Rozelle Bay Research Station
Architecture Engineering Studio (BArch)
The two part brief encompasses a scientific research station to monitor environmental health of Sydney Harbour as well as space for resident artists to practice, live and possibly engage in cross disciplinary collaboration between the arts and sciences. As as a result of decades of pollution harmful pollutants are still present in the water and sediment of the Harbour. Thus, the monitoring of the Harbour’s health is critical to its recovery.
Jubilee Park is a large island of public and recreational space surrounded on all sides, by residential suburbs of Glebe and Annandale to the south, Rozelle Bay and an industrial marine area to the north. The Rozelle Bay Research Station aims to enhance and sustain the existing recreational life of Jubilee Park. A cleared ground floor platform is established, extending out of the park to hover over the bay creating new space and amenities for all of its’ users.
Two, 6 x 6 meter grids are established, one aligning to the north western shoreline of Jubilee Park and the other aligning with the north eastern shoreline and the nearby marina extending perpendicularly into Rozelle Bay. Prefabricated modular construction on a 6 x 6 meter grid has the potential to grow, evolve and adapt to the needs of a changing programme. The dimensions of the modules allow for easy fitting and delivery of parts to site via barge. The Research Station becomes a prosthesis to Jubilee Park, where people work, exercise, learn, picnic, kayak and cycle under and around the forest of its masts. The Research Station is an active programmatic instrument for both professional occupants and recreational users of the Jubilee Park.
Mast, Beam and Pier
Infill Wall Panel
Infill Roof Panel
Bridge Floor Panel
Extruded Foundation Module
Artist's Residence Module
Foldable Roof Component
Typical Stair Component
Ground Floor Plan // 1. Storage module for events and functions, 2. Toilet module, 3. Enclose-able event and function space, 4. Floating deck, 5. Specimen cleaning and storage deck, 6. Mud and wet research space, 7. Documentation research space, 8. Administration office, 9. Artist studio, 10. Look out platform
First Floor Plan // 1. Artist’s residence module, 2. Lower deck, picnic, recreation and look out, 3. Higher deck, picnic, recreation and look out
1. Storage module for events and functions 2. Enclose-able event and function space 3. Toilet module 4. Living module 5. Sleeping module 6. Bathroom module 7. Administration office 8. Artist’s studio 9. Look out platform 10. Lower deck, recreation and lookout 11. Higher deck, recreation and lookout
