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The aim of the proposal was always to create a structure that is at home in its surroundings and acts as an extension of the park.

Water Lyne

On the Water Lyne rises just above the waterline located at Lyne Park, Rose Bay. The design aims to celebrate the natural beauty of Sydney Harbour. It is a drama theatre, acting as an extension to the park. Envision a world where nature and humanity live in unison, as allies; where everyone understands the connection between ‘everything’ and the acceptance of the irreplaceable value of life is commonplace. This is the future I am working towards and want to see come true through the architecture I create. The connection between nature, humanity and place is deeply embedded in this proposal.

Through the intertwining of native landscaping and architecture the garden walkway, which leads to the entrance of the proposal, creates a welcome gesture to the public.

Through the intertwining of native landscaping and architecture the garden walkway, which leads to the entrance of the proposal, creates a welcome gesture to the public.

Architecture, nature and humanity are embodied in the material choice of sandstone as similar rings in sandstone can also be found inside a tree trunk and on a human finger.

Architecture, nature and humanity are embodied in the material choice of sandstone as similar rings in sandstone can also be found inside a tree trunk and on a human finger.

The drama theatre sits at the heart of the building, submerged under the waterline. The drama of nature is incorporated as the waves tumble against the glass panes.

The drama theatre sits at the heart of the building, submerged under the waterline. The drama of nature is incorporated as the waves tumble against the glass panes.

The proposal is designed to foster a connection with the built environment and nature. The garden returns some of the land consumed by the building back to the natural environment.

The proposal is designed to foster a connection with the built environment and nature. The garden returns some of the land consumed by the building back to the natural environment.

To create architecture which is not only anthropologically centred, but welcomes a range of biodiversity, a study was conducted to identify characteristics of the site; this informed all design choices.

To create architecture which is not only anthropologically centred, but welcomes a range of biodiversity, a study was conducted to identify characteristics of the site; this informed all design choices.