Danni's Position Statement

So just to prove that I had a killer Friday night drinking and dancing, I thought i'd also upload my recently updated position statement!

Here it goes:

POSITION STATEMENT

A ‘platform’ is defined as the raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, generally a flat, elevated surface. In challenging this ‘flat’ and usually linear structure, there is hopefully a gateway to disassociating train stations with crime, filth and discomfort to a more pleasant and natural environment. Creating an exotic, welcoming and interesting place can be achieved through breaking away from ‘cage-like’ barriers, opening up interior spaces and utilising stagnant and void space, previously unused.

There is also an undeniable trend in people reaching the train station individually for their ride to work on the City bound platform. In comparison to the hoards of people who come off on the Pakenham bound platform in the evenings. In this case, the platforms need to accommodate two different types of movement. A smaller entrance and more comfortable waiting spaces for those travelling to work in the morning, and a larger exit and less obstructed spaces for those walking in large groups to their cars or homes in the evenings.

The growing number of young families moving into the Cardinia Road precinct predicts a larger number of education centres opening to keep up with the influx of students. Children attending the surrounding schools will have a chance to display their work to the public. A motivational and rewarding opportunity for youths, and a fantastic addition to the usual static aesthetics of a train station.

In return, Cardinia Roads train station can be simultaneously visited as a community museum and a place for public transport.