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Architectural Design Studio 4 - Construction Swinburne University, 2019 Charlotte M 1
Design Brief | INTRODUCTION
Located in Victoria Harbour, Melbourne, the Nautilus project will become the Docklands centre for exhibitions, marine research and boat building. The proposal addresses the need for a multi-use commercial building, that provides significant public amenity. The design consists of a boat building warehouse, education facilities, a marine exhibition and research centre, a ferry transport hub, an art gallery and function space, a cafĂŠ and a seafood restaurant and bar.
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A large percentage of the site area is dedicated to open green spaces. The aim of this is to encourage community engagement by providing areas for outdoor exhibitions, cinemas, festivals and other similar events. These spaces for gathering intend to re-establish the connection between the waterfront area and the community. The Nautilus project will serve Melbourne City and its residents and visitors, as the place to work, exhibit, make and experience.
Design Brief | RESPONSE
‘A journey through a tunnel can be long, short, winding or straight, a series of directed steps or movement that leads to a sometimes known or unknown destination.’ - Noun., Journey. The Nautilus is a mollusc with a spiral-shaped shell. The natural spiral of movement both in form and function of this shell was a point of inspiration through the design process. The design intends to capture and direct movement so that the user experience is a constant journey of discovery.
The internal layout is organised into a series of exhibition, fabrication and social spaces, accessible via a central pathway. Then, externally the facade points towards the existing site features, such as the waterfront and the tower. Key goals: •
To encourage pedestrian access and provide spaces for gathering.
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Provide suitable facilities for the existing boat building industry.
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Enhance the waterfront skyline and create visual impact.
- Site study acrylic model and collage 3
Design Proposal |3D PERSPECTIVE
Northern Facade view 4
Design Proposal | SITE PLAN
Site Plan 1:5000 at A3 5
Design Proposal | FLOOR PLAN GROUND FLOOR HARBOUR
PROMENADE
lift
Lobby
Assembly - hire
Lockers & Bike Stora ge work stations
Assembly - hire Assembly - hire Office
Retail
Retail
Retail
work stations
Workshop Assembly
Storage
Storage
Cafe
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Kitchen Bakery
work stations
Storage
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Storage Lift
Open Lobby
Transport Terminal Office
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Boat Display & Storage
Storage Area
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Fabrication & Finishing Zone
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Atrium
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Gallery Exh
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Classroom
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Classroom Open Lobby Workshop Protoyping Lab
Classroom
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Lift
RIVER
Storage
Kitchen
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Storage Area
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Retail
Office
Workshop Alma Doepel
Floor Plan 1:300 at A1
Retail
W aiting Lounge
Design Proposal | FLOOR PLATE FIRST FLOOR
Floor Plan 1:300 at A1 7
Design Proposal | DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Roof Top
Photovoltaic array for solar energy. Roof form for water collection.
Building Skin
Shading fins to large glazed facade. Create interest at pedestrian level and at elevated levels (the tower).
Form & Orientation
Program layout according to internal circulation. Oriented toward both sides of harbour to capture views and natural light.
Circulation & Movement
Multiple entry and exit points. Internal access via the central spine. Allows foot traffic along waterfront.
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Design Proposal | INTERIOR PERSPECTIVES
Interior perspective : Ferry terminal waiting area, facing the waterfront.
Interior perspective : Atrium and corridor with internal ‘rain’ garden.
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APPENDIX
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A1.1 Existing Context Analysis: Heritage of the Site A history of Docklands and Victoria harbor and their transformation from a swamp land to a modern waterfront.
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Original Harbour area mostly swamp land,
As the main port facility from 1924 to1970, the dock features several large cargo sheds and railway tracks.
Victoria Dock is a 96 acre basin built between 1887 and 1892 to accommodate large ships of trade.
The dock remains the largest wharf of its kind still existing.
The design of the Harbour was the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Victoria Dock is historically significant, for its design and key role in Victoria’s trade and transport history.
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A1.2 Existing Context Analysis: Environmental Factors
- Winter & Summer sun paths
- Prevailing wind patterns
The site is affected by increased solar access, being an open and unshaded area on the waterfront. The site is also exposed to strong prevailing winds. This was described by one of the residents as ‘strong, gusty and unpleasant to be outside in.’
- Summer solar access 12
- Winter solar access
A1.3 Existing Context Analysis: Views and outlook
- Photographic survey of the site and its surrounds
Views from the site are predominantly of the surrounding waterfront buildings and wharf area. Water itself is also a dominant feature. In the same way, the surrounding waterfront buildings and wharf areas, including the
Melbourne Star and the Bolte Bridge will have significant views of the site and the proposal from a higher viewing point. Also, people who will be in boats on the water will also view the site and the proposal from varying angles.
-Views from the site
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A2.1 Precedent Case Studies : 01
The New Sydney Fish Market Locality.............. Sydney, Australia Architect........... 3XN, BVN, Aspect Studios Completion..... 2023
Form allows visual connection between the market and waterfront, creating openness
A public open space wraps around the ground floor, providing a visual connection to the market and waterfront. External steps lead to the first floor, continuing that connection. The roof’s triangular openings allow natural light into the building. The fish scale roof has provides shading, collection of rainwater, and solar energy. Image Courtesy BVN architecture
Main plaza and landscaping creates usable open space for gathering and events
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Steps form an amphitheater
A2.2 Precedent Case Studies : 02
Sustainable Biodiverse Developments Locality.................... Fishermans Bend, Victoria, Australia Research Lead..... Dr G Garrard, Prof S Bekessy Published............... 2015
Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design (BSUD) aims to provide and increase nature in the urban environment, where people can interact with it. Building developments incorporate green walls and landscaping to reestablish biodiversity to sites. Below is the summarised process of BSUD initiatives applied to a design proposal. Images Courtesy ggarrardresearch
Site in vegetated state, undisturbed elements (indigenous heritage)
Site with building, reducing vegetated area and biodiversity
Building incorporates active green roof to increase vegetation
Building incorporates active green walls and landscaped areas to increase and re-establish biodiversity 15
A3.1 Design Development : Site Response
BUBBLE DIAGRAMS: Initial space planning ideas
- Public open waterfront space concept
- Public garden space concept
- Arrangement based on paths of movement
KEY DESIGN DRIVER: Movement and Open Space
- 1:1000 Site Model : Improve pedestrian access to the site and encourage movement towards the park and the tower. 16
- 1:1000 Site Model : Re-vegetate the area with green walls and roofs and native landscaping.
A3.2 Design Development : Concept and Strategies
Negative Space
Movement and access
Rhythm
- 1:1000 Site Model 01 : Exploring the relationship between openness and density.
- Site Model Sketch 02 : Applying the concept of voids and open spaces to a design.
- 1:1000 Site Model 01 : Isolating the main paths of horizontal and vertical movement between the required spaces.
- Site Model Sketch 02 : Exploring the relationship between the flow of movement and the waters edge.
- 1:1000 Site Model Sketch 01 : Applying the concept of tunnel and creating a journey.
- 1:1000 Site Model Sketch 02 : Incorporating curvature to create rhythm.
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A3.3 Design Development : Program and Planning
1:1000 Site Model above is based on the floor plan iteration on the left. -
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TOWER
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PROMENADE Lobby Assembly - hire
work stations
Services
Assembly - hire
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Office Office shp
Display Storage
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Cafe
work stations
Storage
Bath
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Workshop Alma Doepel
Seating
Kitchen
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Gallery -Ex Storage
Classroom
Fabrication
Atrium Gallery Services
Lecture
Lab
Services
Office
Gallery
Lobby
Further development of the floor plan and site model with the required spaces. PARK
RIVER
Ground Floor Scale
- Ground Floor Program & activities
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Introduction of curvature in response to the concept idea of nautilus shell.
A3.4 Design Development : Building Form Development
a. Repetition of vertical curved pillars that echo the typical structural beams of a boat. Facade elements create a rhythmic pattern and acts as shading devices.
b. Translating the previous vertical divisions into horizontal curves. Influenced by floor plan iterations, this form gives the sense of flow and the rhythm of water.
c. The combination of skeletal and rhythmic elements that draw inspiration from the nautilus mollusc. The curvature in plan and elevation, is interrupted by shell-like fins that act as shading devices.
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* For details of concrete panel surface and texture design, please refer to Digital Design & Fabrication Journal available online.
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