The Marker Evolves

With the new parallel projections complete, and the two concepts re-worked into an electroliquid aggregation, it was time to develop the basic and blocky axonometric form into something more sophisticated.

This represents a sort of evolutionary lineage of the marker concept, from its bulky axonometric ancestor, to its more refined descendents. The left branch represents a line of thinking that seemed promising at first, but in the end felt clumsy and awkward. Thus, I returned to when I was last happy with the design and set at it in a different way, quickly progressing to something far more interesting.

The final design maintains the sense of simplicity that characterised its original form, whilst the chamfering of the pillars, and the layering of the core provide a sense of lightness that was previously absent. Furthermore, the tiered base causes the structure to more strongly connect with the land below, helping it define the space even more strongly.

In striking upwards, the design alludes to the spirits of triumph and glory that pervaded the park during the days of the Olympics, whilst the powerful beacon references the torch itself. In short, the marker is an embodiment of the Olympic spirit as it existed in Sydney in the year 2000, and as it continues to this day at Blacktown Park.