portfolio
lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
mapping the site - contextual map of centenary square. movement through the site. getting around. frolicking in the fountain. night at the fountain. meandering.
technical drawing - bus stop.
resting space - section. elevations. models.
performance space - path development. plan & sections. elevations. detail. performance example.
index lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
MAPPING THE SITE
centenary square is located in the heart of parramatta. framed by parramatta river and the parramatta train station, transportation is the lifeblood of the city.
contextual map of centenary square lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
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due to the proximity of the train and bus stations, many commuters pass through centenary square on their way to public transport.
movement through the site lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
pedestrians tend to move in clumps through the site because they have to wait on the traffic lights to cross , and then stay together because the majority will simply cut across the square and continue on to their destination.
the southwest corner stays pretty vacant through the weekdays unless there is a special event like the farmers coop every friday, then temporary entertainment like oversized chess or ping pong tables are set up here. this is an ideal location for my resting and performance spaces.
getting around lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
parramatta was established on the banks of the river and the parramatta river is still the most relevant icon of the city today. this water feature is the centenary square fountain. located in the heart of parramatta, it is a place where the people of parramatta gather socially and share culturally.
frolicking in the fountain lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
there is a sense of light and safety near the fountain. even at night as the memorial fountain clock seems to stand guard while children and adults continue to play in the glowing pastel water, safely into the night.
night at the fountain lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
meandering at night through
centenary square
lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
TECHNICAL DRAWING
SITE PHOTO CORRIGATED ROOFING
TWO L-BRACKETS BOLT SEAT TO SUPPORT BENCH SUPPORT EMULATES FRAME
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SOUTHERN ELEVATION
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EASTERN ELEVATION
10 DEGREE SLOPE TO CENTRE STEEL BRACKET
this is a bus station a bit closer to home. it has always caught my interest for its simple complexity. as you can see in these diagrams, the posts that hold this roof and gutter system taper in opposing dimensions. this is by far my favourite bus stop in the whole city.
L-BRACKET BOLTS SEAT TO FRAME
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NORTHERN ELEVATION
WESTERN ELEVATION
SEALED HOLLOW STEEL
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STEEL GUTTERING
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HOLLOW ALUMINUM CONCRETE FOUNDATION
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FLOOR PLAN 3 -
EASTERN SECTION
AXONOMETRIC
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ASSIGNMENT 1B - BUS STOP SCALE - 1:20
DRAWN BY: BAS110 / BAS115
DATE - 11/10/2015
LENNY ELLIS
technical drawing - bus stop lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
RESTING SPACE
this section displays the disjoin between the fulcrum of the seat support and the backrest. there is also an allowance in the back to park prams and set shoes in preparation for a bit of water play.
resting space - section lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
these two scenes depict a time passed leisurely as the clock ticks by, in contrast with today’s environment, where stillness is rare, and time and movement are a blur of motion. all the while, longing for genuine connection with one another. these elevations show the use of the space from the front, the back and both sides.
resting space - elevations lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
I’ve modelled this resting space with an unbalanced fulcrum to highlight an imbalance that still pervades society today - even as the differences that separate us are like varying shades of the same colour (as depicted in the blur of threads just overhead). the thread blur tribute is also a soft link to the women’s factories, one of which resided in parramatta as a linen manufacturing plant. women convicts were generally mistreated, and the linen factory was meant to be a protection as well as an opportunity to contribute. in practice, it was yet another veiled mistreatment of the female inmate population in parramatta.
resting space - models lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
PERFORMANCE SPACE
as transportation is such a driving force at the heart of parramatta’s history, I took inspiration from the many modes of transport available for the pathway to the multimedia performance lab. f ro m l e f t t o r i g h t , m o t o r w a y, waterway, and railway are the three most prominent modes of transport in parramatta.
performance space - path development lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
northern aspect - section
at the terminus of the transportation pathway, you are brought swirling into an intimate space for a private, live or multimedia performance. as it is said, that all roads lead to the city, so then do all roads lead to this creative oasis. two sections demonstrate how the space works i n t e r n a l l y, f r o m t h e nor ther n and easter n aspects.
eastern aspect - section
performance space - plan & sections lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
located adjacent to the historic st james anglican church, these elevations depict the southern and eastern aspects of the multimedia performance lab. the curves and gentle turns of the design are a distinct contradiction to the pointy angles and hard edges of the historic structures that surround.
southern aspect - elevation
eastern aspect - elevation
performance space - elevations lenny ellis. folio. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
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projection canvas
- three flat canvas - space for 3d props - 180 degree projection performer can choose preferred tier to modify - Intimacy - line of sight / elevation - projection space - acoustics
projection lab
- control and schedule lighting
- fine tune projection with -
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computer controlled precision and timing presets available for routine performances
adjustable roof
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- to allow for variation in light penetration
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projection lab 
 (computer controlled) can be scheduled to change environment during performance
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entrance / exit
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performance space - detail lenny ellis folio. . 18495458 . bas100,115 lenny ellis. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.
example of a performance in the multimedia projected performance lab kaki king is a fabulous female guitarist, multimedia pioneer and innovator. she has taken performance to the next level with her multimedia performances. incorporating light and projection mapping on her guitar and behind the stage, as she shows off her musical prowess with one handed melodies, or as she simultaneously drums or scratches the guitar body to produce a cacophony of sound.
performance example lenny ellis folio. . 18495458 . bas100,115 lenny ellis. bas one-ten and one-fifteen. spring. twenty-fifteen.