concept for a competition entry - architectural folly proposal for the forecourt of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney - a place to rest in the coolth of a makeshift billabong in the shape of a donut, the cancass providing shade and the water feature in the middle cools the surrounding air by evapotranspiration.
surrounded by soft paperbark trees. The distance between the tree trunks in the image should be about 10m, and the pool , a diameter of about 3-4m.
Site Studio is an Architecture and Art practice that combines the talents of registered master architect Milos Obradovic and artist, Dr. Mandy Francis.
In architecture, we aim to uncover hidden and unique potentials of places and materials, to create inspiring, functional, timeless buildings with beautiful spatial qualities and proportions. Each project is uniquely guided by its own special circumstances to achieve an optimum performance and experience of shelter and space, while efficient, affordable and sustainable solutions are embedded in their unique natural environments through a deep understanding of the context and simplicity and clarity of the ideas that are generated by them.
Milos Obradovic ,as principal architect i, s responsible for designing and documenting all building projects. His portfolio ranges from community theatres, educational and child care centres, alterations , new houses, mixed use development, shopfronts, art studios, and public art. He specialises in environmentally sustainable design generated through inventive and efficient design solutions, design of construction methods and targeted material sourcing.
Dr. Mandy Francis is an exhibiting sculptor, installation artist, and painter represented by Studio gallery in Sydney, Melbourne and Sydney. She creates thought provoking , paintings, murals, sculptures and installations, for private commissions and the public domain.
This site showcases a selection of architectural and fine art projects. Enjoy.