FOLIE DESIGN - FINAL

Design Tectonics

This design juxtaposes the elements which generate the Folie’s essence and concept – the approximately 4m x 4m x 4m structure is installed halfway up the cliffs which look onto the Howard Smith Wharves. This obscured structure merges to the site yet its distinctiveness creates a disruption to the natural environment and surroundings.

Hard lines and materials - which represent the harsh manmade elements of the city - are juxtaposed by soft natural grass which envelopes the hard structure – thus remanent of the initial concept. The artificial materiality of the cold structure (steel and glass) is also contrasting to the natural growth and organic form of the green walls (grass). The lightness of the steel and glass is conflicting with the heaviness of the plush grass and greenery. The juxtaposed obscurities surrounding this structure allow for a space with is unique in both aesthetics and experience.

Design Functions & Experience

The structure itself in bright and open to the elements – and although the interior is mostly green walls – the openness of the glass panels allow for natural light to seep in. The experiential qualities of the space include a completely unique green space in which you can view various angles of Howard Smith Wharves as well as a reflection space. The experiential facets of this design are well entwined with the function – experience is function. Experience views, experience space, experience being.