PATHWAY ONE: State Library
Bourke Street
Flinders Street Station
Feds Square
South Gate
Yarra River
Docklands
Cross the road and walk over to the State Library:
Walk three intersections down the street:
Catch a tram from Bourke Street and get off at the second stop:
When you arrive at the stop decide to go left (to Flinders Street Station) or right (to Feds Square):
Make your way down to the pathway under the bridge. Head towords the bridge with the arch on your right, cross over it:
After viewing, walk along the the bay, in the opposite direction you came in, try and participate in the informal performances and activities along the bay:
Keep walking, cross over the pedestrian bridge and catch tram no. 35 from stop no. 2 heading away from the city.
- People walking and taking in the views
- People walking and taking in the views
- People riding bikes
- People reading
- People walking along the bay
- Children playing
Between locations:
- People waiting to cross the road
- People smoking
- People waiting and wondering around
- People drinking coffee
- People crossing the road
- People running
- People wondering around
- People riding bike
- People sitting on the steps
- Sailing boats
- Free food tasting stalls
- People walking
- People gathering and sitting on the steps
- People gathering and sitting on public benches
- School kids playing
- People showing affection to their loved ones
- People sitting on the steps
- People skate boarding
Get off after four stops and explore the habour. When finished head back to the State Library:
At locations:
- People sitting on the grass, taking in the sun and having some lunch
– Street Traders - People waiting for public transport
– A busker singing and playing the piano
- People shopping
- People checking the times for their train and walking to their platforms
- People smoking
- Street artist
- People skate boarding - People reading on the grass
- People relaxing and having something to eat
- People relaxing and having something to eat - People reading
- People reading under the tree’s
- People walking along the bay
DOCUMENTATION PROCESSES: LOIS’ IDEA OF INFORMAL URBAN PRACTICES:
Before location B
Location B
Location B-D
Location D-F
Location F-H
Location H-J
Between locations B and B-D
Between locations D-F and F-H
Location J-L
Between locations H-J and J-L
MARTINE’S IDEA OF INFORMAL URBAN PRACTICES:
Location A
Between locations G-I and I-K
Location A-C
Location I-K
Location C-E
Location E-G
Location G-I
Between locations I-K and K-L Location K-L
PATHWAY TWO: Flagstaff Station
St Patricks Cathe- State Library
When you arrive, cross over and walk towards the gardens. Take some time and explore the space and relax on the grass:
Go to the underpass and go down to the station. Head towards platforms 1 or 3. Get off at the second stop and head up to Nicholason Street:
Once you reach the street, head to the nearby church, reflect and pay your respect to the lord. Explore the grounds and head to the long waterfall:
- People smoking
- People walking
- Food bus for youth homeless people
- People waiting to cross the road
- People sitting on benches
La Trobe Street The Gardens Catch a tram at stop no. 6 in the direction of Elizebath Street. Stay on and get off on the 3rd stop:
PATHWAY THREE:
Between locations:
- People crossing the road (Jay Walkers) - People riding bikes
- People wondering around - People waiting to cross the road
Bourke Street
Vic Market
After the church, head to the main street and catch a tram from stop no. 10 and get off at the third stop. Head to the finish line at the State Library:
Starts from Bourke street, walk down the street, 1 block dwon from the right hand side. Catch any tram from Stop no. 3:
Get off at the fourth stop, head towards the market. Explore / document and take part in the informal urban practices you encounter. When finished head back the way you came and finish at the State Library:
- People running for the tram
- People crossing the road (JWalking)
- People smoking
- People riding their bikes and running along the church gardens
- People riding bikes
- People waiting to cross the road
- People running for exercise
- People running for the tram
- People eating their lunch
- People waiting for the tram
- People gathering and sitting on the grass and the steps
– People walking and exploring the market
- People eating and drinking coffee
- People eating
- People relaxing on the grass
- People reading newspapers and books
- People taking in the sights and sounds
- People walking through the park
At locations:
- People showing affection to their loved ones - People eating
– People reading in the park
- People waiting
- People walking through the park
- People sitting on benches - People smoking
- People reading newspapers
- People sitting on the bench and reading - People gathering and praying inside
- People taking in the views - A group of people doing Ti Chi
- People walking around the waterfall
- People reading their books
DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES:
SOME TESTING PROCESS OF THE URBAN TREASURE HUNT POST CARDS:
TESTING PROCESS OF THE URBAN TREASURE HUNT WITH CARIN AND ROY:
Crown Melbourne Complex Aquarium 7
15 16
State Library Melbourne Central 2
RIDDLES AND CLUES:
Location One Know as a world class cultural and entertainment destination, home of SBS and ACMI
Location Two A shopping district, off La Trobe street
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China Town Melbourne Central State Library 15 16
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Melbourne Flinders Aquarium Street Station 1
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Flinders Southern Melbourne Street Cross Aquarium Station Station 8
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State Library China Town The Shrine 4
Location Three The most famous open air market in Victoria
Location Four A gateway to a ethnic oriental culture
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Southern Flinders Cross Street Station Station 1
China Town Eureka Skydeck 5
Location Six Home to over 10,000 aquatic creatures open for public display
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Location Five Awesome inspiring view of Melbourne from the Southern Hemispheres highest viewing platform
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TESTING PROCESS OF THE URBAN TREASURE HUNT WITH HANNAH AND MARTINE:
Crown Complex 7
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Southern Cross Station 9
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DESIGN STATEMENT The Urban Treasure Hunt final presentation documents the practices taken place within the CBD.
Location Seven A place where you can gamble your troubles away
Location Nine The Queen of all theatre’s, where Mary Poppins is playing
Location Eleven Home of the master pieces, off St. Kilda Rd
Location Eight Where transportation, V Line and DFO all come together
Location Ten What building holds the most stories
This is an urban game that guides the users along a path to experience the various informal urban practices and locations along the way. The users pick up different treasures at each location i.e. the treasure is the experience. This game took place along 3 pathways, which were predetermined by us. Each pathway takes the users on a journey to different locations with the help of instructions by either a booklet or audio tour, whichever they may wish to choose to complete the Urban Treasure Hunt.
Location Twelve Victoria’s memorial to the men and women who served in the two World Wars