WEEK 6

Unfortunately Davor was away this week, I therefore focused in more detail about the concept I want to use and how I will make this space functional for everyone. I looked at the site again (since project 1) and dotted a few notes on the site plan indicating key issues and possibilities for the site in regards to this particular design concept. HSW is not exactly a designer's dream site, however there are always ways of making something better than it actually is.

The main issues seemed to be:

·         Access to and from the site

·         Solar penetration (winter)

·         Flooding

·         Existing structures

The main positives however were:

· Views to and from the site

· Location

· Materials (Wood, Steel, Corrugated iron, Greenery& trees, Water)

I am going to look at a few key things about the site within the next week to analyse how my space will function efficiently. This includes water movement, pollution, sun, shade, noise, rain, topography, access, vegetation, surrounding elements, views and materials (water, concrete, stone, rusted steel etc)

My project design will focus on a flexible movable space, with elements such as movable walls. The space should be able to be booked at different times of the day/month/year for different functions, also known as "a place of celebration". One can see/hear/smell the different functions whether they're on the Citycat, on the Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point, it doesn't matter, the space should be welcoming and inviting to everyone, where every culture celebrates their way of life, and people from the Brisbane community are free to join the celebration and learn/respect different cultures. This not only celebrates inter-culturalism, but celebrates the geographic location it is in as well.