PAVILHÃO
Designed by Chloe Valenzuela | Function and Utility
Located only 100m from Redfern Station, Pavilhão has been designed with a focus on the everyday experience of the built environment as well as the idea of fostering human interaction. The structure aims to provide function and utility through the design of fat walls, columns, and materials. Furthermore, the pavilion reflects the collective theme of unsustainability by creating awareness due to the adoption of unsustainable materials to architectural elements and designing them in a manner which sparks conversation to the concerns of air pollution and the detrimental effects upon society and overall quality of life.
Unsustainability
From a global perspective, Sustainability is a highly discussed topic where countries are encouraged to move towards a regenerative future that address climate issues and focuses on improving the overall wellbeing of society. Overall, creating a design that focuses on maintaining a healthy environment while aiming to minimise negative environmental impacts, energy consumption, and use of human resources.
Process Timeline
Fragment Reconstruction Matrix
Through the analysis and iterations of geometric shapes from Dover Castle, “fragments” of those shapes went through three stages of iteration process that lead into the development of the nine fragments. These nine fragments were then further analysed and modelled to distinguish which option was most suitable for the development and next stage of the design proposal.
First Experimental Model from Geometric Fragments
The next part of the design process was a study and in-depth analysis of The Tide, a riverside linear park in Greenwich Peninsula, London, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The Tide serves as a functional space with multiple elevated islands which successfully merges the city lifestyle and the natural environment that surrounds together through continuity of the structure. Essentially, l was inspired by the Tide as it simultaneously acts as a running track, a walking promenade, a series of quiet gardens, and a network of social and cultural hubs. Thus, reinforcing this by creating multiples spaces which serve different purposes.
Second Experimental Sketch influenced by The Tide, London, Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Site Analysis Macro Scale
Site Analysis Micro Scale
South Eveleigh | MIRVAC | 13.89ha
Eveleigh site is located 3km south of Sydney's CBD, and is less than a five minute walk from Redfern Station The Southern precinct was redeveloped in order to bring industries together and work towards the idea of innovation of the future. After visiting the site in person and progressed my way through, l began to gain a proper understanding of how an individual will walk throughout the site through the generative pathaway. I began to question whether my original chosen spot on Eveleigh site was the most suitable for the idea and intent of my proposal. In order to bring people to my site, it was important to consider the proximity between Redfern Station (main source of transportation by users on site) and the location. Thus leading me to move my site to the red circle indicated below.
Thematic Study | Air Pollution
Microclimate and Air Quality
During the process of developing my proposal, it was important to consider the varying climatic weather conditions throughout the year in Sydney and address the thematic study of air pollution. The construction of Pavilhão will provide shelters and protect its users through a closed space whilst also simultaneously creating two open spaces that allows individuals to commune, work and relax.
The chosen location for my design proposal is within close proximity to Redfern Station, therefore making air pollution a suitable theme to integrate within my structure. The main sources of air pollution come from vehicles co2 emissions (buses, cars, trucks), Redfern station (increased fumes, dust, harmful particles) and Eveleigh works (vents/filtration, co2 emissions).
Materials | Relation to Site
Future Ruin | Nature taking Earth Back
As we take into consideration future concerns in regards to sustainability, climate change and the effects of global warming, Oracle decided to focus on the thematic idea of 'Nature taking back the earth' due to the melting of the polar ice caps, causing sea levels to continuously rise rapidly, as well as overgrowth in regards to nature (trees, shrubs, plants). My site now features the ruining of an enclosed pavilion seating space and an open space which serves as a place for people to commune and relax. However, the ramp system provides a second level which is accessible for its users and showcases views of the site whilst also providing an open and closed space. The concern of overgrowth would compliment the structure and reinforce the idea of nature and the connection to the city and structures which l wanted to replicate due to my inspiration from The Tide.
