WEST MELBOURNE
Vision for the Future
CRYSTAL TANG SI NING 705837
SITE IN CONTEXT Background
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Hospital district
Residential population projections (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)
16,696
University district
Locations of Interest & Potential User Groups [~ distance from site/walking time] > Opportunities to use the site
1 - Royal Childrens Hospital
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- Young families with children - Staff and doctors > Recreational or therapeutic space > Existing playground next to the hospital - Connection with site?
3744 2013 2016
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Age profile (2013)
2 - University of Melbourne
[1.4km / 15 mins] - University Students (undergrad and graduate) - Staff - Tourists/visitors > Teaching or exhibition space > Existing weekly farmers market in the University Partnership?
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Median age Projected influx of youth 20-34 years of age (City of Melbourne, 2013)
3 - St Mary Star of the Sea Church
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- Existing Catholic church community > Recreational or community meeting spot > Run church events within the site
Increase in number of couples and young families (Victoria Government, 2005)
4 - Queen Victoria Market
Country of birth
(Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)
China 5.4% South Korea 3.8% Malaysia 3.6%
Australia 49.2%
Central business district Docklands district
England 2.7% New Zealand 2.6% Others 32.7%
[1km / 13 mins]
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- Market patrons (regulars and tourists) - Market vendors > Alternate market space > Recreational space to complement the market-visiting experience
5 - Flagstaff Gardens
[0.7km / 10 mins] - Park users (regulars and tourists) > Green link between the site and Flagstaff Gardens
Legend Major district Major path Minor path Location of interest
Site Boundary
SITE ANALYSIS
WEST MELBOURNE
KEY SITE ELEMENTS Circulation
Materiality & Facades
Existing cycling, bus and tram infrastructure > Cycling paths well provided for north and south of the site, but are lacking in the immediate vicinity > Tram stations close to site are a strength to be capitalised upon > Bus routes do not serve the site well
Accessing the site’s material context > Many contemporary buildings, but the site’s immediate vicinity also holds several older buildings which have retained their brick facades > Mostly low-rise, terrace-type housing and shophouses > Significant green space surrounding the site should be capitalised upon
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Heritage Value
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Image: Da Fonseca et al. 2015
Appreciating the site’s importance to Victoria’s past > Places of heritage significance protected by a heritage overlay (City of Melbourne, 2015) > Important for cultural and socio-economic reasons, providing a distinctive historical character and sense of continuity (City of Melbourne, 2015) > St Mary Star of the Sea Church complex protected due to its particular historical, cultural, aesthetic and social value (Victorian Heritage Database, 2015)
Heritage Timeline
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Metropolitan train station
Site Boundary
Image: Da Fonseca et al. 2015
> Though much rebuilding and construction has taken place recently in West Melbourne, great care is taken to preserve the neighbourhood’s character > Primarily achieved through implementing heritage overlays and building height restrictions
SITE ANALYSIS
WEST MELBOURNE
PLAN & DESIGN PRINCIPLES 1 - Heritage Protection
> Respecting old facades and retaining neighbourhood character > Complementing architectural style of existing heritage buildings
2 - Creating Vibrant Community Space
> Connecting different user groups > Building on existing neighbourhood character > Satisfy North West 2010 objective to provide more recreational open spaces
3 - Greening the Area
> ‘Green Link’ to Flagstaff Gardens > Addressing community demands for more trees and grassed open space
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4 - Supporting Local Entrepreneurship > Public space for community markets > Connection to Queen Victoria Markets
5 - Fostering a Sense of Belonging
> Pleasant space for residents to enjoy > Meeting point to build community networks
6 - Facilitating Cycling and Transport
> Bike paths to facilitate connectivity > Tram stop nearby retained, and greater use of public transport to be encouraged
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7 - Making Streets Safer
> Underground parking reduces traffic flow and car parking on the streets > Passive surveillance through greater park and community space usage
Legend
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Existing building Concrete Road Pavement Bicycle path Bicycle path connection Car parking spot Tram stop Green space Walking path
Pedestrian crossing Tree Shrub Bench Sheltered walkway New building
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Seating area/ community space Barbeque pit and seats Playground
SITE PLAN
WEST MELBOURNE
SITE ELEMENT DETAILS Proposed new building
Sheltered walkway
Green open spaces
Catholic Education Office
Facilitating pedestrianism to the site
Creating a serene and natural park space
> Existing function retained because of its importance to the Catholic community > Relocated south-westward to create better viewlines from the south > Environmentally-friendly features such as green walls, solar panels and rainwater-capture systems
> Better connection from south (Flagstaff Gardens and Queen Victoria Market) > Protection from harsh weather conditions
> Car parking replaced by park space > Greater green cover to reduce the Urban Heat Island effect (Wong et al., 2015)
Image: BCEP, 2015 Images: Urban Toronto, 2012 (Top) Future Shelters, 2015 (Bottom)
VICTORIA
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WILLIAM STREET
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SECTIONS
WEST MELBOURNE
Reclaiming the Street
Underground Car Parking
Facilitating pedestrianism and cyclability
Reducing vehicular presence at the street level
> More bicycle paths > Encourage pedestrianism from tram stops, Flagstaff Gardens and Queen Victoria Market > Pedestrian crossings to enhance safety and walkability
> Parking spaces removed along Rosslyn Street, and underground parking spaces built > Reduces cars traffic, and enhances pedestrian and cyclist safety > Allows site to accommodate more people
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Existing car access Altered car access Car access to/from underground parking Tram stop
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Disabled access Handicap-friendly features > Cater to a wider user group, and increase accessibility to vulnerable groups > Enhances safety and attractiveness of the site > Limit obstructions, use of ramps, use of signage, appropriate resting facilities (United Nations, 2004)
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Bicycle path Bicycle-friendly path Tram line Tram stop Bus route Bus stop Metropolitan train station Proposed bike path Proposed improved pedestrian path Proposed pedestrian crossing
Site Boundary
Pedestrian access from: Public transport (bus stops, tram stops and train stations 5 20
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1 Queen Victoria Market
Wheelchair-friendly design considerations and dimensions to be taken into account (United Nations, 2004)
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SITE ACCESSIBILITY
WEST MELBOURNE
COMMUNITY MARKET Layout and circulation
Establishing stakeholders Market management and vendors > Collaborative management between the church and local community > Space could be used by the Queen Victoria Market as an extension or to hold special market events > Partnerships with the University of Melbourne and Royal Childrens Hospital, to empower more people to get involved in taking ownership of the market
TO CHURCH Market stall Market sheltering User circulation Seating
> Individual stalls with foldable tables > Tents for shelter > Idea of flexibility to allow greater diversity of stallholders > Public open space during non-market hours - can also be used for exhibitions
Identifying users Existing and potential customers Existing > Church community > Local residents Potential > Tourists and Queen Victoria Market patrons > University and hospital users > Changing residential demographics > People working in the vicinity
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Image: Project for Public Spaces, 2015
MULTI-FUNCTIONALITY Monday
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Potential users Residents Workers in the area Church community
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Market visitors Flagstaff park users University/Hospital users
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SITE PROGRAMMING
WEST MELBOURNE
PLANS
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SEATING DESIGN DETAIL
WEST MELBOURNE
SECTION AND DETAILS
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Dual seating
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Bench seating
Enclosed > Facing market space > Accommodate smaller groups > Higher perception of safety and lower vulnerability > Greater privacy
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Open > Facing public open space > Accommodate both individuals and larger groups > Open and relaxed ambience > Facilitate community interactions
MATERIALITY
PRECEDENTS
Images: Refit City, 2013 (Left); Focus Technology, 2015 (Centre); Pinterest, 2015 (Right)
SEATING DESIGN SECTION Images: AHEC Europe, 2012 (Left); FORMS+SURFACES, 2015 (Centre); Drain Street Furniture, 2015 (Right)
WEST MELBOURNE
RESPONSE TO SURROUNDINGS Interactions Creating a vibrant community space
Circulation
> Both intimate and larger-scale interactions facilitated > Hubs of interaction
Undisrupted flow of pedestrian movement
MATERIALITY MOSAIC FLOORING > Colour and vibrancy > Parallels stained glass in church
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Private interactions Public interactions Broad community space Smaller-scale interaction space
Minor circulation Major circulation path
Images: Daily Home Decor Ideas, 2013 (Top) Pinterest, 2015 (Centre) Open Buildings, 2014 (Bottom)
SEATING IN CONTEXT
WEST MELBOURNE
FUNCTIONAL SEATING Provision for marketplace Comfortable seating for high user volume
COMMUNITY MARKET USAGE:
NORMAL WEEKDAY USAGE
> Resting spot for market visitors > Facilitate views of the market > Shelter from sun
> Comfortable space for relaxation > Higher usage by local residents, workers and park users > Facilitate creation of community space
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Market stall Seating User
SEATING FUNCTIONALITY
WEST MELBOURNE
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