post scarcity design portfolio [barbara kowalska]
1 8x favourite 2 Science & Social Science Poster 3 TOWN1036: Canvey Island 4 ARCT1061: Induction Terminal
- Loncon III
--Kauffmann
built object
an object
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house by F.L.Wright
I admire F.L. Wright’s courage to propose a scheme which is so unexpected in this organic context. Despite being so striking an uncompromising, the building writes itself into the surrounding and enhance the nature by contrast. it is a win-win situation!
& crystal ring W. Kruk -
...masculine, strong, uncompromising and yet delicate and filigree. The opposites and simple aesthetic make this ring a cherished possession.
This structure sparked my interest in modernism, principles and workmanship required to deliver a truly unique experience.
--- Pin-Up
non-architectural book Grrrls, M. Buszek
book on architecture
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The book was purchased because of my fascination by the art genre of pin-up and how it seemingly exploits women, when in reality it is expression of women’s freedom and confidence.
Thinking Hand, J.Pallasmaa
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The book’s quest to unpack the relationship between our brain-eye-hand which becomes idle in the face of growing reliance on technology in the industry. Personally, I cherish deeply the ability and opportunity to sketch and lose myself only to be ‘awaken’ by unexpected outcomes of the oh-so-importnat process of ‘doodling’.
For reason similar to that described in the case of Escher’s work, the film explores the idea of building alternative reality, film which one can change and control. The notion is both a little scary and wonderfully Inception, Ch. Nolan irresistibly enticing.
drawing of my own
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Drawn as part of university application process. Consequently, in addition to my appreciation of the bold architecture of the house in such a sensitive context, the piece carries sentimental value. The Kauffmann House has long been a favourite of mine and I find myself continually looking into it for inspiration.
hero/ heroine
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and Herzog & DeMeuron
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Santiago Calatrava: has always been in my view an architect with freedom of pushing owns, technological and structural boundaries. Having mastered both engineering and architecture allows him to maximise knowledge of the complementing disciplines and avoid being ;reigned-in’ by the other party required to complete architectural project.
drawing by someone else_2
--- Pierre
Soulages, peinture 162x310cm 1408 1979
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One of a series of ‘blacker than black’ paintings. This piece immediately amplifies importance of our sense of touch and how reality is a tactile environment filled with textures and experiences they deliver. Technology is yet to match the sensuality of the sense of touch.
H&dM: the team is busy with testing and playfulness of new (mainly facade) treatment effects and how these affect architectural form. It can be seen as drive to ‘dressup’ architecture yet they manage to incorporate their solutions in such a way that they are inseparable components of the scheme and structures’ identityfar from mere ornamentation.
brief 1
--- introduction project ---
LONCON
3 the world sciencefiction exhibition
KEY THEMES of current RESEARCH The potential to colonize the red planet and create Martian ‘Big Brother�-style village. Determination of some individuals to venture into space in pursuit of freedom, could overcast the fact of becoming entirely dependent on the those who brought them there in the first place. It is fascinating idea though, and algal biotechnology research which is also being undertaken could provide complimenting tools to survival in the galactic. Harvesting energy and fuel from these green organisms would make our fossil fuel dilemma to be resolved in an sustainable way.
2014 london excel
// algal biotechnology sustaining crater cities //
part of special exhibition: science & social science
brief 2
--- catalyst project for the year ---
town 1036
brief 3
--- urban design project ---
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seemed to want for entertainment, or food, or deckchairs. The deckchair man would come along with his little ticket roll, and you’d be able to sit in your deckchair for
“... back site visitin the summer of ‘52 ...”
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Canvey Island [Essex, Great Britain] est. 50-250 AD, lays on the North bank of the Thames Estuary. The island’s proximity and easy access from London established it as the capital dweller’s prime holiday “... backcontext urban in the summer of ‘52 ...” getaway- since Britain’s diamond age until the rise of foreign travel in mid 1950s. Canvey’s inhabitants has 1:15000 seen it as completely separate land from mainland England and embraced the extensive shoreline and the unique [if troublesome] location below mean sea level. 1936 completion of the first oil terminal inaugurated the island’s status as a major outpost of petrochemical scale industry. Present-day West1:15000 part of Canvey features a collection of jetties and associated industrial structures, Canvey Island [Essex, Great Britain] est. 50-250 AD,creating lays on sui thegeneris North bank of the shoreline. Thames Estuary. The island’s proximity and easy access from London exuberant Post-flood established it as the capital dweller’s prime holidayurban getawaysince Britain’s age until the riseland of foreign travel in mid 1950s. Canvey’s inhabitants development claimeddiamond large areas of eastern has seen it as completely separate land from mainland extensiveeradicated shoreline and the unique [if troublesome] location below mean fromEngland the sea.and Thisembraced extensivethe reclamation sea level. significant characteristics of the island’s inherent 1936 completion of the first oil terminal inauguratedlandscape the island’s status as[creeks, a majorsaltings, outpostmarshes], of petrochemical formations which industry. Present-day West part of Canvey features a collection of jetties and associated industrial structures, creating sui generis exuberant shoreline. had generated unforgettable moments for generations Post-flood urban development claimed large areas of eastern land from the sea. This extensive ofreclamation eradicated significant characteristics local people and holidaymakers alike and gave of thethe island’s inherent landscape formations [creeks, saltings, marshes], which had generated unforgettable moments for generations of local people and holidaymakers alike and gave the island its identity. island its identity.
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--- river urbantopography strategy --extract --Marine chart: underlined soundings indicate measurement ABOVE water level. These demonstrate how shallow are waters along the sea wall in this part of the island. Currently, the wall raises 3-4m above MHL, However, at estimated 28-98cm sea level rise by 2100 (as reported by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in September 2013) eventually the wall is going to be permanently breached (excluding occasional surges due to extreme weather conditions). Therefore, it would be feasible to implement a programme of raising the island’s structures to avoid material damage. Use of seaside vernacular such as piers and stilts has been frequently used by marine communities all over the world.
top to bottom: The island’s saltings used to be celebrated by the community as season and characteristic tidal formation. Canvey under flood waters in 1953. Extract from Port of London marine charts. left: diagrammatic section through existing wall scale 1:500
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camera path opening scene: Caney approach.
memory 2: expeditions into the saltings. Thrill of avoiding high tide.
idyll beach in the Fantasy Land! FOCUS on the ‘Fantasy’ sign.
‘flash-in’ memory3: luxury residence with riverview.
arrival/ establishing location [‘flash-in’, Canvey sign the only sharp object in the frame- zoom on the sign]
memory 1: caravan holiday- tight-knit community; freedom of safe childhood
sea lavender, blackberry bushes: lush island
green pastures (continuation of previous frame portraying Canvey as unspoilt utopian hideaway.
‘waterworld’: cabanas on industrial stilts by the river Thames.
sea of algae gracing the shoreline.
memory: sightseeing the new great developments on the island- turning into Oil City
“... back in theshot establishing summer storyboard of ‘52 ...”
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reference only: colour and texture palette
Closing scene: silhouette atop the seawall- reminder of the flood and catalyst for the ‘rebirth’ of the island. Blurry fade-in + quick succession of memory frames repeated; overlay with flipboard-style countdown clock: from -1952-2052
“... back in the summer of ‘52 ...” chronogramme
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Hazy, slightly ethereal character of the prints focused further exploration towards the theme of memories and nostalgia.
“... back site analysis... in the summer of ‘52 ...”
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left PLA map of Canvey’s commercial jetties above: satellite photographs of the extent of the commercial plants and scars they leave behind
Canvey is the site to the first liquefied gas depot in the UK. Texaco jetty was constructed in time for the landmark delivery in 1936 This jetty is now disused but the structure remain in place, offering a chance to see evolution of the island’s industry and bears witness to its heritage. Partial land reclamation has been underway amid the residents’ opposition to growth of the petrochemical plants and detrimental health and environment impact this entails. In stages, old storage tanks and associated facilities are giving way to nature’s rehabilitation, leaving footprint-shaped scars as reminders of the recent history.
“... back “oil city”in the summer of ‘52 ...”
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POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
Based on the ONS data, residents of Canvey are most likely to be in excess of 65 years of age, which places their birth on or before 1956. Consequently, parents of these children would have experienced and know Canvey at its pinnacle and passed on their memories and stories onto the children. These first-hand experiences have been diluted and augmented with time and passage down the generations. Based on the lowest percentage of the youngest group along with the higher count of the elderly in comparison with the first of the country, it can be said that the older generation form part of residents consciously wanting to stay on island as effect of the adopted nostalgic notions, while at the opposite end of population spectrum (0-15 year-olds) are youngsters under care of their parents who cannot leave Canvey yet.
CHANGE IN POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
Significant indicator of ageing population, could be due to long-term, wellestablished residents (born on or before 1956 as per previous statistic) continuing their livelihoods on the island because of sentiments for the ‘good old days’ of baby boom and brave new post-war world wide open and breaming with elation. Working-age population seems to be fleeing the homeland of “Dr Feelgood” as there is no enthusiasm or splendour to reminiscence to keep them on the island.
POPULATION CHANGE Negative net migration hints that community does not see it as valuable to remain on Canvey. Arguably, the island has not got enough on offer for teenagers, and young professionals to set up their livelihoods here. In contrast, mid-century decade marked Canvey Island as coveted holiday destination, it was trendy, funky, energetic and exciting- a far cry from today’s condition, where drab mass developments accommodating post-war population has sprawled and replaced the beacons of Canvey’s quaint distinctiveness.
Canvey Island is a stronghold of ageing population, where the younger generations, who have not experienced the island’s popularity at its peak and therefore Canvey fails to conjure up idea of a beneficial/ desired place to live. Despite its rich history and fantastic location, providing potentially a dream lifestyle usually synonymous with beach-front locations, Canvey became just another run-down, kitsch British end-of-line town. The youngsters leave in search of stimulating opportunities and to experience all that is on offer in vibrant towns and cities. The baby-boomers will soon be gone and with them the last traits of what could once again be a confident euphoric enclave of the prime ‘guys & dolls’ era!
[“...the back inislanders] the summer of ‘52 ...”
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Kitsch, pastiche and bad consumerism are manifested throughout this land of (once) green marshland & sand, where “mesmerising lost reality” turned into images of itself struggle to shine through the grubby ‘here & now’. “... backof lexicon in land the summer use of ‘52 ...” Faded pseudo-events anchored in people’s psyche allow them to remap the heyday of Canvey and experience them on a loop, tapped into in moments of escapism. ‘All that glitter & all that gold’ call -timelinefor attempts to be grasped not -timelinethrough symbolic, mechanically-recorder projections (be it visual, acoustic Kitsch, pastiche Kitsch, and pastiche bad consumerism and bad consumerism are manifested aretextural manifested throughout throughout thisbutland this of (once) land of green (once) marshland green marshland & sand, where & sand, “mesmerising where “mesmerising lost reality” lostturned reality”into turned into or means) through praxis, experiential images ofimages itself struggle of itself to struggle shine through to shinethe through grubby the‘here grubby & now’. ‘here & now’. spectacles. Faded pseudo-events Faded pseudo-events anchored anchored in people’sin psyche people’s allow psyche them allow to remap them to theof remap heyday theofheyday Canvey Canvey experience and experience them on athem loop,ontapped a loop,into tapped in moments into in moments of of Character transformation Canvey’s build ofand escapism.escapism. ‘All that glitter ‘All that & allglitter that &gold’ all that call gold’ for attempts call for attempts to betriggered grasped to be by not grasped through notsymbolic, through symbolic, mechanically-recorder mechanically-recorder projectionsprojections (be it visual, (be acoustic it visual, or acoustic or environmentthe flood and simultaneous textural means) texturalbut means) through butpraxis, throughexperiential praxis, experiential spectacles. spectacles. socio-cultural changes, is recorder above. The end CharacterCharacter transformation transformation of Canvey’s of Canvey’s build environmentbuild environmenttriggered triggered by the flood by the and flood simultaneous and simultaneous socio-cultural socio-cultural changes, changes, is recorderis above. recorder Theabove. end product The end product product is the island we know, but it is the evoked is the island is the weisland know,we butknow, it is the butevoked it is thepasteness evoked pasteness produces produces the islandthe longed islandfor.longed for. pasteness produces the island longed for.
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1 The first and main access route onto the island, connecting Canvey with the mainland Benfleet Station. Existing structure dates back to 1972 when it replaced the island’s first bridge- Colvin Bridge of 1931; it featured sliding central section over Benfleet Creek.
chapman lighthouse
3 Hexagonal iron structure, built in 1851, about 800ft off-shore, along Chapman Sands. It replaced lightship moored in the location for the preceding 4 years. Poor condition of the lighthouse prompted its demolition in 1957.
Thorney Bay beach
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4 One of two main beach areas along South bank of the island. The prominent location along Eastern Esplanade, and in close proximity to main attractions & amenities. Nearby is International Style Labworth Cafe, designed in by Ove Arup and completed in 1933.
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A well-established vast campsite with panormaic views of the Eastuary, Bay Beach and Calor Gas Terminal (formerly British Gas Terminal). Until recently Army Camp at Scars Elbow occupied adjacent land with a selection of pillboxes and ammunition storage.
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Present day Las Vegas casino, was built in 1933 and known as The Casino. It featured a ballroom, restaurants and amusements: dodgems, boating pool, slot machines and various rides (including a helter skelter tower- The Cresta Run).
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aka Regent Terminal- a pilot scheme which took its first liqueified gas delivery in 1959. Petrochemical industry has been present on the South bank since 1936 when the first terminal construction took place.
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The area (N-E of the island was the most heavily affected by the floor of 1953. Subsequently, the vast green land & marshes have been reclaimed and undergone intensive development. ‘Island within island’ (King’s Park) is located in the area Western side.
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One of the island’s nightclubs (the other being no longer existing Goldmine), erected in 1938 during seafront development of the area. It has been a host to a hotel, bar and roof garden (for badminton and ball games).
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Indoor/ outdoor amusement centre, built on site of previous attractions provided by the Casino.
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11 Grade II listed building, constructed in 1600s. The public house mentioned in Great Expectations, and nicknamed ‘World’s Eye’, and meeting place of puglists. Row of Preventative Men’s Cottages remains in its original location, amongst housing estate adjacent to the inn’s grounds.
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The Dutch engineers and workers settled on the island in 17th century after completing dykes and other sea defences network. A small number of the original housing stock remains on the island.
Summary of the most prominent and relevant historical landmarks on the island. The most dense accumulation of places of interest is recorded along the Southern coastline of Canvey. Selection of these beacons was “... back key landmarks in the summer of ‘52 ...” guided by their historical, sociological and architectural value. k of ey landma raphisyno longer g o rks p Chapman Lighthouse in existence but Tdueo its historical and architectural scale 1:15000 importance it was included in the collection. Summary of the most prominent and relevant historical landmarks on the island. The most dense accumulation of places of interest is recorded along the Southern coastline of Canvey. Selection of these beacons was guided by their historical, sociological and architectural value. Chapman Lighthouse is no longer in existence but due its historical and architectural importance it was included in the collection.
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catalysed by the North Sea flood, which occurred 31st Jan/ 1st Feb 1953. Subsequent land reclamation coupled with intensive residential and industrial development ensued. Mass building of low quality stock effected in extreme change in Canvey’s appeal and identity, which in turn impacted on the resident’s population and ambitions. The tragedy of floor marked a break in people’s consciousness: from now everything was either pre- or post-flood- in the same manner as the war generation benchmarked their livelihood’s stages. Islanders’ life has been led in disjunction on many levels and comparisons between past & present, change in context and situation.
“... back shift in island’s in the summer character of ‘52 ...”
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Canvey in its pre- package-holiday incarnation as ‘bucket & spade’ haven, island of dreams and freedom of being.
“... back inofthe heritage escapism summer of ‘52 ...”
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clockwise from top: copper & aluminium alloy Helter Skelter, c.1933; photo: the Swann family The Twin Ride owned by Brian Wheatleyl photo credit: as above the Casino looking East onto the boating lake, pre-war; photo credit the Swann family Ocean Highlander launch in 1979; photo by Ian Hawks Terry Davis, 1960; by Sandra Davis Easthaven Creek view from Canvey Bridge, 1960 photo by Francis Firth
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Chris ‘Hilly’ Hill and Stan Barett started swing revival evenings in Gold Mine club in early ‘70s. The opening night made the headlines and young people started flocking to the island for a taste of authentic fun of the swing heyday. This documented ardour of the signature ‘30s & ‘40s spirit renaissance forms part the heritage of enthusiastic reception of themed entertainment and longing for the gone days of beaches filled with happy tourists and locals alike. To evoke pastness of the ‘Teddy boy’ era it is necessary to employ a mechanism triggering intoxicating flashbacks of ‘50s (even if the memories are assimilated ones). Since human brain records data best though experience, the proposal aims at creating opportunities to become a participant in the mid-century reality. Persuasiveness of this alternative reality is supported by creating multi-sensory experience, where tastes, smells, textures, aesthetic and sounds are all true to our perception of idyllic post-war bright new world.
evoking pastness “... back in the summer of ‘52 ...”
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Pastness conveyed by glossy photo-realistic mental images of “the lost object of desire”, which is 1950s. Repressed experiences of post-war hardship pave way for intensification of exhilarating feelings of freedom and enthusiasm. The stereotypical illusions are reinforced by associated landmarks, intoxicating the Spectator (or the Source of memories, and simultaneously the Dissemination) with vividness of materiality. The ‘53 disastrous surge , as watershed for split of the memories (nostalgic pre- vs. drab post-) is reintroduced to Canvey but this time as a catalyst for (re)introduction of (new-found) intrepid characterin true spirit of the post-war optimism. Part of the island. where nodes triggering nostalgic recollections are most dense and which lends itself to separation from the contemporary world, will see the hands of time rewound and frozen at the last happy time- the summer of 1952. The waters bring all facets of the ‘50: optimism, enthusiasm austerity- laying foundations for the destination for the escapism praxis.
spectacle of recolonising the present “... back in the summer of ‘52 ...”
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The North Sea flood of 31st Jan/ 1st Feb 1953 destroyed vast areas of the island and triggered major changes in its urban [re]development. Traumatic and painful connotations of the early ‘50s stand in stark reinstating ‘the good old days’ contrast to the general optimism and euphoria of the post-war decade. Simultaneously, the economic growth 1:15000 and expansion of Britain’s society brought proportional decline to Canvey’s grandeur and popularity. It all went downhill from here... Here the ‘53 disaster is recurs but as cleansing post-flood construction area subject to pre-flood reinstating[ scale instrument, reinstating the 1:15000 island’s landscape to demolition] its ‘original’ state: Canvey’s heyday as London’s The North Sea flood of 31st Jan/counterpart 1st Feb 1953 vast the areas of the island changes construction in its major post-flood area to be retained of destroyed the Hamptons; place to be and and to triggered [as key identity powerhouse] urban [re]development. Traumaticbeand painful connotations of the early ‘50s stand in stark contrast to the general seen! It is used as a benchmark of ‘pre-flood’ and optimism and euphoria of the post-war decade. Simultaneously, economic growth of Britain’s ‘post-flood’ identity of the island,the helping to restore theand expansion extent of high tidal water ingress & inland body of water society brought proportional decline to Canvey’s popularity. It all went downhill from here... intrepid Canvey ofgrandeur summerand 1952. Here the ‘53 disaster is recurs but as cleansing instrument, reinstating the island’s landscape to its ‘original’ state: Canvey’s heyday as London’s counterpart of the Hamptons; the place to be and to be seen! It is used as a benchmark of ‘pre-flood’ and ‘post-flood’ identity of the island, helping to restore the intrepid Canvey of summer 1952.
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Aerial view of the proposed New Town: Milton Keynes by Derek Walker. For the newly-created instant communities, Civic Centre was the hub of town’s life, offering everything a resident may need. Civic Centre was the new High Street of the suburbia.
Focus of post-war Britain was on reunited family life and the government was realising creation of new communities under the New Town Programme. Resulting baby boom shifted centre of attention onto children and their welfare. At the same time, consumerism was taking hold and it is the early post war years when economy was going from strength to strength changing peoples’ lives. Increased allowance of time off-work and climbing disposable income levels reassured society and contributed to the jolly good outlook on the future. It was safe again to visit the seaside resorts, which had been evacuated and a prohibited land during the war effort. It is in the early 1950s when entertainment hotels came into fashion. Marketing and architecture responded by servicing elevation of the importance of ‘self’ and delivering decorated shed as ideal form to receive lashings of bombarding advertisements & signage.
““... You’ve back in never the summer ha it so good of ‘52!...” ”
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British holiday camps in 1939 (T) & 1986 (B)
Holiday allowance in 1952 was 16 days With that and demobilization, holidays camps could re-establish themselves as the Great British seaside destinations. Competition was fierce each camp used all marketing tricks available and invested in entrainment programmes and facilities. Butlin’s and Pontin’s have since become hallmarks for British family holiday- if in somewhat prisonlike security, with the extensive fencing. Striving for maximum profit, camps provided comprehensive range of amenities and facilities, as measures of preventing the guess from straying beyond the fence-line enclosing row upon row of identical gay pastel-painted huts.
“... back in the goodnight campers! summer of ‘52 ...”
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Case Study House programme: Stahl House, CA, P. Koening
Googie roadside ;decorated shed’ architecture, CA
modern American living
Case Study House programme: Eames House, CA
TWA terminal,, NY, E. Saarinen
McDonald’s branch, Des Plains, IL
IIT masterplan, M. van der Rohe, IL
Austerity in 1950s Britain effected in the ‘trainee adults’ fantasising and yearning for the rockin’ 50s Americana. Across the pond, modernism was still thriving with Mies van der Rohe working on Illinois Institute of Technology campus or La Fayette Park estate, where his housing scheme delivered quality living conditions. On the opposite side of aesthetic spectrum, Googie movement was all the rage in California. Consumerism was aggressively targeting this motorcar society, where decorated sheds were springing up along highways, in pursuit of catching glimpses of the travellers from afar.
“... back the American in thedream summer of ‘52 ...”
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Googie motel sign
Disneyland, Anaheim, P. Ellenshaw- Original bird’s eye view prepared for ABC-TV introduction of the scheme in 1954 The Winnie- Cinderella’s Castle in the centre. Preceding Main Street and open approach directly before it elevate winnie’s importance & function
EPCOT, panorama vista of the Theme Centre, J. DeCuir
1952 marked the beginnings of a quintessential American “ Institution of dreams, escapism and nostalgia”- Disneyland, Anaheim, CA. Imagineering a utopia did not end in California. Disney Enterprises went on to construct its miniature versions of American Dream in Florida, amongst other locations across the globe. Orlando is special though because of Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. EPCOT was to be a self-sufficient community based on the ideals of tomorrow and its anticipated technological progress. Purity of Disneyland’s mini version of the happy world is guarded by a peripheral berm. The parks’ design is based on the company’s filmmaking heritage. In Mickey’s empire nothing is left to chance and each step of the journey beyond the gates has been carefully animated. Clear sequence of experiential scenes is played out by the visitors allowing them to temporarily become part of the cast of their favourite shows. “=Disney “ used architecture as the medium of telling stories but translating activities in Disneyland into a 3-dimensional reality one can experience”.
Main Street facade finishes diagram, Disneyland (author anonymous) & Edison Square, Disneyland (by S. McKim; bottom) The entire Main Street & the Square are of simple ‘shed’ construction. To mimic evolution of a authentic street, variety of facade treatments, styles & form is applied to the bare ‘bones’ of the utilitarian structure. Internal divisions further enhance the illusion of individuality of the units along the street.
““... I am back building in the asummer dream of “ ‘52 ...”
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Having previously identified key locations and buildings which feature heavily in the memory of those who have ties to Canvey until 1952, these points are now treated as nodes initiating nostalgia moments. The proposal was to create an enclave of these cherished landmarks, by connecting them via system of bridges. Elevating access routes, and effectively physically and visually detaching victors from present day Canvey, the experience of (re)visiting any chosen ‘memory node’ would remain pure. Furthermore, with history of flooding and future sea level rise the preserved locations will be protected Existing formal seaside language of stilts , bridges and elevated platforms is utilised as future-proofing from future surges and together with the network of against flooding and isolating the proposed scheme from the ever-changing main fabric of Canvey. overpasses establish archipelago where dreams can be re-lived. Chapman Lighthouse pre 1935 (L); Labworth Cafe by O. Arup (M) the Black Orchard project by Couk(R) Haus Rucker grows seaside industrial pilotis. Rich variety of existing architectural language, and the island’s heritage are a springboard in the pursuit of suitable aesthetic of the proposed scheme. Mid-century atmosphere of enthusiasm and confidence are encapsulated by installations of Haus Rucker, whereas Modernist movement reflects contemporary
“... back in theofsummer archipelago dreamsof ‘52 ...”
--- first urbaniteration strategyof --urban design_ formal & material language --utilitarian purist mood. The seemingly juxtaposing stylistic and pragmatic approaches coupled with language derived from coastal setting: industrial frame structures, give rise to formal and spatial arrangements of the proposal. The Archipelago’s chambers are linked by land jetties, all constructed in keeping with post-war principles of re-use and utility- with a pinch of bravado. Therefore, materiality of the structure seeks to build on ‘honest’ materials, partly sourced from post-war effort supplies and salvaged elements: aluminium, plexi glass, hardboard; concrete featured heavily in Modernism and will be accompanied by sprinkling of beautifully ageing frivolity: copper, Cor-Ten.
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Site location marked in mint green; red indicates the original Texaco jetty and retained oil storage tanks. Disused Texaco jetty vista from SE. Storage tanks in role of a winnie endowing the Land with post-industrial identity. Aerial view of proposed site. Access through Texaco jetty only (centre left). Other jetties transformed into ‘domestic’ marina (centre right) and promenade piers. (left and right)
Furthering the idea of separation, extent of the intervention is scaled back to intensify the experience and positioned so as to benefit from the unique location of the island in the estuary. Additionally to retain ‘50s wholeness of the proposed frozen in time enclave, waterway provides the sole access point, while the perimeter is protected by The Great Wall of Canveyallowing for migration control. Two of the existing oil storage tanks are the original structures dating back to 1936 when the petrochemical industry settled on the island.. These emerge in the scheme as the Revered Monuments of Canvey, bearing witness to the island’s pre-flood heritage- an identity signifier. All other post-flood structures on site are erased from the landscape, reverting it to the 1952 state. Retaining 1952 summer as watershed the original Texaco jetty (now disused) provides access route onto land and coupled with the tanks’ positioning drives choice for the site location.
“... back in the Designated nostalgia summerland of ‘52 ...”
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sketch study of the biome, moat and wall
Bregna city wall (Aeon Flux): society separated from ‘dangerous’ world beyond the barrier
desolated Seahaven (Truman Show): total control over engineered reality possible trough biome and restricted number of access routes.
To be able to recreate and maintain the mystical everlasting summer of ‘52 a biome over the developed section of Canvey. Not dissimilar to Buckmister-Fuller geodesic dome over Manhattan, the biome acts as a shield protecting the Designated Land from all nonsummer weather conditions, white the difference being that the visitors will not be aware of the biome once within periphery of the Land. Truman Show explored sinister side of full control over ones life through technology. On Canvey however, we see the same strategy used in service of providing the ultimate experience and protection from external contaminants. Aeon Flux is another precedent for the use of physical obstacle in order to separate the two worlds. Bregna residents were fully aware of the wall but through indoctrination did not in general attempt to break out. The wall became integral part of the city fabric and was celebrated as a protector rather than the assailant. Nostalgia Land is to be pure, enthusiastic and joyous place. The biome, wall and moat are employed for protection of the fragile environment created and encompassed by these structures.
“... back in the Designated nostalgia summerland_2 of ‘52 ...” --- Truman urban strategy Show---‘50s edition ---
Fascination with constructed/engineered reality is not a new phenomenon. Back in the era concerned by the project, Bayko models were all the rage with variety of miniature structures available: be it trains or houses. The miniature world and New Town ideals are employed in the scheme with civic centre at its heart and neighbourhoods surrounding it. Services are located around periphery, whilst secondary access routes (for logistic purposes) pierce though the wall at its NorthWestern and Western stretch. Neighbourhoods are characterised by accommodation type within them, ranging from tent pitch fields, caravans, huts etc. Capacity of the camp is restricted by the requirement to maintain personal level of the experience, thanks to the manager being able to get to know the guests. Based on the research camps’ optimum capacity to achieve the objective is around 500 souls at any one time.
“... backplan master in the summer of ‘52 ...”
--- first urbaniteration: strategyBayko-style --camp---
baseline module dimensions making up the camp’s fabric and organization (above) typical block grid: module unit ratio (top)
camp’s organizational grid- aerial view from the river
reference: IIT masterplanning by Mies van der Rohe; grid 24” x 24”
In the spirit of Disneyland’s rigorous detailing in underpinning the theme and to offer an absolute ‘50s pastness experience, the camp is set up on a Miesianinspired grid. Working inside-out, starting with the smallest unit of 3m, each accommodation type, service building and street matrix is formed. The entire street network is raised on stilts and allows for tidal flooding of the land below the camp’s level, as well as future sea level rise. The elevation also offers views of the River to be reclaimed, as eyesight level now clears top of the flood defence wall. Consequently awareness of the river’s proximity, dependence and effecting characteristics on the adjacent land is brought to the visitors.
“... backgrid miesian in the camp summer of ‘52 ...”
--- second urban strategy iteration--masterplan ---
Adjusting guest density allowed for more intimate feel of the camp, closer community ambience and truly recreational environment within the enclave. Accommodation grid cells sit in-line with street level, whereas the recreation-purposes dedicated ones are lowered to form solid-void-solid pattern across the holiday park. difference in levels offer views of water below the main deck.
“... back Van Der Island in the summer of ‘52 ...�
--- refined urban strategy masterplan ------
50x50 house, 1951
type 1 capacity: 3bed villa target guest: well-to-do family size: 15x15m reference: 50x50
50x50 house installation 15x15m
farnsworth house, 1951
type 2 capacity: 1bed villa target guest: well-to-do couples/ young families size: 12x12m reference: 50x50
Farnsowrth House elevation by Mies van der Rohe 84x234m
capacity: 1-3 bed row house (single or two-story) target guest: couples; families size: 9x6m (1bed); 9x9m (3bed) reference: La Fayette Park
mc cormick house, 1951
la Fayette park,1956 row houses site plan
la Fayette park,1956 2-story townhouse; 2nd & 3rd fl plan
type 3
type 4 capacity: boarding house (4bed- 7bed) target guest: singletons; couples; families size: 9x12m (single or two-story) reference: McCormick House
Addressing various needs and expectations of a ‘50s holidaymakers, a selection of living quarters is on offer. The types reference Mies van der Rohe’s residential projects- some have been completed while others remain in the concept stage.
spatial organization and material palette concept sketch
Type 1 & Type 2 Villa concept sketch
“... back in the summer accommodation typology of ‘52 ...”
--- your urbanstay strategy in VanDerIsland -----
Van Der Land car fleet Presented
here are four typical offerings of 1950s automobiles from our five car Divisions in celebration of another wonderful year in VanDerLand. They are automobiles that- to be worthy of this event- were dedicated to carry on tradition. And, while each maintain its own personality, all four cars benefit- as does our community- from the combined ingenuity of their own engineering staffs and the styling, research, development and testing resources of VanDerLand. From VanDerLand Car Fleet Centre comes a steady flow of advanced engineering and design developments- basic betterments in transmissions and engines- new ideas in comfort and safety features- new concepts in styling and appointments. It is the VanDerLand leadership which has created such outstanding values in the cars now ready for your visit here at VDL Island.
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We offer you, we believe, the widest selection and the most satisfying motoring to be found today in the spirit of rockin’ 1950s. You are sure to find something appropriate for the needs of your holidaying party- be it something cosy and fun-filled for couples like Messerschmitt KR175, or if you are coming with the sprogs then Ford Prefect in a range of gay pastels. Or perhaps you are a truly Brave New World Family embracing the latest in technology, then look no further but to Ford Beatnik for the ultimate experience. Decoliner Blastolene is the absolute luxury for large family holidays or for the times when you are making it a friend-bonding experience, the you all can hop on and b unpacking on the beach in no time and without a shadow of hassle. During your time on the Island, you will see Trojan vans whizzing past. Rest assured these are driven with great car to deliver daily produce to your nearest diner.
please tick items you will require during your stay and note sizes which are to be provided (we will do our utmost to accommodate). If there are items you will require but are not listed, please make a note and we will get back to you ass to whether they can be provided. Once you are done, please return to our postal address at least 16 days prior to your arrival All other required items can be purchased on the island soon after your arrival.
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• 2 pairs of pants (black & brown)
• 2 dresses (red/ yellow/ blue/ brown)
• 1 pair of trousers
• 2 pairs of gentleman’s shoes
• 1 pair of trousers
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• 4short-sleeved white shirts (assortment of colours and patterns) • black/ navy blue blazer jacket • 1 long-sleeved white shirt
• swimsuit • 2 short-sleeved shirts (assortment of colours and patterns) • cropped cardigan (pink, blue, yellow)
• 2 pairs of shoes (assortment) • 3 pairs of socks • pyjamas
• shorts (plain red or flower pattern) • mid-length skirt (navy blue)
• swimming trunks
• 3 shirts (assortment of colours) • cape (navy blue/ yellow/ red)
• swimsuit
Ford Prefect
• 3 pairs of white socks • 1 tie (please indicate colour preference: navy blue, black, brown)
Ford Beatnik
• pull-over • white & red/blue/ green check blouse • 1 pair of court shoes
• dungarees • Monopoly • Bayko set
•1 pair of flat shoes • shaving kit
• wooden puppet • blanket
• comb
• bucket & spade •Brylfoam
• Brylcreeme
• an inflatable • Wrights soap
• notes:_________
Messerschmitt bubble car
• notes_____ • picnic basket • notes_____
Decoliner Blastolene
One will be presented with a varied car fleet to chose their transport from the Arrival Terminal to accommodation for the duration of the stay. All motorcars have been selected for their 1950s heritage and for comfort, of course. As ‘we live in a highly mechanised world’ vehicles are available for booking as part of ‘in-advance’ service, which also offers ‘luggagein-advance’, and once on-board the chosen car it will whiz you around the island to your pre-programmed destination. So just relax and enjoy the ride!
“... backvanderland visiting in the summer of ‘52 ...”
--- holiday urban strategy of a lifetime! --- or consumerism rules ---
“... back final masterplan in the summer site location of ‘52 ...” --- scale urban strategy 1:15000 --- ---
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Texaco ltd primary jetty
the currently in-use jetty will be re-used as ‘domestic’ marina jetty servicing the camps’ vessel fleet of paddlers, holiday-makers boats & yachts.
new wall constructed under shoreline promenade level
new beach
secondary beach adjacent to the entertainment centre; features cascading rock pools
British gas jetty
adapted as promenade pier
texaco ltd jetty- decommissioned 1 marina 2 diner 3 recreation centre 4 arcade 5 putting green 6 bar 7 playing fields 8 The Monolith of Canvey 9 Town Hall 10 Induction Centre HQ 11 shops 12 Police Station & Fire Brigade 13 ‘Gas’ station
(electric car charging station)
14 car fleet depot 15 Drive Thru’ 16 outdoor cinema 17 Immigration/Arrival 18 riverside marina 1 9 Sick Bay 20 Cinema Theatre
Terminal
21 Theatre 22 fairground 23 cricket pitch 24 park 25 dance hall 26 pub 27 kid’s centre 28 Casino 29 gardens 30 golf course 31 bowling alleys 32 boating lake 33 soccer pitch 34 playground 35 museum 36 lido 37 pentacles 38 lake 39 shooting range 40 laundrette 41 storage depot
adapted as Induction Terminal; sole public access point onto the island
arterial views
long vistas toward the Estuary focus on the importance on the River and unique location; The biome will be acting like a one-way mirror to prevent looking onto to the post’50s reality from the island but allowing glimpses of the life in VanDerLand to be gained by passing river traffic. Internal face of the biome will be project vistas of the River but not before they are given the ‘50s California treatment for the perfect ambience. direct views onto the Monolith accommodation units public-use and facilities retained/adapted jetties waterway access biome extent outline over the River ‘unpacked’ Civic Centre strip facilities
Lagoon city continuous the notion of separation from the Island, and to achieve lagoon quality of water it is isolated from Estuary waters by locks located at nearby existing flood defence wall line. The two locks are connected by a new flood defence wall running along the river-front promenade, preluding the first row of grid cells. Covering the development with biome allows for climate control and maintaining signature Californian summer conditions where boating along the canals and peripheral moat offer new views on the winnie as well as enhances ambience of holiday freedom and indulgence.
“... back final master in theplan summer of ‘52 ...” --- lagoon urban strategy holiday --camp_ scale 1:3000
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“... backinin van.der.land hi-de-hi the summer of! ‘52 ...”
--- rockin’ urban strategy American --- utopia lagoon island: vista approach from West---
“... back in the summer of ‘52 ...” Van.der.Land
--- vista urbanapproach strategy from --- East ---
Utopian take on consumerism: wonderland of ‘make do’, realized by means of total post-scarcity: economic, technological, resources, time... Progress through the arrival terminal building ( Induction Terminal), acts as a complete temporary, yet extreme transformation transition chamber. Between disembarking a vessel and setting foot on Canvey’s dry land, the Spectators (visitors) are kitted out for 1952 realm, including Induction Code of Practice, and Luggage-in-advance and physical changes to their appearance. Stringent checks help to protect purity of the ‘innocent’ escapist haven.
“... back in building programme the summer of ‘52 ...”
--- Induction urban strategy Terminal --- spatial constitution diagram ---
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induction terminal
Preliminary programme comprised of the building acting as a gateway onto the island whilst protecting its theme integrity by temporarily confiscating items not belonging to the 1950s realm. The building was planned as linear route along a pier parallel to the existing jetty. As visitors moved on from the point of arrival toward the Archipelago’s nodes, they would undergo transformation into their alternative self. They would be given new looks by means of original attire, make-up and grooming, as well as crash-course in etiquette. The comprehensive programme would include exposing the arriving people to each area of life in the ‘50s. PROGRAMMATIC precedent: Ellis Island, NY- immigrants gradually progressed through the building and the admission process. They were checked for suitability to enter the country and were subject to treatment if their condition was deemed unsatisfactory.
“... back in the summer of ‘52 ...” programme
--- urban strategy ---building programme --- diagram at Archipelago of Dreams stage ---
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stimulate, to set mood or awaken pleasure.
Selection of precedents was dictated by similarities in programmatic and spatial arrangement.
As each person’s progress through the process was highly controlled and designed Disneyland/ Disneyworld/ EPCOT- Imagineers used film-making principles and with high level of security and elimination in order to protect USA, Ellis Island’s Centre architecture as means of translating stories into 3D reality which can be experienced. those seeking new life on the New Continent. The island was organized as nearly lends itself to be an archetype for VanDerLands terminal. self-sufficient cell, with Main Building acting as gateway to USA. The arriving Surrounded by a physical and visual barrier, each of the Happy Places is removed immigrants faced prolonged processing time- up to a week. Qualification process from ‘here and now’ into alternative reality of dreams and fantasy, where absolute For similar to Ellis Island, an Airport Terminal has been analysed as highlycommenced aboard in the harbour, where preliminary health checks were carried control is given to retain clarity of unambiguous sequence. Intensity of omnipresent regimented protection tool. Today’s airports are an updated version of the Immigration artificiality create persuasive impression of reality. out. As soon as ashore, each element of the journey was designed to reveal any Centre, where users have more flexibility & independence regarding their movement underlying conditions- preventing permission to enter the country. Climbing with heavy luggage along sloping gangplank leading to the main entrance performed role within a rigid & practically-led framework. Journey though a terminal varies Journey through each of the dissected precedents can be unfolded depending on whether one arrives or departs from itaddressing the difference in of a catwalk. Visual scrutiny by doctors stretched along this part of the process & as series of experiential snapshots, which when collated form an animated (to a continued at stairwell leading to Registry Room at first floor. Following health & legal users’ situation. When departing from a terminal, one requires ‘preparation’ in order lesser or greater degree) event. checks each person would be sent back down to ground floor via one of three aisles to reach their intermediate destination (a plane), while when arriving at an airport Especially as in the case of Disneyland, proposed building is to evoke specific each passenger has been ‘primed’ at their point of origin (terminal from which they emotion: that of 1950s Americana pastness. By adapting various identified ‘scenes’ of the Stairs of Separation to continue onward journey or be detained. The lucky departed)- all contentious elements of their being & their luggage would have been ones could reunite with family at the Kissing Post, which was preceded by Post of the precedents, VanDerLand Terminal’s experiential character seeks to generate removed. Office, Ticket Office, social workers’ stand and Bureau de Change. feelings and ensure absolute purity of this modernist ‘promised land’ .
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1, Manhattan’s piers, as the first point of contact with island proper, set up mood and expectations once the visitor enters dry land. A number of redundant postindustrial piers had been turned into venues. Additionally, presence of beautiful intricate latticework and columns composing jetties demand these structures to be appreciated and protected as striking characteristic of the island’s identity. Upon departure of petrochemical industry, these remnants of industrial past will be re-utilised as exuberant beacons of Cavey’s eclectic personality. 2, Hanimaadhoo Int Airport, Maldives- recent proposal employing seaside vernacular language without resorting to repeating traditionally ornate structures, which are not in keeping with the programme/ context. 3, Mies van derr Rohe’s modernist luxurious purity of form. 4, Celebrating industrial heritage in China, Zhongshang Shipyard Park. 5, Energy of Googie form.
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“... back in & precedent the inspiration summer of ‘52 ...”
--- urban strategy ---
Arranging sequenced building, which in its horizontal & vertical arrangement reflects progress of transition of the arriving/ departing visitors: with each stage one becomes closer to the surface of the island (vertically) as well as projecting further inland the camp. The scheme was discarded as it did not lend itself to the 1950s theme, and as such failed architecture of reassurance.
“... back first iteration in the summer design of ‘52 ...�
--- --urban strategy ---
“... backdesign second in the iteration summer of ‘52 ...”
--- pursuing urban strategy modernist --- principles ---
Terminal: programme discovery & refinement
Initial arrangement of luggage hall
“... back in the summer of ‘52 ...” --urban strategy --induction terminal
--- animating the journey through by sequence of scenes ---
“... back MAIN street in the summer of ‘52 ...”
--- concept urban strategy development --- sketches ---
rear (lcampside) elevation sketch
front (riverside) elevation sketch
framing winnie
Concept sketches exploring ‘focusing’ the building on the winnie, whilst maintaining transition sequence of spaces and miesian-inspired form of the form.
“... back inform: envelope the summer miesianofgoogie ‘52 ...”
--- building urban strategy as a sign--- study of envelope form ---
main street- without the the signage
fiew from ariving vessel
“... back inmodel terminal the summer views of ‘52 ...”
--- key urbanscenes strategy --- ---
“... back inmodel terminal the summer views of ‘52 ...”
--- approach urban strategy from London --- ---
NW isometric view
SW isometric view
“... back inmodel terminal the summer views of ‘52 ...”
--- urban strategy ---
“... back inviews external the summer of ‘52 ...”
--- urban strategy ---
“... back inmodel terminal the summer views of ‘52 ...”
--- morning urban strategy (top) &---afternoon (bottom) shading conditions ---
“... back in thechambers purification summer of ‘52 ...”
--- urban strategy --Mid section of the Terminal is where the transformation of the visitors’ begins. Once the campers made their way through check-in they are divided by gender and directed to changing rooms. There, cathedral-like lockers provide depository for the ‘contemporary’ attire before one showers and returns to claim their Luggage in advance Kit. Campers enter this Purification Cathedral clad in current fashion and leave as their 1950s alter-egos. While each of the visitor showers, their deposited luggage is swapped for the Kit, by behind-the-scenes
Dumb Waiter mechanism. The lockers are loaded with Kits at Lower Ground Floor Level, delivered to Ground Floor to be claimed, while deposited luggage is stored in Lower Ground Floor vaults, until the Person’s departure. Luggage is claimed at Departure Level- First Floor Level, where reversal of the ‘purification’ process takes place. Time and space signifiers have been removed as much as possibile to achieve a ‘no place’ aesthetic, preparing visitor’s for the ‘50s visual galore.
“... backlobby Tardis in the summer of ‘52 ...”
--- urban strategy --Tardis- the gateway to VanderLand’s 1950s reality marks physical and visual milestone along the Visitors’ transitional journey. Having just emerged from Customs’ control, purified from fashions of ‘today’ and with their Luggage In Advance kit in hand, the Campers can take-in offshore view of their destination. Once they have emerged on the other side of the portal, ‘50s Maint Street galore awaits!
“... back main street in the 1950s summer of ‘52 ...”
--- urban strategy ---