VOL.2 URBAN OASIS

The Urban Oasis – a place for exercise, leisure and entertainment in a club-like atmosphere - bringing the restorative qualities of water to a dense urban area with a mix of swimming, floating, eating, drinking and relaxation.

The concept of the design is clouds within mountains above the sea. It is a garden in the busy city. The project would provide multiple water experiences for people to refresh themselves and escape from their busy life. The place allows people to choose freely of what they want to enjoy and what activities they want to have. Trees, grass and water in the site mimic nature and refresh the whole area for well-being.

The project site is at 14-26 Wattle Street Pyrmont, Sydney, an inner suburb close to the city. As the population increases and the demographic composition changes, there is increasing diversity and an opportunity to explore new building typologies with mixed uses. An Urban Oasis is aimed to be designed for the community to provide a platform for relaxing and social activities.

Floating Convert Of The Site

Uplifting roof symbolizes the floating clouds, providing a welcoming and bright atmosphere.

Previously the site was a slope with vegetation and Wentworth Park was sea. The design converts the situation of the historical context, bringing ‘sea’ into the site.

Direct Sunlight

The timber grid shell structure and semitransparent roof cladding admit direct sunlight fulfilling the building, offering the illusion of within the nature.

OPEN & WELCOMING

The continuous roof allows people inside to see surroundings clearly, however, the fluctuation of the roof provides a sense of ambiguity.

Back To Nature

The public domain area has grass, trees and a waterfall. These natural elements creates an atmosphere of “ the Garden of Eden”, bringing people back to nature.

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Frame Of View

The walls of the building are constituted of concrete solid wall and transparent glass. It frames the view for visitors inside but restrict the privacy.