mem•ory
Mem•ory is centered around harnessing the power of visual stimuli to guide movement and create an immersive experience for visitors. The design is poised to inject new energy into the Public Record Office of Victoria (PROV), transforming it into a lively community hub. This metamorphosis not only improves access to the archive but also celebrates Victoria’s vibrant cultural and artistic heritage.
Through design elements like captivating curved shapes and interconnected spaces facilitated by wall blades, Mem•ory offers a mesmerizing visual journey through time, encouraging exploration and engagement. With features like wall blades adorned with cutouts, vibrant coloured glass strips, and sleek concrete louvers, the design orchestrates visitors’ movements, leading them on an unforgettable exploration of history, making it relevant and accessible to all.
North Melbourne
2024
The design features wall blades that seamlessly connect the exterior & interior. The archive storage is centrally located in a controlled environment, away from harsh natural lighting.
Variable distances between the wall blades filter light and views, guiding pedestrian flow through lateral slits. The interior complexity arises from the parallel spaces between partitions & the volumnes formed by the blades.
A circular tunnel changes size as visitors move through the building, providing spatial stimulation similar to a train entering and exiting tunnels, with new spaces revealed between each arch.
Between the blades there are strip of double-glazing coloured glass filtering natural light and serving as a visual marker to guide visitors through different sections of the building. Each space is allocated with a specific colour that filters light strategically to achieve the most conducive environment based on the specific activities allocated in the different spaces.
lounge to gallery space.
The concrete louvers, held by an I-beam frame, wrap around the entire building. The roof also features louvers, allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the interior. This diffused light softens the harsh sunlight, creating a gentle gradient as it filters down the blades of the design. Directional lighting will further guide visitors by illuminating specific sections of the walls, subtly directing their exploration through the space.
gallery space.
public library.
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inter•change
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