“a design to improve or create a detriment to the community were it’s designed for.”
Cameron Sinclair.
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| Hand drawn section revealing the structure in two extreme weather conditions, drought and flood. |
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| Sectional Model locating raised family pods, arcade and structure of the roof for rainwater harvesting. |
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| The elevated family farming plots growing food in the flood season. This image shows the chopping down process of the Kenaf plant which grows nine feet a month. Grows best in flood conditions and can be used for food and medical treatments. |
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| Rainwater directed into rammed earth chanels, to store for drinking water. |
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| Family storage units for land farming of rice and other food sources, in preparation for the flood season. Drinking water tanks are visable and stored beneath. |
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| Arcade through the building to transport animals, food and water. Family pods (Homes) located above their cattle. |
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| Performance space to allow the local community to stage their cultural 'First Fruits' festival and space for the locals to perform the reed dance. |
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| Hand drawn exploded drawing of one family pod. |
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| 3rd Floor |
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| 2nd Floor |
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| 1st Floor |
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| Thermal mass |
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| Natural ventilation from river |
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| Rainwater harvesting concept model with pump system |
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| Flood season |
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| Drought season |
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| Hand drawn elevation |
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| Conceptual context of site and idea of pump system with chanel. |
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| Thematic model, reconnection of community |
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| Thematic model of a broken landscape and community. |
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| Masterplan |
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| Site analysis |
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| Broken land and community network |