Poetic Resolution

Poetic Resolution
Presence and Identity

The forms are intended to boldly interpose on either side of the flagpole on the existing Parliament House building and as a result it has been influenced by the flagpole on top of Parliament House.

Movement
It has been influenced by movement – the flow of the glass facade slope directs the eye up to the presence of the iconic flagpole.

Emphasis
To attract viewers/passersby, emphasis on the point of attraction is through the emergence of the fold-like structures.

Unity - Balance
The atmosphere of unity aims to be achieved through the symmetrical balance – placement of the centres at either sides of the flagpole.

Contrast
The play on contrast on the exterior against the rigid light-coloured stone (existing building fabric) and the interruption of the protruding dark metal (proposed extension building fabric).

Transparency
Utilising a transparent lightweight structure to create an openness to the external environment and visible to the spectators on the various levels of proposed centres. The transparent structures to also embody/signify the voice of the people.

User Experience

Senate  Debating Chamber - open facade

House of Representatives Debating Chamber - closed facade

Aesthetic Rigor
http://design8-cheryl.blogspot.com/2011/11/project-2-submission.html

Tectonic Resolution

Tectonic Resolution
Purpose and Function

- allowing the means of direct communcation between the federal government and the public.

- this age of technology has provided means to gather in a single place to discuss matters without overpopulating physical spaces and having the possibility of not being heard.

- technology will enhance discussion and avoid security conflict, a media box is proposed within the debating chambers. And a media box within the proposed extension where the public will sit.

- the notion of Public Consultation being introduced within the legislative process requires support services. Area of preparation, research, and general office needs.

- to demonstrate that this element in the process is necessary and important -- it will become an element that is part of the existing Parliament House building fabric.

- located above parliament house for the reason of the idea of “people over government” -- from Griffin’s original plan for Capital Hill to be kept as green space and as a meeting place. It’s also directly connected with the function of arliamentary debate.

Circulation and Access
The participants arrive at the front entrance of Parliament House where they move straight through till they reach Members Hall when they either split off to either House of Representatives or Senate (depending on which they registered to). Using the existing stairwells and lift will direct them up to the foyer of DPC on level 3.

Structural and/or Operational Integrity
A wall will host two media screens in the chambers. These screens will display the participants and through live feed the participants and the MPs will be able to communicate. A room - Media Room- located above in the DPC will be where the participants gather.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure
Strategy
The project proposed is an extension on the existing building fabric of Parliament House. It sits directly above the two chambers where the location of existing lifts and stairs will be extended above 3 levels for users to access the new spaces. The new spaces are for new parliamentary function: Public Consultation, which is what the architectural entity is embody. The form of it is intended to be bold and catch attention so viewers will take the opportunity to wonder and find out and voice their opinions. Since the stairs, lifts, amenities area have been replicated up, it will seem as the metal structure is emerging out from the existing.

Logistics

Flexibility

Transformation & Interaction – Shading Device
A series of uniquely shaped cells retract back into the structural profile of the roof to allow natural daylight to enter into the chambers and views to the above sky that was once hidden in the previous structure. This system also reduces solar gain and glare. The cells also shade the interior by computerised control through an algorithm that involves historic solar gain data with real-time light level sensors.
Other windows on the centres utilise the same system but inhabitants can request to control each window.

Adaption – Flexible Space
Future change can be easily adapted through interior spaces that require utilising movable partitions rather than a permanent wall. Spaces are open to enable diverse range of function from workspace, relaxation, and entertainment.