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This was a conceptual project that was completed by myself and one other. It required a creative design solution to raise awareness on a current topic of choice. We chose to focus on the increasing bushfire threat in Australia. The challenge was to research and understand more on the topic and identify an area we believed was a problematic. Moving forward the focus became that of societies disconnect to the Australian land. To represent this in a physical form, we developed a design that was positioned slightly off the ground with subtle elements, such as parallel shapes, to symbolise disconnect.  

Bushfire Awareness Pavilion

Roma Street Parklands

Brisbane, Australia

475m2

Role: Designer - Collaboration

Software: Sketchup, Indesign,  Photoshop and Enscape

Date: May 2020

Note: Academic Work

SOCIAL

design intent

Hand Sketch

Early Concept Plan

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Inspiration Board

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Mood Board

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The aim was to have the user become curious and enticed by the sculpture. From the outside, the sculpture may appear jagged and harsh, but upon entering, the user would be greeted by a soft and captivating experience. 

One key word that was identified throughout the research process was adaptability. For thousands of years, Australia has been ravished by bushfires, nature has found ways to adapt. The aim was to get society to do the same. 

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Environmental Adaptability

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concept development

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Adaptability Model

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Collage

Early Adaptability Concept

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Hand Sketch

Early Adaptability Concept

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final concept

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Hand Sketch

 Late Concept

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To improve the user experience, an interactive audio visual system was included within the sculpture. It will interpret user emotions and beam down coloured rays to match.

Aura

By Nick Verstand 

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1. Recycled Gravel - Flooring
Low Maintenance, Made from Recycled Materials, Less Waste

2. Corten Steel - Exterior
Made from Recycled Steel, Recyclable, Maintenance Free

3. Antique Mirror - Port Holes

Repurposed, Less Waste, Reduced Carbon Footprint

4. Ferrock - Tunnel and Footings
Made from Recycled Materials, Absorbs and Seals CO2, Carbon Neutral

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5. Wonga Gold Sunrise Plant - Planter Boxes
Australian Native, Suitable to Climate, Low Maintenance

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Floor Plan

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Aerial Plan

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Front Elevation

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Side Elevation

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Port Hole Jut Out

Antique Mirror

Internal Cladding

Planter Box Above

Corten Steel Cladding

Port Hole Cut Out

Tunnel Entrance

Ferrock Construction

Entrance Steps

Improvement:

*Need to provide disable access*

Perspective Overlay

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