Using the underlying ideology of porosity and the creation of 'in-between spaces' from the Re:START Pedestrian Mall in Case Study #1, the following massing diagrams aim to show how replicating the 'Active Atrium' existing in Paddington Central Shopping Centre can activate the whole of the shopping centre by becoming more pedestrian oriented and allowing for the creation of 'in-between spaces' for: greenspace, seating, landscaping, pop-up shops, entertainment, gatherings and meeting points.
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| As Woolworths will no longer be in the Centre, the space that it once occupied can now be accessed at Morris St end and dissected and better utilised. By implementing another lift, the Morris St end of Centre becomes more accessible and user friendly. |
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| The addition of new entry points activates Morris St level, and the use of balcony and outdoor spaces activates whole facade. Can also be seen in diagrams belows for Warmington St level. |
I found this exercise of rapid prototyping, coupled with my case studies quite beneficial in getting the ball rolling. In the past I haven't started working in 3D straight up due to my comfort in hand-drawing and lack of knowledge and skill with computer programs. This semester however, I'm not sure if its due to the enthusiasm of our Tutor or the fact that its our last Design subject, or perhaps that we have been able to write our own brief for this project, or the encouragement from our Lecturer to experiment, or a combination of all of these points, but I just feel more confident in experimenting and trying new things that I've never done previously. It will be interesting to see the result of these experiments and the final outcome, but I think I'm going to enjoy the journey anyhow.
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