I am a third year student, and my passion for architecture stems from the ability to design not just buildings, but a brighter future. Architecture is a complex and ever-evolving field that offers many paths to explore, pushing me to test my creativity and discover what I truly enjoy designing. I’m drawn to the balance of artistic vision and technical problem solving, and I find inspiration in the opportunity to shape spaces that impact people’s lives. Each project challenges me to grow, both personally and professionally, as I continue developing my skills in Architecture.

Ty Olson

 

The purpose of my design was to integrate Architecture into Nature known as Biophilic Design to improve the way of living in Parramatta. I also aimed to bring a vibrant and interactive landscape to the ground plane of Parramatta. The site is located in between Argyle Street and Fitzwilliam Street in Parramatta, NSW. The site is directly across from the station and next to Westfields plaza making it a very pedestrian heavy area. I looked into the way people were living in apartments in parramatta and saw a level of isolation and not enough community driven areas in and around the new high rises. My solution to this was implementing co-living into my design. This allowed for individuals to live in their own private apartments within the building, while also having access to communal spaces with other residents. My design consisted of 5 seperate towers to break up the block and allow light and air to flow freely through. The apartments were broken up into a system of blocks where 2 2-bedroom and 4 studio apartments were combined into a double height community space all having access to their local community area. These blocks were stacked on top of each other with a larger community indoor-outdoor area located at most 6 stories above or below any of the residents making it an easily accessible space for everyone to use. The towers sat on top of pillars 3 stories high to allow a large open area on the ground for people in the community to utilise the vibrant space.