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AMY SEERY GRADUATE PROPOSAL

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RETURN CLIENT BRIEF

SITE ANALYSIS

PLANS & SECTIONS

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PRESENENTATION VISUALS

KEY FEATURES

MATERIALITY

RETURN CLIENT BRIEF

PROJECT BRIEF Port

Phillip

experience

council Boon

invites Wurrung

to

along the bespoke benches adjacent to

Library

the staircase and experience the tranquility

you

located within the beautiful scenery of

of the indoor-outdoor experience.

the St Kilda Botanical Gardens. Named after the traditional owners of the land,

The exterior of the building features a 120

Boon Wurrung library combines the

sqm courtyard that overlooks the gardens.

natural ambience of the botanical

Along with the surrounding indiginous

gardens, with the connection of a

planting of the site,the courtyard features

community

an

minded

space

that

is

architectural

pavilion

structure.

designed for collaboration, community,

Designed as a standout feature, the steel

and user experience.

and wood framed structure encourages the public to immerse themselves within

Boon Wurrung library will play on the

impromptu reading sessions, guest lecture

idea of nature from the inside out. Large

visits and a fun alternative to the standard

wall to floor windows will encompass the

outdoor seating arrangements.

surrounding gardens, while featuring earthy materiality that compliments the

The proposed building will feature a 6 star

natural, botanic aesthetic of the design.

GBCA green star rating, and the structure,

The interior of the library features a

interior and materials used will aim to provide

built-in shelving/staircase combination

a net positive effect on the surrounding

that encourages the user to really

environment, in turn contributing to the 6

experience these zones by sitting in

Star Green Star rating of the site.

groups or for independent study and contemplation. Library patrons can sit

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SITE PLAN

SITE ANALYSIS

SITE ANALYSIS CLIENT

PROPERTY DETAILS

The City of Port Phillip has comissioned me to

- Property: 55A Blessington Street, St Kilda, Vic

redesign the St Kilda Public Library to reflect its Library Action Plan between the years of 2021-2026. The gial is to create a learning centre that enhances its goals of being an inclusive, supported community space, with envioronmentally

sustainable

traits,

that

3182 - Location: Cr of Blessington St & Herbert Street - Local Government Area: Port Phillip - Building Classification: Class 9B - Latitutude: -37.8700828552246 - Longtitude: 144.982711791992 - Zone: Public Park& Recreation Zone (PPRZ)

reflect the Port Phillip community vision. The

- Registered Aboriginal Party: Bunorong Land

site of the library is relocating from its original

Council Aboriginal Corporation

site of 150 Carlisle St, to a more serene and peaceful location at the St Kilda Botanical

OVERLAYS

Gardens at 55 Blessington Street, St Kilda.

- Heritage Overlay: (HO) - Heritage Overlay: (HO4344)

SITE The site is located at 55 Blessington St, St Kilda, within the local Botanical Gardens. The Port Phillip population is expected to grow by 68,000 by the year 2041. The are will continue

- Special Building Overlay (SBO) - Special Building Overlay - Schedule 2 (SB02)

DEMOGRAPHICS - Population of St Kilda: 20,230 - Land Area: 3.16 Square Kilometre

to be highly dominated by 25-39 year olds,

-Average Age: 34

with an increasing number of older people.

- Population Density: 6,285 Persons Per Square

The Port Phillip community will likely become

Kilometre

a more culturally diverse community in the

- Travel 44.8% by Car, 26.8% Tram, 5.4% Bicycle,

upcoming years.

6.9& Train, 9.3% Walking, 1.6% Bus 7

SPATIAL PLANNING

RENDERED FLOORPLANS GROUND FLOORPLAN

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN The ground floor features the main library space, cafe, bathrooms, computer lab, storage room and bathrooms.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN The first floor features the kids library area and overlooks the exterior courtyard at the front entrance of the building.

LEGEND 1 Stairs 2 Reception 3 Cafe FIRST FLOORPLAN

4 Computer Lab 5 Library 6 Kids Library 7 Bathrooms 8 Elevators 9 Courtyard 9

SPATIAL PLANNING

PERSPECTIVE SECTIONS

PERSPECTIVE SECTION A

PERSPECTIVE SECTION B

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PRESENTATION VISUALS

LIBRARY

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STAIRCASE DESIGN

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CAFE DESIGN

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PRESENTATION VISUALS

KIDS LIBRARY

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LIBRARY EXTERIOR

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PAVILION

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KEY FEATURES

KEY FEATURES KIDS LIBRARY

COURTYARD PAVILLION

Inspired by WeWork school designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the kids library is a very playful and sensory space designed for encourage children to sit, play and read in a warm and inviting environment. The Room features a striking mural from bespoke artist Kathleen Ngal. The mural is inspired by the local botanic surrounds and the wonderment of chidrens dreams and imagination. The space also features lilipads in colourful performance boucle fabric specially designed for wear and tear.

The exterior pavillion located building is constructed from re site. The goal of the pavilion is in outdoor activities once the the library. The pavilion reside when the doors open up, the the cafe. Perfect for private e

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d at the front entrance of the ecycled timber from the existing s to encourage users to partake ey have finished their visit within es to the side of the cafe which e acts as an extended space of events our summer seating.

STAIRCASE

The stairs have been designed as a unique eye-catching feature within the main library space. Natural grain timber treads match the wood grain of the attached bookcase that resides on either side of the staircase. Also accompanied are concrete steps that have been designed for the user to not only utilise the space from a functional stand point, but also interact with the zone as an informal seating area.

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KEY FEATURES

ARTWORK FEATURED TALI SAND DUNES

RAINBOW COUNTRY

ARTIST: KATHLEEN NGAL All of the art located within the library are from indiginous artist Kathleen Ngal. The art pieces within each room have been specially picked due to their association with Australian natural elements. As well as the framed art downstairs, Ngal also commisioned a bespoke mural that resides on the ceiling of the childrens library.

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BUSH PLUM COUNTY

AHARLPER COUNTRY

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MATERIALITY

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LIBRARY MATERIALS

CAFE MATERIALS

LIBRARY

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1 Ceiling 2 Walls 3 Chairs 4 Bench 5 Casework 6 Stairs

CAFE

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1 Chairs 2 Walls 3 Ceiling 4 Walls 5 Casework 6 Flooring

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KIDS LIBRARY

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KIDS LIBRARY MATERIALS

1 Flooring 2 Casework 3 Lilipad 4 Lilipad 5 Flooring 6 Walls

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