Concept/Development

My Ideas for developing a concept started by studying the growth of the area historically the bellow image shows the development of South Brisbane after the 1880 rapid growth scheme.

1946 South Brisbane

As you can see South Brisbane station was the terminating station at the time. As is expected, history repeats itself and in the later nineteen hundreds the train line was rapidly expanded to accommodate to transport goods up the river as efficiently as possible.

As a result South Brisbane has gone from the 'Pinocle Point of Interest' to an intermediate spot left without purpose. South Brisbane is now a departing zone. People go to South Brisbane as a means of transport between space to a particular purpose. I believe this is a shame as there are so many artistic landmarks right in the heart of South Bank that hold a great potential in creating a dominating face to Brisbane; The Convention Centre, Queensland Preforming Arts Centre, The Ferris Wheel, South Banks Edge, Grey Street Ambiance and The Museum.

As a result the bellow image is what South Brisbane is currently like. How do I improve on this current image.

2009 South Brisbane

I wont to start with creating South Brisbane its own identity. Something that labels it 'as its own'. I believe I can do this by incorporating a heavy influence of graffiti street art. I noticed on site and scattered around South Brisbane there is dots of graffiti art, i believe increasing this influence will create South Brisbane a unique and interesting image. I also believe it suits the area due to its other art purposed buildings or artistically designed surrounding buildings.

The next idea is creating a link to South Bank. My master plan (Which will be introduced later) shows a pattern in thinking were spaces are transitioned through steps. This is so in section one is ultimately displayed with layers premium space. Also in the overall scheme of the Brisbane area it helps to disperse public and community space.

My binding idea is to create a piece of architecture that is engaging. when people enter this structure they will be creating something or purposefully going there to be in the space. I need to create something that highlights South Brisbane as a space to be explored not a transition space as it currently is.

The bellow diagram shows my thinking.