Esquisse 03 + 02 PREPARED BY: Geordan Ennis-Thomas Jeremy Salter
Week two and three esquisses, partnered with Geordan Ennis-Thomas, we were tasked with researching as much information as possible on the Bidgee Widgee (Acaena novae-zelandie), to then dissect it and assess its structural properties, growth patterns, and Indigenous uses. However, the research we did showed us little regarding its uses other than for its soil binding roots. It is speculated, however, that the leaves may be chewed on for medicinal use
for upset stomachs. With the research done on the Bidgee Widgee and the precedents listed below, Geordan and I were to create our theatre canopy. We opted for one that was operable by the people and expandable/collapsible depending on its needs. Finally, we were to take our final iterations and photomontage them onto a site plan in the style of Yves Brunier.
Precedents:
Bidgee Widgee (Acaena novae-zelandie)
People’s Architecture Office People’s Canopy, Preston Lancashire, UK, 2015
Sean Godsell’s MPavilion
Yves Brunier, House Brasschaat (BE), Macken & Macken with Stephane Beel, 1989
Plan // Section on site
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Shara Clarke Cultural and Education Centre | 15 .06.21 | Process Portfolio
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