Project Modus proposes the renewal of an underutilised park site adjacent to the National Theatre in St Kilda as a vibrant, youth-inclusive performance precinct. St Kilda was once celebrated for its thriving arts, culture and live music scenes, yet its cultural identity has gradually faded over time. Many of these spaces remain inaccessible to younger audiences due to common legal age restrictions, bridging a gap between adolescents and Melbourne’s performance culture. The design seeks to bridge this divide by reactivating public space as a platform for adolescents to learn, collaborate and participate in informal performances.
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Modus
Project Modus is an all-ages multipurpose music hub or venue that challenges the conventional gig and theatrical venue typology. The project aims to encourage safe, independent participation for under-18 audiences and performers, specifically in the age range of 12-17, categorised as ‘adolescents’, aligning with different national and local schemes in improving the music scene in Australia. It is to revive and continue to support the live music scenes in St Kilda. The proposed architecture will dissolve the barriers between watching, making, and performing music.
Modus Ring and Education Wing
Music Playground and Basketball Park
St Kilda Live Music Precinct
Overall Plans
Site Overview - Axonometric Diagram
Chin Chang Hung Kevin, Modus
Chin Chang Hung Kevin, Modus Ring and Education Wing
Chin Chang Hung Kevin, Music Playground and Basketball Park
Chin Chang Hung Kevin, St Kilda Live Music Precinct
Chin Chang Hung Kevin, Overall Plans
Chin Chang Hung Kevin, Site Overview - Axonometric Diagram
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