In project 1 our proposal was to create TOD’s strategicallylocated throughout Canberra, these TOD’s were seen to include residential,commercial and public spaces to work with the existing infrastructure ofCanberra, they would be supplemented with transport centres to help in thereduction of private transport systems. A combination of light rail, bus andcycle were to be included – with light rail seen as the main connection to thegreater Canberra. A sustainable vision would be created by using effectivetransport systems along with higher density.
The chosen site is one of the points on Walter burleygriffins triangle design – currently the site is a car park and is not seen asa destination. When I first started to design my initial response was ratherspread out and there was a lack of connection to the proposed master plan. Fromthe start my intent was to be respectful of Walter Burley Griffin’s plans, thisis achieved by planning the site in such a way that all of the original viewsare intact and so capital hill can be maintained. Keeping this in mind Ithought that an underground system would be much more effective in keeping therail, bus and cycle systems together. Entrances for the buses will be placed onthe southern side of Capital hill, one inbound and one outbound. The chosenvertical path works with Canberra’s existing bus system as they are seen to rundown the main axis. To maximise platform space the buses do a loop to exit ontoNorthbourne Avenue – this helps reduce the circulation for the bus systems. Thelight rail will enter and exit before the site boundaries.
The site plan features three openings to the transit centre,this helps connect the surrounding districts. . The first building can be seen as the main transit centre,connecting to civic and the university it holds a cycle centre, offices, cafeand information desk, the second building is primarily an entrance that willhelp cater for the arts culture, the third placed on Capital Hill will activatethe space and create a public destination that will furthermore create aconnection to the master plan of residential and commercial buildings.
To enhancethe idea of views the users are able to walk on top of the building via thebuilt in ramps—tying in with the design of parliament house. The roofs will actas lookouts to the wider Canberra—building 1 features the cafe on the roof topromote the use of the roof. When looking back from Civic to Capital Hill the flagcan be seen behind the building—again a feature reminiscent of parliamenthouse. To not impose on the views allcirculation between the buildings is underground; natural light is filteredthrough the large skylights above.
Circulationwithin the buildings is minimised by grouping the public and private spaces. Thepublic spaces are centralised so that they are easily accessible from allpoints within the building. The shared platform for the bus and rail systemagain minimises circulation.
Ahomeostatic facade system placed on the north and west facades and theskylights will be used to respond to the external elements and control thelevels of natural light within the building. This will create an interestingexperience within the building as there will be a constant play on light andever changing spaces—the angles within will also change how the light wouldnaturally land.
No comments:
Post a Comment