Future Paddington Citizen / Future Australian Citizen

The prediction of a future citizen was realised by noting current trends in human behaviour, on both a local and global scale...
Some key general trends where :

Global Trends in Human Behaviour -

Increased awareness of environment
Increased use of technology - antisocial, isolating
Increased awareness of global issues
Movement towards vernacular / markets / recycled materials / green space
Dislike of large-scale unresponsive architecture (selfish-architecture)

Local Trends -

Cafe Culture remains popular
Social environments in high usage
Increasing in housing prices in affluent suburb
Demographic varies from small family, high-income bracket (home owners), to students (renting).
Cultural richness of area is generally appreciated and enjoyed (heritage facades maintained)

Paddington currently has a appeal due to it's status as a "character suburb", it has history and is well maintained. it also has a cafe culture which is particularly popular, this shows that the social atmosphere of a cafe remains popular.

BCC Local Plan LaTrobe Tce / Given Tce, Paddington. http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/bccwr/lib181/chapter4_latrobegiven_lp.pdf

"‘timber and tin’ hillside character" - BCC Local Plan LaTrobe Tce / Given Tce, Paddington.

The local Plan for Latrobe Tce / Given Tce currently reflects a strong desire to preserve the "‘timber and tin’ hillside character" that Paddington currently offers. While low-density residential and retail developments are proposed for this area, this key term is to be enriched.This preservation will enrich the human experience of Paddington, adding to their cultural and social experience, which is was outlined by our group as both a need and a want of the inhabitant.

Our proposal is to reflect this character, whilst also responding to global trends.

Preservation and Restoration

http://www.arkhefield.com.au/