The fist thing to be sorted was the tram, we have chosen to run a hydrogen tram system that eliminates the over head wires, making for a cleaner more streamline look for Canberra (good for identiy and presence). Investing in the hydrogen system will also bring cleaner energy into the for front. it will also allow for hydrogen cars to be marketed in Australia.
The Precincts are still fairly free form in purposed as the areas are designed to be flexible ( our theme group) and the forms of the buildings are being left open so each group member can put their own spin on the flexible ideas and what they think the buildings and architecture around parliament should be like.
My thoughts are that the architecture should make a statement and generate intrest on its own, (moveable buildings pretty much do that) the way the site slopes up to capitol hill much of the architecture can be hidden way until you come upon it from a certain point. as i feel it is important to maintain the iconic dialogue that the Parliament house creates. the landscaping around the main drive creates some interesting interactions with the mall.
The project statement is also going through its final revisions incorporating many of the ideas that have been discussed. but essentially its still focused around condensing Canberra through flexible transport and moveable (straddeling) and buildings and generating more interest and making it the place to be....
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