This landscape project aimed to introduce a water management system on a plot in the Melbourne city while accommodating a public space. The four corners of the plot are occupied by buildings of different programs: The Queensberry Hotel, The Pixel Building, RMIT Design Hub and remnants of Carlton Brewery, adding heritage value to the site. The idea is to emphasis the unique construct of the site by creating ambiguity of function. A slow transition is observed from the constructed city to the central, highly vegetated area of the site. Ambiguous spaces are introduced to reflect on the distinct elements on the site.
The idea of transitioning leads to creation of ambiguous spaces. Ambiguous spaces can be created by combining all the elements of the transitional spaces. Transitional spaces can be indefinite in function which causes ambiguity. Another way ambiguity can be created is through spaces that are chaotic. Chaos can be achieved by placing elements in space with no specific function in mind, and can be used at the discretion of the user. Merging elements together can also create chaos. The interaction of elements in no specific manner can also achieve coinciding functions and interactions across the site.
The idea of transitioning leads to creation of ambiguous spaces. Ambiguous spaces can be created by combining all the elements of the transitional spaces. Transitional spaces can be indefinite in function which causes ambiguity. Another way ambiguity can be created is through spaces that are chaotic. Chaos can be achieved by placing elements in space with no specific function in mind, and can be used at the discretion of the user. Merging elements together can also create chaos. The interaction of elements in no specific manner can also achieve coinciding functions and interactions across the site.
The underlying brief of this project is introducing water catchment system on the site. With the idea of ambiguity and transitionality, the multi-functional elements also work as elements directing water into the central retention system of the site. The main source of water for this retention system comes from tapping into the stormwater system.
THE FLOATING WALKWAYS
THE RUINS