Superposition
Line marking paint
University of New England, Church Street, Parramatta
The University of New England was looking to activate the outdoor public spaces of the Parramatta campus without impeding vehicle access. We proposed some minimal interventions. Decking transforms the existing curved platform into a presentation stage; occasional seating to the sloping ground plane creates a natural amphitheater; a coat of white paint repurposes the expansive garage door into a screen for projection. The existing patina and linework of the ground are the inspiration for a new layer of indicative ground-markings. White and magenta cross hatches indicate positions for furniture in its variety of modes, white polygons indicate potential projector throw onto two locations. The markings simultaneously guide, trace and multiply encouraging users to see the potential of the space at all times. The markings also create a sense of curiosity from the street as they creep out into the public space.