MIX STUDIO PRESENTS CONSULTANTS: Play Australia Play Check HydroStorm Consultin Landscape Structures Brimbank City Council Access Institute AECOM October, 2018
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15 Aug 2018 Adrian Gray Manager Urban Design C/O 31 Little Collins Street, Melbourne Brimbank City Council. P.O. 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine RE: Letter of Appreciation POLLARD Gardens Neighbourhood Park Playground Design and Project Management Service. Dear Adrian, Thank you for inviting our studio to put forth a proposal for the Pollard Garden. We appreciate this opportunity to put forward the Tender Document duly filled in, signed and sealed for your kind perusal. Involved with community driven and programmatic focused design, we are passionate about engaging with the local council and are passionate about putting forward our design into playground project, to create a safer and playful space for communities. Aiming to build a well-established neighbourhood playground in the site, we promise that we will provide a high-quality and well- maintained design. MIX Studio is an experienced design studio which founded in 2000. We have seven passionate designers, including landscape architects, architects, an urban designer, and a graphic designer. We believe that in the urban context, a good design shall consider human experience as the priority. The mixture of diverse backgrounds gives us the ability to explore beyond the traditional landscape practices, seek the relationships between the land and people and create for their own. Over the past 18 years, we have delivered various landscape and architecture projects that incorporate regional, urban & private residential scale works. We are highly enthusiastic about getting this job and we wish to execute it to the fullest satisfaction of Brimbank City Council.
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Yours sincerely,
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Director MAYURI GOKULKAR@MIXstudio.com MAYURIG@mixstudio.info
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Contents Introduction & Appreciation
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Scope & Methodology
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Fee
04 Appendix
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Relevant Experience
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Introduction & Appreciation
Introduction & Appreciation
Capability Appropriate design direction is generated through discussions amongst clients, architects and services consultants where various relevant issues are deliberated and brought to a level of understanding and commitment among the design team. This in turn gives rise to design decisions that dictate the size of the project, the context of the site and the constructibility of the concepts. The firm constantly exploits and evaluates the wide ranging contributions and ideas from all members within the firm, the clients and the consultants. MIX Studio possesses a rare and highly efficient infrastructure with its own six-storeyed office building in the heart of the city equipped to house multiple teams working simultaneously on various projects.
Studio Vision MIX Studio believes that design should be timeless, which while fulfilling a client brief, go beyond it. A design should stand the test of time, style and trends. Each client is important and special to the firm, and deserves attention and time. To that end, MIX Studio desires to work on only a few projects at a time to ensure complete focus and involvement. The team strives to make the office a second home for all those who work here, to evoke a sense of ownership and belonging, and create a happy, satisfying environment which enables each one to grow and evolve. The studio has a strong ethical culture which drives all designs in the studio! MIX Studio is a firm that has spent the last 18 years designing environments that are rooted in the earth – using the sun, the wind and nature to create spaces that are suffused with light and contemporary innovations that draw from traditions and spiritual metaphors.
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CRAFTED
Celebrating the power of human skill
CONTEMPORARY
Engaging with the thoughts & technologies of today
CONTEXTUAL
Optimising the sun,wind & rain
CONTEXTUAL
Drawing from the wisdom of human history
Quality MIX Studio believes good design is produced from careful study and research, combined with technical knowledge and artistic judgment. Creative and technical staff is grouped in teams that follow projects all the way through from concept to completion. Each team comprises of team leaders and team members with expertise in various aspects like project management, visualization, design development etc. A team of architects and designers strive constantly to create projects that stand out because of the distinct approach towards design, detail and the latest technology. Research is critical to be competitive in an ever-evolving international design market. Attention to detail, proportions and scale, together with common sense ensure the finished product fully develops the potential within the concept. Past and current projects include commercial, residential, health clubs, spas and salons, hospitality, pharmaceutical, exhibition, institutional, mixed-use and high end residential interior projects. Extensive use of CAD and computer 3D Modeling, which is done in house, helps the client to visualize their project in the best possible manner. All experimentation with space, light and material can then be done using this platform till the final result is achieved. MIX Studio offers integrated design services for the built environment, encompassing master planning, architectural, landscape, interior, lighting and furniture design.
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Value Of Money Every design project is unique, with a particular set of landscape design needs. Mix studio team are specialists in innovative and highly creative landscape architectural design. We deliver projects not only think of planting and masterplan, but also understand the full picture of all the other elements that contribute to the costs. We know exactly what it takes to engage customers through beautifully planned, executed, maintained outdoor site and landscape experiences. Our previous project Van Campenvaart Playground has sucessfully provided a high level of design and material quality within a low capital expenditure. Similarly the Beuningenplein Playground, a new parking garage in Amsterdam with low cost effectiveness We have a simple process to create a budget that is realistic, organized, detailed, and easy to track. Setting priorities with our client to know what they needs and wants. We will explore and select options to guide our client through these items as well when setting budgets.
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Studio Structure
MIX Studio is a design studio specialising in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Urban arts. We are led by a multi-disciplinary team of one Director, one Project Manager, one HR Manager and all seven members are individually focus on Architecture, Landscape architecture, Urban planning and Art & Graphic design. As a design team, we usually work togehther and share ideas from different majors, aiming to provide innovative solutions to address issues and build vibrant, livable and memorable environment.
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MIX Studio is incorporated by an interdisciplinary team of landscape architects, architects, urban planners and artists. Our design team is experienced in working with local councils and consultants to deliver innovative and playful neighborhood public spaces.
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Our Services
ARCHITECTURE
* Residential design * Public building design * Interior design * Cost planning * Construction administration
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URBAN PLANNING
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ART&URBAN FURNITURE
* Public landscape design
* Public art
* Master planning
* Residential landscape design
* Urban furniture
* Land-use planning
* Ecological restoration
* Rehabilitation of inner-city areas
* Cost planning
* Structural and development planning
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* Art curating * Art lectures
* Construction administration
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Coucil & community vision In the ‘Brimbank Open Space and Playground Policy and Plan’, Brimbank Council managed to develop a better landscape system in the future. As the open space closest to the Sunshine station, the Portland Garden is the neighbourhood’s central park with the play space as its centrepiece. It displays our neighbourhood and community. Based on the requirement of residents and council, our team aims to build a well-established playground which offers exciting recreation facilities, exposure to different vegetation and artworks as well as rest and communication space. According to the Infrastructure, the residents are connected to the site. In the future, the Pollard Garden would promote community safety, create the new playground and social space.
Defining of the Future From our extensive assessment, Children and their parents in the community are the primary potential users of the site. Our team aim to create an attractive place for families to gather, socialise, and interact with their children through play. Children could stimulate their imagination and creativity here as well as their families would leave sweet memories.To achieve that ambition, we believe that traditional
passive open space is no longer the preference. On the contrary, the residents here deserve a place where shares their cultural identities and stimulate their sense of belongings. Thus, MIX is willing to invite residents and artists participating in the design process. With rich experience in designing the neighbourhood and community park, we guarantee you the most powerful and innovative outcome.
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Activate the community by new public space. The Pollard Gardens neighbourhood park is a valued pocket park within the surrounding area and provides new open space for entertainment and public activities. This park is where the residents have fun, take rest and connect with other members. It is a joyful area which activate our community and increase the cohesion of the residents. MIX Studio believes that the neighbourhood park is a core of social contract. It shapes the character of our community.
Be welcomed & playful through recreation facilities The Pollard Gardens neighbourhood park provides opportunities for family-focused fun and recreation. Abundant and safe recreation facilities make the park where children play and enjoy outdoors. Meanwhile, cooperation with artists will bring fascinating qualities to the site. In the future, the garden would try to engage the children revel in the beauty of landscapes and the exhilaration of its ever-changing characters. MIX Studio is expert in the landscape design and always bring the smile and good memory of childhood to the children.
A safer neighbourhood by reconstructing the ignored corner The Pollard Gardens neighbourhood park can make a difference on community safety. This garden is ignored by the community as it is a gathering place for alcohol or even drug addicts, a better open space would decrease the crime and other negative events. At the same time, a graceful neighbourhood park will promote healthy lifestyles and reinforce active local values. It is a strong shift to community safety. MIX and team are renowned for the amazing designs for public landscapes and use it as a force for social progress.
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Appreciation of Site Pollard Neighbourhood Gardens
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The Pollard Gardens reform could activate the neighbourhood into a safer and playful space. In the meanwhile establish a strong connection between landscape and residents. Such transformation among passive and active is what Mixstudio firmly believe consistently.
Methodology
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Methodology
PHASE 1 INCEPTION & ANALYSIS
PHASE 2 CONCEPT DESIGN
PHASE 3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
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PHASE 5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION WEEK11
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Methodology
Phase 1: Inception & Analysis
Phase 2: Concept Design
In phase 1, MIX mainly focused on the study of critical issues, opportunities and constraints of the site. A meeting with clients on site and within the design team will be included in this phase.
In phase 2, MIX will provide three genral concept design which is mainly based on draft physical modelling and testing . As a small scale project, we believe that physical modeling is the quickest way for us to understand the scale and explore the possibilities of different landforms of the site. Then, we will meet with client to let them choose the best one for a further design development.
Specifically, we will arrange one public survey about the prefered outdoor activities in this neighborhood to understand the user’s needs. This would also be an inspiration for our design team for the further design.
TASKS • Project inception • Meeting 01: On-site discussion within the design team of further requirements and implications. • Study of contemporary problems/opportunities of site • Finalise timelines, Project brief • Survey about nearby residents’ prefered outdoor activities • Identification key circulation, functionality, links & access requirements • Define principles to guide decision making • Prepare site analysis report including: - Analysis diagrams for context, circulation, accessibility, etc. - Existing material & drainage conditions - Thermal comfort including air temperature, solar exposure, wind analysis, etc
At this phase, MIX will arrange an workshop with local artists to experience local culture and including the culture into the design. Mix will also meet with key stakeholders to get feedback about our concept design from them.
TASKS • Concept idea diagrams according to site analysis • Collaboration 01: Workshop with local artists • There concept design including physical modelling, sketching, and draft plan drawing • Consultant 01: Consultation with key stakeholders • Update concept plan including: - Concept master plan - Sections/elevations - Proposed functions/ programs diagrams - Proposed plant species/ material selections • Meeting 02: Concept plan presentation to the client.
OUTPUTS • Three physical models of the concept design • Three concept plans based on key issues & opportunities • One updated concept design based on the consultants meeting • A draft report and concept plan for public review and comment • Proposed plants and material selection
OUTPUTS • Site analysis & notes • Vision statement • Set of strategic principles • Provide recommendation on Site Narrative • Project brief
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After the completion of concept design, further development of a more resolved and detailed plan shall be made in phase 3.There will be one meeting and two consultants including in this phase.
Upon completion of phase 3, MIX will attend the civil engineer consultation to prepare for the tender documentation and construction documentation (Contract Documentation).
In phase 3, MIX design team will move from physical modelling to digital modelling and rendering. We will be fully advised by professional consultants about infrastructure construction, safety issue of recreation facilities on site. Additionally, we will further engage with local artists about the use of their paintings/ other artworks.
TASKS • Meeting 03: Final consultation with key stakeholders • Develop landscape schematic design documents and determine the design criteria for materials, landforms, accessibilities, etc. • Consultant 02: Structural consultant meeting for material & Structure safety issue • Complete final masterplan according to feedback from key stakeholders • Consultant 03: Confirm the final detail of installations and infrastructures with the structural consultant • Collaboration 02: Develop agreements with artists for the creation of artworks • Complete of detailed & functional design, including the planting and hardsurface material selections • Consultant 04: Project risk consultant meeting about any possible safety issue. • Cost estimation
Required draft drawing pack will be produced and receive feedback from clients and users through one meeting. MIX will provide an elaborate construction drawing and specifications package for the client in the session. Our team will give a proposed construction cost based on the documentation to the client as well. In Phase 4 we will engage closely with the client to help them understand the design outcome and construction details and revise the documentation to meet their expectation.
Methodology
Phase 3: Design Development
Phase 4: Contract Documentation TASKS • Consultant 05: Civil engineer consultant meeting • Prepare drawing pack including: - 1:100 layout plan - 1:100 set out plan - 1:20 detailed sections & elevations of key areas - 1:10/1:20 landscape details about landform and facilities construction - Proposed paving layouts - Details of any step/ramp • Construction cost estimate • Meeting 04: Meet with client and user groups to review drawing pack for feedback • Prepare construction documentation for construction details • Prepare final contract documentation as well as specifications according to feedback • Assisting client with tender acceptance process
OUTPUTS OUTPUTS
• Final masterplan reports, including scaled plan, illustrative sections, elevations, plant pallate and rendered perspectives • Establishment and maintenance proposal • Project risk assessment report • The implementation schedule for the works • Schedule of quantities and itemised costing. • Opinion of Probable Cost
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• Final tender documentation • Construction documentation and specifications • Maintenance report • Opinion of probable construction cost
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Phase 5: Contract Administration Once the tender and construction documentation is signed off, we will move to the final phase. In this phase, we will arrange an on-site meeting with the contractor and promise a regular review of the construction condition. MIX Studio will liaise closely with the contractor to ensure the compliance on any issues about quality, functionality.
Our Design Team
MAYURI GOKULKAR TASKS • Assist client to select a contractor and awarding a construction contract • Meeting 05: Attend an on-site meeting with the contractor • Regularly site review including: - Hardscape construction, planting and irrigation installation on site. - Contractor’s workmanship for compliance with the construction documents. - approval or rejection any field changes. - Final acceptance and preparing a punch list • Prepare certificates for payments • Prepare notice of practical completion • Prepare final certificate
DIECTOR & PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Mayuri Gokulkar is a global student, having studied architecture at SCOA, India and a Master’s degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia. She has then worked with Maki and Associates, Tokyo. Having travelled extensively across the globe, imbibing art and architecture from all over the world to absorbing sensibilities and experiences from different cultures.
YUTONG WANG
SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Yutong is the senior landscape architect of MIX Studio. As a registered AILA landscape architect, she shows her specialty in site/project analysis, project documentation, and landscape planning. Over 15 years being a landscape architect, Yutong has designed a wide range of landscape projects including streetscapes, urban plazas, campuses and playgrounds in the public realm.
OUTPUTS • Field reports regarding the acceptance or rejection of materials or workmanship. • A punch list for client • Submit a final memo with recommendations for acceptance of the workmanship • Certificates for payment • Notice of practical completion • Final certificate
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YUJIE ZHANG
JUNIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Yujie is the junior landscape architect of Mix Studio. As a new landscape designer, he shows immense enthusiasm toward landscape architecture. Yujie trys to combine the lasest technologies with the traditional design methods to construct fantastic landscape architectures.
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Consultation
MIX Studio has an appropriate landscape design team for the Pollard Gardens Neighborhood Park. Ar.Mayuri Gokulkar, the principal landscape architect and the director of the MIX Studio will lead the project. Ar. Mayuri will be supported by senior landscape architect Yutong Wang and landscape architect Yujie Zhang. Yutong was in charge of recently designed the New Student Precinct for the University of Melbourne. Yujie has rich experience in construction drawings and has excellent modelling skills. Additionally, our design team will collaborate with several consultants. For example, Play Australia for the risk assessment and MINT Lighting for the light design. We are looking forward to taking this opportunity and deliver a distinctive and site-specific project for the client. The Nominated consultants are currently available to work on the project.
Risk Management
Playground Design
Play Australia is committed to promoting the value of play and increasing play opportunities for children, young people and families throughout Australia. PO Box 2060 North Melbourne 3051 Phone: 0419 363 666 Email: barb at playaustralia dot org dot au
Landscape Structures enhances children’s lives by fostering and creating inspiring play experiences while honoring the environment. Address: 601 7th Street South, Delano, MN 55328 Tel: 763-972-5200 Email: info@playlsi.com
Policy Consultation
Safety inspections
Play Check specialises in providing playground safety inspections, design consultation and safety inspection workshops. Address: PO Box 5063 Canning Vale South WA 6155 Telephone: 08 9256 1441 Mobile: 0417 971 102 Email: info@playcheck.com.au
Phone: (03) 9249 4000 Email: info@brimbank.vic.gov.au Fax: 03 9249 4351 Mail: PO Box 70, Sunshine VIC 3020
Policy Consultation
Light Design
MINT lighting has developed a unique, streamlined design service, making professional architectural lighting design accessible for home owners around Australia. Phone: 03 9555 2275 Mail: 3 Corr Street, Moorabbin VIC 3189
Access Institute offers a diverse range of access consultancy, access project, access auditing and appraisal services designed to meet the needs and budgets of clients. info@accessinstitute.com.au North Melbourne, 3051, VIC
Civil Engineering
Drianage Consultants
HydroStorm Consultin believe in taking care of our clients and providing solutions that are practical and based on sound technical expertise. Phone: 0412 211 506 Email: hrehman@hydrostorm.com.au
AECOM is a global network of experts working with clients, communities and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges. Connecting people and economies with roads, bridges, tunnels and transit systems. Designing parks where children play. Helping governments maintain stability and security.
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Collaboration
Methodology
Insurances & Policy Public Liability Insurance
Insurer: Allianz Level of Cover: $20,000,000 Excess: $500 Exclusions: N/A
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Insurer: CGU Level of Cover: $10,000,000 Excess: Fidelity Exclusions: N/A
Quality Assurance Policy
Environmental Policy
MIX Studio as part of its normal QA processes, undertake on our projects a number of design, construction and hazard risk assessments. This is factored into our internal QA procedures at each project milestone to ensure our projects are constructed safely, efficiently and have risk minimization embedded. Our quality assurance is evidenced primarily by our commitment to our work and to our clients’ requirements. MIX Studio offer excellence in design, detailed contract documentation, CAD facilities, presentation skills, project programming and contract administration. Zimeng Li is the Quality Assurance Manager of MIX Studio who has undertaken a Royal Australian Institute of Architects approved course titled Quality Assurance for the Small Practitioner.
MIX studio operating environment is complex-corporate legislation, financial management and human resources policies affect our ability to succeed as a member services body. Mix studio has been through a period of significant change over the last five years and it is important that the positive change is retained and consolidated. It is essential that we continue to formulate improved processes and policies to support the organisation’s growth and to deliver on our mission to support people and place.
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MIX Studio design company is committed to the principle of equal pay for like work, work of equal value and work rated as equivalent for all its employees and understands that equal pay between men and women is a legal right under Australia federal government law.
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Fees
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Fees
Exclusions •Excludes all other consultants not normally considered part of landscape architecture expertise except where specified. •All background documents to be provided by client. • Excludes multiple printing. • Fees are exclusive of GST. • Fees quoted are valid for 6 months from submission date.
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Relevant Experience
Relevant Experience
Nature’s Playground in Adelaide Zoo Adelaide, Australia (2008)
“Nature’s Playground” is a fantastic new destination which is located in the Adelaide Zoo, connecting children, parents to nature through exhibition and recreation facilities. MIX Studio is dedicated to provide a playful, creative and natural playground to people who visit the Adelaide Zoo, reflecting the values, aspirations and philosophies regarding social inclusion, education and the need to form the understanding of the nature world in everyone through this project.
Awards: 2013 AILA SA Award of Merit in Landscape Design 2013 Australian Civic Trust People’s Choice Awards Landscape category
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The Rivermark Sacramento, California (2005)
2016 ASLA Proffessional Awards
“Rivermark” is a community garden project that focuses on affordable housing project in Sacramento, California, located near the Sacramento River in west Sacramento. Working with the local government, MIX studio draws inspiration from the geology of the Sierra Foothills and the perspectival geometry of pioneering video games, providing community garden plots, stormwater green infrastructures, a climbing wall, raised meadow, a public art installation and public plazas to the surrounding neighbourhoods. By using drought tolerant plants, recycled materials and storm water management measures, MIX studio delivers an environment-friendly and educational community garden to encourage social life happenings. In this project, one of the greatest design challenges was to provide a high quality design, program, and material quality within the constraints of an affordable housing project budget. MIX studio’s main focus was to choose the local sustainable materials and multi-functional design to achieve the challenges. This project was awarded 155 points of GreenPoint Rating, which exceeds the local standards by 15%.
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source: https://www.asla.org/2016awards/172711.html
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Melbourne, Australia (2008)
Relevant Experience
Children’s Playground
This new neighbourhood playground is located on an existing lawn and shaped as a folded red blanket with strong graphic characters. MIX studio aims to bring vitality and visual shock that invite children who live nearby to play in the site. By constructing creases between ramps, several angles could be developed. In this projects, MIX studio takes into consideration differently abled children by giving an ‘undefined possibilities‘of the field to increase the playability. The Intersecting pathways and platforms allow children with different abilities to meet and help each other. Different climbing grips, tactile elements and moving rubber mats have been added in the ‘red blanket ‘filed. Also, other play elements such as whisper tubes, a wide slide, a ‘concave revolving disc and a hammock have been added to the field.
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Neighborhood Playground Melbourne, Australia (2008)
Locating close to the Yarra River, this project was fully considered with the relationship between wild bird species and human neighbourhoods. Based on the research about local species, MIX Studio proposed the concept of ‘The Nest‘. The place served as both neighbourhood event spaces and children’s playground. Carefully selecting the bird attracting plant species, tree trunk-shaped climbing facilities and egg-shaped polished metal seats and distorting mirror made the place attractive and welcomed to children who love to take a wild adventure. Besides, MIX Studio invited nearby residents, local artists and biologists who participated in the design process. By doing so, we believe to fully respect the local culture and identity and design an active and unique gathering place for the neighbourhoods.
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New Student Precinct, Thermal Delight Melbourne, Australia (2017) This project is located at the new student precinct in the University of Melbourne, Vic. In this project, MIX Studio used parametric design methods to analyse the site conditions by testing and simulating the wind, sunlight exposure and surface temperature via grasshopper and flow design. According to the results, MIX Studio focused on to create a public space for students to deliver human comfort by providing varies thermal experiences in the site.
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Oshodi Heritage Park Lagos, Nigeria (2004)
The Oshodi Heritage Park is located in the suburb of Lagos city, Southwestern Nigeria. This area is the largest marketplace in Lagos city and one of the most important transportation hub, with several sub-markets located around.
MIX Studio established this public park in 2004 and set as a sculptures park, providing sculpture works and giving the sense of site by working with local sculptors. Though the current site is half sealed for sculpture exhibition, both neighbourhood and visitors can access the park freely. Surrounded by abundant of “DANFO”, which is a unique type of private bus, the Oshodi Heritage Park has become an iconic public space, serving people from surrounding communities.
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Street Furniture Design Sidney Myer Asia Centre Building, Melbourne (2016)
MIX Studio have much experience of unique street furniture design. One of our design is this project which located at the Sidney Myer Centre Building in the University of Melbourne. As one of the busiest area of the university, this site is full of pedestrians, vehicles, bikes, trams. However, this area is meanly considered as a transition space and dominated by the mass building and the vibrant transportation. Therefore, the character of this space could be reform and promote to stand out from the background.
The oringinal area includes several street trees and few bicycle locks. MIX Studio aimed to provide a multiple-use bench to satisfy different needs of student, including bike locking, meeting and place for waiting.
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Appendix
Pollard Gardens Neighbourhood Park Playground Design DESIGN. IDEA. PEOPLE Council and Site visit 3 hrs Council and Site visit 3 hrs Council and Site visit 3 hrs Council and Site visit 3 hrs
Group meeting, 1 hr Group meeting, 1 hr Group meeting, 1 hr Group meeting, 1 hr
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layout layout draft, draft, 3.5h 3.5h
layout layout draft, draft, 3.5h 3.5h
16.August 16.August
layout layout relevent relevent experiences experiences 1.5hr 1.5hr
Company Company structure structure diagram diagram 1hr 1hr
layout layout draft draft 0.5h 0.5h
18.August 18.August
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
Group meeting, 1 hr
17.August 17.August
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
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Group meeting, 1 hr
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Zhuying Lu
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
818067
Yidan Li Yujie Zhang
Group meeting, 1 hr
Architect
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Yunqian Zhan
10.August
Graphic Deisgner
749687
Yutong Wang
writing writing project project briefs briefs 1.5hr 1.5hr
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20.August 20.August
draft draft relevent relevent experiences, experiences, 3hr 3hr
Appreciation Appreciation &&methodology methodology 3.5h 3.5h
Group meeting, 30min
Group meeting, 30min
Group meeting, 30min
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layout draft, 3.5h
layout draft, 3.5h
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17.August
Methodology Methodology 22hrs hrs Methodology Methodology&Timeline &Timelinegraphic graphic design, design,4hrs 4hrs
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layout relevent experiences 1.5hr
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writing project briefs 1.5hr
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details detailschanged changedof ofrelevent releventprojects projects relevant relevantawards awards 1hr 0.5hr 1hr 0.5hr
Fee, Fee,2hrs 2hrs
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9
31.August 31.August
Layout LayoutDesign Design 1hrs 1hrs
17.August
1.Sep 1.Sep
Methodology 2 hrs Methodology &Timeline graphic design, 4hrs
23.August
layout relevent experiences 1.5hr
Company structure diagram 1hr
Thanks ThanksLetter Letter 3hours 3hours
Layout LayoutDesign Design 3hours 3hours
Methodology 6.5 hrs Fee & value of money 2hrs
22.August
layout draft, 3.5h
layout draft, 3.5h
Layout Layoutadjectment adjectment 1hrs 1hrs
draft relevent experiences, 3hr
layout layout&&collage collage&&projects, projects,6.5hrs 6.5hrs
Fee, Fee,6hrs 6hrs
20.August
Appreciation & methodology 3.5h
Group meeting, 30min
Group meeting, 30min
Group meeting, 30min
layout research, 1h
Search relevant Projects 1hr
Make timesheet,30min Group meeting, 30min
15.August
layout research, 1h
Group meeting, 30min
Appendix
Project Risk Assessment Consultant
Group meeting, 30min
Group meeting, 30min
8
7
3
Civil Engineer Consultant Local Artists
layout layout&&consultation, consultation,6.5hrs 6.5hrs
layout draft 0.5h
18.August
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
Council and Site visit 3 hrs
10.August
6
Company structure diagram 1hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
20 10 2 3 3
17 12 30 3 24 12
9
Administrator Graphic Designer Structural Consultant
Methodology Methodology 6.5 6.5hrs hrs Fee Fee&&value valueof ofmoney money 2hrs 2hrs
layout research, 1h
Search relevant Projects 1hr
Make timesheet,30min Group meeting, 30min Group meeting, 30min
layout research, 1h
15.August
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
Group meeting, 1 hr
27.July
10 16
30 2 18 8 14
17
5
10 16 12 8 7 10
3
4 3 10 9
2 3 3 1 2 2 2 3
Junior LA
Group meeting, 30min
Group meeting, 30min
13.August
Urban Designer
Junior Landscape Architect/HR
Senior Landscape Architect
Project Manager
806305
Zimeng Li
Position
8 14
12
2
13 12
5
8
8 10 7
10 14
4
12 10
2
5
1
1
2 2 1
Senior LA
3 3 8 7
2
2 1
Project Manager
Director
Staff ID
6
1 1
Director
Mayuri Gokulkar
Staff name
Time Sheets
Phase 5. Contract Administration Assist Client Select Contractor On-site Meeting With Contractor Regulary Site Review Certificates For Payments Notice Of Practical Completion Final Certificate
Civil Engineer Consultation Constrcution Cost Estimate Construction drawing Meeting Construction Specifications Tender Documentation Assist Client With Tender Acceptance Process
Phase 4. Contract Documentation
Key Stakeholder Consultation Landscape Schematic Design Fianl Masterplan Structure Consultant Meeting Agreements With Local Artists Detailed & Functional Design Project Risk Consultant Meeting Cost Estimation
Phase 3. Design Development
Concept Idea & Diagrams Workshop With Local Artists Concept Design Key Stakeholder Consultation Update Concept Plan Concept Plan Presentation
Phase 2. Concept Design
Project Inception Site Visit & Observation Site Study Timeline & Project Brief Neighborhood Survey Study of Neighborhood Garden Site Analysis Diagrams Define Principles
Phase 1. Inception & Analysis
Task
6.August
Pollard Gardens Neighbourhood Park Playground Design
layout 0.5h
18.
Editor
Direction
Printing
Zimeng Li
Mayuri Gokulkar
RMIT PUBLISHING
zimengl@mixstudio.com
M.Gokulkar@mixstudio.com
(+61) 04893482
Yidan Li yidanl@mixstudio.com
Graphic Design
Yunqian Zhan
yunqian_z@mixstudio.com
Sub-Editor Yutong Wang yutongw@mixstudio.com
Yujie Zhang yujiez@mixstudio.com
Zhuying Lu
zhuyingl@mixstudio.com