This studio is about capturing the concept of permeability and at the same time, addressing Australian social. political conditions through architectural solutions.

 

 

CULTURAL HUB
One of the most distinct aspects of Melbourne city is its multicultural fabric. The city of Melbourne is not only the home to our fellow Melbournians but in recent years, an array of multicultural communities has called this wonderful city as their home, workplace and leisure centres.With that increment of density and cultural diversity over the years, the cultural museum serves as an acknowledgement and appreciatition of all the diverse culture in Melbourne.Located at the center of the cultural precinct, the museum occupies a significant placing within the city fabric. This urban insertion will comprise of a series of public spaces, outdoor performance space, exhibition space, retail spaces, restaurants and cultural installations.

 

Even though the cultural museum serves as an acknowledgement of the city’s cultural diversity, the cultural museum remains rooted to the essence of Melbourne city – which is the labyrinth of connecting laneways, arcades and hoddle grid.

This unique network system which is home to many Melbourne’s dining , shopping ‘secrets’ as well as canvas to many street arts have provide the people with a plethora of interesting experiences in these intimate spaces and mysteries. Retaining that consistency, laneway typology and grid network were further explored and utilised as a driving design intent in the circulation and massing of the cultural centre.

 

Government policy and intentions also play a crucial role in the development of this project. With the government growing interest sustainability and communal living, the cultural hub is committed to achieve these goals that to ensure its longevity and adaptiveness to future needs.
All in all , the aspects of permeability to natural resources, public’s visual engagement and laneways will produce a cultural centre that is iconic in its setting .