Learning from Old London Bridge Hui Ge 19031122
Learning from Old London Bridge Hui Ge 19031122 Thesis tutor: Colin Harwood Curtis Martyn Head of Architecture: Eamonn Canniffe Manchester school of Architecture | University of Manchester | Manchester Metropolitan University August 2020
CONTENT Part 01 : Introduction Part 02 : Cognizing the context
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my respect and gratitude to my Thesis tutors Colin Harwood and Curtis Martyn for believing in me, encouraging and guiding me, helping me to explore myself, my thesis in a way I could have never imagined. Your thoughts and words were invaluable in formulating my entire thesis process and the outcome. Thanks for the oppotunity to communicate with students come from different counties and culture background at Manchester School of Architecture(MSA). To my parents, nobody has been more important to me in the pursuit of Masters other than you. Thank you for encouraging me, inspiring me, telling me always that I can do it. I love you. And above all, Thank you all for everything.
- The Location - The History - The History - Place and Identity - Site Analysis - Urban Issues - Vision
Part 03 : Master Plan Design - Plan Vision - Master Plan
Part 04 : Proposal - Concept - Elevation - Structure - Plan - Section - Public zone - Aerial view
Introduction Many town have been formed on the foundation of industry, and there is a strong symbiotic relationship between the development of a town and the evolution of industry, Millwall Dock is an exemplar case of this relationship. A microcosm of change, the decline of its industry and dockland processes has had a correlating effect on the town, not just economically but also on its built fabric and cultural identity. The design thesis examines the opportunity of establishing new living building within the heart of Millwall Docks that feed the desire for the London p e r i o d p r op e r t y l o n g i n t o t h e f u t u r e w h i l e conserving industrial styles as much as possible. The proposal introduces an industrial framework and lots of modular housing units that can, over time, adapt in response to changing residential needs. At the same time, this form can create diversified civic spaces and decent living space.
COGNIZING THE CONTEXT
Location The Isle of Dogs is a large peninsula bounded on three sides by a large meander in the River Thames in East London, England, which includes the Poplar, Millwall and Canary Wharf districts. The name had no official status until the 1987 creation of the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood by Tower Hamlets London Borough Council. It has been known locally as simply "the Island" since the 19th century. It was the site of the highest concentration of council housing in England but is now best known as the location of the Canary Wharf office complex. One Canada Square, also known as the Canary Wharf Tower, is the second tallest habitable building in Britain at 244 metres (801 ft). The peninsula is an area of social extremes, comprising some of the most prosperous and most deprived areas of the country; in 2004, nearby Blackwall was the 81st most deprived ward in England out of over 8,000,while the presence of Canary Wharf gives the area one of the highest average incomes in the UK.
population: 40,000
Limehouse
Blackwall
Canary Wharf
Millwall Dock
RIVER THAMES
History
Before 1800, the island was a quiet place London started to expand during the next couple of centuries. By 1802, the West India Docks opened. These were followed by the East India Docks, bringing with them shipyards, iron works and a lot of related businesses. The island’s population also increased significantly, as workers moved into the area to work for local businesses. The docks on the Isle of Dogs made the area a prime target for German bombing raids during the Second World War, and the island and its residents had a fairly torrid time. In the 1980s, the West India and Millwall docks closed down. The island also reverted back to being a quiet and sleepy place once again. However. The area went through a major redevelopment program under the management of the London Docklands Development Corporation starting in the early 1980s. The corporation created the financial centre at Canary Wharf that now dominates the area.
Before 1800
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After 2000
Urban Transformation
Before 1800
The evolution of the urban fabric of Isle of dogs is closely related to the rise and fall of the industry and docks. The rise and fall of industry and docks in turn affected this area. The boom of industry brought labor and more buildings, and the decline of industry caused population loss and The disappearance of industrial buildings. At the same time, the decline of industry and dockland processes has had a correlating effect on the Isle of dogs, not only economically, but also on its built environment and cultural identity.
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1802
1952
1836
After 2000
Place and Identity
Millwall is located on the west side of the Isle of Dogs in London’s East End. The area once had river wall embankments that were originally built to drain surrounding marshland and to avoid flooding so that local farmers could graze their livestock in the area. Over time, the embankments also had a lot of windmills built on top of them to harness the strong winds that blew across the Isle of Dogs. By the early 19th century, the windmills were not being used any longer, as advances from the Industrial Revolution allowed millers to use steam power instead. As they were demolished, the area became home to a range of new factories along the river’s edge. Its docks were not originally built for trade purposes, as the Thames had plenty of those, but were constructed with a view to building wharves to service manufacturing industries. Millwall became well known for shipbuilding, repairs and wharf storage. The main dock in the area, the Millwall Dock, was built in 1868. The docks went into decline in the 1970s and closed in the 1980s. The older docks in the East End generally could not berth the large container ships that were being used by so many companies and dock provision moved out of London completely.
Site Analysis
Land Use
Open Space
Transpotation
Urban Issue Losing characteristics London’s architectural style is chaotic and tends to be similar to other big cities in the world
Housing Shortage and High Housing Costs Bridge over troubled waters: a protest march against housing shortages and high rents crosses Tower Bridge .
Vision
Highly efficient residential units Make house affordable Reinforce the cultural identity Environment friendly Active space
MASTERPLAN DESIGN
Site Analysis
1. Connect all the water The original docks were well connected in history and were blocked in later years. The project reconnect all the docks and water area so that the landscape is whole.
2. Add a new tram line to the original DLR system The new tram line goes through the project and connects the north and south side in the southwest corner of the site. Also the living area therefore becomes more convenient.
3. New green space along the river The project has brought liner green space along the river where originally has very little green area. The new green area not ony made the environment better but also brings more comfort to the people who live nearby.
PROPOSAL
Concept
"Old" London Bridge (1209–1831)
Future Living Form
Design Development
The new bridge connects the two banks of the river, brings convenience to the citizens, provides a new way of living, and provides more options such as boats and trams for travel.
Canary Wharf is becoming an emerging CBD competing with the City of London. The three tallest buildings in the UK are located here-the 235.1-high One Canada Square, and the"HSBC Tower" and Citigroup Centre.
Construction process: use the crane to build the bridge. The main structure is two towers, one has its foundation on the river bank and the other has its foundation under water.
Living Zone
Public Zone
Structure
Housing Roof garden
Light Hole Lift Private path Public path
Main tower Truss Cross-braces
The structure refers to multiple bridge steel frame systems and the Pompidou Center truss system. The structure is mainly supported by four towers. The long side is supported by steel frames and cross-braces, and the short side is supported by long trusses. Therefore, the internal space without extra columns is realized, and the living modules can be placed freely and flexibly.
Flat modulers
Housing Roof garden
Light Hole Lift Private path Public path
Main tower Truss Cross-braces
Residential area is composed of multiple residential units, which are formed by modules of different sizes according to different apartment types. It can be every function from housing to workshop, or even landscape. It can be combined by vertically or horizontally, and using corridor to coonect each units.
Living Zone
Flat Plan
Studio
1 Bedroom Flat
Flat Plan
2 Bedroom Flat
Flat Plan
3 Bedroom Flat
First floor Plan
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Section A-A
Public Zone
The ground floor is a completely open space, which can be used as a place for leisure and relaxation, with bicycle lanes and resting platforms, as well as temporary stalls.