Thesis - Greenline Journal by David Gerber

Greenline Northbank Wellness Project Journal David Gerber | 774234 | Thesis

01 WEEK

IN 2018 SMARTFORM ARCHITECTURE ASSISTED THE INCOMING LORD MAJOR OF MELBOURNE, SALLY CAPP WITH A CONCEPTUAL VISION FOR A MELBOURNE ‘GREENLINE’ DURING HER ELECTION CAMPAIGN – A PROJECT WHICH WILL INVOLVE THE ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF EXISTING CORRIDOR TO CREATE A NEW VIBRANT PUBLIC REALM AND RE-CONNECTING PARTS OF THE CITY. THE THESIS STUDIO TAKES THIS REAL PROJECT OPPORTUNITY AND EXPLORES HOW THE QUALITY OF EXISTING PUBLIC REALM CAN BE ELEVATED AND NEW PUBLIC REALM CAN BE CREATED, COMPLEMENTED WITH A SERIES OF PROGRAMMATIC ELEMENTS WHICH MAY OCCUPY THE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE. OPPORTUNITIES WITH ARCHITECTURAL BUILT FORM WILL INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION OF FUNCTIONAL SPACE AND WAYS TO ACTIVATE THE PUBLIC REALM, CREATE A NEW PROJECT WIDE IDENTITY, IMPROVE WAYFINDING WITH STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PLACE AN EMPHASIS ON DIGITAL DESIGN TO FABRICATION AND PREFABRICATION THEREBY MINIMISING ON-SITE DISRUPTION

THE ‘GREENLINE’ BRIEF & OBJECTIVES: - PROVIDE A SAFE, INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE NEW ‘SPINE’ WITHIN THE CITY - TRANSFORM AN ISOLATED CORRIDOR INTO A CREATIVE AND CONNECTED VIBRANT PUBLIC DESTINATION - ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF EXISTING TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE INTO NEW SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE - AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRING LOCAL COMMUNITIES TOGETHER THROUGH PUBIC ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT - A PLACE FOR ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SOCIAL INTERACTION - A PLACE OF RESPITE AND CONTEMPLATION - A CANVAS FOR HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANT STORYTELLING - A ‘SHORT CUT’ FOR MELBOURNIAN COMMUTERS …A NEW DESTINATION FOR MELBOURNE.

CONCEPT IMAGE BY CHRIS SMILES OF SMARTFORM

WEEK 1 RESEARCH Melbourne - Site Analysis

ANALYSIS OF SITE PROGRAM AND LAND USE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BOTH EXISTING AND PLANNED.

Melbourne - Site Analysis

Melbourne - Points of Interest

MELBOURNE CBD MARVEL STADIUM SOUTHERN CROSS STATION

DOCKLANDS

FLINDERS STREET STATION

FEDERATION SQUARE

MELBOURNE AQUARIUM ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS ARTS PRECINCT

CROWN CASINO

MELBOURNE CBD MARVEL STADIUM SOUTHERN CROSS STATION

DOCKLANDS

SOUTHBANK FLINDERS STREET STATION

FEDERATION SQUARE

MELBOURNE AQUARIUM ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS ARTS PRECINCT

CROWN CASINO

SOUTHBANK

Zoning - CCZ1 Planning Zones

- CAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

Purpose

- To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. - To enhance the role of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central city as the capital of Victoria and as an area of national and international importance. - To recognise or provide for the use and development of land for specific purposes as identified in a schedule to this zone. -To create through good urban design an attractive, pleasurable, safe and stimulating environment.

FEDERATION SQUARE

SOUTHERN CROSS STATION

FLINDERS STREET STATION MELBOURNE AQUARIUM

Zoning - CCZ2 Planning Zones

- CAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 2

Purpose

BOURKE STREET MALL

Zoning - CCZ3 Planning Zones

- CAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 3

Purpose

CROWN CASINO

- To recognise or provide for the use and development of land for specific purposes as identified in a schedule to this zone. -To create through good urban design an attractive, pleasurable, safe and stimulating environment.

SOUTHBANK

Zoning - CCZ7 Planning Zones

- CAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 7

Purpose

- To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. ARTS PRECINCT

- To enhance the role of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central city as the capital of Victoria and as an area of national and international importance. - To recognise or provide for the use and development of land for specific purposes as identified in a schedule to this zone. -To create through good urban design an attractive, pleasurable, safe and stimulating environment.

SOUTHBANK

Zoning - PPRZ Planning Zones

FLAGSTAFF GARDENS

- PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION ZONE

Purpose

- To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. - To recognise areas for public recreation and open space. - To protect and conserve areas of significance where appropriate. - To provide for commercial uses where appropriate.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

Zoning - PUZ4 Planning Zones

- PUBLIC USE ZONE - TRANSPORT

Purpose

- To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning - To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. - To recognise public land use for public utility and community services and facilities. - To provide for associated uses that are consistent with the intent of the public land reservation or purpose.

SOUTHERN CROSS STATION

FLINDERS STREET STATION

Zoning - DZ2 Planning Zones

- DOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 2

Purpose

- To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. - To ensure that use and development take account of the unique nature of the water environment. - To encourage a variety of dwelling types within the Melbourne Docklands area to suit a diversity of needs. - To ensure that development takes account of the relationship of the Melbourne Docklands area to the Central Activities District and the policies relating to the future development of the Central Activities District and other parts of the capital city. - To encourage visual and physical linkages between the Melbourne Docklands and adjacent areas, in particular the Central Business District. - To provide for the conservation and enhancement of buildings, areas and places of scientific, aesthetic, architectural or historical significance.

MARVEL STADIUM

DOCKLANDS

Zoning - DZ3 Planning Zones

- DOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 3

Purpose

MARVEL STADIUM

DOCKLANDS

Zoning - DZ4 Planning Zones

- DOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 4

Purpose

- To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. - To ensure that use and development take account of the unique nature of the water environment.

MARVEL STADIUM

- To encourage a variety of dwelling types within the Melbourne Docklands area to suit a diversity of needs. - To ensure that development takes account of the relationship of the Melbourne Docklands area to the Central Activities District and the policies relating to the future development of the Central Activities District and other parts of the capital city. - To encourage visual and physical linkages between the Melbourne Docklands and adjacent areas, in particular the Central Business District. - To provide for the conservation and enhancement of buildings, areas and places of scientific, aesthetic, architectural or historical significance.

DOCKLANDS

Zoning - DZ5 Planning Zones

- DOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 5

Purpose

- To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. - To ensure that use and development take account of the unique nature of the water environment. MARVEL STADIUM

DOCKLANDS

Zoning - DZ6 Planning Zones

- DOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 6

Purpose

- To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework. - To ensure that use and development take account of the unique nature of the water environment. MARVEL STADIUM

DOCKLANDS

Melbourne - Land Use Zoning

MELBOURNE CBD MARVEL STADIUM SOUTHERN CROSS STATION

DOCKLANDS

FLINDERS STREET STATION

FEDERATION SQUARE

MELBOURNE AQUARIUM ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS ARTS PRECINCT

CROWN CASINO

SOUTHBANK

Melbourne - Land Use Zoning

Planning Zones

- PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION ZONE

CCZ1

Planning Overlays

- DDO10 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 10

DZ3

CCZ1

LSIO1- Land Subject to Inundation Overlay - Schedule 1 PO1- Parking Overlay - Precinct 1

PPRZ

DZ3

PPRZ Planning Zones

CCZ1 PPRZ

CCZ3

- CAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 3

Planning Overlays

DDO3 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 3 DDO60-A1 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 60 (Area 1)

PPRZ

DDO60 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 60 PO1 - Parking Overlay - Precinct 1

Melbourne - Land Use Zoning

Planning Zones

- CAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

CCZ1

Planning Overlays

DDO1- A2 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 1 (Area 2)

DZ3

CCZ1

DDO10 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 10 PO1- Parking Overlay - Precinct 1

PPRZ

DZ3

PPRZ Planning Zones

CCZ1 PPRZ

CCZ3

- DOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 3

Planning Overlays

DDO12 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 12 DP04 - Development Plan Overlay - Schedule 4 PO7 - Parking Overlay - Precinct 7

PPRZ

Melbourne - Land Use Zoning

Planning Zones

- CAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

CCZ1

Planning Overlays

DDO10 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 10

DZ3

CCZ1

HO498 - Heritage Overlay (HO498) PO1- Parking Overlay - Precinct 1

PPRZ

DZ3

PPRZ Planning Zones

CCZ1 PPRZ

CCZ3

- CAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

Planning Overlays

DDO10 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 10 PO1- Parking Overlay - Precinct 1

PPRZ

Melbourne - Land Use Zoning

Planning Zones

- CAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1

CCZ1

Planning Overlays

DDO10 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 10

DZ3

CCZ1

DDO12 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 12 DDO51- A4 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 51 (Area 4)

PPRZ

DZ3

DDO51 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 51 PO1- Parking Overlay - Precinct 1

PPRZ Planning Zones

CCZ1 PPRZ

CCZ3

- DOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 3

Planning Overlays

DDO12 - Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 12 DP04 - Development Plan Overlay - Schedule 4 PO7- Parking Overlay - Precinct 7

PPRZ

02 WEEK

STARTING TO RESEARCH AND ANALYZE THE EXISTING/FUTURE CONDITIONS OF THE SITE. GATHERING PRECEDENT RESEARCH FOR THE IDEATION PHASE. STARTING TO THINK ABOUT WHAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED ONTO OUR SITE.

WEEKOverview 2 RESEARCH Melbourne elbourne Overview Melbourne Overview

opulation Forecasts - City of Melbourne pulation Forecasts - City ofOverview Melbourne Melbourne

Population Forecasts - City of Melbourne 386,000 158,923 58,923 386,000 Population Forecasts City of Melbourne By- 2041 158,923 386,000 By By 2041 2041 158,923 386,000 Daily Population Breakdown (weekday)

ly Population Breakdown (weekday) City ofPopulation Melbourne Daily Breakdown (weekday) ty- of Melbourne City of Melbourne

By 2041

Daily Population Breakdown (weekday) - City of Melbourne 78k - Students 381k - Workers 48k - Residents

78k - Students - Workers 78k - Residents - Students 381k381k - Workers k 148k - Residents

381k - Workers 148k - Residents 170k - Metro 14k - Regional 170k - Metro 14k - Regional 70k - Metro 14k - Regional

78k - Students

911,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 911,000 35k - Interstate 53k - International 11,000 1,400,000 2016 By 2016 By 2036 2036 2016 By 2036 911,000 1,400,000 Site Investigations

ite Investigations Disconnection e Investigations

Season Avg. Min Climate - City of Melbourne Avg. Max Season Avg. Max Avg. Min Summer (warm to hot) Avg. Max Season 25°C Avg. Min14°C Climate Summer (warm to hot) - City of Melbourne December to February Summer (warm to hot) 14°C 25°C 14°C 25°C Decemberto toFebruary February Season Avg. Max December Autumn (mild) 11°C Autumn (mild) Summer (warm to20°C hot) March(mild) to May Autumn 11°C 20°C 25°C 11°C 20°C Marchto toMay May December to February March Winter (cool to brisk) 7°C 14°C Winter (cool brisk) (mild) Winter totoAutumn brisk) June(cool to August 7°C 14°C 7°C20°C 14°C June to toAugust August June March to May Spring (cool to mild) 10°C 20°C Spring (cool Spring (cooltotomild) mild) Winter (cool to brisk) September to November 10°C 20°C 10°C 20°C 14°C September to November September to June November to August to mild) Land-Use -Spring City of(cool Melbourne Land-Use ofofMelbourne September to November Land-Use- -City City Melbourne

By 2036

Avg.

7°

20°C

Land-Use - City of Melbourne 2

170k - Metro 14k - Regional 35k35k - Interstate - Interstate 53k 53k- -International International k - Interstate 53k - International

2016

Climate - City of Melbourne Climate - City of Melbourne

4,941,000 m 16,716 (2017)4,941,000 7,124,000 m2 (2017) 7,124,000 m2 2m 16,716 m2 (2017) Parks4,941,000 7,124,000 m(2017) 16,716 Residential Business Parks + Reserves Residential (2017) Business + Reserves Residential (2017) Establishments Business Parks + Reserves Establishments 2

Establishments 16,716 (2017) 7,124,000 m2 Residential (2017) Business Public Transportation Usage Public Transportation Usage Establishments Public Transportation Usage

14.2M 14.2M

14.2M

4,941,0 Parks + R

24.6M 24.6M

24.6M

Public Transportation Usage Daily Trips 2014 Daily Daily Trips By 2050 Daily Trips 2014 Trips By 2050 Daily Trips 2014

Daily Trips By 2050

14.2M

Daily Trips 2014

24.6M

Daily Trips By 2050

14.2M

Public Transportation Usage Site Investigations Site Investigations Disconnection

14.2M Disconnection

Daily Trips 2014

Blocking view Yarra “Unsightly” leftto over space Security? Blocking view to Yarra

- Security?

r to wharf

24.

Daily Trips B Daily Trips B

24.6M

Daily Trips By 2050

Batman Park -Batman “Unsightly” left over space Park ---

Daily Trips 2014 Daily Trips 2014

Enterprize Park

-Enterprize 3 roads to the west Park -- Tram line roads to 3 roads toand the 2 west the east - Tram line and 2 roads to -the Accessibility? east - Accessibility?

Hidden Wharf Steps to Princes Bridge -Hidden Steps upWharf and over to wharf -Steps Fastestto route up to Bridge bridge Princes ---

Accessibility? Steps up and over to wharf Security? Accessibility?

- Security?

-- Accessibility? Fastest route up to bridge - Accessibility?

Steps to Princes Bridge - Fastest route up to bridge - Accessibility?

Site Opportunities Site Opportunities Melbourne Culture Melbourne Culture

2360 - Cafe + Restaurant Venues 2360 - Cafe + Restaurant Venues

Known for Live Music

Outdoor Activities Known for Outdoor Activities Markets

Precedents

Known for Coffee Culture Known for Coffee Culture

Known for Parks + Gardens

Known for Art Culture Known for Art Culture

Known for Live Music Known for Live Music

Known for Melbourne Bike Share Laneway Culture Melbourne Bike Share 600 - Bikes 600 - Bikes 51 - Stations 51 - Stations

Known for Markets Known for Markets Precedents Precedents

Known Parks + Gar Known Parks + Gar

Outdoor Activities

P Melbourne Bike Share

600 - Bikes 51 - Stations

Bike Share Stations Close to Site

Vehicle Movements March 2008

16%

Vehicle Movements March 2017

Batman Park

- Shared pedestrian/bike path

Sandridge Bridge

- Split paths - bikes (lower) and pedestrian (upper)

21,000

Residents Ride (Weekday) Census 2013

THE CITYDECK STOSS LANDSCAPE URBANISM

RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH MANHATTEN, NEW YORK CITY

ZHANGJIAGANG TOWN RIVER RECONSTRUCTION BOTAO LANDSCAPE

Building over water

Protection from elements

Layering of functions

CHICAGO RIVERWALK SASAKI AND ROSS BARNEY ARCHITECTS

BICYCLE SNAKE DISSING+WEITLING ARCHITECTURE

Building over water

Integration with heritage

Separating of functions

SITE ANALYSIS - STRAVA TRACKING

12km/hr 10km/hr

11m 6m

- PERSONAL RUNNING DATA FROM MULTIPLE RUNS.

Flinders Street Station

- DATA COLLECTED FROM STRAVA

3.5m

2.5m

9.8km/hr

2.5m

13km/hr

9.1km/hr

- STARTING TO THINK ABOUT COLLISION AREAS AND HOW IT COULD BE MINIMIZED - THINKING ABOUT CHANGES IN ELEVATIONS (HARDER TO RUN/BIKE, BAD VISIBILITY, CHANCES FOR COLLISIONS).

Strava Heat Maps DATA COLLECTED AND VISUALIZED BY STRAVA. DATA TAKEN FROM APP USERS IN MELBOURNE DURING THEIR JOURNEYS/ACTIVITIES

StravaStrava

Runtastic Runtastic

Medibank Marathon Medibank Marathon

Daily Activities Daily Activities

Registered Registered Users Users

Entrants Entrants (2018)(2018)

8 Million 8 Million 1 Million 1 Million

New Monthly New Monthly Users Users Every 45 Days Every 45 Days

Strava

RuntasticRuntastic Strava StravaStrava Heat Heat MapsMaps

8 Million 8 Million

132132 Million Million

7000+ 7000+

370370

AdidasAdidas Runners Runners in in Melbourne Melbourne

Medibank Medibank MarathonMarathon Medibank Marathon Runtastic Sports Sports Tracker Tracker Fitness Centres Fitness Centres

Daily Activities Daily Activities

132 Million 132 Million 7000+ 7000+ 8 Million 132 Million 40+40+ 2 Million 2 Million Daily Activities Registered Registered Users Users EntrantsRegistered (2018) EntrantsUsers (2018)

1 Million 1 Million

370 370 1 Million

New Monthly Users New Monthly Users Every 45 Days Every 45 Days

Strava Heat Strava Maps Heat Maps

Monthly Monthly Users Users

370

Melbourne Melbourne CBD CBD

7000+

Entrants (2018)

New Monthly in Users Adidas Runners in Adidas Runners Adidas in Runners Every 45 Days Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Midday Midday Milers Milers Rowing Rowing ClubsClubs

200+ 200+ Members Members

20+20+

Melbourne Melbourne CBD CBD

Sports Tracker Sports StravaTracker Heat Maps

Tracker FitnessSports Centres Fitness Centres

Fitness Centres

Monthly Users Monthly Users

Monthly Melbourne Melbourne CBD Users CBD

Melbourne CBD

2 Million 2 Million

40+2 40+ Million

40+

Greenline - Northbank Wellness Project

158,923

386,000

2016

35k - Interstate

53k - International

911,000

7000+

370

Fitness Centres

40+

Adidas Runners in Melbourne

Melbourne CBD

Melbourne Midday Milers

Monthly Users

Members

Rowing Clubs

200+

20+

Melbourne CBD

10km/hr

11m

Southern Cross Station

Public Transportation Usage

Flinders Street Station

24.6M

Daily Trips 2014

Strava Heat Maps

Entrants (2018)

Sports Tracker

Marvel Stadium

By 2036

14.2M

Medibank Marathon

132 Million

12km/hr

1,400,000

2016

Registered Users

2 Million

78k - Students

14k - Regional

Daily Activities

New Monthly Users Every 45 Days

Daily Population Breakdown (weekday) - City of Melbourne

170k - Metro

Runtastic

1 Million

2041

148k - Residents 381k - Workers

Strava

8 Million

Population Forecasts - City of Melbourne

3.5m

Daily Trips By 2050

2.5m

9.8km/hr

Land-Use - City of Melbourne 2.5m 7,124,000 m2 Residential (2017)

16,716 (2017) Business Establishments

4,941,000 m2 Parks + Reserves

9.1km/hr

13km/hr

Climate - City of Melbourne Season

Avg. Max

Avg. Min

Summer (warm to hot) December to February

25°C

14°C

Autumn (mild) March to May

20°C

11°C

Winter (cool to brisk) June to August

14°C

7°C

Spring (cool to mild) September to November

20°C

David Gerber - 774234 - Thesis

10°C

30% Walking - 20%

Melbourne Bike Share 600 - Bikes 51 - Stations Cycling - Melbourne

Vehicle Movements March 2008

10%

Cycling - 4% Private Car - 39%

16%

Vehicle Movements March 2017

21,000

Residents Ride (Weekday) Census 2013

20%

Public Transport - 36%

40%

2009

2030

03 WEEK

EXERCISES UNDERTAKEN TO EXPLORE WHAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED INTO THE SITE BASED OFF OF OUR SITE VISIT. STARTING TO THINK ABOUT HOW THE VARIOUS AREAS OF THE SITE CAN BE USED DURING A LUNCH BREAK VS. A 24/7 AREA. COMPILING RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN INTO A PRELIMINARY HYPOTHESIS WHICH WILL GUIDE THE DESIGN OUTCOME.

WEEK 3 EXERCISES - Under-utilized space below tracks

ENTERPRIZE PARK

- Green space that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t used - Destination point for local personal trainers - Spillover space from under tracks to grass - Fitness under bridge, yoga on grass

- How can we design a space that is easily accessible, safe, and inviting for people of all physical abilities? - How can this small piece of green space be utilized and be activated? - How can improvement of connection be implemented so that people use it?

Outdoor Fitness

Encouraging Active Lifestyle

Activities for Everyone

Outdoor Fitness

Permeability

BATMAN PARK - Under-utilized space below tracks

- Increase safety

- Increase permeability towards Yarra

- Community initiative to reintegrate homeless

- How can we design a space that blends in with Melbourne nightlife/ outdoor culture? Live + Work

Nightlife Culture

Outdoor Culture

- How do we deal with the homeless that reside in this area? - Is there a potential for a live + work scenario where homeless can get a job in a tiny home that also doubles as a food truck during working hours? Gives them a roof over their head and a job, which will eventually get them back on their feet and reintegrated into society?

WEEK 3 RESEARCH THE IMAGE OF THE CITY - PATHS - Channels along which the observer moves (streets, walkways, transit lines, canals).

- LANDMARKS - Point reference where the observer experiences it externally (building, sign, store, mountain).

- DISTRICTS - medium-to-large sections of the city where the observer enters inside of and are recognized by their characters. - NODES - Strategic spots in the city which the observer can enter (junctions, crossings, convergence of paths). - EDGES - Linear elements not considered as paths by observers. - Boundaries that breaks continuity (shores, railroads, walls).

LYNCH KEVIN. THE IMAGE OF THE CITY. CH. 3, THE CITY IMAGE AND ITS ELEMENTS. 1960.

HOW TO STUDY PUBLIC LIFE - 1960's - Design + structure got serious attention, but public life and interaction between life + space was neglected. - Good architecture ensures good interaction between public life + public space. - Design, gender, age, finances, culture - determine how we do/don't use public space. - Public space is understood as streets, alleys, buildings, squares, bollards. - Part of the built environment. - Public space also occurs between buildings, to/from buildings, on balconies, seated, standing, walking, biking, etc. - Life between buildings had been forgotten and pushed aside by cars, large-scale thinking, and overly rationalized processes. - Medieval cities grew slowly and had well functioning interactions between life + space. - The solution isn't to create pre-modern cities, but to develop contemporary tools that can be applied analytically to oonce again forge an alliance between life + space in cities tools that can be applied analytically to once again forge an alliance between life + space in cities. - Environmental design pioneers of the 1960s studied existing, pre-industrial, cities and public spaces to gain basic knowledge about how we use and get around cities. - Microclimate can heavily impact whether people stay there - climate quality.

- Vibrant cities don't happen on their own. - Very noticeable in developed cities. - No longer street life due to people no longer selling/working/running errands on the streets. - Mostly commuters. - Primary activities in public spaces are: walking, standing, sitting + playing. - Necessary: shopping, walking to/from bus stop, parking, police, postal services. - While it is less common to talk to strangers, it is easier to strike up a conversation with people standing nearby if you are experiencing something together in a common space. - Speed is influenced by weather, age, mobility, errands, or whether alone or in a group. - Walking speed and amount of time spent staying can provide information about the quality of the spaces. Camillo Sitte criticized the rational urban planning of his time (1889) for being overly rigid in comparison - with the labyrinth and diverse expression of medieval cities. - Important to create spaces for people rather than Focusing on straight lines and technical solutions. - Industrialization divided responsibility for various aspects of urban development. - Planners + engineers - large-scale infrastructure + function. - Architects - Mid-scale site plans + building designs. - Landscape Architects - small-scale - emphasis on green elements + recreation. - Concern for public space between buildings was lost. GEHL, JAN, AND BIRGITTE SVARRE. HOW TO STUDY PUBLIC LIFE. ISLAND PRESS, 2013.

14 PATTERNS OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN NATURE IN THE SPACE - ADDRESSING THE DIRECT, PHYSICAL, AND EPHEMERAL PRESENCE OF NATURE IN A SPACE OR PLACE. 1. Visual Connection with Nature - A view to elements of nature, living systems, and natural processes. 2. Non-Visual Connection with Nature - Auditory, haptic, olfactory, or gustatory stimuli that engender a deliberate and positive reference to nature, living systems, or natural processes. 3. Non-Rhythmic Sensory Stimuli - Stochastic and ephemeral connections with nature that may be analyzed statistically but may not be predicted precisely. 4. Thermal + Airflow Variability - Subtle changes in air temp, relative humidity, airflow across the skin, and surface temperature that mimic natural environments. 5. Presence of Water - A condition that enhances the experience of place through seeing, hearing, or touching water 6. Dynamic + Diffuse Light - Leverages varying intensities of light and shadow that change over time to create conditions that occur in nature. 7. Connection with Natural Systems - Awareness of natural processes, especially seasonal and temporal changes characteristic of a healthy ecosystem.

NATURAL ANALOGUES 8. Biomorphic Forms + Patterns - Symbolic references to contoured, patterned, textured, or numerical arrangements that exist in nature. 9. Material Connection with Nature - Materials and element from that, through minimal processing, reflect the local ecology or geology and create a distinct sense of place. 10. Complexity + Order - Rich sensory information that adheres to a spatial hierarchy similar to those encountered in nature. NATURE OF THE SPACE 11. Prospect - An unimpeded view over a distance, for surveillance and planning. 12. Refuge - A place for withdrawal from environmental conditions or the main flow of activity, in which the individual is protected from behind and overhead. 13. Mystery - The promise for more information, achieved through partially obscured views or other sensory devices that entice the individual to travel deeper into the environment. 14. Risk/Peril - An identifiable threat coupled with a reliable safeguard.

RESEARCH SHOWS THAT NATURE INCREASES OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND THAT HUMAN BEINGS HAVE A BIOLOGICAL CRAVING FOR CONNECTION WITH NATURE. Southbank has become a staple of Melbourne for food, shopping, and entertainment. A destination of choice for people who flock from the city to this area of respite. What goes unnoticed, however, is the leftover strip of land, acting as a buffer between the Hoddle Grid and the Yarra. An area severely underutilized and underappreciated, but simultaneously full of potential. The Greenline has the capability to become an area of refuge for city dwellers and workers. An area that invites users to engage and heal themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. With increasing population and billions of dollars lost each year due to lack of productivity and stress-related illnesses, there is an opportunity for healthy and restorative integrations throughout the north bank to improve the well-being of its users.

This project looks to explore both macro and micro levels of well-being. Running and cycling is a big part of Melbourne culture, but the lack of infrastructure on the north bank means that runners and cyclists tend to avoid this area. It is important to create activities for all ages, as well as areas that allow people to emotionally and mentally relax. Materiality and vegetation play a crucial role in creating a stimulating and invigorating environment for everyone. Gehl, J. (2010). Cities For People. Gehl, J., & Svarre, B. (2014). How to Study Public Life. Knox, A., Parry-Husbands, H., & Pollinate. (2018). Workplaces: Wellness Wood = Productivity. Lynch Kevin. The Image of the City. Ch. 3, The City Image and Its Elements. 1960. Terrapin Bright Green LLC. (2014). 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design: Improving Health & Well-Being in the Built Environment.

04 WEEK

MACRO TO MICRO ASPECTS OF THE SITE. CONNECTIONS

THE

SITE,

PROBLEMATIC

AREAS OF THE SITE, OPPORTUNITIES, POTENTIAL DISTRICTS, PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING CODES.

WEEK 4 RESEARCH MELBOURNE CYCLING ROUTES

Changes in crossings over major arteries.

Over

Most commuters take Southbank, why?

Over Under Under Over

Over

SITE ANALYSIS Distances and key POI Enterprize Park

100m

er lind

Sandridge Bridge Queens Bridge

Sea Life

Spencer

1.17

SITE ANALYSIS Problems at major arteries - Broken connections - 1.17km of pathway - 2 major streets to transverse

10.5m 8m

- Difficult pedestrian crossings - High traffic area (vehicle, foot, cycle, public transport) - Inconvenient pedestrian crossings - 2 major streets to transverse

10.75m

7m 5.1m 2.9m

5m 1.75m

SITE CONDITIONS CHANGING HEIGHT CLEARANCES

3.8m CLEARANCE

4.0m CLEARANCE

10500

TRAM ONLY

4.0m CLEARANCE

5000

7000

2900

5100

5750

MEDIAN

ROAD - SOUTHBOUND

MEDIAN

DROP-OFF

SIDEWALK

58.95m

4.2m

14m

58.8m

Australian Standards Wheelchair Ramp - 1:14

Ramp to connect to bike lane at rail line height

4.2m

3.8m

Change in elevation allowing for more space to connect ramp to building under rail line.

SITE ANALYSIS Rail line conditions

Possible locations for parasitic bike track. Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t build Minimal Space Can build

Column grid system Old rail line - 25m max span New rail line - 45 max span - Typical span is 30m

BIKE PATH RESEARCH In accordance with Austroads 2009

Is the bike demand low?

YES

Is pedestrian demand low?

YES

NO Alternate path/ route available?

Exclusive Bike Path

YES

NO Is pedestrian demand low? NO

YES

Are bike speeds < 20kmh/h ?

Shared Path YES

NO Separated Path

Austroads (2009). Guide to Road Design: Part 6A - Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths.

458458 1000

BODY BODY DEPTH DEPTH

740740 min min

ABSOLUTE min

1000 1000 min min

1000 1000

1500 1500 - 2000 - 2000

1000 1000

2500 - 3500 2500 - 3500

min min

OBJECT

min 1.2m for low demand min 2.4m for high demand

footpath

footpath one-way bike path

two-way bike path

1500 ABSOLUTE min 1800 DESIRABLE min

1960 REACH

R46

AVG ADULT MALE

280

610

SHOULDER WIDTH

740 min

1500 - 2000

Reach

2500 - 3500

1000

min be reached should min Anything that must be between 600mm - 1.57m above ground.

- 1m minimum width for clearances. - 900mm of clear space.

Wheelchairs need 1.2m of clear space for comfort. Two wheelchairs can pass in 1.8m of space. 1960 EACH

R46

AVG ADULT MALE

R90

100

0 IGHT

min with bike and min Normal path operation pedestrians at slow speed.

2200

1000

1000 min

300

OBJECT BODY DEPTH

min OVERHEAD

458

Usage

100

R90

E DESIGN ELOPE

1000 ABSOLUTE min

Cyclists Speed maintenance. - Typical (20-30km/h) - Athletic (35-40km/h) - Downhill (>50km/h) 1500 ABSOLUTE min 1800 DESIRABLE minneed to stop/slow down, steep gradients, rough surfaces, sharp corners, obscured sight lines, - Minimize the intersections, give way to others due to narrow width. 1000 ABSOLUTE min Information. - Sign posted (destination/distance to them), maps showing route + other relevant markers.

300

Space to ride. - 1m wide minimum.

Landscaping/planting. - Vegetation removal, planting, sizes at maturity, accumulation of debris. 1960 REACH

100

280

610

Security. SHOULDER WIDTH security in isolated areas. - Optimize personal Emergency access. 458 -BODY Provide access for emergency service vehicles/maintenance vehicles at 740 DEPTH minpoints. path entrances or other strategic 1000

1500 - 2000

1000

2500 - 3500

min

1000 min

2200

R90

1400 EYE HEIGHT

R46

Smooth surface free of debris. AVG ADULT MALE - Surface water, soil, mulch, leaves.

CYCLE DESIGN ENVELOPE

Connectivity. - Meaningful trips (eg. residence to picnic - home to work).

min OVERHEAD CLEARANCE

Appropriate sight lines. - Sight between eye contact of bike vs. pedestrians. OBJECT - Achieve adequate sight distance across inside of curve.

ELEVATED BIKE PATH EXPLORATIONS

Connecting to major commuting trails

- Perforated screening

- Parasitic path - Green screen hiding visual bulk of rail line

- Light for security both under and above path

- Destination point at major grid arteries

- Hanging off rail line - Green/perforated screen

- Shape testing - Height testing

ELEVATED BIKE PATH EXPLORATIONS

- Destination point at hoddle grid intersections

- What can fit in the 25m grid created by column structure? - Buildings hugging rail line

- Pedestrian/cycling transversing above road systems to avoid multiple crossing areas and connecting into building above ground plane

- Green landscape extending over rail line

- Building blending in with rail line

- Building separate from rail line - Elevated to increase permeability of site

- Building under rail line and landscape over rail line

BUILDING AS A DESTINATION - Internal running track

Docklands District

- Separate cycle path Flinders District

Enterprize District - Building between rail lines

Wurundjeri District

Districts in Greenline

Batman District Running track

- Path needs to abide by height restrictions when passing over major roads

3.8m - 4.2m

300 2200

CYCLE DESIGN ENVELOPE

min OVERHEAD CLEARANCE

ELEVATED BIKE PATH EXPLORATIONS

- Suspended track options

- Self-powered modular system - Solar power for lighting system - Green roof panel

- Separated pedestrian and cycling track

PRECEDENTS RANDSTAD RAIL STATION BEATRIXLAAN DEN HAAG

ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE FOOTBRIGE

ZWARTS & JANSMA ARCHITECTEN

METAFORM ARCHITECTS - Connection to pathway over rail line.

- Cycle path connection to ground when splitting from rail line.

MOREELSE BRIDGE

THE PALEISBURG

CEPEZED

BENTHEM CROUWEL ARCHITECTS

- Connection to pathway at nodal areas along the Greenline - Lift for accessibility, bike path on stairs for easy access, lookout platform as destination point.

- Escalator for accessibility, bike path on stairs for easy access, lookout platform as destination point. - Connection over rail line.

DOCKLANDS DISTRICT

FLINDERS DISTRICT ENTERPRIZE DISTRICT

WURUNDJERI DISTRICT BATMAN DISTRICT

Scale - 1:40

Districts

Enterprize Park Site - 4590m2 total site - 850m2 green space - ~3740 buildable space

Scale - 1:25

Batman Park Site - ~8050 buildable space

Scale - 1:25

05 WEEK

PREPARATION FOR MID-SEMESTER CRITS COMPILING OF ANALYSIS, RESEARCH, PRELIMINARY DESIGN IDEAS

FLINDERS DISTRICT

Brickwork

Raw Materials

Mixed Materials

Material as Accent

Material as Screening

Scale - 1:20 @ A3

Stonework

Steelwork

ENTERPRIZE DISTRICT

Raw Materials

Mixed Materials

Material as Accent

Material as Screening

Historic

Concrete

Raw Materials

Mixed Materials

Material as Accent

Material as Screening

Scale - 1:20 @ A3

BATMAN DISTRICT

Historic

Raw Materials

Mixed Materials

Material as Accent

Material as Screening

Scale - 1:20 @ A3

Concrete

SOLAR ANALYSIS Current Site Conditions Summer Solstice - 9am - 6pm

Winter Solstice - 9am - 6pm

Hours 9.00+ 8.10 7.20 6.30 5.40 4.50 2.60 2.70 1.80 0.90 0.00

Hours 5.00+ 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00

MODULAR BIKE PATH Gains strength tension

Structure for vertical connections Extra support Clip on steel structure

Structure for horizontal connections

1370

5000

3630

Can it be transported in the city?

7300 MAX OVERHANG

2500

18531

5000

12880

06 WEEK

MID-SEMESTER PRESENTATION ANALYSIS OF THE SITE THROUGH RESEARCH, OPEN SOURCE DATA, SITE VISIT. WORKING FROM MACRO (MELBOURNE CBD, SITE) TO MICRO (MATERIALITY, ATMOSPHERE, BIKE PATH DETAILING.

Greenline Northbank Wellness Project

Mid-Semester Concept Design

Population Forecasts - City of Melbourne

158,923

386,000

2016

2041

Daily Population Breakdown (weekday) - City of Melbourne

911,000

1,400,000

2016

By 2036

30% Walking - 20%

Melbourne Bike Share - 600 - Bikes - 51 - Stations 10%

Cycling - 4% Private Car - 39%

Cycling - Melbourne 20%

Public Transport - 36%

40%

2009

2030

Vehicle Movements March 2008

16%

21,000

Vehicle Movements Residents Ride (Weekday) March 2017 Census 2013

Strava

Runtastic

Medibank Marathon

Sports Tracker

Fitness Centres

Daily Activities

Registered Users

Entrants (2018)

Monthly Users

Melbourne CBD

Melbourne Midday Milers

Rowing Clubs

Members

Melbourne CBD

8 Million 1 Million

New Monthly Users Every 45 Days

132 Million

7000+

2 Million

40+

370

Adidas Runners in Melbourne

200+

Strava Heat Maps

20+

Site Analysis - Strava Tracking

12km/hr

Marvel Stadium

10km/hr

Southern Cross Station

11m 6m

Flinders Street Station

3.5m

2.5m

9.8km/hr

2.5m

13km/hr

9.1km/hr

Site Opportunities

Site Opportunities 7m

10.5m

5.1m

2.9m

8m 1.75m 10.75m

Scale - 1:50

Scale - 1:150

Scale - 1:300

Path Start/End

Marvel Stadium

Flinders Street

Southern Cross Rail Tracks

Flinders Rail Tracks

Bourke Street Bridge

Banana Alley

Southern Cross Station

Sandridge Bridge

Wurundjeri Way

Yarra River

Districts DOCKLANDS DISTRICT

FLINDERS DISTRICT ENTERPRIZE DISTRICT

WURUNDJERI DISTRICT BATMAN DISTRICT

Materiality FLINDERS DISTRICT

ENTERPRIZE DISTRICT

BATMAN DISTRICT

Enterprize Park

Site Location

Bridge Envelope

Building Envelope

Section A-A

Full Site Integration

Enterprize Park Site A

Main Entrance to Site

Car Park converted into Public Space

Modular Bike Path

5m Long x 2.5m Wide Modules - Green Roofs - Solar - Glazing - Screening

Modular Bike Path - Version 1

Variation A

Variation B

Modular Bike Path - Version 2

Variation A

Variation B

Modular Bike Path - Variation A - Version 1 + 2 + 3

Modular Bike Path - Variation B - Version 1 + 2 + 3

07 WEEK

CONTINUING PROGRESS BASED UPON FEEDBACK FROM MID-SEMESTER CRITS. MORE RESEARCH TO BE ABLE TO DESIGN A SPACE THAT CREATES MORE BENEFITS THAN JUST PHYSICAL BENEFITS FOR USERS.

MID-SEMESTER CRITS Feedback from crit panel

Crit 1: - Think about program and how it can relate to your concept. - Too pragmatic - be more free/expressive. - Delve into wellness. - Think about wellbeing, loneliness, mental health. Crit 2: - Why build over the park? Bold move, but need a stronger case. - Plan isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doing any favours to the design. - Edges - think about the conditions. - Edge of park/running track/under the rail line. - Sell as a public space, not a building. Crit 3. - Mental program would balance out the physical health focus. Crit 4. - Start to focus on building the narrative.

PRECEDENTS - 24/7 ACTIVATION

CIRKELBROEN BRIDGE STUDIO OLAFUR ELIASSON

- Lighting for safety at night. - Language similar to ship history at Enterprize Park

LIGHTING AT SÃ&#x2DC;RENGA, OSLO, NORWAY

- Minimal seating under rail line at Enterprize Park, yet many people enjoy sitting by the water. - Lighting for safety at night

NANALAL D MEHTA GARDEN MATUNGA, MUMBAI, INDIA

- Undercroft activation - Light/art installations to activate a now dark/avoided area

ARBORY BAR & EATERY JACKSON CLEMENTS BURROWS

- Popular spot overlooking the Yarra River - Materiality suits the “district”

FRENCHMAN ART MARKET MARIGNY NEW ORLEANS, LA

- Night time markets - Reflective of Melbourne night life/outdoor culture - Activating the space 24/7

FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL VILLAGE MALL RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

- Reflective of Melbourne night life/outdoor culture - Activation of space

UNDERCROFT ACTIVATION

YUMI YUMI ALLER DAVID DANA ARQUITECTURA

- Activating the undercroft spaces - Program reflective of conditions

BROOKLYN-QUEENS EXPRESSWAY BURO KORAY DUMAN ARCHITECTS

- Building under elevated transportation structure while maintaining permeability

VANCOUVER VIADUCT COMPETITION

- Undercroft activation - Physical health focused

BURNLEY BOULDERING WALL RICHMOND, VIC

- Utilization of columns for physical activity - Program suitable for height of viaduct

NOORDOOR PARK, AMSTERDAM NORTH SOPHIE VALLA ARCHITECTS

- Undercroft activation - Light/art installations to activate a now dark/avoided area

BELLEVIEW STATION DENVER, COLORADO RICHARD C. ELLIOTT

- Incorporating history of the site - Indigenous art installation - Safety at night for undercroft areas

MODULAR ARCHITECTURE

REPURPOSED SHIPPING CONTAINERS

ARK PARK - INAUGURATED CARVE

- Modular system

- Modular structure

- Can be open/closed as necessary

- Area for rest/respite

STORY POD ATELIER KASTELIC BUFFEY

- Can be open/closed as necessary - Community-supported lending library

BIKE PATH

RUYI BRIDGE

ZZHK Architects

- Easy access for cyclist to transverse large road artery - Spiral ramp to deal with change in elevation

PROPOSITION FOR CYCLE PATH BERLIN, GERMANY

- Utilizing the undercroft space as shelter from the elements for cyclists. - Dedicated cycling lanes

GREEN URBAN PARK, ATLANTA, GEORGIA ROGERS PARTNERS ARCHITECTS+URBAN DESIGNERS AND NELSON BYRD WOLTZ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

- Pedestrian/cycling bridge over high traffic areas - Providing access to various points of interest while also housing multipurpose functions

BIKE PATH DETAILS

EAST RIVER STAIRCASE NEW YORK CITY

- Easy access for cyclist to transverse changes in elevation

CASTLEFORD BRIDGE MCDOWELL+BENEDETTI

NESCIO BRIDGE, AMSTERDAM WILKINSON EYRE ARCHITECTS

- Connection details for areas that cannot be connected to rail line

- Bike path split at Docklands - 1 towards Marvel, other towards Fishermands Bend

- Starting to think about structural components

- Can the bike path continue to other parts of the CBD?

PIER+ AECOM AND BIG

SALFORD MEADOWS BRIDGE COMPETITION STANDARD ARCHITECTURE

- Hiding rail line

- Thinking about materiality

- Building above and below the rail line

- Screening from rail line - Enclosed in certain areas for safety reasons

LANDSCAPE AND SCREENING AS PROTECTIVE ELEMENTS

- Sound and pollution insulation - Covering eye-sore of rail line

BIKE PATH DETAILS THE HIGH LINE NEW YORK CITY DILLER SCOFIDIO + RENFRO AND PIET OUDOLF

- Transversing across major road arteries - Increase lack of green space in the CBD

BRIDGE OF TREES PAUL DE RUITER ARCHITECTS AND CULD

- Separating pedestrian and cyclist paths by materiality/ visuals - Increasing greenery

PUNGGOL WATERWAY SINGAPORE

- Building over the Yarra to deal with tight conditions on the North bank

Office design: productivity can be increased by 8% and rates of well-being increased by 13%

Education spaces: increased rates of learning, improved test results, concentration levels and attendance, reduced impacts of ADHD

HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE R.W. KERN CENTER

Healthcare spaces: post-operative rates of recovery reduced by 8.5%, reduced pain medication by 22%

Retail: the presence of vegetation & landscaping has been found to increase average rental rates on retail spaces with customers indicating they were willing to pay 8-12% more for goods and services.

Homes: 7-8 % less crime attributed to areas with access to nature and can command an increase of 4-5% in property price

LION INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN - VMDPE

Knox, A., Parry-Husbands, H., & Pollinate. (2018). Workplaces: Wellness Wood = Productivity.

Incorporating Enterpirze Park - Keep open green space and build around? - Green space kept internally? - Replace green space on top - Bring light into dark center of volume - Bring nature in

HWO STUDENT BUILDING ZURICH

LAW LIBRARY - ZURICH

Architecture as Landscape - Blend into contours of the land - Bike path connection onto roof - Roof over road and courtyard into east Enterprize Park - Bring light into dark center of volume - Replace green space on top

POOL PAVILION GLUCK+

Architecture as Inclusive Public Space - Blend into contours of the land - Bike path connection onto roof - Accessibility for everyone - Place that everyone can enjoy - Place for people - Place for interaction, inclusion, coexistence

FIRST AND BROADWAY PARK - OMA

ŞIŞHANE PARK

Building Version 1 - Mid Sem

- Extruded volume from site footprint. - Taking an underutilized space and creating a building on top. - 400m running track along rail line.

Building Version 2 - Interim

- Building shell with emphasis on an oasis in the middle where the public space was. - Moving functions under the rail lines. - Fitness-based functionality (gym, pool, running).

08 WEEK

CHANGING MY DESIGN BACK TO WHAT I HAD BEFORE MID-SEMESTER. BUILDING UNDER THE RAIL LINE AS I CANNOT JUSTIFY BUILDING OVER A PUBLIC SPACE WHEN IT IS LIMITED IN THE CBD. TESTING ROOF AND COLUMN STRUCTURES PREPARING FOR INTERIM CRIT SUBMISSION

REVISITING SITE CONDITIONS

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Edge Conditions - Permeability

1130sqm

1150sqm

Building Footprints 1100sqm

435sqm

1600sqm

600sqm

Keeping as much park as possible with building spilling into green space.

BUILDING EXPLORATIONS Perforations

Running Track

Inside-out building Program pulled out to bring back public green space internally Green space emphasized Oasis in the city Place of refuge

Green Wall

Building

Running Track

Green Oasis Lap Pool Road Oasis

Oasis

Fitness

Oasis

Building Footprint

Similar language more than 1 area

ROOFING/STRUCTURE PRECEDENTS

RIVER QUAY ARKHEFIELD

- Light and airy structure - Translucent glazing - Letting light into interior

TRAM STOP LODZ CENTRUM, LODZ TAMIZO ARCHITECTS

- Continue circular shape to go with the language of the building/running track - Variations of roof depending on function underneath

TOREO PARQUE CENTRAL MEXICO CITY HEATHERWICK STUDIO AND ARQUITECTONICA

- Modular roofing structure - Translucent glazing

LIVING PLANET CENTRE HOPKINS ARCHITECTS PARTNERSHIP LLP

- Modular roofing structure - Wood materiality - research about the benefits of wood in the public realm

SOMBRAS CENTRO COMERCIAL HOLEA LASTRA & ZORRILLA

- Tensile roofing spanning from running track to running track - Restrictions on what can be built directly beside the rail line due to codes

SOGA - SOUNDS OF GAIA CASAPÃ&#x161;BLICA

- Tensile roofing - Canvas, sail-like material to reflect Enterprize Park history

ROOFING/STRUCTURE EXPLORATION Surface manipulation for roofing

Soft edit surface

Structural components Divide grid for editing surface, pull intersecting points down to base to create columns Cut surface to cater for curve in north rail line

Light touch on ground plane

Arches that follow the old rail line language while also tying in with modern rail line

First structure iteration/testing

Roofing for main building Roofing for running track?

ROOFING/STRUCTURE EXPLORATION Creation of waffle roof Started with a soft edited surface

ROOFING/STRUCTURE PRECEDENTS NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY - WASHINGTON DC ROBERT AND ARLENE KOGOD

KINGS CROSS JOHN MCASLAN + PARTNERS

- Light and airy structure

- Waffle Grid

- Modular roofing structure

- Waffle grid

- Surface manipulation coming to a point

- Oasis-like vibe

- Letting light into interior

ALLEN LAMBERT GALLERIA SANTIAGO CALATRAVA

ABU DHABI MOSQUE AL_A

- Surface manipulation coming to a point - Dappled lighting creating serenity

PARIS PROPOSAL SHIGERU BAN

NINE BRIDGES GOLF RESORT SHIGERU BAN

- Modular system

- Roof surface into column structure

Greenline Northbank Wellness Project Interim Sketch Design This thesis looks to explore both macro and micro levels of well-being. Although running and cycling is a major part of Melbourne culture, it is important to create activities for all ages, as well as areas that allow people to emotionally and mentally relax. The concept of the main building is an inside-out building. Celebrating Enterprize Park while the program gets pulled out and tucked underneath the viaduct. A green oasis in the city, green walls shielding users from the viaduct, and a green ramp over the road to link to the other park to get it activated. A place of well-being and oasis in the heart of the city. This concept was derived from site and data analysis (solar, heat maps, marketing figures), which guided initial volumes. Further research on materiality and biophilic principles shaped the way in which the building interacts with nature, thus, creating a comfortable, relaxing, and intrinsic environment for the users. Projects which deal with similar site conditions that were explored were: -

WOWOWA - Yarra Pools Copenhagen - Harbour Baths New York - Plus Pool Paris - Canal Swimming Pool Helsinki - Allas Sea Pool

David Gerber - 774234 - Thesis

Greenline - Northbank Wellness Project

30%

Population Forecasts - City of Melbourne

158,923

2016

Walking - 20%

386,000

Private Car - 39%

Daily Population Breakdown (weekday) - City of Melbourne

911,000

2016

Runtastic

Registered Users

1 Million

New Monthly Users Every 45 Days

7000+

370

Fitness Centres

40%

2009

2030

Melbourne Bike Share 600 - Bikes 51 - Stations

Strava Heat Maps

Entrants (2018)

Cycling - Melbourne

40+

Adidas Runners in Melbourne

Vehicle Movements March 2008

Melbourne CBD

Sports Tracker

Melbourne Midday Milers

Monthly Users

Members

2 Million

Medibank Marathon

132 Million

200+

20%

Public Transport - 36%

By 2036

Daily Activities

8 Million MARVEL STADIUM

1,400,000

Strava

10%

Cycling - 4%

2041

16%

Vehicle Movements March 2017

21,000

Residents Ride (Weekday) Census 2013

Rowing Clubs

20+

Melbourne CBD

SOUTHERN CROSS STATION FLINDERS STREET STATION

ENTERPRIZE PARK

BIKE PATH ENTRY / EXIT

YARRA RIVER

BATMAN PARK

BIKE PATH ENTRY / EXIT

DISTRICTS DOCKLANDS DISTRICT

FLINDERS DISTRICT ENTERPRIZE DISTRICT

WURUNDJERI DISTRICT BATMAN DISTRICT

David Gerber - 774234 - Thesis - Interim

FITNESS RESTAURANT CHANGE ROOMS

MENTAL HEALTH OASIS

PUBLIC PARK

LOBBY INFO

PERFORMANCE AREA

CAFE RETREATS

BOARDWALK

YARRA RIVER

SITE BOUNDARIES

EXTRUSION

PROGRAM / FUNCTIONS

INSIDE-OUT TO PRESERVE PUBLIC GREEN SPACE

SECTION A - A

David Gerber - 774234 - Thesis - Interim

SECTION B - B

MATERIALITY FLINDERS DISTRICT

ENTERPRIZE DISTRICT

Copenhagen - Harbour Baths Oasis Courtyard BATMAN DISTRICT

New York - Plus Pool

Serenity Lounges

Paris - Canal Swimming Pool MODULAR BIKE PATHS TYPOLOGY INCORPORATES DISTRICT MATERIALITY

David Gerber - 774234 - Thesis - Interim

Helsinki - Allas Sea Pool

Sky Boardwalk

09 WEEK

TAKING A STEP BACK FROM STRUCTURE AND FOCUSING ON THE CONNECTIONS TO THE MAIN HUB VIA THE CYCLING PATH. USING NEARMAPS TO FIND OUT ELEVATIONS ALONG THE NORTH BANK OF THE YARRA FROM BANANA ALLEY TO FLINDERS STATION. USING THIS DATA TO CREATE A DESIGN FOR THIS AREA.

ARBORY PLAN

ARBORY - FACING WEST

PEDESTRIAN PATH ELEVATED ABOVE CYCLE PATH AND CONNECTING TO REAL LEVEL AT STAIRS TO FEDERATION SQUARE

FLINDERS PLAN

FLINDERS - FACING EAST

CONSTANT GRADIENTS ARE INEFFICIENT FOR COMMUTERS AND ALSO CREATE MORE LIKELIHOOD OF COLLISIONS DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. PLAN IS TO STRAIGHTEN THOSE HILLS AND PEDESTRIAN LEVEL STAYS AT TOPMOST LEVEL. PEDESTRIANS ALSO DO NOT NEED TO GO UP AND DOWN NOW.

BANANA ALLEY PLAN

BANANA ALLEY - FACING WEST

CYCLING PATH CONNECTS OVER PLANTERS AND ALLEYWAY, TO THE TOP OF BANANA ALLEY ROOFS IN ORDER TO AVOID QUEENS BRIDGE ROAD CROSSING.

BANANA ALLEY - FACING EAST

CYCLING PATH CONNECTS FROM THE ROOF OF BANANA ALLEY AND JOINS THE EXISTING CYCLING PATH. SEAMLESS CONNECTION DUE TO NATURAL INCLINE OF PATH AT THE START OF THE CYCLE ROUTE.

10 WEEK

MODELING

BANANA

ALLEY

AND

YARRA

RIVER AS CLASS MODEL WAS MISSING THIS INFORMATION BACK TO WORKING ON THE STRUCTURE FOR THE MAIN PART OF THE GREENLINE. USING GRASSHOPPER TO CREATE THE STRUCTURE AND TESTING OUT VARIOUS FORMATIONS, AS WELL AS CATERING FOR THE STRAIGHT SOUTH RAIL LINE BUT CURVED NORTH RAIL LIN`E.

MODELED THE YARRA RIVER WALK WITH THE USE OR NEARMAPS ELEVATIONS, PREPPING FOR RIVER PARK DESIGN

STRUCTURE V1 - PLAN

STRUCTURE V2 - PLAN

STRUCTURE V1 - ISO

STRUCTURE V2 - ISO

STRUCTURE V3 - PLAN

STRUCTURE FINAL - ISO

STRUCTURE V3 - ISO

GH SCRIPTING - ARCHES

GH SCRIPTING

COMPILING ROWS

STRUCTURE TEST WEST ELEVATION

STRUCTURE TEST EAST ELEVATION

11 WEEK

FINALIZING DESIGN IDEAS, STRUCTURE, AND ROOFING

PED/CYCLE BRIDGE OVER WURUNDJERI

SHELTER OVER BENCHES AT BATMAN

STRUCTURE OVER ENTERPRIZE PARK

SHELTER OVER BENCHES AT YARRA RIVER

CREATING ROOF STRUCTURE SCRIPTING GIVING THE OPTION TO CATER FOR MULTIPLE DESIGN ITERATIONS

ROOFING TEST WEST ELEVATION

ROOFING TEST EAST ELEVATION

COVERING RUNNING TRACK BY RAIL LINE. IDEALLY WOULD BE VAULTED BUT DIDNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T WORK DUE TO EXTENDING OVER THE RAILWAY

MIXED VERSION OF STRAIGHT AND ARCHED AS A TEST

WENT WITH STRAIGHT OVER THE RUNNING TRACK WITH PERFORATED/GREEN SCREENING TO BLOCK RAIL LINE.

12 WEEK

FINALIZING DESIGN AND PREPPING FINAL DRAWINGS, RENDERS, AND PHYSICAL MODEL.

Addressing the conflict zones along the Yarra River Trail. Conflicts in changes of elevation, curving path, multiple pedestrian paths converging, restaurant traffic, Flinders Street Station traffic.

Border for new park, walkways, cycle path created by a direct line from two points on the current pedestrian/cycle pathways.

Yarra River Tidal Information Summer Solstice

Fall Equinox

Winter Solstice

Dictating how close I can build to the water height-wise

Vernal Equinox

Willy Weather. Yarra River - City Tide Times and Heights. https://tides. willyweather.com.au/vic/melbourne/yarra-river--city.html

Minimum radii of horizontal curves without superelevation (cycling paths) Traffic Engineering Manual.

50km/h 94m radius

40km/h 50m radius

30km/h 25m radius

20km/h 10m radius

Volume 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Additional Network Standards & Guidelines Design Guidance for strategically important cycling corridors Edition 1, December 2016 5.1.3 Bicycle Speed and Horizontal Alignment

Cycle path curves in order to slow cyclists down in a heavy foot traffic area while still allowing them to maintain faster speeds than originally due to a dedicated lane.

Zoning

Road Infrastructure

Greenery

Districts

Cycling Heat Map - Strava

Running Heat Map - Strava