The initial folly design addressed the themes of connection and drawing people's attention to the actual site at which Howard Smith Wharves are located. The presence of the Story Bridge dominates all that surrounds it and although there is an awareness and appreciation for the river and for the cliffs.. it is the space in between that is neglected and forgotten.
It is this idea that has lead the the development of the Metaphor "How does nature attract attention?"
The main theme here is "neglect". Children are a neglected demographic in the design of our cities and buildings, we design for adults. With this in mind, the learning facility will be directed towards children, potentially specifically designed for an underprivledged children or kids with disabilities or learning difficulty. The site has many qualities which are condusive to an interactive and exciting place of learning. With both audible and visual delight, the bridge, cliff, water, green space and views of the city are aspects of the site that could be celebrated and integrated into the design of this learning space.
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