Overall Reflection

This semester has been a wonderful finish to the design degree. The group assessment at the start of the was a wonderful format for generating amazing ideas that were fun, fearless and creative. The tutor feed back was fantastic and I think I speak for the whole class when I say that Peter Wolff was a fantastic, encouraging and creative tutor. If your reading this Peter you're an awesome tutor and we're lucky to have you a QUT we could use more tutor like you.

Design Response: Urban Response Site Plan

Earlier in the semester I made several predictions on the form of Paddington in the future including: increased residential density, and commercial ventures along Latrobe Terrace. As part of this I chose to restructure the urban form. Changing the street layout so car and bus traffic would be directed directly into the sites carpark/ transport link from the city to strengthen connectivity and reduce traffic along Latrobe Terrace to improve the streetscape dining and entertainment experience. This also provided a direct visual link to the landscape pathway up to the roof and directly onto the outside ground floor market space.

Design Development Post: A Universal Sustainable Retail Approach

Design Development Post: Paddington Central

At five years old I was continually curious, full of energy and questions. My days were spent in childcare at Paddington Central while my mother ran yoga classes on the roof. I loved the freedom, the grandparents would spend time with us, telling stories or taking us on excursions within and on the centre. I loved getting my hands dirty, painting, growing plants, or helping cook, I loved it all. 

When I grew I up I learnt to be a chef, running a program between local high schools home economic departments and the public. I was a passionate advocate of good health and enjoying good food. I loved seeing the excitement on the kids faces when they came in, their fearless exploration of the gardens, market spaces  and cooking demonstrations encouraged folks of all ages to get involved.

Working so close to home gave me so much more time to spend with my two boy, husband and neighbours. I become especially close to Mrs McDougal, she was a surrogate grandmother to all of the families on level six, hosting bbq each weekend for everyone, but her relationship with my boys was special.

Getting old was a joy, I was free to follow my passions for sharing my food knowledge and spending time in the therapeutic pools or strolling in the gardens collecting herbs.   I didn’t feel old, I was still an active participant, needed and wanted in my community. Living at Paddington was bliss

Design Development Post: Tower Community Amenities

Design Development Post: Residential Tower