roof form and ideas

these are some sketches showing the ability and form that the roof structure can change in form through the use of 'forced flexibility' and adapt to the spaces that will be formed over time beneath the canopy.

Functions

The image identifies the key functions and areas of use within Parliament house. Many areas have the problem with private VS public spaces which will need to be analyzed further. 

bioluminescence

bi·o·lu·mi·nes·cence

the production of light by living organisms.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bioluminescence

Inspiration to the design intent of the roof structure and form for our group...

http://shiborilove.blogspot.com/2010/02/bioluminescence.html

http://biodsign.wordpress.com/category/bioinspiration/

http://webecoist.com/2011/01/30/natural-glow-australias-amazing-bioluminescent-lake/?ref=search

Symbolic Icons of Australia

Is Canberra Really the symbolic icon of Australia??????

Some may argue that many international countries may not even know what our Parliament house looks like and to some extent even place it as and icon that signifies Australia. The perception of Australia's identity and iconic symbolism may be recognised through the means of Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge as many international countries identify these structures to Australia. Even large landforms such as Ayres Rock could be argued that is more recognisable to Australia Icon.

Does this Mean Canberra is lacking a sense of Iconic ownership as a capital city? Should Parliament be relocated to a city such as Sydney that is already worldwide recognisable through some of it's key architectural structures?

Australia's more symbolic Icons!!!!!

are these equivalent to Parliament!!!

Insiprational pic of original intent

This picture provided great inspiration to our group as it gasped Parliament house original design intent which signified the sweeping lawns which serve as the roof structure of the building.



parliament house facts

• The Parliament House site covers 32 hectares of Capital Hill; one of the hills around which Walter Burley Griffin designed Canberra in 1912. The building occupies 15 percent of this site.
• The building is 300 metres long and 300 metres wide. It is one of the largest buildings in the southern hemisphere.
• Parliament House was built to last at least 200 years.
• There are 8,340 spaces in the building including about 4,700 rooms and 2,700 clocks.
• Australian materials are used throughout 90 percent of the building.
• The building cost approximately 1.1 billion dollars.
• The underground car parks hold up to 2,000 cars.
• A multi-channel television and radio station broadcasts proceedings of the Parliament from both chambers and committee rooms.
The building has two libraries; one a reading library, the other a research library for the benefit of answering questions on most topics from members and senators.
The Parliamentary Education Office runs a parliamentary role-play program for visiting students and teachers to learn how the Parliament works.

http://www.peo.gov.au/students/cl/aph.html

Pics - http://www.peo.gov.au/students/cl/aph.htmltudents and

Canberra Plans and Elevations

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