Architecture - Masters
Trees have always played a very important role in a forest. It provides shelter and a living environment for most of the species in the tropical forests.
The Lab take the ideas inspired by the tree's canopy, with aim of providing habitat and ecosystem data for depth research to protect native forest habitat.
A hybrid infrastructure that supports and creates a dialogue between researchers, community, Indigenous custodians, industry, education and tourism,, which works together with the field station developed in Project 1. In an aim to support research into transitioning of the rainforest site / economy / ecosystem / non-human processes that operate around and rely on the Imbil State Forest and plantations.
For research spaces = 2100m2
Laboratories(Large size) x6 = 600m2 (100m2/each)
Laboratories(Medium size) x5 = 250m2 (50m2/each)
Specialist equipment rooms x3= 150m2 (50m2/each)
Individual workstations / x 5 = 100m2 (20m2/each)
Shared working spaces = 300m2
Meeting / gathering spaces x 5 = 500m2 (100m2/each)
Storage and collection spaces x2 = 100m2 (50m2/each)
Staff relaxation spaces and toilet facilities =100m2
For Gubbi Gubbi community = 600m2
Indigenous rangers’ station = 200m2
Cultural research and revitalization = 200m2
Cross-cultural exchange = 200m2
For Knowledge exchange = 1100m2
Exhibition spaces = 300m2
Artist studios (for artists in residence) x3= 150m2 (50m2/each)
Lecture theatre = 150m2
Space for group gatherings and events = 50m2
Smaller spaces each for community group usex2 = 100m2 (50m2/each)
Facilities for preparation of food and beverage to cater events =200 m2
Covered outdoor space for activities = 100m2
Equipment Storage room = 50m2
For Tourists / guests = 700m2
10 accommodation units (providing for a mixture of individuals, couples and families) x10 = 500m2 (50m2/each)
Common space with lounge, dining room / food preparation area =200m2
For Non-human clients = 300m2
Soft paving area
Green area
For Building servicing = 200m2
WC
Washing facilities
Parking
Storage
Estimated Total of GFA: 5000m2
An international student from Hong Kong. A person who loved architectural design, photography and multimedia creation. Hope to extend my knowledge which learning from architecture school to other aspects in life.