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Monash Art, Design and Architecture Student Exhibition 2022

Thai Kim Hoan Bui (Kim)

Throughout my third year, I have learnt so much about astrological observatories. In Amphibian Acquisition studio, my project aims to explore the multiple worlds. It begins with a shipwreck named Stanley of Garden Island now contains lenses and devices to document the worlds surrounding it.

A section of the observatory

An axonometric view of the observatory

Guests arrive from the South West platform via kayaking are invited to enjoy the walking exprience while viewing the space of the mengrove forest rehabilitation and the seagrass meadows. The walking platform takes them to the main obsrevatory dome where the shipwreck and large telescope is located.

A view of the atmosphere

Following the platform the guests are taken to the observatory deck. The walls act as winbreaks for protection but still allows the guests to view the environment. This atmosphere sets the tone that's critical to opening guests' sense of smell and hear as much as see.

Observatory deck view

A program diagram of the overall observatory

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