Civic Assessment 2 Presentation

Land Restoration and Community Learning Centre

A civic building proposal that connects education, community gathering, and practical care for the landscape, located between the East Perth Power Station and the Swan River.

Natural Ventilation

The design strategy to promote airflow through openings and courtyards, influenced by the site's prevailing winds from the river.

Shade in Design

Provision of protection from direct sunlight in outdoor spaces to ensure comfort during hot and dry summers.

Curved Courtyards

Architectural feature designed to soften the building’s geometry and contrast with the symmetrical power station.

Land Restoration Objectives

Purpose of providing educational opportunities about the local community, industrial history, and hands-on activities like planting native vegetation.

Public Accessibility

Ensuring areas such as the greenhouse and planting zones in the design are visible and accessible to the public.

Community Learning

A concept that merges both discussion and practical activities to share knowledge about the site.

Ground Floor Plan Features

Includes the most active and publicly accessible parts of the building, organized along a linear circulation path with rooms that open towards courtyards.

Exhibition Room Purpose

A space dedicated to displaying historic artefacts and stories of the East Perth Power Station and its community.

Interior-Exterior Relationship

How the interior spaces, like the gardening area, connect with courtyards to enhance natural light and accessibility.

Material Choices

Combination of concrete for structural elements to reflect the industrial character and warmer timber for a softer civic feel.

Social Gathering Spaces

The main courtyard and roof terrace are designed to facilitate informal gatherings with features like seating and shade.

Greenhouse Functionality

Designed for hands-on restoration activities, enabling visitors to participate in planting.

Educational Exhibition Space

Area meant for communicating the history of the site and local community through exhibits.