Something’s Fishy is a collaborative research project undertaken by Andrew Daly and Kevin Liu, from July 2015 ― February 2016. Presented in this exhibition is a selection of findings and projections from over 6 months of research. The project explored the Bays Precinct and Sydney Fish Markets (SFM), its history, present and future.
Part One of the exhibition explores the context of New South Wales planning decisions by tracing a timeline of recent significant development projects in Sydney. Mapping out the troubled procurement of Barangaroo, Darling Harbour Live, White Bay Station and Circular Quay. Part Ⅱ examines at the Bays Precinct, as it was, as it is and what it might be. Tracing back 100 years of history to see what the bay was used before and how it became the Bays Precinct we know now. A wall of context shows a history that contributes to our nostalgic affection for the Sydney Fish Markets and the Bays Precinct. It’s a strong foundation to build a future precinct that understands its context and valuable history. Can master plans that seek authentic and amenable spaces exist alongside developer-driven commerical spaces be of any value? Or are the Markets to become little more than a theme park of fishy proportions?
Part One of the exhibition explores the context of New South Wales planning decisions by tracing a timeline of recent significant development projects in Sydney. Mapping out the troubled procurement of Barangaroo, Darling Harbour Live, White Bay Station and Circular Quay. Part Ⅱ examines at the Bays Precinct, as it was, as it is and what it might be. Tracing back 100 years of history to see what the bay was used before and how it became the Bays Precinct we know now. A wall of context shows a history that contributes to our nostalgic affection for the Sydney Fish Markets and the Bays Precinct. It’s a strong foundation to build a future precinct that understands its context and valuable history. Can master plans that seek authentic and amenable spaces exist alongside developer-driven commerical spaces be of any value? Or are the Markets to become little more than a theme park of fishy proportions?
