DAB510-1- DESIGN- The Final Design

After developing the design, evaluating the effect it would have on the environment and how it would impact the community, a final design was resolved. This design and its key aspects are shown and explained below. 


THE HOWARD SMITH WHARVES SITE IS ICONIC WITHIN BRISBANE’S CBD AND INNER CITY AREA. THE PROPOSED INTERACTION NODE WITHIN THE SITE, IS A MULTICULTURAL COOKING SCHOOL, WHICH DOUBLES AS A FOOD STALL WHEN THERE ARE NO CLASSES TAKING PLACE. 

BRISBANE IS A CITY WITH AN EVER GROWING NUMBER OF IMMIGRANTS WITH DIFFERENT CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. THE NODE WILL PROVIDE THESE COMMUNITIES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE SOME OF THEIR CULTURE AND CUISINE WITH THE BROADER POPULATION. IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE VARIOUS CULTURES AND NATIONALITIES THAT NOW OCCUPY THE CITY AND ASSIST IN DEVELOPING A LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE NODE WILL OFFER INFORMAL COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROVIDE USERS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TASTE THE DELICACYS THAT ARE ON OFFER AT THE NODE. 

EACH WEEK THE SCHOOL WILL BE OCCUPIED BY AN INSTRUCTOR FROM A DIFFERENT CULTURAL BACKGROUND. THE CHEF WILL PROVIDE DEMONSTRATIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE DISHES FROM HIS HOMELAND, AS WELL AS PREPARE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SOLD. THE NODE CAN BE OPERATED BY A COMMUNITY GROUP, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE FOOD STALL TO ACT AS A FUND RAISING DEVICE AND ANY REVENUE CAN GO TOWARDS COMMUNITY PROJECTS.

ANYONE WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO USE THE NODE AND THE LOCATION OF THE SITE PROVIDES A WEALTH OF POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS FOR THE FOOD STALL. IT WILL PROVIDE A REFUGE AND AN ALTERNATE CHOICE OF LUNCH FOR OFFICE WORKERS AND A FOCUS POINT WITHIN THE PARKLAND FOR MORE GENERIC VISITORS OF THE SPACE. 

THE NODE WILL PROVIDE BASIC COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING A STOVE AND A REFRIGERATOR  AS WELL AS COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF COUNTER AND PREPARATION SPACE. ALL ELEMENTS WILL BE BUILT INTO THE HUB OF THE NODE WHICH CONSISTS OF A RECYCLED AND REFURBISHED SHIPPING CONTAINER. THE CONTAINER CAN BE SEALED IN CASE OF A FLOOD IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND MINIMISE LOSSES. 

THE COOKING SCHOOL IS BUILT AROUND THE CENTRAL HUB OF THE SHIPPING CONTAINER AND PROVIDES TERRACED VIEWING SPACE ON ONE SIDE, FASHIONED FROM RECYCLED TIMBER. THE VIEWING SPACE ALSO EXTENDS INTO THE PARKLAND SPACE BEHIND THE NODE. THE STEEL FRAME THAT SUPPORTS THE ROOF IS FASHIONED TO REPRESENT THE STORY BRIDGE, WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF THE SITE. THE SOLAR PANEL SHADING DEVICE IS ADJUSTABLE ACCORDING TO THE ANGLE OF THE SUN AND WILL PROVIDE THE NODE WITH ENERGY.    

Figure 1: Site plan. 

The site plan indicates the location of the node on the site, and within the proposed parkland space. It also provides its positions in relation to existing structures on the site and the site boundaries. As previously discussed, this was found to be an ideal location, for the node as it is easy to access and allows the node to integrate easily and effectively into the topog

The floor plan clearly displays the layout of the various spaces of the node. It highlights the shipping container as the central hub of the space and displays the two different spaces on either side. The viewing and teaching space is notable larger, as this is an area where people are intended to linger while, the food stall portion of the node, is very small and compact, and is reduced down to merely a serving counter where customers can order and collect their food items. The plan, displays the location of the stove top  which is central within the viewing space and will maximise the number of people who can partake in the cooking displays. The copious amounts of counter top and preparation space that surrounds the stove is another factor which can contribute to this. 

Figure 3: Section Through the Node.

A section through the proposed design highlights the various level changes as well as the integration of the node into the parkland space. The section clearly displays the varying heights of the viewing area as well as how the different counter tops relate to their functions. The teaching counter, is notable lower, which allows for easier viewing of what is taking place on it, while the serving and selling counter is significantly higher, as it is not intended to be used as a preparation or cooking surface. 

Figure 4: Detail of the roof structure

Figure 5: Detail of the roof structure

The two details shown above, are of the roof frame structure and they display and describe the join between the various parts that make this structure up.
The first drawing shows a side view of the joint, while a section through it is shown in the second image. Both drawings clearly display, the various parts that make up the structure; the steel support frame, the central support beam, the rotating roof support joints, the aluminium roof panel frame and the solar panels which sit within these frames. 

Figure 6: Photomontage of the node in the proposed parkland

The photmontage above clearly shows the integration of the node into the parkland. It shows how the sloping landscape can be used as an additional viewing space, or simply a place for customers to sit back and enjoy their meals. 

Various Perspectives of the node are shown above. 

The string of images above provide a great feeling for the structure and the nature of the space created within the node. They display the solar panels in various positions, and at varying angles to highlight the versatility they provide and the flexibility of the structure. 

EXPLODED VIEWS:

Various exploded views that illustrate how the node is assembled are shown below, along with a short video, which shows how these components come together. 

THE FINAL POSTER: