take to the pad and iterate extensively to settle on a final design.

Final project idea and theme is developed and now pursued, The plaza the become the archive and create some sort of core structure in the centre of the building.

An exercise to stimulate circulation Ideas while gaining a better understanding of scale. The exercise consisted of taking the plans of our previous precedents that we had looked at and collaging certain elements to create the spaces and architecture we intend to eventually model into our final projects.

BIRDS Peter Knight

Overview Birds Studio, Consisted of a deep dive into an extensive library of film, poetry, art and architecture. The underlying theme of the studio was constructed narratives, ones that bent the truth. This allowed for neural connections between the mediums that could continue to flow through the developed architecture as a result of the history and context of site begin intertwined with the media elements. Throughout the semester when developing our archiecture, Manifestos that would come from our work became the driving forces that lead our projects further as the semester progressed. Manifestos were delivered with clear intent and belief in a spoken format along side the work each week. The themes in my project were to create, a public building that was held together by the people of Carlton as they forever adapted the architecture and kept it in a trans formative state. The ‘people of Carlton’ in my case, existing in a different timeline as per the constructed narrative, where still slum dwellers as the slums of Carlton were never lost out to redevelopment in the 1950s.

Manifestos 1 It is now time The age of Monolith has returned to the forefront of humanity. The beating hearts of our new society for now until extinction. Let us give ourselves to the new order. 30 May we forever dwell in its shadow cast by enlightenment. And let its grandeur rush through our veins.

Walls Ledges Railing Steps The furniture for the free, Architecture and the urban environment present opportunities for habitation and adaptation to all spaces. For all people A concrete wall or a street corner, knows no Race, Age, Sex or Ideology, A place for new perspective to be experienced by all

In Architecture, a sense of comfort, or relate ability can be found somewhere between order and chaos Perhaps as a result of the predictability in the rectilinear forms of a structure, clashing with the obscure and unexpected. The emotion one can expect when experiencing this type of architecture is that of a playful surprise. The Ratio in which chaos contrasts with order also plays apart. Too little and the impact is almost unnoticeable. Too much and there’s a new sense of angst and unfamiliarity in the air. When the right balance is struck the result can revive the artistic child in us all. Why doesn’t all architecture strive to achieve this.

So, I’m just thinking, Why does common place architecture seem to lack movement Lack motion, we humans are active creatures always seeking progression and the next thing, our species in a constant state of chaos, hung in the balance It is about time we begin to see architecture reflect this aspect of humanity Expressive architecture with a sense of kinetic dynamism to reflect the dramatization of our lives, with un-predictable spaces and journeys between them Monolithic architecture has always been heavily routed in its base, About time we throw away these many thousand-year-old practices and leave our own stamp on this planet. After existing for 100s of thousands of years, we live in a time where 150 years ago the earth’s population reached 1 billion today it sits at 7 billion plus and counting. We are dynamic! Architecture that reflects theses principles needs to be more prevalent during our era

“How has mankind managed to remember..? It wrote the bible. The new Bible will be an eternal magnetic tape of a time that will have to re read itself constantly.” The architecture in a constant state of trying to remember. Acting as container while forever adapting to preserve its fabric. How many elements must be restored until ‘original architecture’ ceases to exist.

The Building is one which claims to keep time, The original proposal seems to be a reflection of rigorous form finding but seems to forget its original intention, A building for time, By time, A continuous architecture that looks forward whilst holding onto its past, The new proposal makes use of structures that once stood grand on the site ands finds ways to weave them together through the habitation and reprogramming of the space between them, The steel structural elements that appear to hold these fragments of time together, create new architecture amongst themselves, A significant element that help tie spaces together top ensure a cohesive yet different experience of each space, Leaving potential for varying eras to bleed among one another to exist in a time neither here nor there in terms of their architectural language.

A building in a constant state of revival, A moment for coexistence between forgotten and future, A series of steel structural members weave these elements together, while they sway and sing loudly in a showing of their dynamism and ephemerality, Like the web of a spider they hang between ceilings and floors, occupying the void while trapping floors between them with no sense of release or escape, just suspended in time.. Until the new, forever contributing to entropy.

Architecture to be an eternal magnetic tape of a time that will have to re-read itself constantly. Architecture now in a constant state of trying to remember. Acting as container while forever adapting to preserve its fabric. A new balance to be struck between order and the unescapable entropy of all things and its ultimate move from order to chaos.

DESIGN PROCESS

The prominent theme that drove my project for BIRDS was everything surrounding the idea of time and entropy. Throughout the semester, there were a series of techniques use to help creat drawings and images such as, emulating precedent, watching films and lots of reading that would aim to inspire a certain mood through out each undertaking and a particular aesthetic quality centered around the film or mood of the week.

Throughout the extensive iteration process driven by manifestos and interpretations of media. The works of Carlo Scarpa captured my imagination in ways that I could then apply to my work. The concept being ‘timeless’ architecture , and the idea that the architecture upon a glance cannot be tied down to one specific era.

49 The Building is one which claims to keep time, The original proposal seems to be a reflection of rigorous form finding but seems to forget its original intention, A building for time, By time, A continuous architecture that looks forward whilst holding onto its past, The new proposal makes use of structures that once stood grand on the site ands finds ways to weave them together through the habitation and reprogramming of the space between them, The steel structural elements that appear to hold these fragments of time together, create new architecture amongst themselves, A significant element that help tie spaces together top ensure a cohesive yet different experience of each space, Leaving potential for varying eras to bleed among one another to exist in a time neither here nor there in terms of their architectural language.

FARMS, BURBS, NATURE & THINGS Imogen Fry

Project Over view Reconnect and Rehabilitate. in short (RNR). A Project that tackles two

of some of the most pressing issues of our time and our city. Urban sprawl, seems a never ending, never resting beast swallowing up farmlands and native flora in its path as it aims to meet the ever-increasing demand of current and new Melbournian’s lusting for what is somewhat known as the ‘Australian dream’ a ‘plot of land’ a ‘back yard for the kids’ but at what cost... Melbourne’s population, currently around 5 million is on track to double in size by 2051. Rehabilitate. RnR is a large urban scale land rehabilitation project fighting the ‘tug o war’ against Urban sprawl, where the natural environment is allowed to take agency once more over the ever-expanding suburban areas. The heart of the project, situated in sunshine north taking advantage of the now new waterway connections linking the Maribyrnong River to the Korroid and Stoney creek. Between these junctions multiple constructed wetlands to act as natural filters soaking up nutrients and filtering out waste from going further downstream into our waterways, doubling and acting as a natural lung for the respective water ways in the even of overflow and flooding. The Rehabilitation of the land follows a simple principle, cutting back inward from the banks toward suburbia more than 500m, to ensure a protected habitat, eventually evening out from densely populated wetland flora to vast grass lands which act as both a natural barrier and an acoustic barrier to the delicate riverbanks. As a result of the new growth, once hyper-connected suburbia finds its self-separated by the rehabilitated landscape now inverted in proportion to where ‘green wedges’ have become the dominant geographical force and the built environment is the wedge. Reconnect. Now with little option we must face the natural world. What was once a traffic jammed drive into work, is now forced to be stretched across vast grass and wetlands. For that moment, the commuter is reconnected with the nature. RnR marries humans to nature once more, something that has become generationally lost over time as our environment increasingly becomes ever more urbanized. The issue of a growing population is addressed as train lines are raised high above the plains and these transport corridors are heavily utilized at regular intervals with high density residential redevelopment of existing infrastructure such as silos, mills and large warehouses. Acting as Community hubs, these developments are the only structures nestled within the grasslands. Peppered with schools, galleries, markets and libraries the centers offer a direct connection to the wetlands for on site practical learning about the importance of maintaining a balance between nature and the built environment. The partially open-air structure are self-sustaining with a variety of innovative energy solutions to power the complexes as well as the high-density farming. Wind turbines situated high atop the rail ways collecting natural wind as well as the draft from passing trains. As well as solar panels powering pumps which cycle fertilized water to irrigate the produce before cycling back to ground. An urban Oasis, RnR highlights the potential to live in an urban environment while coexisting with an uninterrupted natural environment as we once did. A society that forgets to look up. Now poised to do just that, as it once was. To reconnect and rehabilitate.

RECONNECT + REHABILITATE (R‘n’R) Saverio Curcio

Farms, Burbs, Nature and Things Imogen Fry

Abstract elevation views, showing essential elements to the built structure. High density residential redevelopment of the silos as well as sub terrain re used water tanks housing the fishery for the to be hydroponic system.

DESIGN PROCESS

Further exploration of threshold space where, architecture with a light ephemeral nature decrease in density to eventual open air as it meets the grass lands and recreation tracks and fields. The site explored, houses existing under utilized railway track. A potential Threshold space that blurs the line between the ‘inside’ and the ‘out’ can come to fruition where the space between existing infrastructure such as silo’s and warehouses would meet a future railway station.

There is potential for the uses of existing infrastructure for high density farming, as in the case of warehouse space, tall and vast spaces create the volumes needed for the sheer amount that could occupy the space, existing polycarbonate skylights are also a great means to letting light into the spaces. More materials can be sourced from surrounding structures that are decommissioned.

Evocative mapping task experimenting with what techniques of mapping can be used to evoke a visual response in the audience. A strong emphasis on layering, symbols and colour representation. All acting as visual cues to communicate specific ideas.

65 The existing site is currently a private property, the future site aims to invert this p[prospect and give back to the community as a hub that carefully interacts with its surrounding wetlands and grass lands. Gyms, Schools, Residential and high density farming are just some of the many programs it will house.

In contrast with previous iterations, now explored is the idea and intention to intervene architecturally in a liner format, taking advantage of the liner nature in which the existing site context resides, parallel and in tandem with a railway line. A linear development allows for the architecture to further utilize the under utilized railway as well as reduce it’s potential footprint.

Mixed program spaces, Threshold spaces, where interior and exterior meets and mixes. A transparent approach to architecture is explored where infrastructure such as plumbing, electrical and more, are exposed for all to see. Connections between silos and n structures are light and exposed giving a sense of weightlessness and dynamism.

The focus for this review, is to explore and exhaust the realm in what the architecture could be. As a result a series of abstracted forms and thresholds are collected and collaged to created new spaces where cross programming can begin to take place. These programs include, High density farming, High density residential redevelopment of silos, and gallery spaces. With the intention to remain as a light weight dynamic structure suspended atop uninterrupted grass and wetlands bellow.

Newly constructed wetlands to act as a natural lung and filtration system to the Korroid creek waterway, helping reduce harmful pollutants and nutrients.

A connection to the ground, and water. A series of porous concrete square members are offset at various levels to compensate for changes in water level. The gaps between them allow for water to flow freely, ensuring the porous pours of the members are lined with algae over time which acts as a natural filter helping to remove nutrients from the water.

SUBURBAN REALISM Dean Boothroyd, Leona Dusanovic, Esteban Monecinos, Liam Oxlade

Project Proposal The edge conundrum. Where does it lie? Why does it seem almost impossible to keep up with its rapid relocation? The nature of a living breathing city, is to be free. Despite the constant wrestling with theoretical shackles of what should and what shan’t. The nature of THIS living breathing and city is to grow... And as a result, is been brought down to its knees by the demands of its people. Every last being wanting it all. The yard.. The porch.. The space.. As we play second fiddle to this inevitability. Does one only sit by and watch from a far?.. How may we re-think what it means to be suburbia. On the back of the industrial revolution the automobile was born giving individuals the ability to traverse distances not one possible by any one man alone. For far too long have town centres been configured for the automobile while the pedestrian has had to take the back seat. Here in lies a new proposal, for what ‘could be’ gone are the days of cookie cutter LTCS. Behold a suburban social condenser, peppered with a retail core while its two anchors draw a consistent flow through the plaza. A town centre for everyone, With essential retail, libraries and sporting facilities. Where the automotive experience is limited beyond the bounds of its walls. And where the pedestrians can truly thrive, in this SUB – URBAN town centre

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DESIGN PROCESS

Iterating the Proposed Local Town Centre to make the land work harder. The idea behind iterating is to choose one or multiple town centre typologies and to see what works best with the site and the intention behind the redesign.

An analytical exercise of retail frontage from the east end of Collins street with the intention of visual separating, solid elements from windows and then signage. The idea was to then take these ratios and have ago at choosing one and applying it to a model where we would further develop towards finals.

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‘Studio 3’ (Swinburne)

Summary Studio 3 at Swinburne university was a studio that focused on Socio-economic-contexts. The project brief I was given was to design a new centre cafe for the burning man festival. There was an extensive exploration into materiality And in particular, a new type of materiality that we explored through the process of testing and iterating until it was robust enough to be eligible for the architecture. The material looked at were Coffee and resin Panels that would be used as the solid elements and walls in the project.

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PLAN AA

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CENTRE STAGE OUTDOOR SHOWERS

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GALLERY SPACE A KITCHEN KIOSK

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