CHURCH ON THE WATER
WATER TEMPLE
TADAO ANDO THEORY
SITE PLAN CIRCULATION
GEOMETRY
STRUCTURE
VISTAS
the journey and its form in juxtaposition with the built structure
pure, overlapping geometry from which the structure is extracted
simplified. exterior walls take loads
entrance and experience of space a celebration of nature and its organic forms. architecture used to contrast and thus highlight its beauty
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boats moored at jetty for ease of public access during operational hours
jetty flinders station 5 minutes
arts centre and hamer hall 3 minutes
ngv
5 minutes
olympic park 13 minutes
sculpture garden and lake
circulation
southbank boulevard
“I don't believe architecture has to speak too much. It should remain silent and let nature in the guise of sunlight and wind� Tadao Ando
alexandra gardens alexandra avenue
queen victoria gardens
ANDO BOATHOUSE A tantalising structure of pure, overlapping geometry invites tourists, residents, and arts enthusiasts alike to enter and explore, as they form new poignant connections with the water and surrounding landscape. GABRIELLE RAZ-LIEBMAN TADAO ANDO INSPIRED BOATHOUSE
contours
boathouse site
southbank promenade
sun path and wind
boathouse drive
vegetation
st kilda rd
STUDIO WATER
RAJU MAZUMDAR
kiosk
hire counter
boat storage
workshop
ornamental lake
accessability lift
public toilet block
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Allows for increased public space activation within the surrounding outdoor spaces
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cafe
sculpture garden
sculpture
Landscaping of the plays a large role in harmonising the building and the site. A semi-circular walled corridor, inspired by the ripples of water, frames the sculptures within the setting.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
circulation a dynamic, meandering journey
1:100 pure overlapping geometry from which the form was extracted green roof - water management
restaurant
balcony
kitchen
vistas structure positioned to best embrace views of the city skyline, river, sculptures, and vegetation.
structure exterior walls taking majority of load
THE FLOOR PLAN GABRIELLE RAZ-LIEBMAN TADAO ANDO INSPIRED BOATHOUSE
STUDIO WATER
RAJU MAZUMDAR
View facing North-East showing disability access via corridor and lift to first floor
Cafe and sculpture, interacting with ornamental lake
WEST ELEVATION
North view of Boat Workshop. Clear glass creates a spectacle for passers-by.
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Tinted glass of restaurant creates reflections of surrounding water and landscape, further connecting visitors to the site.
NORTH ELEVATION
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To enter the Restaurant, visitors must circulate around the back of the building via a steep, elevated landform: creating a more dynamic experience and a more conscious threshold between the natural and constructed worlds.
SOUTH ELEVATION
1:100 Interior - Exterior View View from Restaurant embraces river and connects to existing sculpture.
ELEVATIONS GABRIELLE RAZ-LIEBMAN TADAO ANDO INSPIRED BOATHOUSE
STUDIO WATER
RAJU MAZUMDAR
Materiality and Ando Influences
Restaurant Cutaway View
Boat Storage Space
Sun Path Diagram SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
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1:100 Full panoramic windows allow for Restaurant guests to enjoy the sunset against the city skyline.
Thoughtfully placed windows in Storage space used to create sense of temporality, as nature is brought into the space in the form of light to paint beams across the stark concrete form.
water tank
SECTIONAL ANALYSIS AND EXPERIENCE GABRIELLE RAZ-LIEBMAN TADAO ANDO INSPIRED BOATHOUSE
STUDIO WATER
RAJU MAZUMDAR
DETAIL B-B
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Theorizing •
A tantelising structure of pure, overlapping geometry invites tourists, residents, and arts enthusiasts alike to enter and explore, as they form new poignant connections with the water and surrounding landscape.
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Landscaping plays a large role in the harmonising the building and the site. A semi-circular walled corridor, inspired by the ripples of water, frames the sculptures within the setting.
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Considered an extension of Arts Precinct
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Detached toilet block allows for increased public space activation within the surrounding outdoor spaces
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Boats moored at jetty for ease of public access during operational hours
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Semi-circular jetty a reflection of Sculpture Garden corridor. Connects to main structure as well as views towards existing sculpture on opposite side of river.
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Tinted glass of restaurant creates reflections of surrounding water and landscape, further connecting visitors to the site.
•
Full panoramic windows allow for Restaurant guests to enjoy the sunset against the city skyline.
•
View from Restaurant embraces river and connects to existing sculpture.
•
Thoughtfully placed windows in Storage space used to create sense of temporality, as nature is brought into the space in the form of light to paint beams across the stark concrete form.
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To enter the Restaurant, visitors must circulate around the back of the building via a steep, elevated landform: creating a more dynamic experience and a more conscious threshold between the natural and constructed worlds.
ANDO THEORY: Circulation: the journey and its form in juxtaposition with the built structure Geometry: pure, overlapping geometry from which the structure is extracted Structure: simplified exterior walls take loads Vistas: entrance and experience of space a celebration of nature and its organic forms. Architecture used to contrast and thus highlight its beauty