Pedestrian bridges are cool. Things underneath bridges are cool. Bars under bridges are cool. Bars that play Snoop are also cool. Ponyfish Island is a great example of using of urban space.
City Love
Yen Trinh: Urban Space. Community. Design
Filed under Melbourne …
Melbourne: Public Art QR Codes
The idea of QR Codes with public art and walking trails had recently come up, and I saw it in action in Melbourne with the Laneway Commissions. The codes are captured by a smart phone that redirects you to more information and website.
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/AboutMelbourne/ArtsandEvents/Pages/Lanewaycommissions.aspx
Melbourne: Christmas Story
This Bible story was part of Christmas decorations, and even without reading it, it is in itself a striking and fascinating piece of texture and public art. It seemed to be made from some kind of metal and was the height of a water feature.
Melbourne: 150 Christmas Trees
In the Pines by The Projects in Federation Square.
Melbourne: Fitzroy
“Dear Brisbane, Let’s have the guts to try some trees in road reserve! Thanks, Yen”
Melbourne: Yarraville
It was great to be shown some of Footscray and Yarraville. Yarraville has an especially nice “village” feel.
I snapped a photo of the on street car-share space.
“Dear Brisbane, Get with the times about car share! Regards, Yen”
