This past Saturday, Powerhouse Castle Hill hosted Family Day – Architecture, a bustling event featuring exciting demonstrations, interactive workshops, immersive tours, and hands-on activities. The day provided a one-of-a-kind opportunity to highlight the remarkable architectural treasures housed within the Powerhouse Collection.
Volunteers played a pivotal role in ensuring that visitors had a memorable and enriching experience. Here’s a glimpse of the exciting activities that awaited families on this architecture -themed day:
Lahznimmo Architects X Powerhouse Co-developed with Lahznimmo Architects and Powerhouse, families were invited to be a team of architects to problem solve, design and create a new piece of architecture.
Minecraft Quick Build Challenge the Quick Build Challenge was to design and create a building in 10 minutes or less in the Minecraft world.
Tower Challenge the Tower Challenge tested visitors physical and fine motor skills, building a tower using pegs and popsicle sticks!
Paper Model Building Families were invited to reconstruct iconic buildings around Castle Hill using paper, through examining the basic shapes and blocks that make up these iconic building designs.
Lost Cities Tour This tour explored remnants saved from long-gone buildings, including a waterfront mansion, shopping centre and even a palace.
In addition to these engaging activities, the Architecture Discovery Station offered a haven for builders. Families could delve into the fascinating realm of architectural arches, including the Roman, Catenary, and Parabolic arches. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about their history, features, and applications through detailed models.
Family Day – Architecture provided a captivating opportunity to explore the world of architecture and our built environment, delving into the stories and designs behind iconic structures. Whether you loved architecture or simply curious to learn more, this event celebrated the beauty and creativity of architecture in a memorable and engaging way.
Karen Griffiths
Volunteer Program Officer