Trinity Buoy Wharf by lauryn chen
DESIGN BRIEF • Trinity Buoy Wharf was an empty derelict site until 1998 when it was developed into a place for creative industries to come together. Over the years it has gradually evolved into an untidy mix of historic buildings and temporary structures. The Trinity Buoy Wharf Company would like to redevelop the site with a new more permanent café building, public outside- garden/s relax & social space/s suitable for summer weddings & corporate events and a pavilion to act as a focal point. • Our task is to create a more connected environment that meets the needs of different users, providing better quality outdoor space that is inspired by the history of the site. The design of the outdoor space/s should draw upon ideas that are related to those seen at the Thames Barrier Park, including zoned spaces for different activities, disabled accessibility and walkways that connect the different areas of parts of the design
Trinity Buoy Wharf Research
The context of the location as it was 5 years ago. The surrounding area is now well on the path to being redevelopment/regenerated and most of the empty land above the site is now filled with flats Situated at the edge of the River Thames. The location served the Maritime industry for many years and it is placed opposite the O2, which is an important landmark although it was built after the Trinity Buoy Wharf Sketch plans and perspective drawings of the layout of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Shows what buildings already exist and what buildings are new/and or are still waiting for redevelopment. The measurements of Trinity Buoy Wharf
When I visited the Trinity Buoy Wharf I managed to take this photo explaining what the Container City is, which is the most prominent feature of the site
I took a couple more photos of Trinity Buoy Wharf in order to research it deeper and learnt that the person who designed Trinity Buoy Wharf was called James Walker (Who was Chief Engineer of Trinity House at that time period) Trinity Buoy Wharf has changed considerably from since 1910, which was when it was first created, and when it was modernised and rebuilt between 1947 and 1966 1910
2022
It closed on the 3rd December 1988 but in 1996 Urban Space Management won a competition to recreate Trinity Buoy Wharf as a centre for the creative industries
Pictures I took whilst there
Thames Barrier Park Research
Layout of the Park
Hedges shaped like waves (Waves are often used as a way to calm and comfort people as it brings a sense of serenity) So whenever people go to the park they feel peace and calmness and that is a good marketing strategy as the said person might recommend the park to one of their friends
Also links into the Thames Barrier as the Thames is a famous river (landmark) and the waves in the hedges pays homage to it Sketch plans, Perspective drawings and Elevations of Thames Barrier Park
Children's playground
The Pavilion of Remembrance – It allows people the space and comfort of quietness whilst they remember who died
Supplies views of New York's Skyline
Shrubbery represents clouds which represents ‘The Park in the Sky’
Ridges/almost like scratch marks leading the shrubbery to the The Highline is a bridge floor, giving a feel that everything is connected, just like a bridge
Elevated above traffic below to give a feel that the park is ‘floating’
• The Highline in New York Research • The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side • Known as ‘The Park in the Sky’ and it became a hub for both public art and art installations
Mercury surface reflects night/morning sky and the skyline and all the massive buildings
Chicago Skyline
Big, round semi-dome shape to allow people to travel under
Millennium Park was supposed to be called ‘Garden of the Arts’ however the CEO was against it (John Bryan)
• Millennium Park in Chicago Research • It was created after the city gained airspace rights over the railroad tracks • Cloud Gate, better known as The Bean, is inspired by liquid mercury. The sculpture was built to reflect both the sky and the Chicago skyline.
Almost futuristic buildings
Gorilla shaped bus I saw and decided to draw
Singapore is a highly urbanized country and the government wanted to increase the greenery and flora in the city
Statues like branches/tree like
• Gardens By The Bay in Singapore Research • It is an immense nature park in the vicinity of the Marina Reservoir in the central region of Singapore and the park consists of 3 waterfront gardens • The main aim was to transform the existing Garden City into a City in a Garden
Visual response to Trinity Buoy Wharf
Signature shape and look
Response to container city, same boxy design and round glass windows
A building like this you will more often then not come across whilst walking though Trinity Buoy Wharf
Tall, dark buildings you will see around the perimeter Homage to what it used to be
Details
Current buildings • • • • • • • • •
The Lighthouse Container City 1 Container City 2 The Chain Store Riverside Building Trinity Buoy Wharf Pier Proving House The Electricians Shop Music Boxes etc.
Example of Trinity Buoy Wharf Pier (I walked the Pier and it was relaxing the to sea the river under me)
Long glass windows
Textured round glass windows that you often see at Trinity Buoy Wharf
Music boxes that are scattered around the perimeter
Red and yellow combo gives a sort of retro feel
Need to add chairs and tables for seating areas as there isn’t enough
Potted grass that is often seen around the Dockland
Visual response to Thames Barrier Park
The park is managed by the Greater London Authority. Opened in November 2000 it was London's largest new riverside park for over 50 years.
Current things within the park • • • • • • Details
Café idea I drew that could be included in the park
One of the buildings you may see at the information centre
Elevation – Park acts as a barrier between The Thames and the station
Thames Barrier Park Café Trees Benches Pavilion of Remembrance Children's playground Thames Barrier Information Centre etc.
Need to add chairs for seating areas as there isn’t enough
Greenery to provide a sense of serenity and to provide flora
Bushes shaped like waves you often see at Thames Barrier Park due to the River Thames being right on the other side
Rounded trees scattered along the perimeter of the park
Pavilion of Remembrance
Trinity Buoy Wharf Location Information There should be more Cafes and seating areas as people could be asthmatic, and walking long distances without resting could have serious consequences
The playground halfway through was really fun to fool around in and the items there were pretty challenging and engaging, we nearly fell over
This park area was really nice as it gave people a chance to sit in the sun and relax
When I and my boyfriend were walking we heard an aeroplane passing over the site and it was definitely too close. It could disrupt art students
• Overall, I really enjoyed my trip to Trinity Buoy Wharf as I got to see all the buildings there and I got to experience and see the Container buildings and all the architecture and art classes they provided there. But, although there are a lot of things that work at Trinity Buoy Wharf, there are a lot of things that Trinity Buoy Wharf could improve on, for example:
Pavillion drawing ideas
Inspiration from the Pavilion of Remembrance
Albeit this Pavillion would be over grass so people could rest in the shade
Taken inspiration from the Gallery of Hyperlane Linear Sky Park
Weather proof and highly insulated Weaving pattern symbolises Thames Barrier Park and its wave-like bushes
People can sit on the Pavilion and relax unlike previous Pavilions in Trinity Wharf and Thames Park
Model ideas
Café drawing ideas Long, rectangular café with glass windows just like current one to represent long windows placed around all the buildings at Trinity Buoy Wharf
Plan of my final model Took inspiration from this building except only the top is criss crossed
Took inspiration from a building at Trinity Buoy Wharf and made it into a cafe
Final models