SERIEL VISION
WATER- FROM C URBAN RIVER ITY STREETS TO
BIRRARUNG MA
RR PARK
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construction site
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND BASIC SITE HISTORY
The Birrarung Marr Park area has been a dedicated public space since its opening in 2002. The park was given its name by the Wurundjeri people, Melbourne’s original indigenous inhabitants, to which it still holds important cultural values. Literally translated, the name means “river of mists.”
car park
The Park sits on 8 hectares of land that was partially reclaimed in the late 1900’s for the purposes of the Park redevelopment with Birrarung Marr becoming the first significant dedicated inner city public green space in one hundred years. It has thus been credited by some with paving the way for the regeneration of Melbourne’s inner city areas.
statue playground art play
WATER LEVEL VARIATION
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800m to Flinders Street Station
toilet
900m to The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
700
dock
The variation of the water level on the Yarra River (data taken from the South Bank measuring station) (Melbourne Water 2012) Flood High (previous year)- 1.17m Low- 0.25m Average Level- 0.52 m
BUILDINGS OF INTEREST
statue
Art Play- A civic centre where children and families can go to express their creativity in a open and supportive environment. Public toilets Rowing Boat Sheds- An array of rowing clubs, this area is the centre for rowing in Victoria
STRUCTURES OF INTEREST
boat ramp
Playground- Part of the Art Play Complex Statues- Installation art work, acting as an attraction to that point Boat Ramp- Used by the boat clubs to launch there boats. It should be noted there is no boat ramp on the northern side of the river Present Ferry Dock- The current location of the Yarra Cruises and Water Taxi dock
LEGEND Buildings of Interest boat shed
Structures of Interest Evergreen Vegetation Deciduous Vegetation Pine Tree (Vegetation)
Distances (cm) High Water Level Contours (each line= 1m) Site Boundary Park Bench
Scale 1:1500
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BIRRARUNG MA
RR PARK
railway
construction site
road
THE AMBIENT EN
VIRONMENT
LIGHTING AND SHADOWS
The River Site can be seen to be heavily shaded with only wisps of light penetrating through the tree cover. In summer this will increase the attractiveness of the site area as passers by attempt to find shelter from the sun. In winter, however, this will produce the opposite effect with the site getting limited sun and remaining damp. At night, aside from natural light from the moon, artificial lighting illuminates the major access routes to the site, but not the site itself.
PHENOMENOLOGICAL ZONING
playground
The immediate site area has a sense of tranquillity and peacefulness to it which holds great appeal when in the area. The challenge however, will lie in directing and attracting foot traffic from the focused and preoccupied zone into the site area. Caution should also be taken to ensure that any structure that is built on the site does not destroy the peaceful atmosphere and make it too engaged or active, disregarding the natural properties of the site.
construction site
to CBD
AUDIOLOGY
The major noises affecting the site are coming from construction activities which should be temporary noises. The other major noise of concern is that of the ferry horns and docking area.
PREVAILING WIND
to botanic gardens ferry dock and horns
to rowing judges box
The predominant prevailing winds experienced at the site are Westerlies followed closely by Northerlies, with the odd Southerly. The site is relatively protected from Northerlies but very exposed to Westerlies and Southerlies.
VIEWS
to CBD- A panoramic view of the Melbourne CBD’s city scape to botanic gardens- A view across to the Melbourne Botanic Gardens Rowing Boat Sheds- A clear view of the rowing judges box (the race finish line)
LEGEND PHENOMELOGICAL ZONES Peaceful / Relaxing
Neutral / Unfocused Exposed / Vulnerable Intruded Upon / Uneasy Engaged / Active Focused / Preoccupied
LIGHTING
Artificial Light Source Shadow cast (Evergreen Trees) Shadow cast (Deciduous Trees) Shadow cast (Pines Trees) Shadow cast (Buildings)
OTHER Noise Views Prevailing Wind Direction
Scale 1:1500
BIRRARUNG MA
RR PARK
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USAGE OF THE E
NVIRONMENT
MAJOR PATTERN OF MOVEMENT
A- This channel of movement is predominantly foot traffic and cyclists. The flow of people is directed along the concreted path and is a bidirectional flow.
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B- The constituents of this pattern of movement are a seemingly even split between cars, pedestrians and cyclists. The movement is predominantly orientated towards the East and occurs along the road. Pedestrians however, will tend to peel off and follow the smaller concreted path (Minor Flow C)
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A B
B
D
MINOR PATTERN OF MOVEMENT
A- Heavy usage and damage to the ground underfoot suggests that this more direct route to the top of the hill is preferred to the gravelled path. B- Comprised of predominately people of foot diverting from Major Flow A. This is most probably because this route offers a more scenic experience. C- This movement of almost entirely pedestrians (the odd cyclist) follows the riverside of the Yarra and is bidirectional. D & E- This movement can be likened to traffic on a road, two single directional movement going in opposite direction at the edge of the medium (the Yarra River). These movements are made up of water taxis, cruise boats, rowing boats and small leisure craft.
ACTIVITY HOTSPOT
A- This is a hotspot for families and children, with the agglomeration of the Art Play building and playground forming this concentration of activity. B- The exchange of people from ferries occurs in this area causing momentary spikes in activity.
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B
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C- This area encompassing the boat clubs and boat ramp is the central area for the sport of rowing on the river.
LEGEND Roads
Major Movement Pattern
Gravelled Paths
Minor Park Bench
Concreted Paths
Activity Hotspot
Scale 1:1500