Brief
The location for my project that I have picked, is an area in Dagenham which has been left whilst renovating the rest of the area. Due to it being neglected I believe this would be a great space to build my outdoorsperson centre/ arena. This is meant to be a safe space for the youth around the area. It’s a important project, as there are not many outdoor centres around the area and not any sports arenas nearby either. Adding one makes it more accessible to the locals. Having youth centres like this in low-income area keep the youth off the troubled streets. The greenery around the building would add a variety of nature.
This project is focused on flow and movement, to attract the youth in the area. The variation of colours and shapes add texture and dimension to the building which is different to any of the other buildings around Dagenham. The location of this project, is also important as it is very close to the station and bus stops so easily associable to many people even outside Dagenham area, nor just restricted to residents
Specification
Accessibility
wheelchair access
Braille Service
Gym
Disabled Parking Spa Recovery room
Disabled toilet Helicopter access
Patient counselling and support
Physical rehabilitation services Speech and language support Emotional support therapist
Accommodation
Mobile phone allowed Internet access Private rooms Service and public phone Family accommodation
In my sports centre, I will be including a personal physio for any injured or recovering athletes. Emotional therapy is also very important as it makes sure that the athletes mental health comes first. This plays a major roll in there performance as all sports can be mentally draining if you don’t have the right mindset. There will also be speech and language therapy for the patients who struggle with neurological problems
TV access
Parking
Disabled Parking Long stay parking Short stay parking
Food Facilities
Cafe Kitchen Shop
My design is created, to be accessible to as many social groups as possible in order to make everyone feel included and to make sports an enjoyable activity that brings the community together rather than separating everyone due to entry boundaries, rules and regulation within the sports community
Table of Ideas
Site analysis
- Leisure centre - Schools -Train Stations - My building
There are TfL near by, such as a local train station and bus stop. My site is also near by multiple schools so a lot of pupils near by. The hotel allows near by overnight stay.
Location- Dagenham
My chosen site, is an empty space in Dagenham. This area needs a sports arena, as there are multiple sports centres however there aren’t any sports arenas for the sports games to be held at. This would make the games and matches open to the public. This will benefit the clubs near by as they wouldn’t have to travel far for games, therefore saving transport money. This space is also good as it is close to Dagenham east station and it also has many bus stops near by. There are constantly new houses being built in east London, so this would be good to add instead another load of houses.
Location: Surroundings
Train Station
Train
Police Station Bus stop
The style of the train and police station, is in a Victorian style as they were built in the 19th century, around this time Dagenham was well known for the ford car.
Problems with this area
I realised this area has been abandon whist its surrounding spaces have been rehabilitated. The layout is very complex, as it has a lake in the middle, however this can benefit the arena as it can be used for outdoor sports. The area is also covered with trees, if I were to build my arena, I would have to cut majority of the trees down, this can affect any wildlife living in the tree, with isn’t that great for the environment.
Over the years, Dagenham has developed and made good use of its space, they have made houses and local facilities for the public to access. Even though this area has been developed, they have kept some building which were originally there, such as the train stations and the police stations which are still in use today
Development in the area
To develop my location, we can build more apartments in the abandoned property nearby, this will benefit the community by housing the more of the public, this space can also be used to make a hostels to help the poor in the area. This is good as barking and Dagenham has an average of 6,532 homeless people. There can also be a local food bank to make everyone feel heard. This is important to my project, as I want to make an activity centre that makes the community come together and all feel comfortable in the area and home should be a safe space.
Primary research
Primary research
Secondary Research: Yanko Design
This retreat facility is inspired by a peacock mid dance, with large fans which creates a roof for underneath. Liyanage’s style has heavily leaned on nature-inspired architecture, with the use of natural materials like wood and bamboo. The design makes the public able to spot it from miles away, the pop of colours make it stand
YOGA AND WELLNESS RETREAT Designed
The dome-shaped space uses a ‘tessellation’ of three peacocks, creating three points of entry for the yoga centre. Located amidst a forest with a water-body on one end, the retreat is as idyllic as it can get, and just spending a couple of days there is guaranteed to melt your stress away! The circular space can be used for yoga, meditation, tai chi, among other activities that help rehabilitate people mentally and physically
Designed to be instantly eye-catching, the massive peacock-inspired yoga centre hovers above the ground, making it visible from a distance. The structure is made primarily of bent bamboo, with fabric draped over parts of it to help cut sunlight during harsh sunny days. The retreat’s most impressive feature, however, is the presence of lights on all of the peacock’s tail feathers. These light up at night to create a light show that simply sparks.
by Thilina LiyanageSecondary Research: Thilina Liyanage
Thilina has a unique architecture style. He uses bamboo in all his projects which inspire me to use sustainable resources. All his models are inspired by animals or incorporate elements of an animal. The addition of lights to every design makes his work recognisable to the public adding to the aesthetic of the design.
Secondary Research
The gmp crystallized stadium, is a stadium in China which has inspired my design. I like the geometric shape of the stadium; this adds texture to the building and links to my theme of movement and flow. I also like that the building has meaning behind it the geometric shape is inspired by crystals hens the name” gmp crystzllized stadium”, the Greek work for crystals translates in Chinese to “water of pure white”.
I also like the lights incorporated into the stadium. Many international sport events were held in China, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Gam and the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Olympic Game. Most of the stadiums for these events adapted colour change in their lighting system. This is good as the colour of the lights can adapt to the theme. The stadium is well illuminated which is important, as it catches the eyes of its clients. With the help of LED dimming techniques, controlling each triangular glass façade modules as a single element to vary luminance levels and creates patterns, in order to present the interactive relationship between the crystal architecture, the light, and the shadows.
Secondary Research
This is the exterior of the gmp crystallized stadium The light reflected off and the geometric shapes inspired my model. The repetition of shapes stuck together gives the building a unique design making it look like a big crystal hence the name.
Secondary research
Daniel Libeskind Reveals Renderings for the Kurdistan Museum in Erbil, Iraq
This museum interests me as Daniel uses a variety of material, adding texture to a building. Where he has the stencils like material he also has some greenery.
Daniel Libeskind is a famous architected who creates many abstract and pointy buildings, this building in particular Daniel said it was inspired by the emotions of sadness and tragedy, through the weight of history, and of joy and hope, as the nation looks to the future. Daniels inspire me, as they tell story Libeskind took care to design a building that speaks to the Kurdish people. The form of the museum is created by four interlocking geometric volumes that represent the Kurdish
Site Analysis
This is a local leisure center in my chosen location. The Becontree leisure center consists of a gym, pool and hall space for clubs. The different colors of the building, makes it stand out compared to its surroundings. This leisure center, is one bus away from my desired site and around multiple schools and shops therefore accessible to the public.
Site Analysis
This is another leisure center in barking which is one train 4 stops from my chosen location. Its unique exterior structure makes it easily identifiable. This leisure center consists of a pool a gym and spa. Its local to barking station making it easy for the public to access. This has inspired me to put my project near a station.
Leisure centers such as this one, is beneficial in these areas, as it brings the children and community together. Next to the leisure center there is a Broadway studio. In the leisure center, there is a café which is open to the public.
Site anaylsis
All Saints is a school local to my chosen area, it is a catholic secondary school, having a school near my site makes it easily accessible to the youth and the public. There are ,many other neighboring schools in Dagenham such as Robert clack and East brook
Mood board from table MOVEMENT AND FLOW
Mood board from table Geometric
Primary research
This images, are primary research of my theme of movement and flow. I used ribbon and the separation of oil and water. The ribbon flows and has a lot of curves to the structure making it constantly appear to be moving. The separated oil bubbles and water reminds me of the bubble moving in a lava lamp
Primary research
I used my primary research of the ribbon to create a variety of building and pavilion designs. This goes along side my theme of movement and flow with multiple curves in the deign. Focusing on the flexibility of the ribbon I used it to inspire each building.
Model 1
This model was made with card and mesh wire. I use the repetition of the circle shape to make a sphere like shape for the outside and the main focus of the arena. The shape would attract the public as surrounding buildings are mainly are the basic square layout.
The use of multiple materials and texture to the design. The open shape and mesh wire allows natural lighting into the arena. The different placement of each circle adds a dynamic /futuristic element to my model.
The rings around my design idea, is inspired by the rings around planets
Design Development
This shows the development of my design. I added rings around my design. These rings are inspired me the planets in the solar system, adding features to my design.
Sketch up
Model 2
The building will be blocked shaped so the different shapes of the exterior will add texture to building. The opposite direction of each shape added moment to my design
This model incorporates a mixture of materials to add texture to the building. I use a reputation of the same shape but different positions this is to add dimensions. The mesh allows light to enter the building
Design Development
These drawings show the development of my design idea, I tried a variety of different ways to make my design, smooth, sharp, at the end I went for a tunnel inspired look
Sketch up
Model 3
This design I have incorporated windows for light to be accessible in my building, I have also drawn a range of idea which are developments of this idea. To make this model, I used card and tape. If I were to recreate this model, I would use different materials to create a different finishing outcome. I like the layering of the shapes to create a distinct structure.
