An early design consideration was to maintain the materiality language that was sympathetic to the streetscape and existing buildings surrounding the centre.
The common materials found are glass, masonry (clay brick), timber, concrete and steel.
The use of materials is important to create an attractive, welcoming and homely centre were the users can feel as easy. (Brick and timber, homely materials, creates a sense of place)
In my design I have used a combination of concrete blocks, clay brick and concrete panels. A mix of masonry materials allows for more flexibility, durability, constructability and distinguishes old from new.
Off form concrete panels will create patterns and textures that will be unique and contrasting to the cold, hard surface of concrete. Concrete block work with colour pigment will break up the vertical surface and allow for a more interesting façade.
To further offset the concrete material, timber screening had a natural, soft material that supply’s privacy and security as well as an attractive. FSC hardwood or recycled timbers would be selected. Timbers with a maritime life would be preferable to maintain a link to the Woolloomooloo history.
Painted screens add a personalised touch to the centre. Allowing users to ‘make their own’ imprint. Creating a sense of ownership, pride and involvement in the centre, creating a community where they can feel included. This indirectly links to the Artspace centre adjacent to the centre where the workshop in the public zone allows additional artwork and installations to take place.
Glazing plays a big part in the security and performance of the building. Large glazed windows overlook the courtyard and street for users to observe, supplying addition security to the users and public that uses the centre.
A combination of sliding, hinged and louvre windows can be found throughout the centre. Operable windows assist in cross ventilation and solar access.
The colour palette plays an important role in setting mood, feel and recovery.
Red: An emotionally intense colour. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate and is it’s highly visible. Red represents joy, sexuality, passion, sensitivity, love, willpower, leadership and courage. On the other hand it signifies malice, rage and danger.
Green: The colour of nature! It symbolises growth, harmony, fresh, stability and safety. Green is a very healing colour which is most restful for human eyes. Green can be seen in road crossing signs, chemists and peace.
Yellow: Associated with education and intellect, happiness, joy and evokes happy feelings. Many children’s toys use yellow, which can also be seen in signs, food outlets.
Blue: is the colour of the sky and sea. It symbolises trust, loyalty, wisdom, truth and faith. It is a colour that is strongly associated with tranquillity and calmness.
White: associated with light, innocents, purity and virginity. White is used to show cleanliness, safety and in contrast with other colours shows positive connotation.
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