WEEK 13-Function and Circulation

Building function

WEEK 12-Site Analysis

LOCATION

located between the green area, camping area and the centre of the festival, 

easy access from every site

Orientation

The front of the building is facing south, to get the direct sunlight during the day

 

Design process on the site

WEEK 11-Design Concept (Bora Ring)

IDEA OF BORA RING

BORA RING in the form of circle, individually places stone as the evidence.

figures number of complex social, culture and environmental relationship and there are several intriguing lines of inquiry that could be pursued with regard to them.

FUNCTION 

-The function was expressly social and ceremonial

-Identify the factor determining their distribution and location

IT CALLED AS EARTH CIRCLE

Earth circle sites ("Bora rings") provide such evidence. These sites are conspicuous features of the Southeast Queensland archaeological landscape not only because of their prevalence in the area, but also because they constitute sites whose functions were expressly social and ceremonial. Consequently, earth circles are of particular significance as material expressions of a fundamental dimension of Aboriginal life, and for
this reason, their considered examination is critical to a more complete understanding of the archaeology of the region.
Earth circles figured in a number of complex social, cultural and environmental relationships, and there are several intriguing lines of inquiry that could be pursued with regard to them. Moreover, the uses of earth circles were not confined to initiation, but also included dances and fights. Given these considerations, application of term "Bora ring" to all earth circle sites is best avoided

IDEA TO MY DESIGN

CREATING A SPACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN GATHER, DO ACTIVITY, SHARING THE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE 

CREATING THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ENVIRONMENT

SYMBOLISE THE EXISTENCE OF THE WOODFORD PEOPLE IN THE FUTURE  

GALLERY AND WORKSHOP
non festival
workshop
exhibition and function

festival
gallery
experience the workshop
introducing the history of the aboriginal

WEEK 10-Futher Research (Aboriginal People)

Based on the research of Woodford, I find out that the real identity of woodford is not only about the nature (environment) and Festival but also their people, culture and believe. The woodford known as Folk Festival, which getting bigger from time to time, and they lost the real identity of their own culture from time to time. people no longer interested in their culture which result the dreaming festival is not held this year and may be in future. 

In this task I would like to challenge my self to learnt and experience the aboriginal culture of Woodford people. Helping them to preserve their culture and develop their identity for the future.

As a an Architecture my vision for the future is to maintain their environment, culture and believe, symbolizing their presence in the future

Aboriginal People

By looking at the vantage point of aboriginal people there are three main point of their life which is their culture, ceremony, and ritual (believe). In the past they have a place which called as Bora ring where all of those thing is happened. the idea of Bora Ring showing the connection between people, social and environment. 

Further develop of my previous project about self sufficient community, each community specialize   in one product or service with focussed on sharing, supply and knowledge which is create a stronger sense of community. 

ART.

stone tools

rock art

craft

painting (body painting and ground painting) 

dance

music (Didgeridoo)

food planting

There are many ceremonies and reasons for ceremonies in Aboriginal society, all have a firm place with The Dreaming

Great Ancestral Spirits arranged the earth by creating people, animals, plants and birds and these were all put in their respective places according to the land forms and spirits surrounding them. These Ancestral Spirits made rules and the law to govern the land, its people, animals and plants. If life on earth was to continue, these rules would need to be followed. Ceremonies ensure that vital components of this law and The Dreaming stay intact. They provide a time where all people in a language group work together for the survival of The Dreaming.

All beliefs and stories of The Dreaming are individually owned and kept secure by individual members of a language group ensuring that they are protected for all people. These members of a language group had and continue to have the great task of ensuring that these stories were correctly remembered and passed on, and that the correct practise of rituals and ceremonies were performed to do this.

Aboriginal ceremonies are concerned with acting out The Dreaming, its laws and stories. Men and Women had different roles in ceremonies and these roles varied from language group to language group. In many areas men were given the role as guardians of a special spiritual site where a ceremony was performed. This role meant that the site would need to be cared for accordingly so that that particular spirit would continue to live there. Women were the guardians of a special knowledge and therefore hold great religious and spiritual power within the language group.Roles in ceremonies would vary considerably depending on the reasons why the ceremony was being held. Some ceremonies were for men only, others were for women only and both men and women had their own particular Spirtual and sacred objects. Sometimes this is talked about as men's business and women's business.

http://www.indigenousaustralia.info/culture.html

http://www.indigenousaustralia.info/culture.html

WEEK 9-site context (Woodford)

BACKGROUND

Owners and Custodianship

Custodians of the Woodford are the members of Jinibara Nation. The Jinibara people are the registered Native Title Claimants for the Woodford area and are comprised of the descendents of Fanny Mason known as Jowalmel who was born in the 1840’s at Woodford and Johnny McKenzie known as Wangiramu born in 1826 near Kilcoy.

Our Custodians Uncle Noel Blair and Uncle Kenny Murphy have been elected by the elders of the Jinibara to act as their spokespeople and representatives.

The world of the Jinibara is rich in Dreaming places and ceremonial grounds including Bora rings, stone arrangements, camping places, food resource areas and story places. The Jinibara Peoples have many stories that connect them with country and ancestors.

Today, the land is managed by the Queensland Folk Federation (QFF), a not-for-profit organisation which presents the Woodford Folk Festival, The Dreaming Festival and The Planting on the site annually. The land is dedicated to the arts and humanities and is underpinned by a strong commitment to the environment. The QFF is also an Incorporated Association and a recognised charity.

The Festival

The Woodford Folk Festival is international event which is held annually over six days and six nights with more than 2000 performers.

The festival including dances, street theatre, writers’ panels, film festival, comedy sessions, acoustic jams, social dialogue and debate, folk medicine, an entire children’s festival, an environmental programme featuring talks, debates and films, art and craft workshops, circus performances and workshops, late night cabarets, parades and special events including a spectacular fire event.

many people said that the festival is a place where people can escape from ‘reality’ and immerse yourself in cultures from near and far. It is a place where artists inspire, community spirit engulfs and life memories are made

The Dreaming

The dreaming festival is a 3 day and 4 night celebration of Indigenous art, culture and lifestyle. Featuring indigenous performers from Australia and around the world, The Dreaming Festival will open with a traditional ceremony to acknowledge and respect the Jinibara people, the traditional custodians of the Woodford region. 

There is some events and workshops taking place during the Dreaming Festival include performances by the Inala Clowning and Skills Troupe, guided bushtucker walks, African drumming workshops, coconut weaving workshop, a poetry slam and the opportunity to add to the mural art collaboration which will celebrate Mother Earth

In this festival people can experience rich in culture and lore. Here is a chance to immerse yourself in hat special feeling that only a large gathering of indigenous tribal people can bring

The Dreaming indigenous festival is not held this year, with the Queensland Folk Federation saying funding sources had dried up since the global financial crisis

The Environment

The environmental landscape of the Woodford Folk Festival is a consequential element of the festival experience. The festival streetscape and surrounding Glasshouse Mountains landscape has become the character of the event, its self conception and functional operation.

To protect the environmental beauty inherent in the festival landscape, the infrastructure on the site has been built in accord with the ethos of the 500 Year Plan. This concept is bound to the ideology that every decision should have a view toward the future: new infrastructure should be ‘architecturally splendid’, environmentally complementary and ecologically sound. Therefore, there are very few permanent buildings on the festival site with intention only to add essential structures; those that are permanent include the 43 amenities blocks and the cider house. The mud or dust of the gravel-covered festival streetscape – lined with tents, colourful flags and lanterns – create the makeshift charm which defines the festival. The development of the site aim to make the festival environmentally friendly. With respect to the original land custodians, the festival maintains a strong environmental ethos to protect and sustain the festival village site.

what do people think about Woodford and its identity?

what is woodford?

festival? nature?

what do people think about the festival?

http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/

WEEK 8 - Precedence

Precendence

L’Assemblée Radieuse organizes a vast program of conference, assembly and dining facilities around three carved courtyards – each representing one of Gabon’s rich and diverse ecosystems. The circular form is topped with a dramatically sloped roof, which emerges from the lush, green hills of the surrounding diplomatic quarter: the newly reconceived Cité De La Démocratie. This angled roof becomes one of the building’s most prominent façades, allowing views up from the city, below to the courtyard-gardens, and towards the rooftop reflecting pool – taking the elliptical form of the auditorium below

http://www.archdaily.com/284788/workac-to-design-new-assembly-hall-in-central-africa/