“THE EXTRUDED BUNKER” A bunker ontop of a bunker and a homage to science
The Inner Reinforcing Mesh
The Outer Reinforcing Mesh
Bum-of-the-Building
The built landscape pushes itself right up against the Physics Building.
Slope
There is a steep slope that falls from the top of the built landscape. This may act as a drain to stop a unnecessary built up of water in case of heavy rainfall. It may also be used by particularly brave visitors to climb up onto the extrusion.
Weep Hole
“There was to be an secluded, atmospheric internal space, centered around a reflecting pool which utilised the roof of the bunker as the base of the pool, all of which was aimed at inducing a state of quiet contemplation as well as a reverence for the might of science and nature within the visitor. The final landscape is an abstracted form on the site, resembling an extrusion that is both natural and manmade; much like the dichotomy between the organic vs. artificial nature of science.”
Jesse Osadczuk Landscape Studio 1: Explorations Semester 1, 2015
The exterior form slopes down to a hole through to the interior; it allows a dim illumination of the interior, as well as allowing water to drain into the reflecting pool and inform the users of the difference in interior/ exterior climates.
Entry
Primary entrance is via the steps leading from the Potter Cafe. It encourages customers of the cafe to explore the site.
Encroachment Untouched Areas
Some areas of the site were left untouched; this may allow for students to sprawl alongside the built-up landscape, however they may be discouraged to do so simply due to its monumental presence.
The built landscape overflows slightly onto the pavement alongside Swanson St; this intrusion imposes itself onto the public realm, and invites the public to come onto the university/cafe domain.
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METONYMIC MICROORGANISM The site serving as a constituent of the living urban body
COSMIC CONNECTIONS Visual extrapolation of initial brainstorming ideas
yin-yang: the idea of two opposing yet balancing
constructive + destructive interference: the respective amplification and elimination of the crossing of two waves with identical wavelengths.
forces
soil + stratification
“we are each others’ hemispheres i am fine-tuning my soul, to the universal wavelength no-one is a lover left alone i propose, an ATOM dance”
raditation: the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or through a material medium
- björk ð parametric design
reappropriating the concrete bunker and its intergration with the natural landscape
SOLEMN SOLICE Rendered perspective view of the interior space [1]
EBB AND FLOW Plan elevation detailing expected movement on/around site
Swanston St.
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The man-made; low-embodied energy, fly-ash concrete is sprayed onto the inner + outer structural steel meshes to provide the visible tactile and metaphysical quality.
Entry Visible here is the doorway to the inner sanctum; providing a singular point of entry as well as an opening for light to enter.
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Exterior Drainage Drainage grates have been placed around the perimeter of the extruded mass to prevent flooding in and around the site.
Existing Trees One of the design parameters was to avoid intersection with the two existing tree trunks at the front of the site; whilst a few branches may need to be culled, the option is there two keep or remove these two trees.
INNER SANCTUM Section cut through the ‘bunker’ [facing toward Potter Cafe]
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noun: nature /ˈˈneɪtʃə/ David Caro Building
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1. clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others 2. made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally
Flexible Space*
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ECHOING SILENCE Rendered perspective view of the interior space [2]
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* This space has been labeled as a flexible space where small-scale artworks could potentially be exhibited, however it could detract from the ambiance of the space.
1. the phenomena of the physical world collectively 2. the basic or inherent features, character, or qualities of something Dichotomy created between artifice + the natural; mushroom mycelium insulating blocks. Cut to size and installed between the two layers of structural steel mesh to provide thermal + accoustic insulation. 0
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Overflow As the reflecting pool is filled via rainfall drained through the ceiling, excess water would need be carried away to prevent flooding