DEAR DIARY

Dear Diary,

Julian is so mean to me at uni,
he is such a bully.

Talk soon,

love Rach.

MOBILE PHONE LIGHTS

For the NYE 2030 celebrations, newspaper and radio advertisements will inform the people of Sydney well in advanced to bring a torch along to the event for the celebrations.

 "NYE 2030 BYO TORCH"

This will result in mass participation, with all the 1 million people contributing their torch as the major source of light. As more people arrive to circular quay, the number of lights will grow, creating suspense and a build up.

This is a similar concept to many concerts, by artists such as U2 and Coldplay. The photo below shows a U2 concert, where all the lights were turned off and the area was lit solely by the mobile phone lights of the audience. The result appears like a dark sky with bright stars.

ABOVE: U2 playing to the mobile phone lights of the audience.

The YouTube Video below demonstrates the same mobile phone light tactic at a Coldplay concert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_lPj05cKEc&feature=related

MORE INSPIRATION FOR OUR PROPOSED FOOT BRIDGE

This project was created by Bjarke Ingels Group from Denmark. The aim was to construct an inhabitable bridge by using apartments and office space as bridge piers. 


This complex yet simple and original idea employs a number of concepts that would suit our proposed footbridge. One of the main ones, is the idea of placing man maid ecological islands that run from the bottom of the various bridge piers. With the direct sunlight from the harbour and the use of the abundant water available these little islands could act as mini fresh food markets or social gathering spots with incredible views!


The arc divides allow water transport to travel in out of Circular Quay. 

STEPHEN VITIELLO

Stephen Vitiello is a talented sound artist from the USA who is currently working in Sydney.  His works show ways sound can be integrated with visual installations. He has worked with MoMa and released a number of albums showcasing his work.


To listen to his creations, go to  http://www.stephenvitiello.com/

A BRIDGE IS JUST NOT A BRIDGE...

"The function of bridges extends beyond mere utility, and they have an inherent significance and symbolism as connectors and conduits, gateways and meeting places, landmarks and icons."


 - Contemporary Architecture, Ireland by Wilkinson Eyre Architects

ECO FRIENDLY BRIDGES

The bridges below all contain sustainable architectural features that will be similar to our proposed 2030 Footbridge!   

Designed by the Australian firm Cox Architects, the Kurilpa Bridge is said to be the longest footbridge of its kind. Spanning 470 meters, the footbridge features a LED lighting system that is powered almost completely by 84 integrated solar panels which produce and average of 100KWh a day. And because it is connected to the grid, the bridge can get power when needed or give power back to the grid when a surplus is generated.

Another great example of treading lightly on the land, the Langkawi Sky Bridge’s six foot wide deck rises 2000 feet above sea level on the top of Mount Mat Cincang. A marvel of modern engineering, the curving bridge deck allows visitors an intimate experience of the forest canopy and wildlife. And from the built-in triangular lookout decks visitors get panoramic views of Langkawi, an archipelago of 99 islands.

A stunning example of solar bridge-making on a large scale, the Copenhagen Harbor LM Project by Steven Holl Architects combines a host of sustainable technologies like photovoltaic-sheathed skyscrapers, a wind turbine-studded skybridge, sea water heating and cooling systems, and radiant floor heating.

Situated 120 feet above the forest in Telok Blangah Hill Park outside Singapore, this network of pedestrian bridges and suspended walkways gives visitors a bird’s-eye view of the park’s breathtaking forest canopy. Rather than disturb the delicate landscape of the park below, engineers designed this network of pathways for visitors to get as close as possible to the ecosystem without disturbing the delicate balance below.

MONITOR MERRIMAC BRIDGE

It is a 4.6 miles long, four-lane bridge-tunnel composed of bridges, trestles, man-made islands, and tunnels where the James, Nansemond, and Elizabeth Rivers come together in the southeastern Virginia. It connects the cities of Newport News and Suffolk.


This concept offers an alternative look to our proposed footbridge. In a real basic way, you could apply this to the circular quay area and submerge part of the proposed footbridge allowing tourists and locals access to views of the old circular quay which is hidden below the sea line!