Project one
provided an analysis of Parramatta’s morphological development from a
historical state to a projection of the future state. Achieved through a
deconstruction of the urban fabric, considering the hierarchical structure of
elements and characteristics, thus considering theories of spatial dynamics. Explored the
notion of spatial theory and the relative development from a preconceived
understanding which defined space as individual volumes bound by a perimeter of
built forms to the current understanding which suggests it to be rather a
series of interconnected continuums, positioned within Cartesian space via
reference points or particular built forms and areas. Project two;
Zumthor’s Swiss Sound Box explored an understanding of such notions, creating a
series of blurred continuums which aimed to engage and manipulate the responder’s
experience. Continuums defined upon the functional requirements and
capabilities of the spaces and surrounding environment, extending to consider
the influence of secondary characteristics, such as the manipulation of light
and sound with regards to the original theory. Overall defining a unique and
developed volumetric correlation between the performance, responder and the
architecture. Returning to
the context of the project I began to explore such theories and concepts,
examining how a scheme may effectively respond to such while exploring a
correlation between urban form, space and infrastructure patterns. Considering
such in not a static state but rather one of a dynamic nature considering the
inhabitants influence and the development overtime for example. It is
evident through analysis that Parramatta reflects an organic or deformed nature
of development, one which although utilising in small sections regular ideal
morphological patterns, is overall defined by incremental growth patterns of
pedestrian movements and topology for example. Therefore began by considering the topological nature of the site
within the immediate greater urban fabric defining the site within the contours,
attempting to gain an understanding of the depth etc. and considering how the
organic nature of the context is reflected. Approach
therefore considers the individual spaces and elements of the scheme in terms
of swarm theory thus by defining the spaces as irregular organic forms a unique
spatial arrangement is able to be defined independent of standard visual
constraints removing the standard hierarchical division of spatial arrangements
allowing form of continuity to emerge. Further
considering the presence of architecture we consider that the character and
immediate existence of the context defines the character of the architecture,
directly reflected within the internal form, while vice versa the functional
response of the inhabitants inside is reflected with regards to the external
character. Thus the irregularity of form allows such to exist independent while
ensuring spatial continuity exists between the two. Further explored and
considered with regards to layered elements blurring the internal and external
in a fragmented manner through the manipulation of sound and light.
