Critical Companions Series: Ocean Pools Project

The Critical Companions Series celebrates innovative and rich thinking. ‘Critical Companions’ are individuals within the Sydney Environment Institute’s network that inspire others with their unique methodology to stretch horizons and strengthen thinking. The inaugural lecture was given by Nicole Larkin, University of Sydney Masters of Architecture graduate and affiliate of the Sydney Environment Institute. Larkin’s research is based on capturing ocean pools in New South Wales and looks to publish a best practice design guideline for ocean pools as a resource for professionals and the community. Her presentation gives an overview of the Wild Edge, a project which documents NSW’s ocean pools. Set against sublime headlands and tucked into sweeping beaches, ocean pools are understated turquoise sanctuaries. Concrete walls meld with natural rock and are engulfed by the surf twice a day. Download the full Wild Edge Report. For more information about this event click here.Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Country – Abbas El-Zein 04:40 The Wild Edge – Nicole Larkin 35:30 Adaptation with Rising Sea Levels 39:55 Respecting the Coastline 42:55 Designing a Space for Humans and Non-Humans 46:50 Nicole Larkin’s Favourite Ocean Pool 47:35 Who Holds Responsibility for Maintaining Ocean Pools? 52:00 The Debate Around State Heritage Protection of Ocean Pools 58:50 Ocean Pools in the Context of Rising Sea Levels 1:02:15 Indigenous Aqua-culture Speakers Professor Abbas El-Zein (Chair), School of Civil Engineering, The University of Sydney Nicole Larkin, Architect and Designer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.