The pavilion’s form was inspired by the topography of New Zealand with its winding rivers and lakes. The form is a reminder to the visitors that the New Zealand has a unique environment, The building is adorned with traditional Maori patterns, which also transmit light. To familiarize the visitors about NZ, the path to the pavilion is marked with important facts about our country.
The house was designed for a musician and his family. The form of the house is a derivation from Mozart’s piece ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’. The house, much like the piece has two layers, while the music’s rhythmic variances are captured in the windows and other elements.
The plan was based on a family of 8, which included parents, 4 children and grandparents.. The design was infuenced by the needs of the functional aspects, and was thus a ‘C’ was the basis of the proposal.
The project was to design a facility, for the presentation of the world’s frst extra terrestrial message to the world’s foremost political leaders, scientists, religious leaders and other notable dignitaries. The building’s design was a result of an interact on between environment and technology. The constant factor of ‘change‘ involved in the two derived the facility’s, unique metamorphosing form. The undulating roof form was derived from the topography it inhabits while the ‘changes’ to its colours as well as its shape are a response to the extra terrestrial signal.
The master planning of Appian Park and a micro site within design archaeological research facility, agricultural facility and housing. The strategies utilized in the macro Appian Park master plan were implemented along with more site specifc strategies to maximize the conservation of the micro site.
The concept behind the architecture was to implement not only the strategies utilized in the master plan of the site but to also invoke a feeling of contrast between light and dark, an analogy directly linked with archaeology. The building’s architecture itself is very subdued due to its close proximity to the aqueduct, allowing the later to maintain higher significance due to it’s intrinsic historic value.
The seismic strengthening act of General Library is a mutually symbiotic relationship with the seismic strengthening elements and the new extension. The tripod is a primary entity that seismically strengthens the existing building while providing skeletal for the extension. The extension is an antithesis to the restrained spaces in the existing library by providing a capacious environment. Investigating the General library an alternating language of architecture is evident, which is transferred in to the structural and architectural proposition for the tripod and the extension. The tripod’s columns are not only structural but also architectural and functional while the individual foundations are relevant to the respective site location. Alfred Street functions as a bridge.
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The research project could be documented under the following points:
A Long Term Plan
Wellington's population was predicted to rise at a steady rate, with a maximum increase in the 18-35 age group. Consequently, the city needed to establish responsive policies and development controls that respond to communities’ changing needs and the overall growth. The
Prioritize Transport
The ‘bridged’ terminals respond to the public qualities of the waterfront through their design. Providing multiple public pathways and spaces through, above and beside the terminals, the dominant character drives much of the waterfront’s identity as public space. The proposed inter island terminal’s openness and accessibility to public and passengers reverses the current isolated situation of the terminal. The cruise ship terminal’s flexibility in design allows for other functions to occupy the building when not in use as a ship terminal, and a connecting bridge between the two buildings represents a destination for the whole pedestrian circuit as well as a transit point.
Promote Innovative Solutions
Wetlands - The site analysis of ‘Flood Prone Zones and Underground Streams’ revealed an underwater stream with an estuary point near the square. It also revealed that the area around the Wellington Railway Station is flood prone. In Wellington many other regions are susceptible to flooding, the interruption of transport system would be detrimental to Wellington. A possible solution to reduce the flooding impact is to drain the storm-water to a ‘water retention system’ through the wetland system located at the square. Wetlands operate like giant sponges in that they slow down and absorb excess storm water run-off then gradually release the stored water over a prolonged period. This reduces peak flows downstream and lessens the chances of flooding.
Canals - The design proposal reduces the impact of the shipping port’s physical size by introducing waterways (canals) which are intended to be multifunctional. The canals form four islands with pedestrian priority over vehicles. This physical separation, connected only through bridges, filters the islands of unnecessary vehicular traffic. The canals also provide areas of privacy and withdrawal from functions of the buildings located on the islands. Part of the canal system functions as a ‘water retention zone’ during the storm season, improving control over, and reducing flooding at the Railway Station.
Close Connection between People and Nature
'Green Island' is the final end destination of the waterfront and connects the missing link. Its connection to the water’s edge physically connects the natural ecology back to the water after nearly a century of disconnection.
Waterfront Densification
Waterloo, Inter - Island and Glasgow piers are the location for mixed use residential developments that connect the Kumototo Precinct to Shed 35 and link the people to the waterfront, thus, making the waterfront an even more public urban space.
‘Lighthouse’ hotel - The physical location of the ‘Lighthouse’ hotel on the end of reclaimed port land symbolically marks a new focal point for the city, and ensures a constantly high level of public flow and activity.
Developing Public Spaces
The square is not only the gateway to the islands but it compliments other functions. Its multipurpose function keeps the square vibrant and in constant use. The square complements Shed 35, Westpac Stadium and connects Wellington’s natural ecosystem to the water’s edge through wetlands.