The above map shows the path taken to reach the building site for our folie design from start (QUT) to finish (Howard Smith Wharves). For the first part of the journey we took the loop bus to Adelaide St and then walked through the CBD until we reached the river. This part of the walk proved to be quite chaotic as the bus was full and walking along with the fast-paced pedestrians made you feel quite rushed. We walked through this section at about late morning, so it was safe to assume that most people would be at work by this time. The fact that it still felt so rushed and busy shows that this section of the city would probably be like this throughout the day, regardless of time (although on weekends this would probably be different).
Once we reached the river and started walking towards the wharves (see images above) there was considerably less condensed pedestrian traffic. Most of the people passing by being were in casual dress, not business wear, and didn't seem to be quite as rushed as the pedestrians in the CBD. This provided a much calmer atmosphere.
Above are some rough sketches of the Howard Smith Wharves showing its location in relation to the river and the bridge. The large pillars under the bridge could potentially impact the design of the folie, as could the elongated nature of the site. It is assumed that when the folie is constructed there is to be access to a ferry terminal near the site. This would help to bring pedestrians through the location. During the walkshop most of the people who were walking along the river seemed quite casual and in no particular hurry; having a ferry terminal near the site could help bring through a greater variety of pedestrians, such as business people and tourists. Therefore, it would be important to keep this in mind when looking at the folie design.
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