DYNAMIC SOIL Fallow land mutation
The pression
Speed Pressure Movement
Silence Pull Density
The meeting between the two plates under pressure, induces accumulation of forces, dynamics and movement. This all create tension is felt on the ground. The space becomes narrower, more difficult to survey, shadows cover the ground and the atmosphere is more intimate. The topography is used to connect the space to the other an underground crossing. Each corridors lead and emphasizes open space. All pressures are followed by depression.
Palo Alto Bay
Creek Watsland
Arboretum
The rift created a quality space
The pressure plates create a new axis
The speed & the silence Speed of the site is primarily highlighted by the railway line, but also by the continuous flow and movement come and go. The frenzy of users created sequences and rhythm. This is punctuated by silences, stops. Animate the axis velocity vector, with different sets of perception. Create qualities of silence in the way and the view from it.
Hills
Plant large scale entities created a network of natural spaces
The hollows The valleys are the result of the meeting of two pressures. The density of vegetation defined space that characterize them. Seasons and climate change their background plant density, colors and textures. Silences permitted by empty track
The type and density of vegetation defines spaces
Two levels of city face
Create a main axis linking the arboretum and the creek. Both entities are part of the landscape landscaped territorial network. The connection is worked in such a way to create a rhythm in the same axis. Speed generated by train
Defined open space on each side
The poket
The wasteland / Diffusion / Orientation / Direction
The pockets are spaces of input and output. They are located at strategic locations and allow permeability place. These locks can meet and exchange in one place. Such a gateway, they give the thickness of the boundary and absorbs the external pressure.
Creek is characterized by a dense and lush vegetation. The space is closed and the views are not clear. The wasteland is different from other spaces by opening up the sky and soil quality. The pioneer vegetation is punctual and organized tracking.
The shopping center is an imposing building mass. Parking constraints are strong and are generated by custom. Alignments are the only vegetable brand.
The pathways The roads are in constant evolution. They are in movement. Some appear in the season, the time or the hour, others disappear depending on demand or use.
The tall stems trees give importance to space under crown
The city of Palo Alto is structured perpendicular axes. The frame is held in island and is more tertiary nature and individual homes. Alignments accentuate the mesh of streets.
The arboretum is open space and ornamental. The trees are of different species. The space under their crowns is cleared, it creates a space for clearance and for many inside and outward.
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Winter pathways
The association topography, vegetation sets a new limit Frick FrĂŠdĂŠrique // Landscape Architecture // intermediate rendering // Nov2013 // HEPIA // Projet Elop6* Crossroads-Crossfonction // Stanford // California
1. 1_Creek
Main landscape linkage between the hills and the bay of Palo Alto, this seam can relate the elements of the great territory. It is the last relay point on the axis. It is characterized by a dense and lush vegetation. The pace and distribution of vegetation in the program is inspired by the natural unit.
2_Downtown Palo Alto
is built on a grid system. The streets are straight and form a rigid structure. The long straights trees are accompanied alignment that allows the transition between the street and buildings. The buildings are mostly single-family houses that are accompanied by a small private space.
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3_Shopping center
Thickness and occupies a substantial depth surface. The building mass is balanced with plant material which juxtaposes.
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4_Car park
is transformed into plant mass. The purpose of this space is to create a uniform and clear mask to enhance the vegetation of the central artery. It is monospecific species crowned about three meters to obtain a homogeneous canopy, the same texture and color. This dense planting, responds to the mass of the frame of the shopping center and create an observation to the central space plane.
5_Empty space
The vegetation is less structured, the ground is softer. The place is defined as the beginning of the El Palo Alto Park. Vegetation and uses are freer.
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6_Open space
Main focal point of the flow, this area is the central location of the course. Creek it concentrates the energy of the site - the main relay point of the Arboretum axis. It is a meeting point for exchange, dynamic and excitement. It has a more urban character and its spatial arrangement and these hooks allows raillionement levels in the neighborhood and the city.
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7_Transition passages
Space full, these spaces create full rhythm between empty surfaces. This spatial state succession can sequence the site and give it a dynamic way. Not to interpret this place as a break but as structuring and strong bond, the corridors are defined by a dense vegetation. These seams are not only good passages but have their own identity. The change in topography can qualify an area that is known for its intimate atmosphere and the feeling of protection.
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8_Area of the building
Increase
is organized in line with the landscaping principles. The frame is dense and compact in the corridors. There are loose and allows contemplation at the open space. The typology is site and should not be confused with other existing in the surrounding areas.
9_Crossings
These hooks are permisent ground through ground movement corridors transition. They are places of experimentation, playgrounds, discovery of the basement.
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10_Free space
is clear, the views are permitted through the provision of the plant. The imitate are porous, access to light and air is facilitated by the arrangement of plant subjects. Reading the space is clear and it is perceived from the outside. The place is let free use, it can be surveyed crossed appreciated. It captures flows from Stanford. It marks the beginning of the rhythm and gives the direction of the main axis. The place retains its original character to showcase the rich flora of the campus.
11_Wasteland
is the identity, the current character of the site. The atmosphere and soil material is preserved. It is present in the open space and areas adjoining the limits. It gives the thickness to those above. The vegetation is spontaneous and pioneer. It evolves with qulitĂŠ soil, seasons and time.
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Frick FrĂŠdĂŠrique // Landscape Architecture // intermediate rendering // Nov2013 // HEPIA // Projet Elop6* Crossroads-Crossfonction // Stanford // California