Location & Site Analysis

Since 1931, Ford Dagenham has been a part of Dagenham. Recently, the space that the car plant formerly occupied was demolished and is now being used to build houses and a railway station in order to meet the demands for more affordable housing and the rising population. This location was selected mostly due to the fact that it has remained vacant since the demolition of the Automotive Factory. Another reason was that the region around the site needed something to demonstrate the history of the area and what it looked like before all the present renovation, not just something that was a typical feature of the area. Due to nearby homes and open spaces, I am able to fully utilize natural light, making the space bright and inviting without the use of artificial lighting. the site is adjacent to the dual carriageway, so it is easily accessible and would require a parking lot for vehicles. the chosen area is very large, so it opens up opportunities to incorporate more buildings separate from the museum. For automobiles entering and exiting the dual carriageway, it could be challenging. The museum would anticipate receiving a sizable number of visitors, therefore simple access would be necessary for people to enter and exit the building. Upon a visit to the site, I was able to gather interesting information. Walking up the dual carriage way I could truly see how the side of the road where the site was located it was completely flat with nothing inside it but overgrown greenery. I also saw that the structure and parking lot adjacent to my site were vacant; this would inspire me to create an addition where I might perhaps integrate activities for the museum.