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Acknowledgement This project marks down the completion of two years of a 10-year journey immersing myself in architecture, to search for the answer of my personal question: do I fit into architecture? Actually, I found that I am doing very well but honestly, I still think it’s too early to come to a conclusion. In fact, two years of studying here could be considered one of the greatest milestones in maturity both in architecture practicing and human being. My student life is simple but fun. I go to the studio almost every day because there is not so much to do at home. Meeting friends from other countries and sometimes sharing traditional foods or small talks are the best experience I have ever had. I really appreciate the existence of the so-called archi-culture built under the studio’s roof by different generations of students and teachers here. I would like to give sincere thanks to all of the teachers for your responsibility as well as your support. Chris Tucker Michael Chapman Warren Haasnoot Anthony Parsons Richard Leplastrier Peter Stutchbury Thank you to my parents and my older brother for your endless love and unconditional financial supports on this adventure so far – I could not have done without you. Thanks to my friends who were with me through thick and thin.
Architecture Design Studio // University of Newcastle // 17/11/2017
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The project explores the philosophy of duality of life to study architecture. According to the research, every public space has two periods: crowding time and quite a time; however, what if there is a space that is for both public use and spiritual experience? The project starts with the idea of creating a spiritual space that is not for worshipping but for social activities. Nobbys Pavilion is a monument and amphitheatre that connects people to the nature of the island by introducing activities for public uses. It responds to the undervalued heritage that concentrates on reactivating the site, appreciating the presence of the existing buildings, and simultaneously showing the respect to the Indigenous spirituality which is the belief of human connection to the land. The project emphasizes duality of life and making peace with imperfect nature. This is aimed to deliver something optimistic looking to the future while there were so much sadness and depression.
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Once upon a time, in a video game, there was a girl planting a lily of the neck just below the gaping roof of an abandoned church, where the rain could reach. To me, the splendour of these lilies is in stark contrast to the ruin of the ruined church. Somewhere I find this moment not only beautiful in terms of visuals but something very emotional, something as hopeful in just a few tik taks. Then I noticed that instead of focusing on the ruins, why not pay attention to the glittering charms of the raindrops in the sun? Why do not you think that thanks to the hole in the roof there is life for the grass below? Finally, I realized that a philosophy is what has two sides to it, what we think is bad is not as bad as we think
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The duality of life // Light and Shadow
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The duality of life // Introvert and Extrovert
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“What if a space can offer people both public use and spiritual experience?”
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Staff’s Accomodation
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Staff’s Accomodation
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Light House
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Storage + Coffee Shop
Staff’s Accomodation
Briack making Molde Tunnel 1
Signal center Staff’s accomodation
Bunker 2 Storage & Cafe
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Nobbys Head is an iconic landmark of Newcastle City. This is also an Aboriginal sacred site which has a strong connection to the wind and the ocean. the changing in the shape and the height of the island is linked to the fact that the British managed to put their feet on the land of the natives.
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“Constructivism was an artistic and architectural philosophy that originated in Russia beginning in 1913 by Vladimir Tatlin. This was a rejection of the idea of autonomous art. He wanted ‘to construct’ art. The movement was in favour of art as a practice for social purposes. Constructivism had a great effect on modern art movements of the 20th century, influencing major trends such as the Bauhaus and De Stijl movements. Its influence was pervasive, with major effects upon architecture, graphic design, industrial design, theatre, film, dance, fashion and to some extent music.”- Wiki This inspires me with the playing with forms and shapes...
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The design seeks for the solution in architecture where the connection to nature is celebrated, the history is told and the new activities for residents are offered to activate the site. Within this project, the spiritual spaces are not for worshipping or practising religion but for social activities. The main function is an open-air theatre but it is flexible to become an event venue for wedding or exhibition.
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Accomblishing the crown
The interference between organic and circular elements
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The building becomes a new prosthesis replacing the missing part of the island. The luminousness of the architecture at night is seen as a present of a dead thing. The white ones are the existing buildings including staff’s accommodation, a lighthouse, a signal centre, a storage ( now is a coffee shop) and a staff’s garage. the black ones are military buildings left on site. The two red lines show the position fo the tunnels to the centre of the island. They were built with an aim is to blow up the island but the plan was cancelled. The existing houses are used now and become obstacles blocking the view to the ocean. with the idea of reshaping the island and adaptively reusing the infrastructure, the design demonstrates the respect of the good that has vanished and the appreciation of the remaining values. Among the existing buildings, the lighthouse is the most significant feature so it should be kept while the crown will be accomplished. The architecture will be implemented underground so as to offer users a touch to the land and a panorama view of the ocean and the city.
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The shelter is not only a monument to remind people about the original shape of the island but also a pilgrimage to heaven. The structure with the white mesh as envelop letting the wind go through but reducing its strength which helps the structure stay strong during windy seasons. Additionally, the white mesh would catch the silhouettes of visitors walking around and create a unique pattern on the facade any moment. The building creates three main functional spaces with different conditions - a vibrant amphitheatre is where people gathering together enjoying the performance with the crowds - the cafe in the second floor is where people having a seat with the family members or partners - the tunnels are where people experience the loneliness themselves and the closeness of one of their most important people in their life.
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Thank you for reading!