Tuesday 29 March 2011

Initial Concepts - Regionalism

Regional architecture might trigger images of skillion roofed buildings in paddocks, but what I am exploring is regionalism through materials.
Directly north of the site is Newcastle harbor - The working harbor sees activities from ships and industry as well as leisure activities such as yacht racing and water sports
Directly east of the site - Surf and sand form the edge of the city that over looks the ocean and cliffs show sandstone and seams of coal that are still present under Newcastle's much mined hills.


To the west of the site and the Hunter region, vineyards, mountains, forests and craftsmanship bring timber and fine detail to the concept of a regional building that reflects the whole of the Hunter region.










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