The Salamander Way - Le Havre

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THE SALAMANDER WAY LE HAVRE Juliana Cedro Stock



THE SALAMANDER WAY LE HAVRE Juliana Cedro Stock


From the forest ...


... to the estuary

... nothing exists on its own; everything is part of a total harmony. All things are interconnected; for they are all affected and changed by each other. We can apprehend one thing only through the intermediary of everything else. Dimitris Pikionis, 1887



Juliana Cedro Stock MA Landscape & Urbanism Kingston University London 2014 Project: The Salamander Way Location: Le Havre, France

Left: Le Havre, Aerial Collage, Google Earth


Contents

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Project Overview The Salamander Way Potential Opportunities The Experience: Landmarks Historical Context Natural Landscapes The Montgeon Forest The Seine Estuary The Seine Estuary: Linking Opportunities

Project Specifications

Project’s Brief How big is the route? The Topography The Journey Overall Principles Project’s Strategy Guidelines Impact Areas Neighbourhoods, Port and Industry Project’s Response Path Improvements Future Changes

Focus Areas

Area 1 Demonstration of Principles The experience: Darse de l’Ocean Area 2 The Nature Reserve Schematic Planting Plan Master Plan Route End Point Sections The Container Tower Concept and Volumetric Studies Scheme of Functions The Model Visualisations


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Annexes Annex 1: Benchmarking Projects Annex 2: Project

The Salamander Market Location Spatial Strategy Master Plan Sections and Detailed Area Construction Details

Acknowledgements and References



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Project Overview



The Salamander Way A New Route for Le Havre

The purpose of the Salamander Way project in Le Havre is to revive the link between two natural city landscapes: the Montgeon Forest (north) and the Seine Estuary (south). This urban revitalisation will be accomplished by the proposed bicycle and pedestrian route that crosses the entire city from north to south. The Salamander Way encapsulates the essence of Le Havre, as it contains nearly all of its most characteristic elements: the forest, the cliffs, the Escalier de Montmorency, the historical neighbourhoods, the city’s new entrance, the mix of residential and industrial buildings, the Canal de Tarcanville, the port and, at the edge of Le Havre, the Seine estuary. The salamander is a symbol of Le Havre and like a salamander the route will pass thorough the city towards the Seine. The project provides an inviting opportunity for the city’s inhabitants and tourists to explore and re-discover its uniqueness. It offers a chance to understand and appreciate the industrial and natural elements of the city; as well as the rural, urban, and social attributes of Le Havre. This will all be grasped in one route: The Salamander Way.

Left: From the Cliffs to the Seine Estuary, photograph: Juliana Cedro Stock


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Potential Opportunities Space for Future Projects

Le Havre is a shrinking city. Since 1975 its population size has decrease. This brings forth major changes in its urban landscape aspects: Shrinking city scenario: - Loss of population - Vacant lots Opportunities: - City’s new dynamic - The Salamander Way can link several underused areas - Vacant lots are used to create spaces for the local communities and their connectivity Future projects need to be developed in parallel with local communities through social engagement.

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The development of the Salamander Way will function as a catalyst for the regeneration of Le Havre, creating a positive identity and important public spaces for all of its inhabitants.

Left: Potential Opportunities, graphic: AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock Right: photographs: Juliana Cedro Stock


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The Experience Landmarks

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Throughout the proposed route, cyclists and pedestrians can experience different views and atmospheres, cutting the city vertically and passing through many different Landmarks, which are:

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1. The Forest 2. Eglise SaintĂŠ-CĂŠcile 3. Escalier de Montmorency 4. Historical Neighbourhood

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5. The city entrance 6. Boulevard de Graville residential houses 7. Hangar 78 8. Pont V 9. Historical Abattoir 10. EDF Towers 11. Port Cranes

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12. Pont Av Amiral du Chillou 13. Port tanks 14. Containers 15. Pont de Normandie

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Left: The Landmarks, graphic: AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock Right: photographs: Juliana Cedro Stock



Historical Context In previous centuries, the area covered by forest was significantly greater than it is today. However, there is a present-day tendency for the port to slowly migrate to the south, opening lacunae were the forest can re-take the space that it has lost.

Left: Historical Map: 19th Century, http://archives. lehavre.fr/delia-CMS/archives/site/article_id-45989/ sstopic_id-869/topic_id-868/topic_parent_id-805/ galerie-cartographique-page-5.html



Natural Landscapes The Montgeon Forest

The Montgeon Forest was originally purchased by Le Havre’s city council (1909) and it later became a public park. The Germans used this forest as an ammunition depot during World War II and the Americans set up a military camp there after they gained control of the area. Subsequently, it was used to accommodate over 3,000 city inhabitants who were left homeless after the bombing of the city. Currently, Montgeon Forest contains a nature reserve, two man-made lakes, a campsite, several football fields, running tracks and the starting point for a hiking trail. The trees provide a natural insulation against the high temperatures in sunny summer days, as well as protection against the cold winds in the winter.

Left: Forêt de Montgeon, photograph: Juliana Cedro Stock Right: Forest’s aerial view, Apple Maps, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock



Natural Landscapes The Seine Estuary

Le Havre is located in the Seine Estuary. The Seine passes through major cities in France, including Rouen and Paris. Whereas the industrialisation of the port has taken its toll on the natural environment, current efforts to protect the Nature Reserve of the Seine Estuary have played a critical role in preserving the biodiversity of this area. Additionally, environmentally responsible development standards and green designs are now keystones for the proposals to restore the existing man-made structures that border the Seine Estuary. As a major industrial port city in France, Le Havre is now home to infrastructure renewal projects, such as the Seine GatewayÂŽ, a project owned by the Urban Agency of Le Havre and the Seine Estuary (AURH).

Left: the Seine Estuary and the Pont de Normandie, http-//aeroclub-lehavre.e-monsite.com/medias/ images/pont.de.normandie Right: Seine Estuary’s aerial view, Apple Maps, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


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HONFLEUR

Graphic: Google Maps, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


The Seine Estuary Linking Opportunities

The Salamander Way will allow locals and visitors to discover and enjoy the splendour of the Seine Estuary - a unique landscape asset that is currently undervalued and neglected by the inhabitants of Le Havre. This route will incentivise tourism opportunities in the estuary by linking its natural and man-made attractions to people from cities such as: Le Havre, Honfleur, Rouen, Paris and beyond. Whether strolling through the informal paths of the Nature Reserve, or enjoying the beautiful sunsets at the waterfront while gazing at the port activity, the Salamander Way will enable people to reconnect with their local surroundings.

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The Salamander Way Project’s Brief

The Salamander Way will be a north-south route that crosses the entire city liking its main natural landscapes. In order to better explore the connection between the forest and the estuary, a pedestrian and cyclist route will be proposed. It will connect two poles of the city, permeating the neighbourhoods and allowing pedestrians and cyclist to travel thought the surrounding areas with greater ease. The Montgeon Forest and the Seine Estuary will be both start and end point, according to the chosen direction. Pedestrians and cyclist have priority in the Salamander Way, although they will not have exclusive use of the route. This will require changing the fast and intense traffic flow of cars and trucks into a continuous low-speed environment. It can be accomplished by narrowing the roads (specially along the Boulevard de Graville’s length), restricting parking, limiting vehicle sizes and being more generous with the pedestrian and cyclist’s space. The Salamander Way will revive Le Havre by inviting the inhabitants of this shirking city to explore their surroundings and opportunities through a pathway that links the varied natural and industrial elements along with the famous landmarks and iconic urban landscapes.

Left: The Salamander Way, graphic: AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


How big is the route?

The Salamander Way Le Havre, France

Graphic: Google Maps and AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock

Lea River Park

London, United Kingdom


Sagrera Linear Park Barcelona, Spain

The Greenway

London, United Kingdom



The Topography Visual Connections

From the Escalier de Montmorency, the characteristic topography of Le Havre offers an “aerial view sensation”. From this belvedere it is possible to make the visual connection between the city’s cliffs and the Seine Estuary. The Salamander Way will become a picturesque route that crosses thought the two different levels of the city, passing through the cliffs and descending through the slopes, onto the banks of the river Seine.

Left: The Topography, graphic: AURH, eddited by: Juliana Cedro Stock Right: The Escalier Montmorency View, photograph: Juliana Cedro Stock



The Journey

Landscapes Diversity Photographs taken from site visit in July 2014 by Juliana Cedro Stock: From the Forest to the Estuary.

The Journey: From the Forest to the Estuary, photographs: Juliana Cedro Stock


Direct Route

Green Spine


Overall Principles 1. Engagement with the local communities. 2. Direct route, getting from the Forest Montgeon to the Seine Estuary as quickly as possible. 3. Pedestrian and cyclist friendly environment. 4. Reducing the dominance of cars by reducing the width of the carriageway and numbers of lanes - maximizing pedestrian and cyclist way/path. 5. Deviation of heavy traffic and trucks. 6. The Salamander Way is rooted in the existing landscape. 7. Use of existing infrastructure. 8. Improvement of public space: route as a catalyst to the creation of urban “living rooms”. 9. Greening the urban experience by gradually transforming the route axis into a green spine. 10. Sense of identity and coherence throughout with the use of the Salamander Way street furniture. 11. Encouraging people to cycle to work, as opposed to driving, thus reducing carbon emissions. 12. Promoting sports and healthier lifestyles. 13. Incentivising the use cycling, walking and water transport throughout the city and its surroundings. The Journey: From the Forest to the Estuary, photographs: Juliana Cedro Stock

Urban “Living Rooms”



Project’s Strategy 3 Stages

1. START WITH THE ROUTE - Priority: pedestrians and cyclists - Immediate visibility of change - New mobility dynamic - Creation of events, engaging communities and bringing people to the Salamander Way axis - Building awareness of the public spaces available along the axis of the Salamander Way 2. REJUVENATION OF THE STREETS - Regeneration of public realm - Creation and maintenance of a green spine - Specific space for pedestrians and cyclists, creating a socially inclusive, friendly and safe environment - Creating a high-quality streetscape that is welcoming and easily navigable for pedestrians and cyclists 3. POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES - Development of new public spaces, linked by the Salamander Way green spine

Photograph: Juliana Cedro Stock


GUIDELINES Zone A: HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD Rue Montmorency

BUILDINGS Actual State: - well defined blocks and grid - residential area - 1 to 4 floors

STREET Actual State: - one way road - one parking lane - pedestrian sidewalk on both sides (1-1,50m) Future changes: - one way road - no parking lane - wider pedestrian sidewalk

Zone B: MIXED NEIGHBOURHOOD Boulevard de Graville

Actual State: - Mix of residential and industrial buildings - 1 to 12 floors Tendency: - Over the last 5 years the building usage has become more residential and less industrial

Zone C: RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD Les Neiges

Actual State: - residential area - 1 to 3 floors - not defined grid

Actual State: - two way road - two parking lanes - pedestrian sidewalk on both sides (1,50-2,00m) Future changes: - two way narrower road - no parking lane - wider pedestrian sidewalk and cyclist path

Actual State: - two way road - two parking lanes - pedestrian sidewalk on both sides (1-1,50m) Future changes: - two way street - no parking lane - wider pedestrian sidewalk and cyclist path

Zone D: INDUSTRY AND PORT Darse de l’Ocean

Actual State: - industrial - not densily built - contact with the water: Darse de l’Ocean

Actual State: - Cyclist/Pedestrian only - Road is separated from the path by a green area

PLANTING Actual State: - no street trees - private greening After intervention: - parking lane can be turned into a tree axis

Actual State: - few street trees - private greening After intervention: - parking lanes can be turned into a both sides tree axis

Actual State: - few street trees After intervention: - parking lanes can be turned into a both side tree axis

Actual State: - good variety of trees and grasses

LIGHTING Introduction of existing lighting in Le Havre, light colour: red

Introduction of existing lighting in Le Havre, light colour: red

Introduction of existing lighting in Le Havre, light colour: red

Introduction of existing lighting in Le Havre, light colour: red


PATH’S MATERIAL

CYCLE RACKS

SHELTERS & SEATS

Phase 1: keep existing infrastructure

Close to strategic sites

No implementation

Phase 2: rejuvenate the streetscape

Potential opportunities spaces (future implementation)

Material: resin bound gravel

LOGO Inserted ground metal plate along the path

Vertical elements on strategic sites and intersections:

Vertical elements on the juctions/ intersections

Escalier Montmorency

Metal signs implemented along the path

Vertical elements on the main intersections:

Phase 1: keep existing infrastructure

Close to strategic sites

Along the Boulevard the Graville

Phase 2: rejuvenate the streetscape

Potential opportunities spaces (future implementation; example: Graville Street Market and Youth Center)

Potential opportunities spaces (future implementation; example: Graville Street Market and Youth Center)

Phase 1: keep existing infrastructure

Close to strategic sites

Phase 2: rejuvenate the streetscape

Potential opportunities spaces (future implementation)

Close to strategic sites (example: Stade Eugène Friot)

Metal signs implemented along the path

Potential opportunities spaces (future implementation)

Vertical elements on the juctions/ intersections

Material: resin bound gravel

Material: resin bound gravel

Keep existing infrastructure

ENTRANCE & INFO

Vertical elements on the juctions/ intersections

Rue de Montmorency with Rue Aristride Briand/ Rue Verdun

Bd. de Graville with the City Entrance Bd. de Graville with Rue Gustave Nicolle/Rue de La Vallée Bd. de Graville with Bd. Amiral Mouchez/Bd. Jules Durand

Material: Seats: timber wood

Vertical elements on strategic sites: Stade Eugène Friot

Material: Seats: timber wood

Close to strategic sites Potential opportunities spaces (future implementation)

Seats and shelters along the Darse de l’Ocean, on the water edge

Metal signs implemented along the path

Seat’s material: timber wood Shelter’s material: willow structre

Vertical elements on the juctions/ intersections

Vertical elements on the main intersections: Pedestrian/Cyclist path only with Av. Amiral du Chillou Pedestrian/Cyclist path only with Route de l’Estuaire Strategic sites: view tower

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Impact Areas Neighbourhoods, Port and Industry Zone A: HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD - Historical neighbourhoods, mostly residential - No major industrial areas - Well defined blocks/grid - Highly populated

Graphic: Neighbourhoods, AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Impact Areas

Project’s Response By crossing the entire city, the Salamander Way will improve the entire urban landscape and will augment the quality of life for all the inhabitants of Le Havre. Each of the Zones will be influenced in different ways, from reduction of heavy traffic and facilitating communication between neighbourhoods, to linking natural and industrial areas through safe and commuter friendly zones. Since its conception the project was designed to blend into the existing infrastructure and architecture, hence preserving the essence of the traditional neighbourhoods in the Zone A. Likewise, through minimal intrusions into the established grid layout, pedestrian and cyclist commuting will be facilitated in this heavily populated area.

Graphic: Industry, AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Impact Areas Neighbourhoods, Port and Industry Zone B: MIXED NEIGHBOURHOOD - Fragmented Neighbourhoods, not well connected to each other - Heavy mix of residential buildings and industrial estates - Abruptly divided into East and West by the Boulevard De Graville - Highly congested with heavy traffic - Unfriendly commuting routes for cyclists and pedestrians - Industrial activity related to the port is slowly migrating to the south (Zones C and D)

Graphic: Neighbourhoods, AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Impact Areas

Project’s Response In Zone B, The Salamander Way will have a significant impact as it plans to gradually relocate the heavy and dangerous traffic of the Boulevard de Graville. As industrial activity migrates south, traffic flow will be replaced it with a commuterfriendly pedestrian and cycle route. This will improve connectivity between neighbourhoods for pedestrians and cyclists.

Graphic: Industry, AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Impact Areas Neighbourhoods, Port and Industry Zone C: RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD - Les Neiges: Residential area in the middle of the port - Not well defined grids - Home to art warehouse studios and community centres - Industrial port activities are relocating here

Graphic: Neighbourhoods, AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Impact Areas

Project’s Response In Zone C, The Salamander Way will border the residential and industrial neighbourhoods, currently scattered in a nonstructured manner. This will create a communication artery that will facilitate transport for cyclist and pedestrians.

Graphic: Industry, AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Impact Areas Neighbourhoods, Port and Industry Zone D: INDUSTRY AND PORT - No Residential Neighbourhoods - Industrial port activities are relocating here - Transition area: Port industry to natural estuary

Graphic: Neighbourhoods, AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Impact Areas

Project’s Response In Zone D, The Salamander Way will connect the Nature Reserve and the riverbank, hence completing the pedestrian and cyclist artery that will link the city’s residential, industrial, port and natural elements. An arrival point will be part of project The Container View Tower. The Nature Reserve’s informal paths will give the possibility of expansion for the Salamander Way.

Graphic: Industry, AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Project’s Interventions

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Path Improvements Aim and Interventions

Experimental categories taken from site visit in July 2014 and defined by Juliana Cedro Stock.

Existing Condition

Project’s Interventions

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Cycling friendly

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Existing infrastructure

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Cyclist Friendly

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Need for care

Rejuvenated

Left: graphic: Industry, AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Existing Condition

7.20 Km 4.47 Miles

32 min 1h 50 min

Left: Actual State, graphic: AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock Right: Actual State, graphic: AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock Estimated journey duration according to: http://subsite.kk.dk/sitecore/content/Subsites/ CityOfCopenhagen/SubsiteFrontpage/ LivingInCopenhagen/CityAndTraffic/CityOfCyclists/ CycleStatistics.aspx


Future Changes

8.20 Km 5.10 Miles

New build: 2.13 Km 1.32 Miles Av. Jean - Rue Gustave Nicolle: 650m

30 min 2h

Stade Eugene Friot - Av. Amiral Chillou: 450m

Strategic Rejuvenation Escalier de Montmorency: 230m Improved existing: 6070m

SAFETY AND QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: IMMEASURABLY IMPROVED!



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Focus Areas


Area 1

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Focus Areas 1 and 2

The project will focus on two areas, one within the other: - Area 1, Darse de l’Ocean - Area 2, Nature Reserve. For the Area 1, principles will be demonstrated following the previous described guidelines. For the Area 2, the Container View Tower will be proposed as the arrival point.

Left: Potential Opportunities, graphic: AURH, eddited by Juliana Cedro Stock


Area 1 - DEMONSTRATION OF PRINCIPLES Industry and Port: Darse de l’Ocean

BUILDINGS

Actual State: - industrial - not densily built - contact with the water: Darse de l’Ocean - port activity/structure

STREET Actual State: - Cyclist/Pedestrian only - Road is separated from the path by a green area Critical Intersections: - Oversized pedestrian crossing. Precedent: Copacabana side walk

PLANTING Actual State: - good variety of trees and grasses


LIGHTING Introduction of existing lighting in Le Havre, light colour: red

PATH’S MATERIAL

CYCLE RACKS

Keep existing infrastructure

Close to strategic sites

New path: Material: resin bound gravel

Potential opportunities spaces (future implementation) Introduction of existing cycle racks in Le Havre

SHELTERS & SEATS

LOGO

Seats and shelters along the Darse de l’Ocean, on the water edge

Metal signs implemented along the path

Materials Seat and deck: timber wood Shelter: willow structre

Vertical elements on the juctions/ intersections

ENTRANCE & INFO Vertical elements on the main intersections: Pedestrian/Cyclist path only with Av. Amiral du Chillou Pedestrian/Cyclist path only with Route de l’Estuaire Strategic sites: view tower


The Experience Darse de l’Ocean



The Experience Darse de l’Ocean



The Experience Darse de l’Ocean



1. Integrating

2. Arriving

3. Expanding


Area 2

The Nature Reserve CONCEPTUAL INTENTIONS: 1. INTEGRATING: The Salamander Way will be integrating various parts of Le Havre, specially its two natural landscapes: the forest and the estuary. 2. ARRIVING: The southern “end point” of the Salamander Way - the Container View Tower – will be providing shelter, observation deck, roof terraces, cafe bar and toilet facilities 3. EXPANDING: Paths along the Seine Estuary and inside the nature reserve.

Left: Conceptual Sketches: Juliana Cedro Stock



Area 2

Schematic Planting Plan The planting plan for the Salamander Way’s Focus Area 2 is based on a site-natural regeneration concept. The project is in part a response to the port expansion towards the Nature Reserve, which is now worryingly reducing in size as a result of industrial and commercial development. The existing vegetation gaps will be replanted with native species of trees and mixed varieties of locally growing grasses. The educational efforts linked to the socially sustainable initiates of the project, as well as the informational signs throughout the route, will promote the protection of these replanted areas, allowing the ecology to replenish itself at a natural pace. Chosen trees genus: Populus Salix Alnus Chosen meadows genus: Lythrum Virgatum Filipendula Deschanpsia Sanguisorba

Schematic Planting Plan Existing Natural Reserve Replanted Trees Replanted Mixed of Grass

Left: Schematic Planting Plan, graphic: AURH, eddited by: Juliana Cedro Stock Right: Trees and Mixed of Grasses, photographs: Juliana Cedro Stock


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MASTER PLAN 1. Cycle Path 2. Meadows 3. Nature Reserve 4. Water Bodies 5. Informal Paths 6. Container View Tower 7. Seine Estuary Path 8. Seine Estuary 9. Private Port Area

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Route End Point Place of Arrival: the container view tower - visual reconnection with the cliffs and the Montgeon Forest. A place of contemplation. Extension of the path along the Seine Estuary. Informal Paths: existing paths inside the nature reserve, an alternative to explore the site.

1. Cycle Path 2. Nature Reserve 3. Informal Paths 4. Container View Tower 5. Timber Deck 6. Seine Estuary Path 7. Seine Estuary

Left: Route End Point, Juliana Cedro Stock Next page: Sections: Juliana Cedro Stock


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The Container Tower Concept and Volumetric Studies

The concept can be described with the diagram, where main views are framed with the outer structural part of the container. A higher tower provides a 360째 view, a visual connection to the whole city and surrounding landscape. A sequence of different volumetric alternatives is shown. The red one is chosen.

360째 VIEW TOWER

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HONFLEUR FRAME VIEW Sketches: Juliana Cedro Stock


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The Container Tower Scheme of Functions 1. Entrance 2. Honfleur frame view 3. Pont de Normandie frame view 4. Nature Reserve frame view 5. CafÊ Bar 6. Roof terrace 7. 360° view tower

Left: Container View Tower 3D Model, Scheme of Funtions: Juliana Cedro Stock


Topography

Topography and Landmarks


The Model

Composition of Site’s Layers

Topography, Landmarks and Natural Landscapes

Topography, Landmarks, Natural Landscapes and the Salamander Way


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Path and Container View Tower



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Pont de Normandie Frame View



Visualisations Informal Paths



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Annexes


THE GREENWAY - London, United Kingdom

RIVER LEA PARK - London, United Kingdom

PROMENADE SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN - Québec, Canada

GLENORCHY ART AND SCULPTURE PARK - Tasmania, Australia


Annex 1

Benchmarking Projects The mentioned benchmarking projects are related to the Salamander Way Project. They are: THE GREENWAY Architects: Adams & Sutherland Location: East London, UK Project Year: 2011 RIVER LEA PARK Architects: Design Framework, 5th Studio Location: London, UK Project Year: 2012 GLENORCHY ART AND SCULPTURE PARK Architects: Room11, stage 2 collaboration with McGregor Coxall Location: The Grove Reserve, Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia Project Year: 2011 PROMENADE SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN Architects: Consortium Daoust Lestage + Williams Asselin Ackaoui + Option amĂŠnagement Location: Quebec, Canada Project Year: 2008

Left: The Greenway: http://www.bdonline.co.uk/east-londons-greenway-byadams-and-sutherland-architects/5023482.article Photograph: Juliana Cedro Stock River Lea Park: http://www.competitionline.com/en/projects/33504/from/ post/32382 http://www.wernick.eu.com/projects/lea-river-park/ Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park: http://room11.com.au/projects/gasp-stage-2/ Promenade Samuel-De Champlain: http://www.daoustlestage.com/site/en/projet/2-Urbandesign/6-Master-Plan/9-Promenade-Samuel-DeChamplain/desc.html



Annex 2

The Salamander Market LOCATION: Boulevard de Graville From Rue Docteur Piasceki / Rue de Pressensé to Rue Gustave Nicolle / Rue de la Vallée

Left: Google Earth Map, eddited by, Juliana Cedro Stock



Annex 2

The Salamander Market SPATIAL STRAGEGY: Until now the Boulevard de Granville has been seen as a barrier. With the implementation of The Salamander Way project, this north-south link can be then turned into a threshold, attracting the community and therefore new developments. This will require changing the fast and intense traffic flow of cars and trucks into a continuous low-speed environment. The Salamander Market - a vibrant urban living through community engagement - is a proposal to stir the dynamic of Le Havre, changing the shrinking city scenario, an opportunity to attract its inhabitants and tourisms to (re) discover the assets the city has to offer.

Left: The Salamander Market - Spatial Strategy, Juliana Cedro Stock



Annex 2

The Salamander Market MASTER PLAN: Continuous flow low speed environment Balance between - drivers - cyclists - pedestrians Narrowing the road though vertical elements (trees), and a more generous space for the pedestrian and cyclists. Creation of the Salamander Market and community centre. Rejuvenation of the community allotments.

Left: The Salamander Market - Master Plan, Juliana Cedro Stock


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The Salamander Market SECTIONS AND DETAILED AREA

Left: The Salamander Market - Sections and Detailed Area, Juliana Cedro Stock



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The Salamander Market CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Left: The Salamander Market - Construction Details, Juliana Cedro Stock



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Acknowledgements and References



Acknowledgements and References Kingston University Patricia Brown Honoré Van Rijswijk Judi Farren Bradley Christoph Lueder AURH - Agence d’Urbanisme de la Région du Havre et de l’Estuaire de la Seine Boris Menguy Thierry Colchard Juliette Duszynski Dominque Dhervillez CODAH - Communauté de la Agglomération Havraise Pascal Mallet Le Havre Sea Port Olivier Forget Le Havre University Anne Duperret

The Farewell, photograph: Juliana Cedro Stock




Kingston University London Kingston University, Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2QJ


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