B rown h ill creek Repse ntat io n G ro u p 9
Co n te n ts p a g e S it e a n a l y s i s Des ig n p ro c e s s Des ig n c o n s tru c ti o n Des ig n d e ta i l s Com m u n i ty a p p o a rc h
Brownhill Creek Brown hill park is located outside of the city Cen tre, near Mitcham. Within the Mitcham area, pub lic transport and parking are provided to cre ate a more accessible space for people to enjoy nature and caravaning. The uated
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Brief Si t e h isto ry The site that is being used is about 300 years old. The now camping ground formally belonged to Kaurna people, who used the site as a place to gather.
In 1873 Brown Hill was tarnished by the European settlers. The founder of what we now know as Brown hill is Pastor William Finlayson.
1870 Water Conservation Department set up use of creek as a water supply for Mitcham and Adelaide.
In 1915 the area was declared a national pleasure resort
Became the Brown hill Creek recreation park in 1972
Publ i c a p p e a l
T h e s i te i ts e l f has several touri st attracti ons such as mountai n biking, h o rs e ri d i n g and bush w al ki ng. A l l of these touri st opportuni ti es allow fo r v i s i to rs to see nati ve w i l dl i fe through group based acti vti es.
T h e s i te a s a combi nati on of both nati ve and non nati ve speci eces of f lo ra a n d fu n a . Thi s combi nati on makes for a beauti ful natural l andscape fo r th e v i s to r to enj oy.
Ac c e s s to the si te i s decent but coul d be i mproved. Thi s speci f ic sit e i s a c c e s s i b l e through a short but sceni c w al k w i thi n the area. Locat ed a l o n g s i d e th e mai n road, i t gi ves opportuni ti es for further opti ons regar d i n g e n try i n to the si te. .
Nat ur al el e m e n ts
The tr ee on t he s it e re c i e v e p l e n tl y o f su n dur ing s um m er a n d ma x i mi u m s u n between 10- 4pm du ri n g w i n te r.
The si t e als o r ec iev e s s tro n g w i n d s o f 60km/ hr dur ing s um me r. Duri ng t he wint er a n d s p ri n g th e s i te re ci ev es r elat iv ely h i g h ra i n fu l l .
These nat ur al elem e n ts w i l l n e e d to b e co nsi ded when des g i n th e tre e h o u s e co mmunit y t hat will l b e i mp l e l e me n t i n to the s it e.
S it e br eak do wn The parkl a nds c ont ain mi x tu re o f n a ti v e a n d n o n na t ive fl o r a.
As th e si te is alr eady a p re -e s ta b l i s h e d n a tu re re served / c am ping gr ou n d s th e s i te p ro v i d e s a nu mb er o f f ac lit ies t hat a l l o w fo r a mo re e n j o y a b l e experi nce at br ownhill.
Fut h ermor e t he pr e- ex is ti n g p a th w a y p ro v d e e n tery i nto the s it e and t o th e tre e h o u s e c o mmmu nit y.
The se facl it ies inc lude p a rk i n g , p u b l i c to l i e t a n d a n umb er nat ur e bas ed a c ti v i te s to fu l l y i me rs i v e on ese l f i n br ownhillc r ee k .
The si te br eak down s h o w s th e n u m b e r o f d i ffe re n t eleme nts o f br owhill c r e e k . T h e s i te i s s i tu a te d be t ween two hills c r eat i n g a d e e p v a l l y i n w h i c h a c re ek runs t hr ough.
Des i gn co n ce p t 1 The non- or ganic f or m i n s p i re d th e d e s i g n co nce pt . T her ef or e i t c re a te d a m o re re c ti l i near pr oduc t . The i n it ial idea was to h a v e a fa c a d e th a t was ref ec t iv e nat ur e s te x tu re s . T h i s w o u l d create a The ri gidit y of m y d e s i g n m e a n t th a t i t w o u l d not bl e nd v er y well to th e n a tu ra l e n v i ro n me nt.
Des i g n co n ce p t 2 I n at t em p ti n g to c re a te a fo rm th a t was i nspi red by nature and als o to c re a te a mo re n a tu ra l fa cade, a new form w as dev eloped .
T he des ig n i s s ti l l c e n tra l i z e d a ro u n d the tree creati ng a m or e im m e rs i v e e x p e ri e n c e fo r th e u ser. H ow ever, w hat was r ec t il i n e a r i s n o w m o re c u rv e d . T his new a n d i m p ro v e d d e s i g n a l i g ns more conci sel y w i th t he des ign b ri e f a s i t e n a b l e s fo r a more organi c and aes t het ic ally p l e a s i n g o u tc o me .
Des i gn co n ce p t 3 The des ign s t ay ed th e s a m e . H o w e v e r, a tte mpts w ere ma de t o im pr ov e t h e d e s i g n s tru c tu ra l l y to m a ke i t a more vi abl e opt ion. A s it s ta n d s , th e d e s i g n d o e s a p peal to the natura l f or m . T he c e n tra l i z a ti o n a ro u n d th e tree meant vi s i to rs c ould c onnec t c l o s e l y w i th th e n a tu ra l e nvi ronment.
Howev er, t her e ar e s e v e ra l i s s u e s a tta c h e d to thi s desi gn whi ch m ak e it diff ic u l t to ma k e s i t l o o k re a l i s ti c.
Final desi g n c o n c e p t
Further consul tati o n and r edesign lead t o t he r em oval of t he pods off the tree trunk. The pods now hang off t he t r ee and ar e accessible via a rope l adder. A s a si ngul ar desi g n elem ent , t he t r eehouse will sit f acing bot h t he creek and the norther n hill landscape. The newly f or m pods pr ovide the opportuni ty for views and vist as f r om all sides of t he cr eek. Rel ati vel y si mpl i sti c, p ods blend int o t he landscape whilst also cr eat ing vari ati on w i thi n the canopy of t he t r ees in br own hill cr eek.
Pod Constru ctio n The po d wo u ld b e const r uct ed out of bam boo a s t h e m a i n s t r u c t u r a l f r a m e t h a n a t h a t c h i n g e x t e r i o r. The t ha tch in g p ro vides an insulat ion t o t he spa c e . T h e m a t e r i a l c h o i c e o f t h e p o d m e a n s t h a t i n s o m e w a y t h e b l e n d wi t h n a tu re . 1: Ex plo d e d a n n o m et r ic of t he f r am ing 2 : f r am in g wh e n co nf or m ing t o t he shape of t h e p o d s 3 : f r am in g with th e t hat ching at t ached The po d s n e e d to b e built like t his due t o ver n a c u l a r b u i l d i n g p r o c e s s o f t h a t c h i n g
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1 : Ba m b o o ro pe t hat w ould allow t he po d t o h a n d f o r m t h e t r e e
2 : Stro n g rope t ie w hich connect s t he ro p e a n d p o d s t r u c t u r a l f r a m i n g to g e th e r.
3 : Th e p h ysical bam boo f r am ing w hich w i l l b e b e n t i n o r d e r t o c r e a t e t h e cu rve o f th e pods
4 : F lo o r le vel w hich is at t ached t o pod e x t e r n a l f r a m i n g s t r u c t u r e .
5 : b a se p la te w hich w ill be m ade out of a n o r g a n i c c o n c r e t e t o a t t a c h t h e two p o d wa ll s t oget her
6 : L a d d e r which w ill be at t ached t o t he b a s e o f t h e f l o o r o f t h e p o d s t o a llo w a cce ss int o t he pods
P od det ail s The pod are hung form the tree through a stong rope system and are acessed through a rope ladder which would be attached to the pods floor Due to the materiality of the pods bamboo and thatching they will a very light weight stucutre this ensures that the tree will not be damaged or harmed by the pods Putting it in its molst basic terms the pods are essiently a primative sleeping areas for the vistors of brown hill creek. T h e i n d i v i d u a l s a c e s s e s t h e p o d s v i a a r o p e l a d d e r. The pods have uncoved wall space to create a panoramic view of the site and a more intnese auditory expereince.
Const uc t io n p ro ce ss
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A ttachi ng the pods to the rope. The pods w i l l be attached vi a a strong rope ri ng to create the hangi ng effect
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R ope at t ac hm e n t to th e tre e . A ll r ope wit h b e a tta c h e d to th e tr unk of t he t r e e a s i ts th e s tro n g e s t p ar t .
Addt ion of a ladder t o allow f or ent er y int o t he pod . So t he pods ar e not wieghed down t o heavily t hey will be acesed via ladder.
Two opening; one on each side of the pods to provide both cross ventilation of the pods and entery into the space
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Open floor plan. This provides adquate space for sleeping and causal dinning during the day
Floor 2
Pod spat ia l a rra n g e m e nt W it h o n l y t h e b a s i c s c o v e d t h e t h r e e p o d i n t e r n a l s p a c e s i n t e n d t o e n c o u r a g e t h e v i s i t o r t o s p e n d t h e d a y e x p l o r i n g B r o w n h i l l c r ee k . Th r e e p o d s p e r t r e e a l l o w s e p a r a t e b e d r o o m a n d l i v i n g s p a c e f o r t h e g u e s t s . Pod are essentially are sleeping cocoon that allows you to sleep within and around the nature at brown hill park for an intimate
The ladder was the choosen method of access to the pods that hang above ground level
ex pe r i e n c e b e t w e e n t h e v i s i t o r a n d n a t u r e . A r e c t i l i n e a r i n t e r n a l s p a c e a l l o w s f o r a n e a s i e r t r a n s f e r o f t h e r e q u i r e d f u r n i t u r e f o r t he gu e s t w h o s t a y s i n t h e p o d s .
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S it e plan The site itself contains a caravan park which has its benefits; however, the treehouse experience intends to create a more personal connection with nature and with the site both sonically and visually. Located next to the creek, is the perfect space and environment to employ a treehouse community. =
Pre e xistin g n a tu ral elements The pre-exsiting natural elements on a the site create beautiful views and vistas for the vistor of brown hill creek.
Pa th wa y The pre exsting foot path that leads up into site provides the perfect walk way for vistor to see the treehouse forms
Tre e h o u se stru cture The tree house strucutres intend blend into the natural landscape. The sit amoungst the pre established natural element to enhance the vistors connection to the natural envrioment.
Pro m o tion of t r eehouse The site itself contains a caravan park which has its benefits, and the treehouse intends to be promoted as more intimate and personal experience with the nature that is provided in such proximity to the city. The implementation of the pods is not only provided this personal natural experience but also increased tourism at Brownhill creek to help preserve this important nature park that is home to a large number of native flora and fauna. Nature plays a big part in our general well being and Brownhill creek is the perfect space to encourage a healthy lifestyle and emphasis the importance of nature as a critical part of people lives and general wellbeing.
Co m m u nt iy A ppor ach Rather than change site surrounding my treehouse, the design intends to add or further enable the user to interact with the natural realm that is in proximity to them. The treehouse design enables for this experience via the hanging pod as they create an immersive experience for the visitors of Brownhill creek. The treehouses are relatively organic, therefore conforming to natures, this enables visitors to develop an enhanced connection to space and the surrounding natural attributes. Â
St ra t egi es/p ro g ra m s fo r connect ing w it h nat ur e Due to the basic nautre to pods and bare minimum which is provided. The tree house community intendeds to increase and enhance people connection with nature and the other people there. The space encrouages self reflection and escape form peoples busy ilives in order to reset and find peace within the pod and the setting sourrounding them and develope more genuine connection with the people there.
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Gardening int iv it e The site has several non-native plants: the treehouse community intends on replanting native plants and vegetation to sustain the natural biodiversity of the place. Gardening is a great group activity for all ages and allows visitors to learn about Australian native plants and deepen their connection to the Australian bush.
S us t aining t he pre-exsitin g a ctivite s Brownhill creek already has number activity readily available for the visitor of brown hill creek to enjoy. Further, encourage the use of the pre-existing activities within Brownhill creek. The increased use of these activities means Brownhill creek can sustain itself as a beautiful nature reserve near the city centre.
c ommunit y c onnec tio n The closeness of the pods within the community means that people staying in the pods and the nature-based activities create for a positive and sustainable environment for the visitors staying at brown hill creek. With both social and mental benefit the treehouse community at brown hill creek allows visitors a develop a sense connection with space and the people they will share it with.
Anna Pickersgill / A1773395