MESS3 >fit< For Resilience - Creswick Final Presentation Creating A Complacency Free Creswick Jake Taylor 359292

Studio MESS3 >fit< for Resilience:

Key Questions: What is resilience to Climate Extremes?

How does local culture play a role in local resilience to Climate Extremes? What connections exist between culture and the built environment? How can design play a role in building local resilience?

Diagrams Of The Levels Of Recent Global Climate Change

Creswick:

Flood Prone

Victoria

Creswick

Bushfire Prone

Ballarat Region

Drought Prone

The Need To Eradicate Complacency:

1. DISASTER:

4. COMPLACENCY:

2. RECOVERY:

I am proposing to achieve this through:

3. MONITORING + ENTHUSIASM:

- Making Creswick the Resilience Capital of the World

The 4 Main Steps of the Current Disaster Recovery Process:

- Reconnecting Creswick with its natural assets

4. AVOIDING COMPLACENCY

- Creating a community focus on Resilience

3. IMPROVE

2. ACT

1. READY

The 4 Main Steps of the Proposed Disaster Recovery Process:

The Four Seasons Festival:

- An annual event hosted by Creswick over a long weekend in Autumn - A festival that celebrates and showcases all things that makes up Resilience - Reiterates Creswick as the Resilience Capital

The Four Seasons Festival Poster

The Four Seasons Festival Inaugural Masterplan:

Proposed 2015 Numbers: - 320 Exhibitors - 5,000 Visitors - $140,000 Net Profit from the Festival Operations - $200,000 Spent at Local Businesses

The Four Seasons Inaugural Festival 2015 Plan

The Four Seasons Festival 2030 Masterplan:

Proposed 2030 Numbers: - 800 Exhibitors - 20,000 Visitors - $1,500,000 Net Profit from the Festival Operations - $800,000 Spent at Local Businesses

The Four Seasons Inaugural Festival 2015 Plan

2012 - Disconnection From The Creek

Road To Clunes

Road To Daylesford
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Creswick Creek 1. View Along Pearson Street Which Greets The Creek With A Line Of Back Fences The Current Town Focal Point
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Main Street - Albert Street

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Road To Melbourne

View From Top Of Stairs

Site Plan of Existing Day Creswick

2. View Down The Neglected Creek in 2010

2012 - Disconnection From The Creek

Road To Clunes

Road To Daylesford
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Creswick Creek 1. View Along Pearson Street Which Greets The Creek With A Line Of Back Fences The Current Town Focal Point
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Main Street Albert Street

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Road To Melbourne

The Need To Stitch The Town Together Around The Creek

2. View Down The Neglected Creek in 2010

2015 - Linking The Community With The Creek:

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The Creswick Resilience Centre

BBQ and Picnic Facilities

Improved Parking Facilities

Central Lookout Point

Link Between The CBD + The Creek

Two Extra Creek Crossings

Water Feature Bridge Path

Albert St

Multi-Use Sporting Area

Magic Pudding Playground

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New Skate Park

Site Plan Of The 2015 Creekside Intervention Area

2015 - Linking The Community With The Creek:

Zac, 12
The new park space gives my friends and I a great place to meet up. The central location means that it is easy for all my friends to get there quickly. We enjoy going to the park as there is always lots of things happening - whether it be cricket or trying some new tricks at the skate park. I especially like when the water is high in the creek trying to catch some fish. Also twice a week we get to come down to the park with school and we have lunch time here. I think the teachers like it because they can sit on the central mound and watch everything going on in the park from the one picturesque spot.

1. The View That The Teachers In The Image Below Get Of The Creek From Their Central Spot On The Mound.

2. The View Of One Of The Routes Through Park Space Showing The Range Of Activities + Energy Present In This Creekside Location

2015 - The Water Stream Bridge:

Bridge To Creek Detailed Section

Central Mound Detailed Section

Detailed Plan Of Bridge

Long Section Along The Bridge Form

2015 - The Water Stream Bridge:

Flood + Fire Mitigating Pylons New Landscape Vistas + Experiences

Maureen, 81
I have live in Semmens Crt for five years. The aspect which I like most about the new creek is how connected I feel to the whole community. Going to the shops is no longer a chore - instead the journey along the new water feature bridge is highly enjoyable and differs each time I go along it depending on the weather conditions. This space seems to lure people to due to its connection to Albert St and therefore I enjoy sitting along it and talking to the vast array of people who filter along with the flow of the water under their feet. I think it is great how this space allows people to interact with the creek - as I feel the creek was ignored previously and was a real dividing line.

Under + Over Circulation

Flowing Water Bridge Form

1. The Activity Hub That Is Created Where The Bridge Joins In With The Main Street - A New Focal Point

2. A View Of Victorias Favourite Spot To Sit On The Bridge Interacting With The Creek + The Town Thanks To The Bridges Form.

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The Creswick Resilience Centre: The Central Information Office For The Festival

132 Exhibitor Sites In This Precinct

Integration Of Existing Shops With Temporary Facilities

Activation Of The Creek + Wetlands Space As Central Spaces

Albert St

Pedestrian Only Main Street Area

A Broad Range Of Exhibitors

A Diverse Range Of Small + Large Spaces

Seasonal Campsite To Hold Extra Tourists

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Site Plan Of The 2015 Area During The Festival

2015 - Adaption To Festival Space:

Joel, 29
I work for Emmetts and I have exhibited at numerous events such as Field Days. The main product that I am selling is the new Portable Firefighter Unit. This festival has a different vibe - it has the feeling of a real desire for change. Everyone here is looking at ways to innovate and make their lives more resilient. This culture that is evolving in Creswick is amazing and I hope that it grows and spreads. As there is a real need to break down the complacency of people in modern society - we need to be prepared for events such as bushfires which have the potential to quickly and savagely ruin lives.

1. An Image Up The Main Water Bridge Path Which Acts As The Central Circulation + Activity Hub

2. 3D View Of How The Whole Area Is Transferred Into A Hive Of Entertainment To Make The Festival A Highly Enjoyable Experience

The Creswick Resilience Centre:

- Rural Victorian Bureau of Meteorology Office

- Community Based Weather System

- University of Melbourne Research Facility

- Community Conference Room / Meeting Spaces

1. Perspective View Of The Stage 1 Creswick Resilience Centre

- Disaster Co-ordination + Recovery Office

4 3 2 1 1. BOM Office 2. Kitchen + Storeroom 3. Toilets
Stage 2 Extension

4. Reception+ Admin 5. Conference Room

The Weather Watch Smart Phone Reporting System

2. Creswick Resilience Centre Stage One Plan and Program

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

1. Normal Building

Pylon Detail

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

2. Empty Pre Flood

Pylon Detail

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

3. Flood Water Forced Underneath Building

Pylon Detail

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

4. Flood Water Goes Fully Underneath Building

Pylon Detail

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

5. The Building Rises Above The Flood Water On Pontoons

Pylon Detail

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

6. Building Lowers Back Down As Flood Waters Recede

Pylon Detail

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

7. The Fire Mitigation System

Pylon Detail

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

8. Fire Mitigation Misting System Is Activated

Pylon Detail

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

9. Water From The Misting System Is Captured + Recycled

Pylon Detail

Flood + Fire Mitigation Exemplar Building:

Water Misting Sprinklers

Water Collected Off Roof

Pressured Water Up

Underground Water Storage

Pontoon System

10. Water Is Captured All Year To Minimize Reliance On Water Mains

Pylon Detail

2030 - The Creek As A Social Hub:

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Stage 2 Of The Creswick Resilience Centre Is Built

Creekside Board Walk Extends

Central Shuttle Bus Station

Activation Of The Wetlands As Public Space

The Creek Space Becoming Fancied To Albert Street

Albert St

Physical Link With The University

Shops Open In The Park Space

Hammond Park As Semi - Permanent Camping Grounds

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Site Plan In 2030 Of How The Creek Has Become The Most Desired Space

2030 - The Creek As A Social Hub:

Matt, 42
I moved to Creswick five years ago from Ballarat as I really enjoyed the natural aspects and resilient culture that Creswick has become known for. I especially like jogging on the newly built boardwalk along the creek after a stressful day of work and connecting with the natural aspects of the space - from the sound and shimmer of flowing water to the chirp of birds in the trees along the path. I also enjoy how the creek has become a real focal point of the town and hive of activity. I feel that this area has helped to not only physically but socially build a more linked and community orientated culture in Creswick.

1. A Photo Of Matt Running Along The Boardwalk Space That He Enjoys For Its Natural Aspects

2. A View Of The Newly Public Wetlands Space That Is Now Full Of Action All Year Around Due To Its Direct Integration With The Community

2050 - The Creek As The Centre Of The Town:

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Central Shuttle Bus Station + Electric Car Charging Point

The Town Has Seen Significant Growth Due To The Positive Results Of A Culture Based On Resilience

A New Business Precinct Expanded Off The 2015 Creek Intervention

New Creekside Business Precinct Looking Onto The New Town Centre

The Creek Has Become The New Town Centre

Albert St

The Creek Acting As A Stitching Device Linking The Town Together.

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The Flood + Fire Mitigation Ideals Will Develop + Expand To New Building Forms

Site Plan In 2050 With The Creek As The New Town Centre

2050 - The Creek As The Centre Of The Town:

Lynne, 52
I have lived in Creswick my whole life and I jumped at the opportunity when it was announced that a new business precinct open overlooking the Creek. My business now runs in shop 12 in the self-sustainable buildings. I run an organic green grocers and the majority of my produce is grown on site on the roof gardens of this building. It has been amazing to watch the culture shift over the years from Albert St as the CBD to nowadays where the creek is the physical and emotional heart of the town. I feel this change has a created a far more positive future for the community as it grows with its natural assets.

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2. Lynne On The Roof Of The Building Her Business Is In Checking Her Produce Whilst Looking Over The Creek.

2. The View From The 2015 Bridge Showing How The Towns Business Centre Has Expanded To Embrace The Creek As Its New Focal Point

How Complacency Has Been Eradicated:

Level Of Non-Complacency: Existing Cycle Proposed Intervention

Other Factors

The Four Seasons Resilience Festival

The Creekside Park Intervention

The Creswick Resilience Centre

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