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Installation
play obstacle comfort preconceptions stare
brunswick
A: Tram Stop (brunswick town hall)
choice: alternative route preconceived idea of site mature adults conform obstacle comfort
stage 1
Engaged with Engaged with installation installation
stage 2
stage 3
Did not Engage Did not engage with installation with installation
crates in a laneway
B: Tattersalls Lane
no escape forced, no choice activate public imagination:play sound crowd behaviour Pre-conceived idea: crates
Age:young adults
Conversations had with the indian restatant (the the amount of men and women crates were in front of their entrance) that went through the laneway Women (7-7.30)
Men (7-7.30)
Amount of crates Amount of crates used: Tattersalls lane trial 1 used in trial 1
Amount of crates Amount of crates used: Tattersalls lane trial 2 used in trial 2
Fun at the park
C: playground Carlton gardens
choice:voluntary
curiosity
play comfort preconceived idea: ma-
age: kids and parents obstacle terial
Conversation had with the kids in the park
1
4
Adults adults
5
2 6 3
Children children
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