Architecture

This project explores the issue of nightlife violence in Melbourne CBD – in particular the interstitial space between when young people leave a club to when they return home. This void in time is often when potentially harmful situations arise - with aggression and violence most often occurring as people wait for taxis or wander the streets. The site for the intervention is King Street in Melbourne CBD, as it is a well-known “hot spot” for violence. My project, therefore, aims to fill the gap of interstitial space by offering people a useful and safe destination during these ‘in-between’ times. This space will offer a range of services, with the main function being a central hub for a new public transport system proposed as part of the project. The design is based on theories about environments for crime reduction - including increased natural surveillance, social interaction and subdued relaxation spaces.