The main concept of this unit seems to be the enhancement of our digital representation (beyond representation) and our critical analysis of theories and architectural concepts. I personally look forward to enhancing my digital representation techniques through computer generated tools and environments as my experience in this field is limited. 3DS max, revit and Corel Draw are the limitations of my computer generated design, therefore I have had to develop my hand drawing style to the best of my ability. Hopefully, some tutorial will be given to all students on programs which we can use to develop and present our ideas. This seems like the aim of the unit so no doubt this will be included.
The consideration, identification and debating of theories will be interesting especially if it is possible to have large scale group discussions as I find this is when I learn most particularly about the types of views that can be made which you may not have thought about yourself. Opens up points of investigation which may help develop research or designs.
My initial thought regarding our focus site for this unit was somewhat uncertainty as I had never been to Howard Smith Wharves nor did I know where they exactly where located. This opened my eyes as to the amount i have explored Brisbane since moving here two and a bit years ago. There is an obvious need for flood protection as based on the photos provided within the lecture and the site seems to be a transition zone between 4 different districts - fortitude valley, new farm, CBD and Kangaroo Point. Which is most likely to use the space?? Kangaroo Point is seperated by the Storey Bridge, Fortitude Valley and New Farm are seperated by the cliff, therefore is the CBD the best market for a design or is connection required to other districts to create a community space?
The cliffs and Storey Bridge are obviously the most recognisable and dominant features of the site.
Folie design seems to be an appropriate starting point to look at for the urban rejuvenation of Howard Smith Wharves. Start at a small scale will hopefully allow us to develop an initial concept which can then be developed and advanced to the large scale development which is obviously following the folie design.
Criteria seem well set and self explanatory as are the design qualities which are important for our folies to achieve.
Bernard Tschumi's folies are immediately recongisable as part of La Villette due to the red colour pallette and matching aesthetics.
The idea of splitting up into theme groups after the folie design is completed is a new approach compared to design studios completed in the past. Not how sure how successful it will be. If we are each able to have a say in the direction our design will go it should be interesting as it will allow for a large variation of design proposals over the entire class. The one question remaining is if each group will design a different type of building or program? If so, not sure how the marking can be compared and cross referenced across themes?
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