Chrissy FitzPatrick Portfolio Garden Design (2014-15)
Final year project- University of Greenwich- Garden Design BA(Hons)- 2014-2015
Executive Summary This document contains a final year project at the University of Greenwich studying garden design. Included is a quick personal analysis of Thamesmead, Southmere Lake and design drawings from concept at 1:500 through to the final development of an area at 1:50. The site itself felt quite desolate, with little to no amenities, little wealth and a lot of crime. It was a place that didn’t make you feel welcome. The design development, constructed a vision to change this atmosphere in the area. It all started with the idea of connection, which lead to connective energy. As the project progressed, harnessing energy became important to the design intention, as well as keeping the construction of the design with a low energy/carbon output and to be as eco-friendly to the environment as possible. This has been developed without losing the integrity of the water park and the interaction visitors have with the natural pools and water rills. In this project, you can see the progression of the design into connective energy, with the colour themes of green, yellow, orange and red. Green being a naturally calming colour and reds and oranges being dramatic, energetic colours. The connectivity of energy harvested and saved as well as the holistic which the visitors themselves bring to the area. The intentions of this design is to make Thamesmead a welcoming place to visit, where it feels safe, vibrant and busy in the hope to encourage wealth and better amenities as well as to help decrease crime.
Thamesmead- Southmere Lake Initial Thoughts Masterplan Concept Plan (1:500)
Contents
Initial Concept Drawings Initial Concept Sections Development (1:200) Development Drawings Planting
Development Sections
Energy Room Energy and Final Development (1:50) Plan and Sections
Perspectives Lighting Plan and Night time Perspectives
Lesnes Abbey Green Chain Walk Transition between housing Felt cold Felt unsafe Felt like the resident backyard statistically a poor area with little income Tall grey Buildings Non reflective textures I DIDN’T WANT TO STAY AND ENJOY THE SPACE.....
Thamesmead- Southmere Lake To Develop a Space that is safe, that can be used and enjoyed For the public and tourists To produce a Connective Energy concept
Flowing water
connecting
paths organic flow Energy effective lighting Interaction with water changing levels Organic unique steps
Initial Thoughts
The connective energy is represented with the paths connecting, their form representing a collection of energy waves. The energy can be experienced on the ground with water cascades, unique lighting displays and interaction with water.
Wild meadows
connective energy of the paths
Market rooms
Wild meadows
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B A
B
Open grassland
Market rooms
Wild meadows
Open grassland
play park Market rooms
Bird island
Masterplan Concept Plan (1:500) connective energy of the paths holistic energy.
The idea behind the design shows in the
rooms that provide varying
market rooms, where visitors smells of a variety of foods.
There are
and
can enjoy the
wild meadows relaxing, peaceful energy for example
Some areas are transitional with
busy energy,
which lead to
creative arts stalls
and some spaces are created to sit and enjoy
the the open grassland. There are views across the water, there are fountains to play in and a path to walk over the water.
Closer to the water is a cafe for the families and visitors to enjoy. Here visitors can view
bird island
and the
natural energy of the wildlife.
Away from the waterfront is a
energy
play park for the children
on climbing and general playing apparatus.
to
expel all their
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Water Fountains-
for children and families. Can be found close to the entrance on a sunny site.
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There is a Salix babylonice cave to hide from the sun and for children to play in
Energy Room-
The first room you enter from the main entrance. With the story of energy, where it comes from and where it goes to. An interactive space with energy flooring.
Initial Concept Drawings
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Waterside Cafe and Bird Island- The cafe sits over the
water to increase the interaction with Southmere Lake.
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Main Path and Meadows-
The main path is the main energy flow through the park and can be seen from all over with the use of the tall Poplar trees.
The main water source that runs through the park joins with Southmere Lake under the main seating area seen to the left of this drawing.
The meadows connect with the SUD’s and provide natural energy for the public attracting wildlife as well as softening the hard landscaping.
Bird Island can be viewed at the bottom of the picture. Good for migrating birds and nesting.
In the distance is the market, The quiet areas are close to busy areas, for safety and connection/ transition of energy.
Section of the Energy Room- Energetic red in autumn A:A Energetic water cascade Energetic space for visitors
Initial Concept Sections
Section of the natural pool- Light sculpture B:B Tall thin Poplar, sculptural and creates height Main path creates a bridge and walkway under Walkway over water cascade Sculptural trees lit at night Park enjoyed by visitors at night
Main Path- Bridge
Energy Room
Sensory Room
Market Room
Natural Pool
The Park needs a name
I want it to become a tourist attraction
I want to increase the income and potential within the area
Thamesmead Water Park
Market Room with Shops open all throughout the year- Day and Night
Market Room with Shops under the bridge.
Energy Room- Fun on energy floors and seeing beautiful plants Sensory Room- Interaction with plants and relaxing space
CafÊs and food stalls Wildlife potential Flooding preventatives with SUD’S system Safe, light friendly spaces created.
Development Plan(1:200)
Needed more energy for the visitors to connect with
Vibrant Colour Smaller energy waves within paths and overhead structures Water rills and interaction with water
Needed more connection to water Grass banks leading down to the water Steps leading down to the water Water rill
Needed to balance soft landscaping with hard
Meadows, grass banks, trees, open grassland, long cut grassland, planting, white concrete bridge & paths, Market, resin bonded gravel
Development Drawing
Bridge canopy looking out on the rest of the park. Meadows, natural pools and open grasslands. It leads from the energy room to Southmere Lake.
Planting
Movement energy Vibrancy Energy Scents Energy Natural Energy
Natural Energy
Vibrant Red
Water connection with land
Market Busy Energy Water Energy
Development Sections Energy room Public meeting spot
Water rill Connecting Water energy
Tree canopy
Natural pool & wildlife Energy
Vibrant Colour Energy
Energy floor Water rill flows through Tree canopies keeps energy in
ENERGY ROOM
Vibrancy of walls Connective energy within the space by network of paths
An energy rich connective park Connecting to the past, present & future
Energy and Final Development (1:50)
The water energy became important to strengthen the design and how the park is used. The development now includes a water storage tower, a living wall and water rills, a paddling pool for children and a natural pool included in the SUD’S system. The energy is harvested with the use of the energy floor and solar panels.
Water cascade steps
Living wall
Artificial water rill
Water rill
Lighting
Natural pool
Paddling pool And solar panels
SUD’s system
Plan and Sections
Perspectives
Spring-
Trees have flowers Living wall- Green
Autumn-
turns yellow, red & Gold Living Wall- Green
Summer-
GrassesWave Movement Living Wall-Green
Winter-
Turns gold,brown & bronze Living Wall- Green
Energy Floor-
Situated in a position with high volumes of foot traffic for efficient harvesting
Artificial Water Rill-
Made of strengthened glass, this rill helps to direct the visitors to the exit.
Seating steps-
The steps are good for sitting and enjoying the views of the water or having a picnic. There are also normal steps for ease of walking up and down.
The park is open at night. It creates a different energy than during the day. It is very well lit to feel safe and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Lighting Plan and Night Time Perspectives The image above shows how the seating and walls are lit. The image to the left shows how the space is lit with lamp posts, wall lights and step lights. The water tank acts as a light sculpture at night.
Chrissy FitzPatrick 12 Town Street, London, SE1 1ES chrissydesign@hotmail.com chrissyfitzp9.wordpress.com