Logan's always been interested in studying architecture ever since intermediate school, when he'd spend lots of time building structures on Minecraft and using Jenga blocks for his creations.

He chose to study at the University of Auckland because of its prestige and close proximity to home. The architecture course itself was more on the critically creative end of the spectrum, which also aligned perfectly with his own commercial art practice.

"My final BAS design project was about the redevelopment of Queens wharf in the Auckland CBD."

"With the guidance of American Gold Medal Architect, Marlon Blackwell, we studied, researched, and reinterpreted his architectural philosophy of figure, figural and figuration. In our eyes, he is an international rockstar-like architect."

"From a random selection of programs, we had to design a 3000 square meter building consisting of an exhibition space, a food market and a kayak factory. This specific design paper was very special because it was structured around learning and interpreting Marlon Blackwell's design philosophy."
  

"I'm currently studying a post graduate conjoint, Master of Architecture (Professional) and Master of Urban Design. This research will help me undertake similar projects in these developing high-density environments around the world."

"I wanted to achieve a harmony within the internal programs and the external program surrounding the site, which is currently not efficiently used to its full potential. I wanted to create a centralised public space where people, program and building interacts and performs with the water."

"Through Marlon Blackwell’s teachings, I discovered a distinct architecture philosophy that I resonate with. I have started to see the same ideas about figures in architecture being portrayed in my art practice as well."

"There is an important, delicate balance of form and figure in high-density urban environments such as on Queens Wharf. My research led me to design the building to engage and activate in all directions in its environment."

"In the future, I hope to utilise this internationally-sourced understanding of form and figure in New Zealand’s built environment. I really care about Auckland’s future and there is an abundance of key waterfront projects and areas that I would be thrilled if I could be a part of." 

"Uniquely, Marlon Blackwell designs buildings to be a landmark comprised of abstract, angular geometries. The amalgamation of geometric porosity in the floor and facade gives rise to face and figure. The semi-urban design, architecture project would create a gateway between land and water, between train and ferry, between viaduct and Britomart's wharf."

"The site around Shed 10 and the cloud was a complex challenge to work with because of the deep salty ocean waters, the de-industrialised nature of the wharf itself and proximity to key dense urban infrastructure. "

"We also had to consider the parameters of the cruise ships that would dock and function along the wharf, but I believe that specific program should be moved and developed to the wharf adjacent."

"We had to figure out how to design with the current conditions of the concrete wharf. My proposal was to remove parts of the wharf surface entirely and re-use it in the facade and the roof structure. It is difficult to design and build sustainably when tackling challenges with saline ocean water."

"At the end of the day, we had to utilise lots of concrete to displace water in under-water level spaces. In theory, we have to ask ourselves to reason between bespoke design and realistic legibility."

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