Proposal report dylan

Site Research Key images Reclaimed land extends into the sea is just like tree grows into air. When the‘tree’getting luxuriant foliage, it will attain distinction. Prosperity with a landmark building will attract visitors to come. Moreover, trestle like branch, boat like leave; Branch serve leave, trestle serve boat. Sometimes bird like stay at end of branch because of wide view, in a similar way, people love to stand on the end point of trestle with 270 degrees view, the feeling is exciting. From this perspective, proposed building can be extended into the sea and occupants will achieve unique experience.

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Precedent - Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House, international well known, which is defiantly landmark building in Sydney. It is built on reclaimed land and peninsula which is similar to Bayswater situation. At the beginning stage, the government had pushed for work to begin early because of fearing that public opinion may turn against. Fortunately, after many difficulties, the master piece became a symbol not only a city but a country. The successful precedent attract 7 million people visit the site each year. The building also houses many other facilities to bring prosperity, such as restaurant, cafe and retail shop etc.

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Site Research Key Images Auckland is known as ‘city of sails’. The unique view which is rare to see in many other countries. The inspiration for concept is to design with sail element as a theme, as a landmark in central of harbour, to let more people form different countries know New Zealand, this sport and the local lifestyle.

Context Research Key Images Event centre can be a focal point that attract people to come. There are several event centres are located surround Bayswater but with very far distance. Therefore a event centre space can be created here. It will also fill the gap between CBD and Takapuna.

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Precedent - Hotel in Dubai Buij Al Arab is famous luxury hotel in Dubai City. The hotel was built on reclaimed land connected by a 280m private bridge. The building shape is to simulate a sail of ship. The client brief is to become a iconic statement of Dubai. The result is satisfactory. However, it seems far-fetched to simulate the shape of sail. At least not as persuasive as Auckland. For Auckland, Sky Tower sometimes to be considered as symbolic. However, the location of Sky Tower is not dominant enough as Sydney with opera house, Paris with Effie tower and London with Big Ben. GSPublisherEngine 0.0.100.100

Precedent - Norveg National Coast Cultural Heritage Centre The ‘Norveg’ centre is located in central of Norway. It is also situated on the open sea. Every July the Coastal Steamer is celebrated with a big gathering of people. The Coastal Steamer has daily departures. The design concept, is 3 sails leaning against a modern vessel, is inspired by the long tradition for fishing combined with the latest in the boat-building industry. The building has caused massive development effect on this small costal community. The place offers visitors various activities including ocean fishing, rafting, diving, cycling and tour walking. The extraordinary architecture and its exhibitions in recent years has attracted major domestic and international attention.

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Low Density

2.5km

High Density

Site Research Key Image From material point of view, the timber create floating force, the concrete create durable surface, the rubber column create flexibility. The combination of these three materials create a functional system.

Context Research Key Image It will take 20 minutes to walk or 10 minutes by bike. Rather than sitting at marina and waiting ferry, by connecting two points together, people can experience wonderful adventure. Opportunity for people commute between Bayswater and CBD; Opportunity for walking and bicycle exerciser; And the biggest opportunity for low density Bayswater to drag more tourists form high density CBD.

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Feasibility Studies The average sea bed levels are from 2m to 12m in depth. Therefore, it is relevantly achievable for structure fixing into bottom of sea bed. One option of limiting floating bridge could be using columns. In terms of average tide from 0.5m to 3m high, the columns need to be at least 3m higher than sea level. The other option could be tie the floating bridge to the sea bed by cable. This option is more flexible and cost effective. The floating material can be sourced by NZ local treated timer. 1m high balustrade shall be provided to provide extra safety.

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Harbour Connection Precedent - Swing Bridge This swing bridge is located in Argentina. It is not only allows pedestrian traffic through the city but also allows the continuous flow of water. Joining the squares of both sides, the structure has the ability to rotate 90 degrees, providing free passage of vessels and serving as a symbol of the renewal of the port. The variable component is a self-supporting structure that holds for inclined mast 34m long. The steel and concrete arm hanging a series of steel cables that support the rotating section. It is not only a functional bridge, but also a piece of beautiful art work.

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Harbour Connection Precedent - Wynyard Crossing Wynyard Crossing is a new double bascule walking and cycling bridge built in 2011 in Auckland. The 100m long bridge is able to lift to allow watercraft passage into the viaduct harbour area, with a 36m wide channel created by lifting two 22m movable section. Even closed and at high tide, the bridge will still allow a 3m clearance, meaning smaller boats do not require the spans o be raised. Opening and closing the bridge will take 90, respectively 60 seconds. Although this bridge is expensive to build, it is worth for people to use and visit.

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Design concept The proposal combines the 6 research ideas, prosperity to attract visitor, extend building to the sea, sail theme landmark building, event centre as the function, and floating bridge harbour connection. The design concept is 3 sail shape membrane structures in different height. The tallest one is half hight of sky tower. Building Coverages to be 2500m2, 2000m2 and 650m2 which is 15% of total site area. The event centre is mainly for water sport event, together with some other facilities include restaurant, cafe and retail shops. The main structure will be extend 10m into water and will tie the bridge.

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