All the Small Things

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PLANSCAPE ST U I O D All the Small Things Rediscovering the Ecology of the Minute through Daviesia nudiflora

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I acknowledge that this design is situated on Noongar land, and that Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land, and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge.

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Contents

Species Analysis

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Site Analysis

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Narrative

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Master Plan and Section

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Intervention 1

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Intervention 2

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Intervention 3

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Intervention 4

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References

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Daviesia nudiflora Daviesia nudiflora is a small shrub in the Fabaceae family of plants. As a legume, D. nudiflora contains in its roots bacteria that facilitate the production and fixation of nitrogen to the soil.

Plants of all species require this nitrogen for healthy growth.

This series of drawings depicts D. nudiflora throughout the course of a day.

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Daviesia nudiflora Ecosystem

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1. Plant activity is primarily in the 3rd quarter of the year, with flowering, fruiting and germination all occuring in the months from June to October.

Eucalyptus marginata 40m Jarrah

Corymbia calophylla 30m Marri

Banksia menziesii Bulgalla

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Xanthorrhoea preissii Balga

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2. June and July represent the richest period of nutrients in the soil, with moderate temperatures and rainfall resulting in warm, moist soil, in which the rhizobium bacteria flourishes.

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Daviesia nudiflora Ecosystem

Daviesia nudiflora exists in a global biodiversity hotspot. As one of 13,000 native Western Australian plants, D. nudiflora could easily be passed by in the landscape unnoticed. However, D. nudiflora is a member of the extensive Fabaceae family of legumes, a crucial part of the ecosystem, which provides nitrogen to the soil and air, and nourishment and habitat for the smallest of invertebrates which, in turn, nourish larger vertebrates

Daviesia Nudiflora provides nutrition and habitat for several species of native bee, wasps, and small spiders which prey on the pollenators.

Primary Consumers include mircobats, New-Holland Honey Eaters, and Willie Wagtails.

These small vertebrates prey on the invertebrates which frequent the plant.

Secondary Consumers include the Southern Boobook owl, Grey Butcherbirds, Dugites and Tiger Snakes.

These animals prey on the primary consumers.

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Site Analysis

Mapping

Soils and Distribution

Elevation

Public Amenity and Land Use

Public Transport Light Rail Bus Route Train Station Bus Stop

Bike West Routes Pedestrian Paths Paved Paths Route to/from Train Shenton bushland tracks Shenton bushland entrances Adjacent land use Residential Education Healthcare Light Industry Light Rail Military

Soil-Landscape systems map with Florabase Daviesia nudiflora location data overlay, which shows that Daviesia nudiflora grows throughout the northern half of South-Western Australia in predominantly sany soils.

Shenton park bushland rests on the crest and western sides of a low ridgeline nestled between Mt. Eliza and Bold Park. The ridgeline is part of the Spearwood dunes system, and is part of the Karrakata vegetation complex which primarily consists of banksia woodland with Jarrah, Marri and Tuart.

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Site Analysis

Mapping

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Land use zone mapping shows that Shenton Bushland is situated amongst a variety of zones. The primary users of the bushland are volunteer dog walkers from Dog’s Refuge home, and also students from Shenton College, though a large residential area is located nearby.

The train line divides the area making it difficult for residents of the residential area to traverse. Healthcare and light industry help to form the western and Northern borders, with the large Irwin Barracks forming the eastern and southern borders

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Opportunities at this scale exist in the arena of place-making. To give Shenton Bushland an identity separate from convenient dog walking, a dedicated car-park and landscaped entry are required. The entry will describe the history and current purpose of the park and outline both how Shenton Bushland fits into the greater ecosystem, while also detailing the ecosystem within.

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Narrative

Daviesia nudiflora is one of 19000 different species in the Fabaceae family, and one of over 5,700 species endemic to WA’s South West biodiversity hotspot, so while it has been recorded and described, there is not a great deal of information about it as an individual beyond its botanical description. While there is a plethora of information about the larger and more well-known species such as Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus marginata, Eucalyptus gomphocephala, Xanthorrhoea preissii, Banksia spp, and Anigozanthus spp, the Daviesia genus lacks the attention that these others receive. It is quite literally overlooked.

The same might be said for Shenton bushland as a whole. A bush forever site, Shenton sits between the internationally famous Kings Park, and Bold Park. In terms of parks, it sits well down the list of attention grabbing places in Perth and so is primarily used by dog walkers and high school students moving through, or causing mischief.

This plan seeks to draw attention to Shenton bushland, by turning it into a prime place for botanic field research and discovery for all ages, whilst also enhancing the facilities for the current and future users.

The circular shape that informs this design is representative of the nitrogen cycle of which D. nudiflora is an instrumental contributor. Throughout the bushland D.nudiflora will be planted to assist in the nitrogenation of the landscape.

As the participant walks through the landscape, they are taken from a limestone path at grade to an elevated segment of pathway with glass panels that alow the participant to view the ecosystem from directly above. The ground falls away and the top-down view provides the opportunity to observe the ecosystem in new ways.

As the ground rises, the pathway transitions the participant from a top down view of the ecosystem to an eye level view by gradually cutting into the hill. The cut results in walls that are angled in different directions--acute angles to facilitate extreme closeup study, obtuse to provide an transit for small mammals.

At this scale, the participant is able to obsverve the minutiae of the plants and creatures at ground level without the need for bending, squatting or kneeling. Cut stone benches provide space for deeper observation, and and also for presentations to class groups.

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Section D1: This carved pathway encourages a different level of observation of the ground level ecosystems at work. The walls of the walkway rise to bring the small and low to ground ecosystems to eye level enabling the participant to easily observe them comfortably.

School groups and researchers will gain fresh insights into the world around them.

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Circumferential Section AA starts and finishes at the 27m contour line.

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Section C1: This transitional zone creates connection between the new interventions and the pre-existing paths which intersect it.

Though seemingly insignificant, the transitional zone creates hints of views through the existing trees of the carved pathway ahead, setting the expectation of something out of the ordinary.

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Section B1: This raised walkway offers a different perspective on the ground level ecosystems at work. Through the use of glass segments, participants are encouraged to look down and see the world beneath thier feet.

The ground rises to meet the walkway at both ends allowing for users of all abilities to participate in a new observation of the small ecosystems.

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Intervention

Raised Walkway

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Raised Walkway

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Raised Walkway

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Raised Walkway Perspective

Raised walkway with perforated corten steel, timber and glass. Permeability allows under growth, while glass panels allow the user to observe the ecology beneath their feet.

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Iterative Development

Channel Section

The original proposal was to carve out a portion of the existing walking trail to bring the landscape to eye level. Upon consideration, this proposal was adapted and it became clear that a raised walkway should be the path forward.

Related Precedent Arninge-Ullna Riparian Forest Park

Firm : Topia landskapsarkitekter Location: Stockholm, Sweden Design year: 2011-2013 Year Built: 2014

Note: Original drawings scaled incorrectly.

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Transitional zone

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Transitional zone

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Carved walkway

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Carved walkway

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Carved walkway

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Carved Walkway Perspective

Carved Path with natural limestone walls and crushed limestone path.

Having the ability to observe the near-toground-level ecosystems provides opportunities to participate with nature on the minute scale, and celebrate the previously unseen.

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Iterative Development

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Related Precedent Cycling through Water

Firm: Lens°ass Development: BuroLandschap Client: Limburg Tourism Year: 2016

Forest Gallery

Firm: Taylor Cullity Client Name: The Museum of Victoria Location: Melbourne, Victoria Year: 2000 Traditional Owners: Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation Collaboration: Mark Stoner, Paul Thompson Photography: Ben Wrigley

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Walkway intersection

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Walkway intersection

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Iterative Development

Entry Section

This original proposal was to create a new entrance for Shenton Bushland that gave visitors a sense of anticipation of what they might find inside. A dedicated carpark and formal entry serve to give the bushland a sense of place.

Note: Original drawings scaled incorrectly.

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References

Doran, Mike. 2011. “Bushland Scenes Shenton Park Mike Dorans Windy City Window Cleaning.” Mike Doran’s Windy City Window Cleaning Perth 0403774516.

October 7, 2011. https://windowdreaming.blogspot.com/2011/10/bushland-scenesshenton-park.html.Landezine. 2018.

“Strandskogen Arninge Ullna by Topia.” Landezine. May 16, 2018. https://landezine. com/strandskogen-arninge-ullna-by-topia/.

Museums Victoria. n.d. “Forest Secrets.” Museums Victoria. Accessed September 4, 2023. https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whats-on/forest-secrets/.

Robarts, Stu. 2020. “Limburg Is Taking Its Cyclists into Water, through Treetops and Underground.” Cladglobal.com. February 10, 2020. https://www.cladglobal.com/ CLADnews/architecture-design/Limburg-is-taking-its-cyclists-into-water-throughtreetops-and-underground/344587.