Studio 14
the METROPOLIS of tomorrow
Fiona McLean and Brendan McNiven | Cities + Technology Focus
This studio is available to students enrolled in ABPL90142 Studio C, ABPL90143 Studio D, and ABPL90115 Studio E.
Studio Description
what next for our cities ?
what forms for our buildings ?
how can cities be sustainable ?
how can our cities be amazing ?
what do we w a n t & n e e d ?
what can we design & b u i l d ?
how can our c i t i z e n s thrive ?
launching our design studio from the landmark 1929 architectural book by hugh ferriss modelled around new york city we shall explore the incredible evolution of our great metropolis as well as inherent limitations & potentials
exploration through precedent of cities & building types we shall journey toward solo design projects to submit to the annual international skyscraper competition by eVolo ( u.s.a. )
with the input of architects & engineers as a design team we can all better understand technologies & techniques so as to push forward with our best creative visions for future city fabric
the eVOLO competition considers sustainability agendas that we believe to be vital for our future cities & citizens . . .
from small changes to grand visions we shall play with ideas through sketches & virtual reality to produce amazing, challenging & inspirational architectural propositions
. . . b i g & b o l d i d e a s !
Studio Outcome
our studio semester shall include
+ site visits to cbd & consultants
+ workshops with professionals
+ weekly studio presentations
+ sydney day trip ( optional )
+ some team research work
+ personal design journal
+ solo competition entry
= amazing skyscrapers !
Studio Leaders
f i o n a M c L E A N archi
concept design / des development
london hong kong hanoi sydney mel
large scale civic & commercial
uni of mel, the green factory,
consulting, foster + partners . . .
b r e n d o n M c N I V E N engi
structural engineer, 30 years ARUP
london hong kong singapore mel
projects incl : cctv beijing, marina bay
sands singapore, yarra’s edge. uni of
mel architectural engineering, esd,
tall, long, lightweight structures . . .
Schedule Mondays 15:15-18:15 in MSD Room 237; Thursdays 15:15-18:15 in MSD Room 239
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