redefining the notion of ‘ play ’
Re de fi n i n g t h e n o t i o n o f ‘ p l ay ‘
C O NT E NTS URBAN PL AYGROUND
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I D E N T I F I C AT I O N
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SURVEY N A R R AT I V E S I T E A N A LY S I S DIAGRAM
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S T R AT E G Y
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CONCEPT CONTEXT S T R AT E G Y
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A C T I VAT I O N
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DAY NIGHT TIME LINE PERSPECTIVES
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I D E NT I F Y URBAN PL AYGROUND
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PART 1
Although Northbridge contains an abundance of highly rated attractions and may appear to be the most activated site, there is a great social divide. Through numerous surveys we have identified the need for a more diverse ‘mix’ of people as well as a strategy to activate strategic points within Northbridge in order to revitalise the urban life.
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NORTHBRIDGE I PERTH
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Survey participants
186 Age Survey respondents ranged from yrs
yrs
Age
15-81
75 - 84
3
65 - 74
7
55 - 64
7
44 - 54
16
35 - 44
35
25 - 34
67
15 - 24
50 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Number of people
Ethnicity
43 % Australian 21 % European 16 % Asian 9 % African 5 % New Zealanders 3 % Canadian 2 % South American 2 % American 1 % Russian
Safety
35% No
“I don’t feel safe at night.” 65% Yes
Even those that feel ‘safe’ highlighted Friday & Saturday nights as times they feel vulnerable .
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Detached
Divided
Northbridge contains an abundance of highly rated attractions. Due to an expanding city the spatial gap between these attractions creates a problem.
This spatial divide has lead to a social divide between people.
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Disconnected
Connected
Safer routes have been identified, but they are interrupted by dangerous areas.
Using available air space, ground space and building faรงades these safe routes can be connected.
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Places of Interest
SOCIAL
ENTERTAINMENT
FOOD AND COFFEE
What do you like about Northbridge?
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KAFKA COFFEE SHOP SURA JAMES PARKER SUSHI AND SAKE FRANK’D HOTDOGS THE RE STORE DRAGON PALACE VARSITY BURGERS LUCKY CHAN’S LAUNDRY AND NOODLE BAR SUN BBQ TUCK SHOP LA CHOLITA THE HUMMUS CLUB U & I CAFE OLD LANE STREET EATS UTOPIA OCEANS RAMEN AND DONBURI BAR NEW MOON FRANCO FORTE SPAGHETTI BAR CHICHO GELATO BIVOUAC CANTEEN AND BAR TIMEZONE PAPER MOUNTAIN THE NOSTALGIA BOX ROOFTOP MOVIES GOTHAM STUDIOS PERTH INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS NOODLE PALACE ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA FRISK SMALL BAR FLYRITE THE MOON CAFE GEISHA BAR SNEAKY TONY’S CONNECTIONS NIGHT CLUB THE BIRD MECHANICS INSTITUTE ALABAMA SONG BAR JOE’S JUICE JOINT PICA BAR URBAN ORCHARD
“Late lively
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JA
“Rich culture,
area, small
“Coffee or food
good food,
cocktail bars,
to catch up
night-life”
with friends”
DAVE, 29
RILEY, 18
galleries” EMILY, 31
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KEY
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4 STAR RATING 5 STAR RATING ‘QUIET’ UNSAFE PLACES ‘BUSY’ UNSAFE PLACES PATHS LINKING POINTS OF INTEREST NORTHBRIDGE BOUNDARY
SCALE 1:5000
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Danger Zones
What are some existing problems in Northbridge ?
SAFETY
33% ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE
25% VIOLENCE
JA
15% ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
12% POLLUTION
6% DARK STREETS
5% TRAFFIC
4%
“A lot of violence
“Streets are not
“Not accessible
and alcoholics
safe at night, a lot
to families. Exposure
during the
of dark alleyways
to violence and
night.”
and littering.”
language.”
SHARIN, 39
JOHN, 24
LAUREN, 28
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KEY ‘QUIET’ UNSAFE PLACES ‘BUSY’ UNSAFE PLACES PATHS LINKING POINTS OF INTEREST NORTHBRIDGE BOUNDARY
SCALE 1:5000
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Disconnected Paths What do you hope to see in the future of Northbridge?
ROOFTOP Clusters of available flat rooftops provide an opportunity for public spaces or ‘hubs’. JA
ALLEYWAY Under used alleyways can be activated to provide safe and interesting ground-level pathways.
FACADE Building facades provide links between rooftops and ground level pathways and spaces.
“Public space safe enough for sitting and reading.”
“Lights and events to attract a larger audience not just
“Lively atmos-
TAHLIA, 33
ALEX, 46
KEEGAN, 36
phere with more families
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KEY 4 STAR RATING 5 STAR RATING CONNECTED PATH
AVAILABLE GROUND
AVAILABLE AIR SPACE EXISTING ACTIVATED AIRSPACE
DISCONNECTED PATHS NORTHBRIDGE BOUNDARY
SCALE 1:5000
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Connected Paths
Creating desired alternate paths.
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Connected Paths II Creating desired alternate paths.
LOCK LANE MECHANICS INSTITUTE
NORTH BRIDGE SE ISOMETRIC NTS
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LOCK LANE NW ISOMETRIC NTS
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S T R AT E G Y URBAN PL AYGROUND
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PART 2
The notion of ‘play’ is explored through a dynamic structure that activates the day and night. Lock lane is activated throughout the day, a place for children to play, a resting place for parents and passer-bys. During the night, a terrace space appears, a dance floor and seating space,underneath an illuminated structure that invites movement through the space. A public space for the community, a playground for children and adults.
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DAY
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NIGHT
SIT
NIGHT
PLAY
DAY
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NIGHT
TER-
ALLEYWAY
DAY
Activating the alleyway, creating an extended ‘terrace’ for mechanics institutes
LIGHT
SHADE
Activating the alleyway
A dynamic structure that moves up, providing lighting and inviting people to use the alleyway
PLAY - SIT
SIT - PLAY
Located in the alleyway, the surrounding buildings provide shade
Organic structure serves as playground space for children.
Organic structure serves as seating space.
Flat surfaces allow seating, a space for parents and people passing by
Flat surfaces illuminates, creating a stage & dance space
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BRASS MONKEY
ALEX HOTEL
ACTIVATION SITE
Lock lane & Mechanics Institute
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CPP- Cultural Centre
STATE LIBRARY
WETLANDS
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INTEGRATE Existing courtyard space of mechanics institute is extended, integrating the alleyway
MOVEMENT Movement through the space is analysed, ensuring the structure does not obstruct movement through the space
FUNCTIONS The space is divided into a grid, functions, entry and exit points determined
FORM Form follows function, an organic structure is formed allowing ‘play’ for both children and adults
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䔀䔀吀
匀吀刀
䤀䄀䴀 圀䤀䰀䰀
吀 䔀䔀
刀
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SITE
SITE ACTIVATED
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ACTIVATION URBAN PL AYGROUND
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PART 3
The structures form is created based on the movement through the site and the mechanics of its functions. The structural details and explored, ex-
amining the projects impact on the built environment and its ability to activate the site.
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DAY A ‘free standing’ structure invites pedestrians and families to enter the alleyway. Polycarbonate blocks provide a place parents can rest, enjoying the natural shade provided by the structures surroundings while the organic structure provides a place for children to enjoy — a playground.
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LIFT SYSTEM / DETAIL 01. Base plate; transfers load from structure
04. Steel beam; runs through the plywood struc-
to the floor
ture on both ends.
02. Main Column; moves structure up & down
05. Bent Plywood; attached to steel beams.
through hydraulic system 06. 1200 x 4000 x 12mm Glass fence; located 03. Safety locks; ensure structure is safely
at the top provides safety when the structure is
locked.
elevated.
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A A PLAN / NIGHT 1/200
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SITE The sites boundaries parameters are created, ensuring the structure is integrated into the alleyway without obstruction.
DIVIDE Two surfaces are created, the top a surface dealing with the functions, the bottom a surface providing structural stability.
FUNCTION The top surface analyses movement through the site dictating the ‘playgrounds’ functions.
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NW ISOMETRIC / NIGHT 1/200
STRUCTURAL STABILITY The bottom surface allows a free standing structure that maintains its organic form and structural stability.
MERGE The two surfaces become one organic form.
DANCE / SIT Self sustainable ‘dance-floors’ are engulfed by the organic form, a place to rest, a place to play.
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SECTION AA / DAY 1/100
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NIGHT The structure moves up. A canopy is created, inviting pedestrians to walk through the alleyway directing passerbys to Mechanics Institute. Above, the organic structure serves as an extended terrace, the polycarbonate blocks illuminate, a place to dance — a playground for adults.
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SUSTAINABLE LIGHT-BOX / DETAIL 01. Polycarbonate tile; detached to transfer
04. LED lights; is powered by reusable energy to
weight from kinetic energy to springs.
illuminate the polycarbonate box.
02. Coil spring; provides suspension and
05.Polycarbonate box; diffuses LED lights, pro-
shock absorption.
ducing a ‘soft’ glow.
03. Piezoelectric transducer; converts kinetic
06. Bent Plywood; provides a frame for the light
energy produced from dancing into reusable
box.
energy.
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SECTION AA / DAY 1/100
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PLAYGROUND PERSPECTIVE / DAY The organic structure invites passerbys to rest, a playground for children, increasing the ‘mix’ of people in Northbridge during the day.
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CANOPY PERSPECTIVE / NIGHT The organic structure moves up, light from the polycarbonate blocks are diffused through the bent plywood illuminating the street below.
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TERRACE PERSPECTIVE / NIGHT The structure moves up, creating an extended terrace spaace for Mechanic’s Institute.
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