ARCH1202- Final Project

Drawings

1:500 Site Model

3 main concepts

Axis pointing the two churches

St. Patrick's Church and the Breakthrough Church are significant along Church Street, as they are historical buildings in Parramatta. The two main pathways connecting Church Street and Marsden Street to the theatre, directing people to view the two churches. This creates an atmosphere that the theatres are part of Parramatta.

Introducing streetscape into the site

As the location of the site is less lively than  the southern side of the Parramatta. This creates a disconnection between the two sides of the river. Therefore, I tried to introduce the streetscape of Parramatta into the site by introducing shops and gallery along the two main pathways. Also, the pathway along the riverside connects with the existing pathway of the other side of Lennox Bridge, this brings people to the site and therefore again activating the site.

Circulation

Circulation pathways are all around the site, allowing people to access to the theatre from Church Street, Marsden Street, Victoria Road and the riverside,  integrating the site into Parramatta.  The two main pathway is of v-shape, this narrow people's view to a point in between the two theatres and then open up their view to the view of Parramatta.

Features of the theatre

Cafe and restaurant

The cafe and bar/restaurant are both located along the riverside, allowing people to enjoy the view of Parramatta River. The cafe is located in the western  side of the site, providing sufficient sufficient morning sun.  The restaurant/bar is located in the eastern side of the site, this directs it to the evening sun.

Large and small theatre

The two theatres are triangular in shape. They again point to the two churches, reminding people that they are in Parramatta.

Glazing is used on both sides of the building, creating a sense of transparency and this merge the site with the surroundings. Also large eaves are installed in the building, this become a main shading device in the site.

Amphi theatre

The amphi theatre is located near the river and extended to the river, this creates a connection with the river, so that people can enjoy the performances as if they are on the river. It is also in triangular shape, echoing with that of the two indoor theatres.

Green area and water feature

The site is extended to Prince Alfred Park, the green area and water feature are relocated to integrate with the theatre design. The triangular green space in the middle responds to the shape of the three theatres . A public square with water features on both ends is created next to the green area, providing a place for leisure activities.