Esquisse 10 + 9

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

Canopy Collage by Jeremy Salter Canopy Collage by Geordan Ennis-Thomas

Open-hub-inner

Open-hub-top Canopy Open

Canopy Closed

Esquisse 01

Week one esquisse required us to visit the Melbourne Museum. At the museum we were to explore the First Peoples Tour: Bunjilaka; and listen and explore the many artefacts on display (audible and visual). Tasked to select two physical artefacts and one non-artefact (audio/video) and to then extract the key inspiring features of the selected items and turn those inspirations into a paper maquette. I attended the exhibition and spent a considerable amount of time wandering through the many displays and listening to the story of Bunjil. I was particularly taken by the idea of a message stick, possum cloaks, and reeds children would use to flick mud at each other. However, due to having just moved cities I wasn’t prepared to complete the first esquisse. I did however complete the RMIT indigenous orientation task and locate which language groups land I currently reside on. Unfortunately, my photos of the museum trip were lost on my broken phone, but the memories and experience heavily remain on my mind.

Womin Djeka Indigenous Orientation Badge Location Language Map First Peoples Tour: Bunjilaka Melbourne Museum

Final Words

I would like to conclude this portfolio by saying thank you to everyone involved in this semester, but most importantly to Uncle Lenny and his family for all the support and contribution they have provided from the very first day. Without their contribution, this studio would not be possible, and I believe this studio to be the most important studio that I have had the pleasure to contribute to over my academic career. Thank you, again, everyone!

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