The context for the station should focus on highlighting the features of Lynbrook’s natural and built environment and should attempt to create a sort of “experience” for users of the site.
Essentially the city-bound side of the station should be a developed area. A convenience store, library and a multi- purpose soccer/basketball cage will be incorporated into the proposed development. Hopefully these new areas, while catering for different demographics, will encourage interaction between citizens and will help to develop a mutual “respect” between various users and generations for one another. The “busy-ness” of this area should help prepare those catching the city-bound train to get used to the environment of the CBD. It should liven up workers heading to the city in the morning and should provide a stimulating experience. Above all, this area should serve as a reminder to the fact that Lynbrook is no longer a rural area, but slowly being engulfed by the city itself.
The other side of the station should be of a completely opposing notion. It should take advantage and expand upon the concept of the wetlands/bushlands that are already there. Focusing on the environmental aspect of Lynbrook will remind people returning home from work/study and the CBD areas that the suburb they are coming home to has a diverse flora & fauna habitat and thus should not be taken for granted. The paths/carpark on should be integrated with this setting in a way that will make the populace think about their actions and the impact that it has on the environment. This area should inspire and should highlight the beauty of the natural environment. It must convey the idea of responsible development; the belief that both the physical and natural environment can co-exist without interference.
Dmitry A
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Hi Dimitry,
ReplyDeleteThe statement is clear in relation to the body of the text describing the two sides of the station. However, I think you need a little more in the introduction - what is the essence of what you are proposing? - what has led you to take this approach. I'm thinking of the conversations we have had about Lynbrook (a place that bridges the rural and urban) - the idea of the inhabitants enjoying both conditions, etc. etc. In other words you need more of a lead in to the second to paragraphs explaining why you are taking this approach. You might be able to site some of you research in the position statement as well. Hope this helps - keep refining.
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