These were the initial site analysis panels pinned up in the Week 5 Studio. We were asked to investigate some of the key issues we recognised from the site. I focused on the neighbouring zones in New Farm which were mainly residential and commercial, but could probably expand this to include some of Fortitude Valley and the CBD. I also did a brief movement analysis (vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist traffic) around and within the site, and noise study to identify the key areas where sound is generated from. On the second panel I looked at some more specific issues of the site. Firstly, its sense of disconnection from surrounding elements, especially because of the physical separation by the cliffs. This can cause people to be very unaware of the presence and significance of the site, so in my building design I would like to address this. Another factor that causes the site to go unnoticed is that it is static, yet surrounded by many paths of movement (on the story bridge, along the streets at the top of the cliff, and along the Brisbane river with its ferry networks). A more in-depth mobility and speed analysis would be helpful in exploring this a little further. The third most important aspect of the site is that it is narrow and thus currently negative space which we tend to move through mindlessly. A positive, 'dwelling' space is required on this site for people to feel safe within and want to congregate in.
Therefore, based on these social site issues, I want my building design to become a dynamic entity that people are drawn to. My initial thoughts on achieving this were particularly through the built fabric, perhaps a responsive facade that moves in response to a natural element like the sun or the wind.
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