An activator of space. How do you activate a space that lies stagnant? A space once a central hub, a light of hope during depressing times, and an intersection of four suburbs - but now empty, a space of passing. Road transport passes above, River transport passes by, footpath transport passes quickly through on route, never stopping.
Investigating all levels of the site - the birdge, the cliffs, the pathway, the river, the views.
A folie creating pause. It almost fits in, but there is something not quite right which causes intrigue. Stirring somewhere in the back of the mind - a tweak. The first time you might just pass it, but then the little thought itches and itches until the foliebecomes a destination.
An intriguing structure, it is possible to observe the internal workings, but with no entrance apparent.
In design. Too heavy to stay upright, but it does. Overbalancing, you are wary of it as you approach. Slowly you become comfortable of it’s shape and can explore. A resting point with a view - despite the historical disturbia filtering through, higher ground gives a feeling of safety - you can rest your bike or your feet, and relax.
Slightly disturbed. filled with counter balancing, it doesn't appear to stand in balance.
Around the site are so many objects of interest. Old bomb shelters, heritage docking sheds, a structural sculpture of the world expo 88 - none of which you can explore. This folie is about creating an object that appears to grow from the site - to allow an interaction with the site, without compromising the historical elements.
You have to fully explore the site to find the entrance.
Folie from the site. Elements from the site - concrete and steel. Solid, yet floating, like the bridge so dominant above it. Like it’s concrete counterparts on site, a shelter - from a downpour, from the hot summer sun, or even from the buzz of the city. Brisbane climate at it’s worst. Not a tourist destination, but a local pit stop - an integrated part of social structure again, just on a minute local scale.
Materials from the site.
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