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portfolio

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mapping the site - contextual map of centenary square. movement through the site. getting around. frolicking in the fountain. night at the fountain. meandering.

technical drawing - bus stop.

resting space - section. elevations. models.

performance space - path development. plan & sections. elevations. detail. performance example.

index

MAPPING THE SITE

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contextual map of centenary square

centenary square is located in the heart of parramatta. framed by parramatta river and the p a r r a m a t t a t r a i n s t a t i o n , transportation is the lifeblood of the city.

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movement through the site

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due to the proximity of the train and bus stations, many commuters pass through centenary square on their way to public transport.

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the southwest corner stays pretty vacant through the weekdays unless there is a special event like the farmers coop every friday, then temporary entertainment like oversized chess or ping pong tables are set up here. this is an ideal location for my resting and performance spaces.

pedestrians tend to move in clumps through the site because

they have to wait on the traffic lights to cross , and then stay together because the majority

will simply cut across the square and continue on to their

destination.

getting around

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frolicking in the fountain

parramatta was established on the banks of the river and the parramatta river is still the most relevant icon of the city today.

this water feature is the centenary square fountain. located in the heart of parramatta, it is a place where the people of parramatta gather socially and share culturally.

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night at the fountain

there is a sense of light and safety near the fountain. even at night as the memorial fountain clock seems to stand guard while children and adults continue to play in the glowing pastel water, safely into the night.

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meandering at night through

centenary square

TECHNICAL DRAWING

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SEALED HOLLOW STEEL

STEEL GUTTERING

HOLLOW ALUMINUM

CONCRETE FOUNDATION

6 - EASTERN SECTION

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3 -

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6 -

10 DEGREE SLOPE TO CENTRE

STEEL BRACKET

L-BRACKET BOLTS SEAT TO FRAME

2 -

5 -NORTHERN ELEVATION WESTERN ELEVATION

ASSIGNMENT 1B - BUS STOP

SCALE - 1:20BAS110 / BAS115

DRAWN BY:

DATE - 11/10/2015 LENNY ELLIS

1 - FLOOR PLAN AXONOMETRIC

SITE PHOTO

CORRIGATED ROOFING

TWO L-BRACKETS BOLT SEAT TO SUPPORT BENCH SUPPORT EMULATES FRAME

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4 -SOUTHERN ELEVATION EASTERN ELEVATION

technical drawing - bus stop

this is a bus station a bit closer to home. it has always caught my interest for its simple complexity. as you can see in these diagrams, the posts that hold this roof and gutter system taper in opposing dimensions. this is by far my favourite bus stop in the whole city.

RESTING SPACE

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resting space - section

this section displays the disjoin between the fulcrum of the seat support and the backrest. there is also an allowance in the back to park prams and set shoes in preparation for a bit of water play.

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resting space - elevations

these two scenes depict a time passed leisurely as the clock ticks by, in contrast with today’s environment, where stillness is rare, and time and movement are a blur of motion. all the while, longing for genuine connection with one another. these elevations show the use of the space from the front, the back and both sides.

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resting space - models

I’ve modelled this resting space with an unbalanced fu lc rum to h igh l ight an imbalance that still pervades society today - even as the differences that separate us are like varying shades of the same colour (as depicted in the blur of threads just overhead).

the thread blur tribute is also a soft link to the women’s factor ies, one of which resided in parramatta as a linen manufacturing plant. w o m e n c o n v i c t s w e r e generally mistreated, and the linen factory was meant to be a protection as well as an opportunity to contribute. in practice, it was yet another veiled mistreatment of the female inmate population in parramatta.

PERFORMANCE SPACE

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performance space - path development

as transportation is such a driving force at the heart of parramatta’s history, I took inspiration from the many modes of transport available for the pathway to the multimedia performance lab. f rom lef t to r ight , motorway, waterway, and railway are the three most prominent modes of transport in parramatta.

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performance space - plan & sections

eastern aspect - section

northern aspect - section

at the terminus of the transportation pathway, you are brought swirling into an intimate space for a p r i v a t e , l i v e o r multimedia performance. as it is said, that all roads lead to the city, so then do all roads lead to this creative oasis. two sections demonstrate how the space works i n t e r n a l l y, f r o m t h e nor thern and eastern aspects.

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eastern aspect - elevation

southern aspect - elevation

performance space - elevations

located adjacent to the historic st james anglican church, these elevations depict the southern and eastern aspects of the multimedia performance lab.

the curves and gentle turns of the design are a distinct contradiction to the pointy angles and hard edges of the historic structures that surround.

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projection canvas- three flat canvas- space for 3d props- 180 degree projection

performer can choose preferred tier to modify- Intimacy- line of sight / elevation- projection space- acoustics

projection lab- control and schedule

lighting- fine tune projection with

computer controlled precision and timing

- presets available for routine performances

adjustable roof- to allow variation in

ventilation- to allow for variation in

light penetration- controls housed in

projection lab (computer controlled)

- can be scheduled to change environment during performance

entrance / exit

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performance space - detail

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example of a performance in the multimedia projected performance lab

kaki king is a fabulous female guitarist, multimedia pioneer and innovator. she has taken performance to the next level with her multimedia performances. incorporating light and projection mapping on her guitar and behind the stage, as she shows off her musical prowess with one handed melodies, or as she simultaneously drums or scratches the guitar body to produce a cacophony of sound.

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