The Place To Be

WHERE TO FROM HERE :: SITE SELECTION


After all the research I have done into Canberra (the design, development and future of the city), I have decided that I definitely want to position my piece of architecture there - particularly within the Parliamentary Triangle area. I believe this to be the starting point for changing Parliament - what better way to install a device to improve / solve the current problems with Parliament, than designing something in the capital of the nation.

Parliamentary Triangle

I've outlined a few areas that have some possibility for re-development...

1. Commonwealth / Kings Park :: Really great area that could fuel a new connection across the lake (something that is currently missing) ... the site is probably too large though, and has been re-developed somewhat recently.

2. Area in front of the National Library of Australia :: This area could also fuel a new connection across the lake; probably too 'off the beaten track' to be able to create change in Parliament though

3. Reconciliation Place :: This area has recently been re-developed, so it may not be the best area to re-do - however, there may be some elements from here that can be integrated into my design further down the track.

4. Lawn on the lake side of Old Parliament House :: Definitely up there as one of the top choices; an interesting spot to connect with the lake and the Old Parliament House. Problem can arise with the location of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. 

5. Federation Mall :: landmark position between the Old and New Parliament House; definitely a lot of thought needs to go in to how to not ruin the current axis - but I do feel this area is lacking something; it is not used enough how it should be used.

6. Federation Mall and the parks either side of the road :: If I do choose to go with Federation Mall, these areas may provide some extra connections / space...

Looks like I definitely have a decision to make... I just need to choose between either Federation Mall (location 5), or the lawn in front of Old Parliament House (location 4)... hmmm!