ITERATIVE DESIGN

DESIGN | SEMESTER 2 2021

Through investigation in assignment one, I concluded that the city fails to appropirately facilitate everyday people in key areas. Rather, it caters for office workers, and emphasises the practical, providing limited spaces that are natural and fluid.

Located next to the David Malcolm Justice Centre is the bustling Hay Street Mall. Whilst this area facilitates families, students, seniors and everyone inbetween, there is a lack of nearby cachment for these people when in need of rest, perhaps after shopping or traversing the city for long hours. The courtyard of the David Malcolm Justice Centre is a clear missed oportunity. Despite having some shade, the imposing concrete and colonial buildings discourage people without suits and briefcases from entering.

Flow of pedestrians dispersing after exiting Hay St Occupancy of the Town Hall underpassage - adjacent to my chosen site