Sections of Core Connect Sections from the two key areas of the site. You can see how the design steps to counteract the slopes on the site. It also shows how the traffic will flow under the green spaces through the centre of the site.
TMA1895
Advanced Architecture Theory and practice
By Jack Barton U1576675
Design brief The design will create new connections that will span throughout the town. The Arena will be designed in a way that will connect the town back to its roots creating new pathways that create more desirable pathways to the mills. The textile industry used to be a key part to Huddersfield’s history and wealth. The community of Huddersfield town would not be where it is today without the textile industry. The bridge between the town centre and the mills has been broken since the ring road was put in Huddersfield. Because of the new proposal to put the main roads underground, it will now open up the town again creating a new spine using the canal. This will create new connections leading back to the town’s mills and the canal. With this new development it will open opportunities for new developments. eSports is a worldwide competitive gaming establishment. It’s created a community that has imprinted on the youth culture of today. eSports will nearly double their revenue by 2021 so it will be plausible to propose an eSports arena for competitions in Huddersfield because of their increased profits. The gaming culture is a large community that just keeps growing due to technology advancements through online streaming. eSports is a large online based community and many users watch the events online. The arena will create an immersive experience that for its users that they can’t receive from the comfort of their own homes. The design must have large displays and open seating areas where the spectators can still watch the event whilst getting refreshments. This will encourage the spectators to watch the event in the arena. The new arena must create opportunities for an eSports team to start in Huddersfield. The design must be multifunctional so that the arena can be used for other events and activities to create revenue on none gaming event days to provide a constant income. The arena will need to have removable seating/stands so that the stage or the floor space can be customized to the host’s event needs. The surrounding buildings of the site do not span higher than 5 stories. To prevent the arena from soring the surrounding the views, the building must be submerged into the landscape to create a lower ground floor. When designing the building renewable energy must be taken in to consideration to help create a Zero carbon building. Sustainable eco-friendly buildings are a key part to a clean future. By using renewable technology it will keep running costs of the building low. Passive house technology should also be considered to complement the renewable energy. With this aid it will mean that less energy will be needed to power the building. The façade and the landscape of the building are a key feature in projecting its purpose to its exterior (Entertainment). This can be done by creating bright and interesting cladding out of recycled materials. The form must resemble futuristic spaceships to create an out of this world feeling for its users. A natural design to the landscape with space style walkways will complement the shape of the building.
Accsess from the connection between Southgate to Wakefield Road Can only be from its near side do to one way traffic systems in place.
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West Site Section
Facade
Structure
Venterlation
Stands
General arrangment