unite - a place for everyone; - a place that promotes community engagement; - a place that establishes a ‘sense of community.’
express - a place where everyone can express themselves creatively, have fun and relax; - a place which will creatively express the spirit of La Perouse.
impact - a place that will educate the community; - a place that will create this much needed, unique ‘La Perouse Experience.’
a creative hub for the communtiy ...
-PROJECT
An escape away from the ordinary, a place where the extraordinary is celebrated. The La Perouse Art District aims to define what a “21st Century creative + culture hub” is. It will be a place where all forms of art and design (i.e. visual or performance) is produced, displayed and sold. The aim is to create a self-sustaining “art-making ecosystem”. Branding is a critical design and marketing strategy with this proposal, to create an experience and atmosphere that is unique to La Perouse. Especially in today’s society and the boom of social media, this obsession to document (i.e. “tag”) and post where we are, what we’re eating, what we see…. fuels this proposal. Imagine yourself strolling through the dynamic ARTSCAPES, appreciate the picturesque view of Bare Island onboard the floating ARTPAVILIONS. Then as the sun sets experience how Bare Island transforms, have a latte at the ARTFACTORY perhaps? Inspired by the industrial nature of the Bare Island Fortress and the crazy/limitless/fun/bizarre/colourful… mind of an artist.
OVERVIEW-
The District experience could only be described as a mix between Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Fight Club and a hint of Alice in Wonderland. Designing a supposedly “empty space” for artists and the community to realise there creative visions, proved to be the greatest challenge for this scheme. However this was resolved through this notion of a wireframe. The aim was to design a unique three-dimensional canvas for the community. A wireframe, theoretically is meant to just provide support and structure, but this scheme also aims to add an aesthetic dimension to this simple concept. Therefore, one can say that La Perouse Art District is a piece art within itself.
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THE CONTEXT
Research Structure The Stakeholders Sydney Public Art Strategy Sydney Art Month Randwick Public Art Strategy Randwick Community Profile Randwick Recreation Plan La Perouse Community Survey
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The Vision The Main Spaces Artfactory Artfactory : Material Palette Artscape Artscape: Material Palette Artpavilion Artpavilion: Material Palette Model Shots
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THE CONTEXT
Research Structure
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The Stakeholders
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Randwick City Council
National Parks and Wildlife Services
General Overview: The Randwick City Council is one of the largest councils in NSW. It is the level of government that has the strongest connection to the community. It is responsible for building and development. It would be in their interest on how new projects will consider and benefit the community. The Council is committed to providing community leadership and to improve the well-being of the community.
General Overview: The National Parks and Wildlife Services manages more than 850 national parks and reserves. They are committed to protecting and enhancing these places for everyone’s benefit. They have a duty to protect the unique flora and fauna of the site. It is part of the Office of Environment and Heritage.
Future Vision “An Inclusive Randwick City” - aimed at people who experience disadvantage or social exclusion. The objective is to encourage active community participation within these groups. Key points: expand services to meet identified gaps in service provision, address the needs of the youth as well as the Indigenous community. “A Cultural Randwick City” - series of actions/strategies that plan out the cultural activities of the council over a 10 year period. Key points: recognise and preserve both our Indigenous and European heritage assets, implement more prominent performance and visual arts program within our city and the Public Art Policy.
Interest in the project: They would be interested in regards to how the new proposal will affect the boundaries of Kamay Botany Bay National Park.The proposal needs to be respectful to the natural flora and fauna of the site. As well as the three heritage listed structures of La Perouse. NSW Aboriginal Land Council Interest in the Project: Their interest would be on how the new proposal will promote the strong ties the Indigenous have with La Perouse. It should not only promote but at the same time consider the present-day Indigenous community and how they can be involved, to take into consideration their wants and needs.
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Sydney Public Art Strategy
“A CITY WITHOUT A FLOURISHING ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL LIFE WOULD BE A POOR PLACE INDEED. OUR ARTISTS CELEBRATE AND ENRICH OUR CITY, AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR SENSE OF IDENTITY AND SENSE OF PLACE”
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Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP
Context:
Guiding Principles:
The need for a vibrant cultural life was voiced loudly by the community during the extensive consultation undertaken for Sustainable Sydney 2030. The City of Sydney is proud to support Sydney’s vibrant visual arts culture.
1. Align significant City Art Projects with major Sustainable Sydney 2030 urban design projects 2. Recognise and celebrate Aboriginal stories and heritage in public spaces 3. Support local artists and activate sites with temporary art projects 4. Support vibrant places in village centres with community art and City Art Projects 5. Promote high quality public art in new developments 6. Support stakeholder and government partners to facilitate public art opportunities 7. Manage and maintain the City’s collection of permanent art works, monuments and memorials 8. Initiate and implement programs to communicate, educate and engage the public about City Art projects
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Sydney Art Month
“PUBLIC ART CAPTURES THE IMAGINATION OF THE COMMUNITY”
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Barbara Flynn Curator Advisor City of Sydney
This panel discussion was held to address the issue of contemporary Indigenous art in the City of Sydney. They talked about this notion of ‘public’ art and how the key idea of it to be able to “capture the imagination of the community.” This is what makes art so dynamic, it is a universal language. The panel also spoke about this idea of ‘community consultation’. This need to include the community is crucial for the success of public art. Especially in regards to Aboriginal art, misrepresentation or worse not representing a specific Aboriginal community can completely taint the integrity of the work.
have with Aboriginal art. “whenever someone is asked about Aboriginal art they seem to always mention dots, serpents, black, red and yellow. There is so much more to our art.” The panel wanted to stress the importance of Indigenous public art for the enrichment of Sydney’s rich heritage. It is a fresh and contemporary way of educating and creating awareness within the comunity and this talk confirmed its significance for the cultural future of Sydney.
They also addressed a key issue in regards to Aboriginal culture and its connection with the general community. They spoke of this misunderstanding the non - indigenous
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Randwick Public Art Strategy
“PUBLIC ART IS INCREASINGLY USED AS AN AID FOR REVITALISING URBAN SPACES AND IT ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY. IT CAN CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF QUALITY THAT ATTRACTS MORE PEOPLE, RAISES A TOWN CENTRE’S PROFILE AND IMPROVES ECONOMIC OUTCOMES.”
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Maintenance
Location:
Council believes hat investment in public art brings into our City important community and social benefits. It provides a focal point to a public space, and people are more likely to use places that are safe and attractive. This in turn makes the council’s annual expenditure of public spaces and parks all the more cost effective.
- Building developments - Public open space - Private space physically or visually accessible to members of the public - Streetscape - Transport and utility networks
Objectives
Description of Public Artworks:
- Create a strong cultural identity - Create a sense of arrival - Animate public environments - Celebrate creativity and innovation - Celebrate Community cultures - Explore local heritage - Respond to Aboriginal heritage - Engage local communities
- Decorative: primary purpose is aesthetics - Iconic: a stand alone or significant work - Integrated/funtional: works that are fully incorporated into the design of the built environment - Site specific: designed spcifically for a particular site - Interpretive: Purpose is to describe,educate and coment on issues - Commemorative: acknowledge and recall an event - Temporary: not permanent work
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Randwick Community Profile
TOTAL POPULATION: 139, 400
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Demographic Profile
1.4% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
54%
30%
There is an “older� population profile in Randwick when compared to all of Sydney, but a high young adult population (students)
Speak another language at home
Australian Born
54%
30% Work Part time
Fulltime Top 3 Industry Sectors
Education and Training Healthcare and Social Assist Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
5.5% Unemployed
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Randwick Recreation Plan
“THERE WILL BE A DEMAND FOR UNSTRUCTURED, PASSIVE AND LOW INTENSITY FOR THE AGING POPULATION.”
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Aim
Interesting Points
To research the community’s need for recreational spaces, both structured and unstructured
1. Prepare a new Playground Strategy such criteria for Randwick City to guide the provisions of new and upgraded playgrounds, by considering such criteria as diversity, distribution, themes, experiential value and current trends.
Demographic Profile There is an “older” population profile when compared to all of Sydney, but a high young adult population (students) Impact of demographic on recreation space - There will be an ongoing need to improve the provision of open space and recreation facilities in the future to meet the needs of a slowly expanding population base. - There will be a demand for unstructured, passive recreation and low intensity for the aging population. ‘ - Increased participation and community value for non competitive, unstructured recreation activities.
2. Enhance interpretation of trails and park features through signage and education to foster applications of specific open space locations, such as coastal areas, historical sites, and significant cultural/ social sites. 3. Continue to develop and maintain the Coastal Walkway to realise the long-term vision of a continuous seaside pedestrian link between Clovelly and Botany Bay.
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La Perouse Community Survey
“THE LA PEROUSE COMMUNITY IS VERY INTERESTED IN SEEING PUBLIC ART WITHIN LA PEROUSE”
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Aim
The Conclusion:
This is secondary research I implemented with the following aims in mind:
From this small survey the key thing that I learnt that the La Perouse community is very interested in seeing public art within La Perouse. This just adds to all the research I have done, giving me a good foundation for the next stage of this process, the “Proposition.�
1. To see which demographic visits La Perouse on the weekend. 2. Which activity is most popular. 3. Level of awareness in regards to the history of La Perouse. 4. What typology would they like to see in the future. 5. Have they seen any of the public art works, art events around Sydney. Did they like it? Would they like to see that in La Perouse.
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THE PROPOSITION
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APPROACH
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The Vision
“TO TRANSFORM LA PEROUSE INTO A DYNAMIC AND WELCOMING, CREATIVE + CULTURE HUB FOR THE COMMUNITY”
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Why La Perouse?
Project Goals
The existing and current art scene in the CBD exemplifies the success art has in providing places for community cultural expression and engagement on contemporary issues. Art enriches our city and contributes to our sense of identity and sense of place. A creative + cultural hub is an appropriate response to the needs of our contemporary society. This is not only proven in Sydney (i.e. City of Sydney Art Strategy), but also in other states like the Melbourne Art Precinct that is undergoing construction at the moment, as well as in other countries such as the renown Millennium Park, Chicago.
1. To improve and activate the public realm 2. To educate the community about La Perouse 3. To build on existing local character 4. To increase density 5. To encourage mixed- use development
So why La Perouse? The rich history and heritage of the site. As well as its significant structures and beautiful natural environment is the perfect foundation to house a creative + culture hub. What I am proposing is aimed at highlighting the beauty of what is already existing, in a way that really engages the community in celebration of the “La Perouse Experience�. This Art District will be uniquely La Perouse.
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ARTFACTORY
The Main Spaces
ARTscape
ARTpavilion
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ARTFACTORY approx. 600sqm A place for the community to express themselves. It holds community art workshops as well as private artist studios. It also houses a cafe/bar + entertainment hub on the basement level. This is the heart of the La Perouse District. ARTscape approx. 60sqm A dynamic space for in-house artists and the community to showcase their work. It holds temporary and semipermanent installation art. It can also be a temporary performance space. ARTPAVILIONS approx. 16sqm These are pop-up spaces to get a feel and taste of what’s to see at Bare Island. It can either be an art installation space, green space, or temporary pop-up retail/ hospitality space.
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BARE
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SITE
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1:1000
ARTpavilion
ARTFACTORY ARTscape
ARTscape
ARTscape
ARTscape
ARTpavilion
ARTpavilion
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PLAN
1:500
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PRELIMINARY (NIGHT)
MOCKUP
ARTFACTORY
ARTFACTORY
Community art workshops by day... entertainment hub and bar at night.
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Material Palette
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a. Pre-galvanized perforated steel sheets - black powdercoat paint - satin finish b. Existing sandstone wall c. Solid translucent - etch matte glass d. Pre-galvanized steel rods - black/white powdercoat paint - satin finish e. LED commercial grade fairy lights f. White neon signage (custom branding) g. Pre-galvanized perforated steel strips - white powdercoat paint letter detailing - satin finish
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Material Palette
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a. Pre-galvanized perforated steel sheets - black + white powdercoat paint - satin finish b. Steel frame structure - black powdercoat paint - satin finish c. Pre-galvanized steel rods - black/white powdercoat paint - satin finish d. Flamed copper pipes e. PVC black cutting mat topper + reclaimed timber for workshop tables f. Climbers and creeper plants g. Timber truss roof - white weathered texture paint
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WORKSHOP
STORAGE
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SKYLIGHT
05 009
BAR
EXISTING WALL
BRICK
OPAQUE GLASS BALUSTRADE
INDUSTRIAL CHAIN BALUSTRADE, GALVANISED METAL
PERFORATED METAL OVERLAY,BLACK POWDERCOAT PAINT FINISH
FCL
2500
R FFL
400
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CAFE
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BAR
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FCL
3100
ENTRY SHORT SECTION SHOWING UNDERGROUND CAFE / BAR NTS
CUSTOM PLATE
COPPER
PERFORATED STEEL OVERLAY CONCEALED LED LIGHT STRIP FLOOR JUNCTION DETAIL 1:5
FFL
300
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Temporary multi-use art spaces
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Material Palette
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a. Pre-galvanized perforated steel sheets - black powdercoat paint - satin finish b. Pre-galvanized steel rods - black/white powdercoat paint - satin finish c. Wrought iron branding - white powdercoat paint - satin finish d. Galvanized metal chains - black powdercoat paint - satin finish e. Dynamic art installation (traditional - multimedia techniques)
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ARTpavilion
Dynamic spaces that keep the district always fresh and exciting.
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FLOATING PLATFORM
STEEL FRAME STRUCTURE
STEEL BRANDING RECESSED INTO TIMBER DECKING
SEATING
FCL 3000 FCL
2500
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400
LED STRIP LIGHTING EXCAVATED MESH WALKWAY (FLUSH WITH GROUND)
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Material Palette
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a.Pre-galvanized perforated steel sheets - black powdercoat paint - satin finish b. Pre-galvanized steel rods - black/white powdercoat paint - satin finish c. Climbers and creeper plants d. Galvanized metal chains - black powdercoat paint - satin finish e. Wrought iron branding - white powdercoat paint - satin finish f. Reclaimed timber decking - water proof coating
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Model Shots
Concept Model ‘The 3D Wireframe’
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Site Model 1:1000 Showing the location of the pavilions...
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