Trinity Buoy WharfPublic Space Design By Laura Stankunaite
Initial research of Trinity Buoy Wharf
perspective
The existing buildings on site are in various heights and are placed in staggering areas, meaning my design of the remaining space has to fit that and match the placement theme in order for the spaces to seem connected.
The fact that the site area for development is an odd shape has to fit with the design that I create and therefore embrace that, so my buildings and pavilions have to match the sharp edges and right angles. Or this could be a good opportunity for me to juxtapose designs, to push the new, modern design and perhaps add some curves and different shapes.
Research of other public spaces/parks Gardens by the Bay , Singapore
The plan of the area shows clearly the tree structures being placed in a circular pattern, this provides a natural circulation around the trees. The other structures are placed around the main one in the middle , this works well for navigation in the area although it can get repetitive and confusing to distinguish directions.
Gardens by the Bay was intended to be Singapore's premier urban outdoor recreation space, and a national icon. The gardens were designed to be a art of the urban environment around them, integrating the large, metal structures with nature to create a world between both.
The elevation and perspective drawings communicate how the area of the huge, steel tree-like structures functions. The structures range from 50m-25m, they provide shade, shelter and temperature moderation during the day and during the night the canopies come alive with special lighting and projected media.
Some of the super-trees have connected walkways for visitors to see the gardens from above and the 50m one in the middle has a bistro cafĂŠ with seating for a greater view.
Millennium Park, Chicago This park was made to cover a huge car parking space and a railroad station. The plan of the park shows that the area took inspiration through arranging the spaces in smaller ‘rooms’ . It communicates a different, more manageable design idea which moves forward from the more traditional park designs to more contemporary broken up spaces. The spaces are divided by hedges to conserve nature and to have a more interesting appeal to the division of the spaces.
The perspective and elevation drawings of the area shows one of the main focused features of the park which is the Pritzker Pavilion. The brushed stainless steel pavilion stands 120 feet tall, it is functional for outdoor performances and park festivals. The crisscrossing pipes extend from the stage pavilion over the great lawn and provides a good sound system.
Off to the side is the Cloud Gate or the ‘Bean’ structure which is an aesthetic sculpture, popular due to its interactive nature for people to walk around and take pictures with.
Another feature is the Crown Fountain which is a pair of 50-foot glass block towers set on some granite, a public interactive space for children of all ages to enjoy running and splashing in the reflecting pool.
The Highline, New York Each section of the highline was converted from an abandoned rail line. Even though during construction all of the abandoned rail structures were stripped away, the steel girders were removed in certain areas to install stairs for visitors to see the rest of the girders holding up the whole structure. The highline explores design values when being inspired by its origin of being a rail line, removing most of the previous structure but creating viewing areas and internal structures inspired by a rail line to keep some history in tact, for e.g. the staggering concrete pathways with multiple levels somewhat resembling a rail line. This mixed with modern elements such as gardens , the space was developed into a more functional and modern park.
The elevation and plan clearly shows the multilevel pathways and placement of the hedges.
Thames Barrier Park, London Research of site
I can recognise a weakness in the park as the motif of the main feature of the park isn’t shown enough and could’ve been used in the café structure and pavilion more for more interest. The staggering waves of the hedges could’ve been used as a theme for the park’s architecture.
The park has a diagonal theme to it, its created by the trees/bushes put in formation . The eyecatching feature is the 130 foot long sunken garden, running diagonally through the park, it serves as a reminder of the site’s dockland heritage. The 'Green Dock' provides a wind protected microclimate for a variety of plants and wildlife.
The park also boasts extensive lawns that are crossed by gravel pathways and bordered by hedges.
Thames Barrier Park context of buildings and place, detail drawings and mood board
The mood board shows the wave theme of the park as it takes inspiration from the docklands.
Square design of the pavilion is modern and minimal but rather uninteresting especially when it is a pavilion structure of remembrance.
The pavilion structure is minimal in design for the purpose of being an open structure to view the park more easily and not crowd the space.
Trinity Buoy Wharf context of buildings and place, detail drawings and mood boards
Trinity Buoy Wharf is one of the most historic sites in the docklands and has survives 185 years of developments. The brick buildings are heritage structures which store navigational equipment.
The recent buildings were constructed to house the new creative industries using a simple, efficient and sustainable system based on shipping containers.
Mood board of Trinity Buoy Wharf containers
My research of the other parks has shown that the architects kept some elements in design of the previous/historic/origin site and mixed with new designs.
Mood board inspired by historical findings
Industrial metal structures
Simple monochromatic patterns
Metal container buildings
Pavilion design development – Idea 1
Pavilion design development – Idea 2 Using cone shape
Working from models for pavilion – Idea 3
Model 1
Model 2
Model 3
Final pavilion model
Simple card model
Final outcome
Using shapes from research and models for Cafe development – Idea 1
Model 2
Model 1
Perspective for final cafĂŠ model
Perspective and elevation of final cafe
Using shapes from research – Idea 2
Inspired from these shapes in my research
Using this pattern and design will link to the site’s historical background
Exploring other cafÊ ideas from shapes and models – Idea 3
Second model plan
Third model using fabric
Second, developed model First model using wire
Final design of the cafe My design was inspired by the O’syiam Pavilion in Canada
Final design of my cafe
Plan Plan
It also takes inspiration from the movement of waves, having a minimal and modern design.
The arched buildings on the side are pavilions for outdoor dining
Elevation
Planning area with benches and kiosk Photos of existing designs that I took inspiration from
Photos of existing public space layouts
Other plan ideas for the area
Planning a seating area Another seating area with greenery around, could be a point of interest and will make another social gathering space that was much needed. The elevated design could also be utilized as a great viewing area.
elevation
Photos of existing ideas of ramps used within stairs for disabled access
More details for the site
Perspective drawings of possible ideas
Using simple models to explore layout of structures in the area
Final idea This layout insures that there is even spacing between each area and that most of the structures don’t block each other and are easy to navigate for users. Other seating
pavilion Dock seating
Elevated platforms
CafĂŠ Benches with kiosk
Final model Sketch Up model
In the plan and the various photos, there are designated spaces for different users supporting a range of social events. The structures are inspired by the history of the place with a more modern design to attract more people for more social events and gatherings.
Archicad renders