Interior - Honours (Interior Design)

MERGE

Merge is designed as a place of social connection that will strengthen positive cross-cultural engagement within urban Brisbane. Before and after food reaches the table an array of culturally relevant processes and practices intersect. The act of growing, preparing and eating produce goes beyond physiological needs, it builds a bridge between nature, culture and human kind. This precinct is designed to respect and celebrate these traditions to bring together Brisbane’s multi-cultural community within one space.

Lara Kordic

selected site: THE powerhouse

the stores building

The history of the New Farm site and Stores Buildings is recognized and retained. The design is sympathetic with the existing structure and requires low impact construction. New levels, framework and structures (both inside and outside the building) are not fixed to the existing historical building.

Front Exterior Section of Building

PROJECT PLANS

Exterior Space - View Up

concept: scaffold structure

EVER CHANGING, GROWING AND DEVELOPING

The scaffold structure and its limitless possible configurations mirrors the diversity of culture in our communities. The scaffold design language narrates social ties, cultural differences and celebrates links within a diverse community. This physical metaphor is both an aesthetic and structural element of the adaptive reuse project of the Stores Building.

Concept Sketch

community spaces

cultivating COMMUNITY THROUGH DESIGN

MERGE plays a crucial role in promoting positive community interactions and strengthening the cross-cultural social fabric of Brisbane. This will be achieved through the sharing of food, education and public facilities.

an intimate experience of culture and rituals

EXPLORING SOCIAL TIES THROUGH THE SHARING OF FOOD

A culturally sensitive approach has been central in the design of the 5 intimate restaurant spaces. The spaces are connected through the scaffold structures as well as re-occurring materials. The design language is influenced by featuring materials that are symbolic of the rituals and heritage of each culture.

Vista of Hallway
Level 2 Community Garden Space
Elevations

Lara Kordic

Recipient of the Jane Pitman Interior Design Scholarship, Lara Kordic has a passion for Interior Design and the built environment. She strives to create harmonious spaces that build a subtle story to envelope the end user. Finding inspiration from research and history, Lara's concepts are centred around her attention to detail and passion for materials, form, and colour.