Muddy Urbanism: A Los Angeles Dialogue
http://www.cargocollective.com/muddyurbanism Muddy Urbanism is an ongoing urban-research studio that generates possible futures for Te Whau, a river that bisects the inner west of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Muddy Urbanism was initially exhibited at Auckland Art Gallery as
Muddy Urbanism: A Los Angeles Dialogue
http://www.cargocollective.com/muddyurbanism Muddy Urbanism is an ongoing urban-research studio that generates possible futures for Te Whau, a river that bisects the inner west of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Muddy Urbanism was initially exhibited at Auckland Art Gallery as
The Lab: A Design-Based Open Laboratory
video by The National Institute of Creative Arts & Industries
The Lab: A Design-Based Open Laboratory
video by The National Institute of Creative Arts & Industries
Whau Coastal Walkway Project
Good ideas have a way of spreading… As part of the Muddy Urbanism research lab Hannah Ryan proposed the Te Waitahurangi Loop, a continuous recreational corridor that connects existing recreational open spaces around the recreational volume of the Whau River. This week the New Zealand Herald
Whau Coastal Walkway Project
Good ideas have a way of spreading… As part of the Muddy Urbanism research lab Hannah Ryan proposed the Te Waitahurangi Loop, a continuous recreational corridor that connects existing recreational open spaces around the recreational volume of the Whau River. This week the New Zealand Herald
‘The Lab’ Book Launch
WHEN: Thursday 7th August 5.30—7.30pm WHERE: Auckland Art Gallery foyer, Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland The University of Auckland School of Architecture and Planning is proud to announce the launch of ‘The Lab’ The publication ‘The Lab’ archives the 3-month-long laboratory that
‘The Lab’ Book Launch
WHEN: Thursday 7th August 5.30—7.30pm WHERE: Auckland Art Gallery foyer, Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland The University of Auckland School of Architecture and Planning is proud to announce the launch of ‘The Lab’ The publication ‘The Lab’ archives the 3-month-long laboratory that
Muddy Urbanism Publication
Muddy Urbanism was led by Kathy Waghorn from The University of Auckland in collaboration with Teddy Cruz, Professor of Public Culture at the University of California, San Diego and co-founder of the Center for Urban Ecologies.The book contains documentation of
Muddy Urbanism Publication
Muddy Urbanism was led by Kathy Waghorn from The University of Auckland in collaboration with Teddy Cruz, Professor of Public Culture at the University of California, San Diego and co-founder of the Center for Urban Ecologies.The book contains documentation of
The 5th Auckland Triennial Exhibition
Photograph Amy Yalland Photograph Sophia Kim Photograph Amy Yalland Photograph Herman Haringa Photograph Sophia Kim
The 5th Auckland Triennial Exhibition
Photograph Amy Yalland Photograph Sophia Kim Photograph Amy Yalland Photograph Herman Haringa Photograph Sophia Kim
Mangrove Energy Farm
Angela Yoo Mangrove Energy Farm is a speculative project which addresses the future implications of a new energy regime at Rosebank, an area which will deal with imminent threat from sea-level rise within this century. Transforming the underutilised mangroves into
Mangrove Energy Farm
Angela Yoo Mangrove Energy Farm is a speculative project which addresses the future implications of a new energy regime at Rosebank, an area which will deal with imminent threat from sea-level rise within this century. Transforming the underutilised mangroves into
Programmatic Peninsula
Steven Lin Programmatic Peninsula is a speculative investigation into how zoning operates as an organisational tool. Specifically targeting Rosebank Peninsula as the site of interrogation, this project unveils the conflicts of urbanism currently occurring. Responses are generated from these conflicts
Programmatic Peninsula
Steven Lin Programmatic Peninsula is a speculative investigation into how zoning operates as an organisational tool. Specifically targeting Rosebank Peninsula as the site of interrogation, this project unveils the conflicts of urbanism currently occurring. Responses are generated from these conflicts
Remediating the Whau
Vinni Paget This project addresses the serious issue of heavy-metal contamination within the Whau River. Heavy-metal contamination harms the aquatic ecosystem, reducing the possibility to positively utilise this natural resource. A recently developed technology called ‛phytoremediation’ may prove to be
Remediating the Whau
Vinni Paget This project addresses the serious issue of heavy-metal contamination within the Whau River. Heavy-metal contamination harms the aquatic ecosystem, reducing the possibility to positively utilise this natural resource. A recently developed technology called ‛phytoremediation’ may prove to be
Industrial Recreation
Zee Shake Lee Industrial Recreation explores the possibility of expanding zoning categories through threading ‛living’ and ‛leisure’ programmes within the Span Farm industrial zone. Span Farm is an anomalous area on the western banks of the Whau River. Technically fringed
Industrial Recreation
Zee Shake Lee Industrial Recreation explores the possibility of expanding zoning categories through threading ‛living’ and ‛leisure’ programmes within the Span Farm industrial zone. Span Farm is an anomalous area on the western banks of the Whau River. Technically fringed
Whau-Bridge River-Park
Herman Haringa The Whau River has played a significant part in Auckland’s history, originally used by the Māori as a portage between the Waitematā Harbour and Manukau Harbour. It was later used by the early colonial settlers as a means
Whau-Bridge River-Park
Herman Haringa The Whau River has played a significant part in Auckland’s history, originally used by the Māori as a portage between the Waitematā Harbour and Manukau Harbour. It was later used by the early colonial settlers as a means
Te Waitahurangi Loop
Hannah Ryan With a continually rising population (an expected increase of 10,000 people in New Lynn alone by 2031), the requirement for new open space is undeniable.[1] New Lynn is anticipating the generation of one new park, but with population
Te Waitahurangi Loop
Hannah Ryan With a continually rising population (an expected increase of 10,000 people in New Lynn alone by 2031), the requirement for new open space is undeniable.[1] New Lynn is anticipating the generation of one new park, but with population
Much Ado About Pylons
Sophia Whoi Seung Kim Power pylons were built along the Whau River corridor in the 1940s to transmit power from Otahuhu to Henderson, and remain as a crucial part of the national electricity grid.[1] These pylons have always been associated
Much Ado About Pylons
Sophia Whoi Seung Kim Power pylons were built along the Whau River corridor in the 1940s to transmit power from Otahuhu to Henderson, and remain as a crucial part of the national electricity grid.[1] These pylons have always been associated
Amphibious Living
Chia Venn Khoo (KCV) Any river is really a summation of a whole valley. It shapes not only the land, but also the life and culture of the valley. To think of any river as nothing but water is to
Amphibious Living
Chia Venn Khoo (KCV) Any river is really a summation of a whole valley. It shapes not only the land, but also the life and culture of the valley. To think of any river as nothing but water is to
Infill Liaison
Raimana Jones Infill housing is the insertion of additional dwelling units on an existing property through the act of legal property subdivision. This has been a common approach to increasing density in Auckland’s suburbs, including those in the Whau River
Infill Liaison
Raimana Jones Infill housing is the insertion of additional dwelling units on an existing property through the act of legal property subdivision. This has been a common approach to increasing density in Auckland’s suburbs, including those in the Whau River
Tactical Urbanism: What About Clark’s Common?
Antonia Lapwood The Avondale Stream runs through the neighbourhood of Clark’s Common in New Lynn and currently divides the light industrial zone on Portage Road and the residential community of Ulster Road. Lack of access, disconnection between the zones, and
Tactical Urbanism: What About Clark’s Common?
Antonia Lapwood The Avondale Stream runs through the neighbourhood of Clark’s Common in New Lynn and currently divides the light industrial zone on Portage Road and the residential community of Ulster Road. Lack of access, disconnection between the zones, and
What about Clark’s Common?
CRITICAL MAPPING Upon analysis of the physical conditions around the site of Clarks Common, I mapped the fence types as a way of further understanding patterns and relationships involving the connection to the Avondale Stream. I also mapped the inorganic
What about Clark’s Common?
CRITICAL MAPPING Upon analysis of the physical conditions around the site of Clarks Common, I mapped the fence types as a way of further understanding patterns and relationships involving the connection to the Avondale Stream. I also mapped the inorganic
Infrastructure on The Whau II
Critical Mapping Upon my initial visit to the Whau river, I became intrigued by the dominating infrastructure littering the Whau landscape, particularly pylons running the length of the river. My critical mapping became a photographic analysis of infrastructure that integrates
Infrastructure on The Whau II
Critical Mapping Upon my initial visit to the Whau river, I became intrigued by the dominating infrastructure littering the Whau landscape, particularly pylons running the length of the river. My critical mapping became a photographic analysis of infrastructure that integrates
Whauloating Riverpark Proposal
Urban Proposal I am proposing to reactivate the Whau River surface to a vibrant recreational space. This should create stronger public awareness through a greater focus on the river itself. This is to be achieved through a catalog of semi
Whauloating Riverpark Proposal
Urban Proposal I am proposing to reactivate the Whau River surface to a vibrant recreational space. This should create stronger public awareness through a greater focus on the river itself. This is to be achieved through a catalog of semi
Amphibian Living
Urban Proposal For my urban proposal, my aim is to bring the Whau River back to “life”, by introducing a new typology of living – “Amphibian Living” to the unused space (mangrove areas). Normally, people regard mangrove area as “wasteland”
Amphibian Living
Urban Proposal For my urban proposal, my aim is to bring the Whau River back to “life”, by introducing a new typology of living – “Amphibian Living” to the unused space (mangrove areas). Normally, people regard mangrove area as “wasteland”
Auckland Triennial’s Laboratory Exhibition Plan
The Triennial, a three-month festival of contemporary art opening on 10 May, will bring local and international artists and architects together, including renowned architects American Teddy Cruz and Bijoy Jain from India. Conceived by the Triennial’s international curator, Hou Hanru,
Auckland Triennial’s Laboratory Exhibition Plan
The Triennial, a three-month festival of contemporary art opening on 10 May, will bring local and international artists and architects together, including renowned architects American Teddy Cruz and Bijoy Jain from India. Conceived by the Triennial’s international curator, Hou Hanru,
PETROCHEMICAL AMERICA
Interesting conversation with Richard Misrach and Kate Orff about their book and exhibition http://www.aperture.org/2012/09/richard-misrach-and-kate-orff-in-conversation/
PETROCHEMICAL AMERICA
Interesting conversation with Richard Misrach and Kate Orff about their book and exhibition http://www.aperture.org/2012/09/richard-misrach-and-kate-orff-in-conversation/
How nature adapts to our rubbish in the Whau…
the little black shags love hanging out on the shopping trolleys and the oysters gravitate to the bricks photos courtesy of Nina Patel
How nature adapts to our rubbish in the Whau…
the little black shags love hanging out on the shopping trolleys and the oysters gravitate to the bricks photos courtesy of Nina Patel
Re-Organization of the Zones
A city’s urban landscape is painted with the different programmatic needs of each area. Zoning regulations are implemented to divide and structure a city to optimize its function and standard of living. Looking closer at the different colored zoning within the area
Re-Organization of the Zones
A city’s urban landscape is painted with the different programmatic needs of each area. Zoning regulations are implemented to divide and structure a city to optimize its function and standard of living. Looking closer at the different colored zoning within the area
URBAN LANDSCAPE LAB
http://urbanlandscapelab.org/work/ – This place is a bit of a goldmine
FORECLOSED
“In the summer of 2011, New York’s Museum of Modern Art invited five teams of architects, planners, ecologists, engineers, landscape designers, and other specialists in the urban and suburban condition to develop proposals for housing that would open new routes
FORECLOSED
“In the summer of 2011, New York’s Museum of Modern Art invited five teams of architects, planners, ecologists, engineers, landscape designers, and other specialists in the urban and suburban condition to develop proposals for housing that would open new routes
H.O.R.T.U.S
“HORTUS (Hydro Organisms Responsive To Urban Stimuli) is a new exhibition from ecoLogicStudio that engages with the notions of urban renewable energy and agriculture through a new gardening prototype. Over a four-week growing period, flows of energy (light
H.O.R.T.U.S
“HORTUS (Hydro Organisms Responsive To Urban Stimuli) is a new exhibition from ecoLogicStudio that engages with the notions of urban renewable energy and agriculture through a new gardening prototype. Over a four-week growing period, flows of energy (light
Tracing The History Of Whau River
Whau Map I’m mapping the history of Whau River over the time and tracing the changing role of the river. Whau River has been shaped over time by varying interests, values and goals. By studying and mapping the historical changes
Tracing The History Of Whau River
Whau Map I’m mapping the history of Whau River over the time and tracing the changing role of the river. Whau River has been shaped over time by varying interests, values and goals. By studying and mapping the historical changes
MUDDY URBANISM lab 