to return
to come back and to give back.
theoretical framework
Place attachment
Place identity
Term 1
Place dependence
Term 2
Returning
Term 3
A destination for individuals who are pursuing a particular activity, a functional place that facilitates meaningful experiences and satisfying individuals needs or to share the experience with families or friends (Renate and Arne, 2012).
theoretical framework
Returning: to come back or to give back
“I still have close connections with the area so I’ve driven past the hulking, rust-streaked building on a regular basis for most of my life.” - Caitlin Fitzsimmons, Sydney resident
aligned goals
site context
Blacktown
Parramatta
Ryde
Chatswood
y S dney CBD Rozelle
The Bays Precinct
site selection
fundamental assets
industrial heritage and edges
White Bay Power Station Sandstone stepped edge Concrete capped edge
viewsheds
Proposed viewsheds Current viewsheds
iconic views
stormwater run off
Stormwater runoff Indicative 5 yrs ARI flood extent Indicative 100 yrs ARI flood extent
soil contamination
Heavy metals, TPH, PAHs and PCBs Lead, VOCs, MAHs, phenols VOCs, OCPs, herbicides, ground gases
hybrid question
In what ways can we REconnect with the ebbs and flows of White Bay’s (or Sydney Harbours) unique estuarine system, whilst the site transitions from a working port to a public space?
abiding events stage 1
stage 2
stage 3
0%
Inaccessibility
future stages 100%
Public access Saftey/CPTED Recreation
Contaminated soil
100%
10%
Toxicity
Phytoremediation
Stormwater runoff
100%
10%
Water pollution Constructed wetland
Softening edges
100%
35%
Hard edges
Constructed mudflat Seahorse habitat Heritage identity
Infrastructure Metro station WBPS re-purposed Educational facility
Mixed-use development
Waterfront
0m
3m
Sea level rise Boardwalks Flood resistant infrastructure Working port
2020
2030
2040
2050
2100
2150
phase 1 - year 2030
regenerate
A
B
C D
100
80
60
40
10
0m 1:1000 @ A3
planting list Species (Key)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Heavy metal
PAHs/pesticides
VOCs/BTEX
Common rush
Juncus usitatus (Ju)
Pig face
Carpobrotus rossii (Cr)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Tussock grass
Poa labillardieri (Pl)
Baeckea dwarf
Baeckea virgata Dwarf (BvD)
Blue flax lily
Dianella caerulea (Dc)
Kangaroo grass
Themeda triandra (Tt)
Basket grass
Lomandra longifolia (Ll)
Fringe myrtle
Calytrix tetragona (Ct)
Viola
Viola calaminaria (Vc)
Black wattle
Acacia decurrens (Ad)
Tea tree
Melaleuca alternifolia (Ma)
White samet
Melaleuca cajuputi (Mc)
Swamp she-oak
Allocasurina obesa (Ao)
Wild sorghum
Sorghum leiocladum (Sl)
Red clover
Trifolium pratense (Tp)
White mangrove
Avicennia marina (Am)
planting typologies
Wetland
Meadow
Marshland
Coastal
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
Ornamental
sections
Section A 1:200
Section B 1:200
Section C 1:200
Section D 1:200
phase 2 - year 2040
reconnect
E
F
100
80
60
40
10
0m 1:1000 @ A3
precedent studies Claydon Reserve
Carss Bush Park
Images sourced at https://www.fishhabitatnetwork.com.au/environmentally-friendly-erosion-protection-seawalls-fish-friendly-marine-infrastructure
model
model
sections
Section E 1:200
Section F 1:200
phase 3 - year 2050
reactivate
H
G
100
80
60
40
10
0m 1:1000 @ A3
sections
Section G 1:200
Section H 1:200
site programming Category & events
Environmental education Bioremediation technique program Soil science course Seahorse program Site tours
Recreational activities Basketball league Tennis league Kayaking (2040 onwards) Alternatives (Yoga, fitness, Tai Chi, etc)
Community events NYE fireworks Balmain markets Neighbourhood meetings
Arts & culture Harvest and craft program Festivals History/story-telling
Jan
Feb
March
April
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
seahorse program
Seahorse hotels installations for habitat.
Sydney/White’s Seahorse
Relocating seahorse’s from breeding facility.
Seahorse hotels installations Re-purpose a part of WPBS for the program.
Sowing seagrass seed to improve biodiversity. Transforming existing structures as habitat.
to return
to come back and give back.