In-Class

Out of Class for Thursday

WEEK1 - TUTORIAL 1 - INDIVIDUAL OUT-OF-CLASS ACTIVITY FOR NEXT TUTORIAL (THURSDAY):

  • What aspects of the library today resonate to you?

    • Providing access to technology for those who can’t afford to own their own

    • Opportunities to learn and spark interest for knowledge

    • A space for regeneration and peacefulness when under stress

    • Community events held within the library

    • Showcases its valued archives or spiritual connection to the area

    • Value in society is it is not limited to any ages as all are welcome to use the public space for their personal needs

    • Library experience with me is walking around the library and how every space is harmoniously connected to one another where they are not too close to overpowering each other. As well as access to the technology available when I did not have at home. In terms of collections it could be the spiritual connection to each exhibition space that respect and give value to what is being showcased through material, form, and space

  • What would a future library be for you?

    • Future library of the future will tell a story of the past, present, and future traditions and aspirations through technology/hands on uses & innovative/traditional spaces

    • With advancement in VR and AI it can create opportunities to learn through virtual simulation

    • Ensures that people have a deep understanding of NZ history through these technological educational tools

    • Future library should focus more on improving mental health

    • Library should preserve the land that is placed in and embrace its unique qualities to create unique public spaces along with the library

    • Library could offer opportunities to exercise as this can also help improve mental health

    • Future collections could include

  • What is it about places or architecture that inspires you? Select an architectural project/place/building (local or global) of any kind to explain

    • How they interact with the buildings around them that makes buildings more approachable and welcoming

    • Allows people to come together as they bring value and life to a space

    • Interior spaces communicate story telling

Thursday

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  • Essense of place (What makes puhinui puhinui)

    • Understand where it is? Part of wider catchment of Manukau harbour and wider tamaki environment

  • Whaka Ora People, Place, Nature

  • Qualitative (research connections between things, opinions, understanding and can’t be quantified with data)

  • Quantified (things we can measure and compare that require physical data)

  • Engage with both to find out lens of what’s important that you synthesised and want to focus on your design

    • scales below, of, and above