Light framed: Sydney uni New Law Building – this building looks light due to the ‘floating’ effect

produced by it being positioned high and the glass framing

Ferry wharf in darling harbour – made of glass framing/ fencing and steel roof that looks like its floating

Arkansas’ Thorncrown chapel ( Glass church in the woods) – this building looks like because it is made of glass and thin wood. In the making of this building the builders used materials no bigger than what two people could carry.

Heavy framed: Sydney uni Great Hall – this building looks heavy due to the sandstone frame. The

thickness of the walls and entry doors give it a ‘huge’ and ‘loaded’ effect

Auburn Gallipoli mosque – concrete frame with infill masonry exterior walls lined with travertine stone

Fisher café – this building looks heavy due to the thick timber framing enclosing the building making it look like its stuck to the ground

Both framing: Sydney uni sports aquatic centre – had brick walls that looked like it was sitting

heavily on the ground. However this contrasts the white steels on top of the building that look like its floating, making it seems light

Lizard log pavilion in Wetherill park – the timber posts that hold the roof provide the building a light effect. Also, the amphitheatre being positioned as a high platform also makes the building look as if its floating. However, the thick steel roof and thick timber flooring makes the building look heavy as if compacted on the ground.