PARK: PARKed In, UQ (Group 8)

Group 8 - UQ Architecture
Staff House Rd, St Lucia

"Parked In"
Our scheme is based on the impact of vehicles on social experience and movement within the city. The patterns of movement and social spaces are constricted by the infrastructure grid created by vehicular movement. We constructed frames with fabric panels that represent the social barriers created by use of cars. The panels restrict movement and the visual link between the adjacent spaces. The fabric panels are green material and calico. Various images of a diverse Brisbane City have been transferred onto the calico side of the panel. These images engage visitors, encouraging them to walk between the frames and outline our social statement regarding cars within the city. We spray painted letters on the reverse side of the panels. Frames are removed individually and the fabric panels are laid on the ground so at the end of the day the car space is entirely green and spells out the phrase "Embrace It". The car park changes from an installation that surrounds the viewer and engulfs them, to a project that is viewed from above and allows free movement. The act of taking down the frames represents the deconstruction of the social barriers created by cars within the city.

Photo from Tess

Thanks to Tess, Kara, Caroline and Stephanie

PARK: The HOB (Group 12)

"The H.O.B" by Group 12 UQ Architecture
Sir William Macgregor Drive, St Lucia

HOB. The PARK is about a city vision that is hybrid, open and balanced. We don't want to get rid of private transport and make the city completely green but have a balance between green space and industrial space. This is expressed through a design which consists of three levels. The first representing the main arteries of travel in which the city should have a balance of public and private transport. The second level represents green space throughout our cities, which concentrates more on an experience for pedestrians and bike riders. The Third level represents an emphasis on architectural built form, which will complement the green spaces and bring it together as a whole.

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Thanks to Mitch, Greg, Mark, Chris, Mitch

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PARK: Time (Group 10), UQ

"Reminder of Time" by Group 10, UQ Architecture
Staff House Rd, St Lucia

STOP-SIT-VIEW- take some time to look at your surroundings, aware of the
greenery and enjoy the beauty of nature.

There are many mysteries in nature that can intrigue and surprise. In modern life we don’t take the time to be curious or to marvel at environment around us. To be captivated‚ our attention seems to require either a high level of shock or a sensational‚ easily conveyed experience. We have become indifferent to the existence of all things around us. The fast pace of today’s life makes us blind to nature's aesthetic sensations.

Do we ever stop to consider the wonder of being a part of the environment? Here, it is a place to take time. Time to have a chat. Time to appreciate the wonderful views that open up every corner. So, STOP, SIT and VIEW

The concept of 'clock face' symbolizes time and the 'clock hands' pointing out to the interesting spot that people might not aware all this time as well as providing seats for the visitors.

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Thanks Ziggy, Garth, Chris, Diana