'On the one hand, there are bureaucracies, hierarchical structures with conscious goals and overt control mechanisms. On the other, there are peasant and small-town markets, self-organized structures that arise spontaneously out of the activities of many individuals, whose interests only partially overlap'. - Manuel De Landa, 1997
Yasu showed the diagram below in the lecture. It shows a four dimensioned chart which includes ephimeral (short-lived), hierarchical (ranked), permanent and spontaneous characteristics of design. This is an interesting concept chart which I think has opportunities and constraints for each aspect. Often architecture can be static, often designed for short-term gain and no longevity plan associated.
The urban region for this project is predominantly retail. I think there is an opportunity for a permanent/ spontaneous architectural solution. The city is conducive to spontaneous actions because its primary function is the 'Central Business District' for Brisbane. Users of the city are typically workers, students (from QUT), tourists and visitors who typically frequent the city for alternate reasons other than retail. An architectural device should allow for spontaneous retail experiences and encourage interaction and engagement with its surrounds.
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