The Past in Motion Thomas Brady
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Statement about the Proposal and Design Method Aims and Objectives 1. The proposal aims to provoke consideration and reflection in the context of Indigenous Australian ways of life and customs in comparison to colonial Australian. 2. The proposal aims to achieve this via engagement with interpretive signage that is incorporated into the built form itself. Methods 1. Investigating methods of interpretive signage 2. Investigation of the ideal form and position 3. Choice of materials and colour Statement of Significance The proposal is an interpretive signage exhibit that conveys the narrative of indigenous customs through interaction. In doing so, it fills a gap of indigenous recognition in the heritage precinct of Perth.
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Introduction
The proposal is an interpretive signage engage and answer the quiz either on exhibit that conveys the narrative of their phone via QR codes or the screen indigenous customs through interaction. provided. It does so through the means of telling the story of indigenous seasons via light and sound. For example, during the months of September and October known as “True Spring”, at 1pm the sun will cast its light specifically on a marker. Upon doing so, with addition of sounds unique to that period such as specific wildlife, the participant can then
Aims and Objectives
1. The proposal aims to provoke consideration and reflection in the context of Indigenous Australian ways of life and customs in comparison to colonial Australian.
2. The proposal aims to achieve this via engagement with interpretive signage that is incorporated into the built form itself.
1 (previous page) The proposal model
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Context
Cathedral Square Self Guided Heritage Tour
The Heritage Industry
The surrounding heritage precinct received a contemporary face lift with the renovation of adjacent buildings to accomodate venues for retail and hostpitality and the addition of exhibitions and monuments which provide an insight into colonial history. Of this there is much as the sites historical significance includes the location of Perth’s settlement, marked by the cutting of the tree and the continued location of Perth’s Town Hall to name a few. Part of the tourism incorperation to the heritage precinct includes the selfguided Cathedral Square Tour which the proposal resides in.
In Western Australia, the heritage industry has a major impact on the economy with an annual visitor expenditure of 350.2 million (Curtin Sustainable Centre, 2008). A figure far greater than other tourism attractions (Armitage and Irons, 2013). To Australians, a study conducted by Allen Consulting Group established that out of 2024 people, 92% either strongly agreed or agreed that “Heritage is part of Australia’s identity” (2005). Furthermore, 96% believed “It is important to educate children about heritage”.
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2. Expanded axnonometric 3. Elevation 4. Site Plan
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Tell less, tell it better - Investigating methods of interpretive signage The three methods of providing narrative (light, sound and the quiz) were chosen based on their ability to create participation engagement that reflects greater recall of narrative themes. They do so via the movement away from text-based signage in a format that can be engaged by all ages in a clear and concise manner.
Choice of materials and colour The material choice of Jarrah or djarraly in Noongar reflects a homage to historic precedence pre-colonialism. As a result of the material choice, the finish takes on that heartwood tone.
Investigation of the ideal form and position Due to the sites unique spacial restrictions and existing heritage exhibits, the horizontal pyramid was determined to be the efficient form which achieved the appropriate congruency. It allows for the flow of movement from one exhibit to another, whilst conveying the intended theme via the direct contrast between colonial and indigenous history. The form took its inspiration originally from Perth’s Yagan Square. As the design process occurred, the form evolved to address a rougher desire in the heart of the precise city motif.
5, Concept sketches of design precedent. 6. Concept sketches of proposal position
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7. Concept sketches 8. Concept sketche demonstrating addition of interpretive signage
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9. Photographs demonstrating the testing of light and its use in creating interpretive signage.
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10. Figuring out the sun trajectory patterns for the site in relation to the various seasons.
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11. Sketch demonstrating how the interpretive signgage works.
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Bibliography Allen Consulting Group. 2005. “Valuing the Priceless: The Value of Heritage Pro tection in Australia, Research Report 2, Prepared for the Heritage Chairs and Officials of Australia and New Zealand,.” Sydney. https://www.environment.gov.au/ heritage/info/pubs/valuing-priceless.pdf. Armitage, Lynne, and Janine Irons. 2013. “The Values of Built Heritage.” Property Management 31 (3): 246–59. https://doi.org/10.1108/02637471311321487. Sustainable, Curtin, and Tourism Centre. 2008. “Assessment of the Economic Value of Cultural Heritage Tourism in the City of Perth , Western Australia Curtin Sustainable Tourism Centre July 2008,” no. July.
11. Demonstrating an inside perspective.