Folie in Narrative

Our Folie’s focus is on the development of Brisbane and the drastic changes that have occurred in the areas surrounding the Howard smith Wharves. Five iconic sites were chosen to portray the development of the encompassing area. Differing learning techniques of individuals were considered and it was decided that a combination of reading, experiencing and observing was the best way to encompass the majority of learning styles and keep the viewer interested. Periscopes were utilized as the viewing technique, as it was an interesting solution that fit in with the context of the area. It was decided that an image would be placed upon each periscope so that each site could be viewed as it was historically with a short, relevant piece of informative text about the area. Through this process each site could be understood through the information provided and experienced as it is today through the periscope image. It was important to create a space that was easily accessible and welcoming to passers by, while also providing a private and quiet environment for the public to learn. These specifications drove the shape of the Folie design. The spiral shell creates an entry that bridges off the pathway to entice people walking along the path to enter. The paneled walls create an open and well-ventilated atmosphere that is sheltered enough from the outside environment to remain a private room. The folie creates a window to view surrounding areas that normally would not be focused on individually from the given site. The folie has been designed to alter the users perspective of the environment. It highlights specific aspects of the sites surroundings that wouldn’t be noticed in normal context and in conjunction educates the user about these monumental aspects, increasing the users appreciation of the surrounding area.