This means you can find your information simply by following the hierarchy of: C:\simon\hierarchy.exe
Governments have a hierarchy from the prime minister downwards and probably the most common and well known hierarchy is in the military where a rank is assigned to each soldier and they must follow orders accordingly.
Hierarchy is also present in our collaborative group with myself being labelled the team leader. However, whilst this may be relevant to solving disputes amongst members, what I have learnt is that the real team leader is the person who continually ensures that the project is heading towards the desired outcome. In this regard, whilst I have done my best, our group tutor Matt has really been the group leader.
Hierarchy in relation to our building:
The building hierarchy consists of a square superstructure turned diagonally on a podium to orientate its forecourt symbolically towards parliament. The superstructure consists of vertical service cores carrying long span roof trusses in a crossover pattern which supports a glazed dome at the centre.
The glass dome provides light to the central open space while the enclosing walls are formed by long span beams with glazing in between attaching to the leg of the square cross. 3 of the enclosed 4 quarters of the cross are occupied by the circular court chambers while the remaining quarter forms the entrance.
The building structure reflects a social hierarchy in that the base contains the administrative offices and services while the upper levels accommodate barrister’s and judges chambers. It could also be claimed that the glass dome then extends the hierarchy to the heavens in a subtle reminder that there is only one other power higher than the courts. Very medieval in concept and reminiscent of the great cathedrals of Europe.
REFERENCES:
'Architecture for the new world. The work of Harry Seidler'
By Peter Blake
Horwitz Australia Ltd., Sydney
Wittenborn and Co.,New York
Karl Kraemer Verlag, Stuttgart
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