Our groups main ideas for the regional theme evolved around the concept of a self sustaining micro economy where the venue could generate produce and income to support itself when the music festivals aren't running. Another main thought was the venue could host more frequent and perhaps smaller shows throughout the year attracting a more steady flow of people.
The virtual theme got us thinking about where technology is headed. We began by focussing on the birth of the internet and then its evolution to the present and beyond. The idea of our memory being uploaded to a global server once we die got us thinking about a virtual after-life. Governmental censorship was also raised and its possible impact on our virtual memory. The question that we left with was how architecture would facilitate such innovation.
The urban theme was perhaps the most enjoyable as we could use that of virtual but in a more practical way. This way we utilised existing infrastructure that otherwise became obsolete as a result of the implementation of the cbd congestion tax. Existing infrastructure such as roads, freeways and bridges were turned into green spaces, building foundations and light transport networks such as a monorail. The network of roads used in London was considered a good model to implement.
Additional access between buildings was considered and inspiration was drawn from Futurama with singular people transport tubes. Questions were then raised as to who would own such systems either private or government.
Suburban made us first look at what makes a cbd. We then focussed on the individual's needs for survival and beyond. We came to the conclusion that technology has made it possible to have a whole world relatively virtual. From shopping to working we can live independently. The idea of a human pod came as a result similar to the science fiction movie Wall-e. Once this was established an exciting topic was raised. Virtual architecture (similar to that in game design), could become the place that satisfies our aesthetic and functional desires and needs.
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