500m
2500m MELBOURNE CBD
EAST MELBOURNE
RICHMOND
HERRING ISLAND SOUTH MELBOURNE
, CRAN BOURN E AND P AKENHA M LIN
MITCHELL SU ・ 660192 2014/1 ・ ABPL20027
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SANDRI NGHAM, FR ANKST ON
STUDIO EARTH A PLACE FOR KEEPING SECRETS
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TIME CAPSULE DETAIL SUBTRACTIVE VOLUME By cutting out of the ground, a negative volume of space is created. The physical intervention into the landscape provides a blank canvas on Herring Island to work on whilst leaving hints of the natural state of the site. The site is just level with the mean tide level so that during certain times of the day, the tide has the potential to cover the structures on the site.
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Stainless Steel Plate Cap
HIERARCHY The landscape serves as a transitionary area that links both the river and the island together in such a way that the distinction between water and land is not so clear. In some instances, the tide will be well below the site, while at other times it will easily cover it, turning the structures on the site into a ‘secret’.
Time Capsule Rod
CONNECTIVITY This part of Herring Island is not frequently visited by people who come onto the island so by creating a gateway as well as an alternate means of access to the site, it is hoped that it would attract attention and hence increase foot traffic in the long run.
Quartz Slab
Stainless steel pole
INTERACTIVITY With the tide coming in and out of the structures to both conceal and reveal them, a dynamic landscape is created in the process. To some extent there is this sense of playful interactivity where visitors can jump and skip across the platforms trying to avoid the water or even spend extended periods of time on the larger platforms.
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Each of the modules with a 2m diameter contain a small rod in the center that extends to 50cm in length and can hold a range of small items inside that can be stored for an indefinite period of time. The time capsule is sealed by placing a stainless steel cap on top of it that makes the interior holding area airtight.
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