SIMING
THE ASSIST
Within the context of a world being rapidly embraced by the devastation of global warming it is unequivocally imperative to brace for future sustainment of self and environment in order to facilitate the survival of mankind. The proposed reconfiguration of the White Bay Power Station takes the form of a scaffolding architectural incision in order to aid the barren remains of the once pivotal electrical conduction grounds to be restored to its former glory. Critically, the establishment of architectural support acts as a catalyst for the regeneration of social, environmental and economic sustainability within the rusted steel beams of the site. In alignment with the assistance of regeneration, The Assist is a primary location to endorse the correct environmental practicing of self-sustainment, an advocation of mitigating carbon footprints through the collaboration of heritage site and social awareness.
The epitome of purpose for such a site is derived from its ability to communicate and inaugurate environmentally beneficial practice on a large scale. This is achieved through the promotion of every-day self-sustaining abilities including gardening, food wastage mitigation, weatherisation preparation, scaffolding as well as water storage and saving. The openly inclusive space sets an example for the surrounding cultural context of Rozelle and aims to broaden its boundaries to a globally green scale...
