Preliminary Project Selection
Newcastle Convention & Exhibition Centre
A tourism and event based architecture feels most appropriate on the site chosen. The idea of a civic destination is still valid in this type as it encompasses a great variety of public activity and sub-cultures. The challenge will be integrating the typically large spaces with a multitude of micro spaces, and overcoming a structural dependancy.
Precedent of Type
Melbourne Convention Centre
Denton Corker Marshall
Preliminary Site Selection
Cottage Creek Precinct
The building would feel most appropriate here as development would link the disconnected harbour side and form a major gateway from Hannell Street into Honeysuckle.
There is a strong and diverse context to draw from which has propensity to draw from an industrial heritage.
The building would feel most appropriate here as development would link the disconnected harbour side and form a major gateway from Hannell Street into Honeysuckle.
There is a strong and diverse context to draw from which has propensity to draw from an industrial heritage.
Secondary site: Dyke Point
Convention centres are essentially large-spanning, multi-use open space with lots of assumed structure. I may want to avoid this as the project might not be complex enough for final year and has a tendency to become 'shed architecture'. Although a building type of that nature would be successful in this location.
Nice site selection; could see something converging and interacting with the water from both the harbour and Cottage Creek. Challenges will be dealing with mine subsidence and height limits while adapting to a diverse range of contextual forces.
Direction: Decide on either the site or building type as something to pursue, and investigate in detail.
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