MA URBAN DESIGN/ MARCHD (URBAN DESIGN SPECILISATION) OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY 2020
CON TEN TS
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INTRODUCTION
12
GARDEN CITIES
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URBAN INTENSIFICATION
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INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
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OUR MOMENTS
FA CUL TY
URBAN DESIGN
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1.0 INTRODUCTION Introducing our full members of the urban design course that come from various different background and countries all over the world.
PAGE 7 | STUDENT
AARON T OSINUGA
ABHISHEK PRAKASH
UNITED KINGDOM
INDIA
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University Previous BA (Hons) Architecture Ravensbourne University University of the Art
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University. Previous B.Architecture Lingayas University, India
ASTRID GUTHIER
AVANTIKA MANKAR
UNITED KINGDOM
INDIA
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University
Previous BSc Urban Planning and Development (Hons) Cardiff University
Previous B.Arch Nagpur university ,India
ANASS BOUSMER MOROCCO
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University Previous BArch (Hons) Architecture, Oxford Brookes University
BRACKEN ROOTS UNITED KINGDOM
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University Previous BA (Hons) Architecture Liverpool John Moores University
INFORMATION | PAGE 8
NUR AMIRA ALIAS MALAYSIA
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University Previous Diploma Town and Regional Planning, Uitm Perak, Malaysia BSc Urban Planning, UWE Bristol
RACHEL HAMMOND UNITED KINGDOM
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University Previous Psychology, Gardening, Food Production, Garden Design
OSEI-TUTU BONSU
PAVLINA KOLOKOTRONI
UNITED KINGDOM
CYPRUS
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Previous BA (Hons) Architecture, University of Kent
Previous BA (Hons) Architecture and Planning, UWE Bristol
REBECCA DAY UNITED KINGDOM
SAMANTHA MANTON UNITED KINGDOM
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Previous BA (Hons) Architecture, University of Brighton
Previous BArch (Hons) Architecture, Nottingham Trent University
PAGEÂ 9 | STUDENT
TRISHANA NAIDU SOUTH AFRICA
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University Previous BA Architectural Studies & MA Architecture, University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
DAIMA AROMOROLAN LOCATION
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University Previous Bsc Cities and Regional planning Cardiff university
CHING HIN CHAN HONG KONG
CORY JOHN IOCHRIE UNITED KINGDOM
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Previous BArch Applied Science (Architectural Science), Curtin University, Australia
Previous BArch Architecture, University of Lincoln
FEDERICO RUIZ RUSCHKE
HOI KI YEONG
MEXICO
HONG KONG
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University Previous BA Architecture ITESM - Technologico de Monterrey
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University Previous BA Applied Science Curtin University, Australia
INFORMATION | PAGE 10
IRINA BODROVA RUSSIA
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
JIA CHI YAP
ISAAC NOURI IRAN
JADE LIM UNITED KINGDOM
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Previous BA (Hons) Architecture Westminster universityÂ
Previous BArch (Hons) Architecture Arts University Bournemouth
MARINI AHMAD SHUHAIMI
MALAYSIA
MALAYSIA
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Previous BSC (Hons) Architecture UCSI University
Previous BSC Architectural Studies International Islamic University Malaysia
MARTYNA FELUS POLAND
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University Previous BA (Hons) Architecture, University of the Arts London
PAGE 11 | STUDENT
SITI NORLYANA BINTI MUSTAPAH
SAHEJ AGGARWAL
SATWANT BENIPAL
INDIA
UNITED KINGDOM
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Current MArchD Architecture Urban Design Specialisation Oxford Brookes University
Previous BA (Hons) Architecture, University of Kent
Previous BA (Hons) Architecture University of Brighton
Previous Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)
SYLVIA RAMOS UNITED KINGDOM
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University Previous BSc Urban Studie
MALAYSIA
UVARAJ BALASUNDARAM INDIA
Current MA Urban Design Oxford Brookes University Previous Bachelor of Architecture 5 years, India
2.0 GARDEN CITIES
This is the first of a series of design based modules and focuses on two main areas of employment in urban design: masterplanning and detailed design. The aim is to introduce students to the process of using theory and method for masterplanning at a large scale and detailing at the home patch scale with achieving the main vision of Garden Cities initiative.
GARDEN CITY MASTERPLAN This group work was to create a vision for the site under the Garden Town framework of the Garden Town concept that can be used to masterplan and detail the AGT1 South Aylesbury. The task aims to deliver sufficient housing with adequate supporting education,
medical,
transport,
retail
employment, &
leisure,
environment & heritage, community and green infrastructure to create a self supporting settlement (as per client’s brief).
PAGE 14 | HEALING TOWN
HEALING TOWN AYLESBURY, UK
Sustainable places foster a strong connection between people and place, and encourage people to get involved in looking after the local environment. Aylesbury Vale district is essentially rural in nature. The Vale has a wide and varied network of Green Infrastructure (GI) with sites that serve the immediate area and others which serve the district and beyond with the existing parks and green spaces.For this development, it is essential to promote a high level green infrastructure network for ease of accessing different areas and facilities in the masterplan.
SITE ANALYSIS
GROUP MEMBERS
SAM
ANASS
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
AMIRA
BRACKEN
UVARAJÂ
MAIN ISSUES The surrounding of the site are full of different sort of facilities and existing housing development that helps to connects to the development. Areas of the site range from between 2-10 minutes walk to the nearest train station (Stoke Mandeville) and largely 10-15 minutes walk to nearest local needs. This makes the location of the site highly desirable for development, both in commercial, retail and office, as well as for the city centre community.
AYLESBURY | PAGE 15 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
MASTERPLAN Through delivering our vision of creating a Healing Town, all of the design components will illustrate a further depth upon achieving a healthy, inclusive and safe neighbourhood. The design of this masterplan displays different categories of transforming the green land towards a unique, aesthetic, permeable and inclusive development.
In achieving our design vision for this project, we incorporate few details that support our main design principles to establish a greener town and provide better green initiatives to the communities that includes community garden, healing garden, school care farming as well as sustainable water system for better living.
DESIGN IDEAS
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PAGE 16 | TOWN IN A GARDEN
TOWN IN A GARDEN AYLESBURY, UK
This design and access statement has been prepared to provide a design framework that responds to the Aylesbury garden town vision and objectives. Aylesbury is in the county town of Buckinghamshire, it was awarded garden town status in January 2017 by the government as part of the garden communities programme. 16,000 homes will be delivered across different sites. The South Aylesbury site AGT1 is allocated in the Local Plan to deliver 1000 homes and major new infrastructure. A masterplan for the site has been designed to create a liveable settlement, considerate of challenges associated with the garden town principles GROUP MEMBERS
PAVLINA
BONSU
SWOT Analysis
GREEN PUBLIC REALM STRATEGY-EVOLUTION
DAIMA
CORY
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK What is to become Stoke Mandeville Park com prises 98 ha of greenfield land. It has existing hedges but no existing buildings. The site is bounded to the east by Wendover Road and Lower Road to the West. It is bounded to North by Stoke Mandeville hospital, the stadi um and a few retail uses. Stoke Mandeville vil lage and the station lies to the south of the site.
STEPHEN
AIM
We started with redefining the concept of the garden town and found that framing the concept as living within a park has the capacity to do more for health and well being than the other way around. We think creating a settlement in a park achieves symbiosis, as it allows us to understand our green spaces and take better care of it. Additionally, parks create opportunities for activities that attract tourism and encourage community activities such as 5k and 10k park runs. They also house opportunities for gardens that can initiate educational experiences to a variety of ages encouraging residents, the local workforce and those in education to explore their natural environment in new ways.
Conceptual Diagram
According to paragraph 91 in the NPPF, the Town in a Park’ landscape proposals (and every new development) should seek to provide a significant amount of high quality healthy and safe green spaces, structured to enhance biodiversity and ecology The landscape is split into active green spaces and passive green spaces. The passive green spaces are the private residential gardens. The landscape proposals for the site seek to: •Retain and enhance boundary vegetation and tree planting; •Use activities within the green infrastructure to provide new opportunities to users to improve their physical and mental health •Provide new high quality open to public green spaces •Provide new cycle footpath connections through the Site •Provide a great number of interest opportunities to all users regarding their needs.
Green Spaces' Uses
AYLESBURY | PAGE 17 SCHEME LAYOUT
MORPHOLOGICAL LAYERS
CREATION OF PLACE The severance of the rail line is a major challenge to the cohesion of this site. This and the centre park splits the site into four places . PUBLIC PARK The alignment of the Public park is to take advantage of the proposed Aylesbury garden way. It also provides landscaping for the link road that will define it as a healthy street. SENSITIVITY TO SURROUNDING LAND USES As a result of urban tissue analysis, the layout responds to the surrounding land uses. Roads and streets aim to provide connections to the school, high street other uses on the site and new connections to uses and infrastructure nearby.
Neighbourhoods' Disparity
Morphological Layers
MASTERPLAN
Primary Street Section
Masterplan (Not to scale)
Visualisation of Green Space Between Blocks
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PAGE 18 | POPLAR SPRING
POPLAR SPRING, 21ST CENTURY GARDEN TOWN AYLESBURY, UK The 95ha masterplan site is at the south of Aylesbury town and sits within a greenfield site with a railway line traversing the site from north to south. One public right of way exists across the site, which uses a level crossing to cross the railway line. Vehicular circulation currently does not exist into or across the site. The north western edge is Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with a multistorey car park and rear façades of the hospital buildings predominating views. The southernmost edge of the site is within a 2.5 minute walk of Stoke Mandeville Station. The remaining immediate surroundings are primarily a variety of residential rear boundaries.
FRAMEWORK Our 2050 vision will overcome the challenges to 2050 by making Aylesbury a dynamic, prosperous and adaptable town. Poplar Spring is the given name to the masterplan site, due to the native black poplars on the site and one of the wetland feature of this DAS. In keeping with this, our proposal includes naming neighbourhoods after UK native plants to promote identity and plant knowledge - a skill which is diminishing in younger generations.
GROUP MEMBERS
SITE ANALYSIS SYLVIA
ISAAC
MARINI
SAHEJ
The site analysis has informed key design objectives which aim to enable an appropriate response to the current and future lifestyle and technological trends. Additionally, the April 2019 AGT Evidence Base Synthesis Report (EBSR) highlights the community feedback AVDC has had on AGT (figures 01 and 02), which has been reflected in the design considerations. REBECCA
AIM The MHCLG Garden Communities prospectus highlights the importance of green and blue infrastructure, stating that “generous, accessible, and good quality green and blue infrastructure that promotes health, well-being, and quality of life, and considers opportunities to deliver environmental gains such as biodiversity net gain and enhancements to natural capital.” Similarly, AVDC target is to achieve 50% multi-functional green infrastructure which includes a landscape-led approach, green corridors and enhance long distance views toward the Chiltern Hills. This is achieved through Poplar Spring’s design objectives, A total of 47.5ha(?) of green and blue infrastructure is proposed
AYLESBURY | PAGE 19
DESIGN EVOLUTION
EXPLANATORY MASTERPLAN
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PAGE 20 | 50 OF 50
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
A GARDEN TOWN THROUGH A 50 OF 50 CONCEPT AYLESBURY, UK We have been approached by Aylesbury Vale District Council to develop a parcel of land to the south of the town centre as apart of a larger development scheme that is being implemented as a regeneration programme for the overall district 2050 scheme. One of the main goals from the council was to build on and maintain the Garden Town’ vision. Aylesbury has been awarded Garden Town status by the government in 2017 as part of the Garden Communities programme, to maintain driving concept within our development, aspects of Garden Town principles should be highly considered.
SITE ANALYSIS
GROUP MEMBERS
JIACHI
AVANTIKA
For our scheme we not only wanted to provide these green spaces, but wanted them to in turn to give back to the community that will be built in our area - a term of COMPLIMENTARY SUSTAINABILITY is used to describe the essence of how the towns economy will thrive. We will do this by having 50% of the 50% (25% total) being put aside for ‘Edible Space’ . Complimenting the surrounding towns through the growth of the edible spaces and n-turn making use of the surrounding towns resources, we believe this will create an efficient economy.
JADE
IRINA
MAIN ISSUES
TRISH
DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES
GREEN OPPORTUNITIES Urban green spaces such as domestic gardens, parks pubic orchid spaces, urban farm lands provide a multitude of benefits to human urban populations, and a vital habitat for wildlife.Green spaces also indirectly impact our health by improving air quality and Limiting the impact of heat-waves by reducing urban temperatures.
Aylesbury Vale Council have tasked us within the brief to have provisions for 50% green spaces within the development to hit one of the driving garden town principles. A consideration we have taken within this development is to introduce a circular food system, using the food waste that the average house hold creates which according to is an average of 6kg of food waste per week. SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES Urban farming is proposed as 50% of the total green spaces to promote agriculture and to encourage the local people into farming so that they generate local economy through farming The teaching spaces are provided in public allotments so that farmers from the surrounding towns would come in and teach the local community and have a skills exchange session to social is with the neighbouring towns
AYLESBURY | PAGE 21 MASTERPLAN -
MORPHOLOGICAL LAYERS -
Combining all layers and analysis, we achieved a complete masterplan which we believe encompasses principles of a garden town and successfully provides the vision for the Aylesbury 2050 Garden Town vision. We have managed to achieve the 1600 homes required, along with the 50% + green space, just more than 25% if this being edible green space. Walkable neighbourhoods have been created, and an overall Pedestrian prioritised town has been designed.
GREEN HIERARCHY
BLUE HIERARCHY
BLOCK DETAILS " CREATING STREETS NOT ROADS ."
STREET HIERARCHY
BLOCKS AND PLOTS.
STREET SECTIONS
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PAGEÂ 20 | HEALTHY TOWN
COMMUNITIES TO LIVE A HEALTHY AND NURTURING LIFESTYLE AYLESBURY, UK We have delivered a plan that suits the vision of Aylesbury and combines ours into a Masterplan that is built not just for 2050, but beyond too. Diverse living units have been designed to enable integration between communities, with food as the common theme to bring people together.An outdoor community market space is designed to work in conjunction with the indoor community centre, which allows indoor and outdoor events to happen. The GRT community will be a vital to this, as they will bring their food and culture to this, allowing integration with thepotential multi-faith and multi-ethnic community, and with Aylesbury itself.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK A study of the morphology of Aylesbury Town Centre and understand what aspects would be ideal to our project so that it would feel more so in the sense of the town rather than its own unit was undertaken. We identified the used of the buildings within this area, and came to an understanding of how certain roads can feel and act upon walking through. A new public square had opened up earlier this year, and it featured green space, built public space, and mix use retail/residential. This leads into a precedent of what we can achieve in our masterplan.
GROUP MEMBERS
SATWANT
NORLYANA
MARTYNA
RACHEL
FEDERICO
MAIN ISSUES SITE ANALYSIS Understanding the constraints and opportunities of the site is vital to the development. Knowing what natural opportunities there are, as well as the surrounding man made developments, will allow us to judge the creation of the masterplan
There are many opportunities which can be achieved. Green and Blue Networks can be used for sports and leisure, creation of a sustainable transport network will promote cycling and walking, and using the links available from the site, there is a potential opportunity for the residents to live car free. We don’t want to add to the burden of the car traffic around Aylesbury, so the sustainable network alongside multiple access points into the site are key.
AYLESBURY | PAGE 23 BREAKING DOWN OF
MASTERPLAN
SECTIONS
EXPLANATORY MASTERPLAN
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3.0 URBAN INTENSIFICATION Introducing our full members of the urban design course that comes from various different background and countries all over the world.
URBAN INTENSIFICATION For this part of the module we were again assigned to different groups and choose a city from a broad range of cities around the world to explore and form a framework to help us achieve the needs for high population development. Areas we covered: ie Hong Kong, Calfornia, Malaysia.
Lagos,
Durban
and
PAGE 26 | SKID ROW
SKID ROW, LA
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
The literature reviews and case studies have highlighted the intricated interdependencies of the many elements that make up thriving urban life. When applied to an array of international cases, it is resounding how environmental quality issues of equity have been mitigated through models that apply the outputs of urban design theory and research as summarised in the literature review. This includes the various elements that make up our definition of environmental quality – equitability, sustainability, vibrancy and mobility
Our chosen test site is Skid Row, also known as Central City East, in downtown LA. Skid Row is infamously known as America’s homeless capital. Diverse in culture, it borders Chinatown, Little Tokyo, and the LA Fashion District, making it an ideal home for many workers of the arts industry. However, the area lacks many aspects to enable a thriving neighbourhood – namely, affordable housing. Skid Row has a total homeless population of 4,757 of which 2,783 are unsheltered (Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, 2019).
GROUP MEMBERS
SITE ANALYSIS
jade
stephEN
satwant
sylvia
amira
MAIN ISSUES Using the homeless initiative as a forefront, our aim is to densify the area to provide thriving spaces to live, work, move, socialise and play, while ensuring high levels of environmental quality are safeguarded and the existing community is at the heart of the proposed redevelopment of the area. The masterplan for Skid Row would bolster local initiatives already in place and intensify the urban system, creating community infrastructure that empowers and transforms the lives of the residents. The need for intensification, alongside the complexity and cultural background of the site, paves way to develop a project that bolsters high environmental quality to mend the destitution of the area.
L.A | PAGE 27 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
DESIGN IDEAS
In order to achieve the main vision of the masterplan, a strategic approach of design principles has been layout which to deliver the various outputs of the design. The main outputs include delivering housing needs, shops, schools, parks, transit, public realm and jobs.
A wide variety of urban design principles were critically analysed, designed, applied and audited throughout the course of this project. In doing so, the full cycle of the masterplan process enabled a holistic approach to achieving our given challenge - safeguard and deliver high levels of environmental quality in the context of increasing intensification of land use.
MASTERPLAN
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PAGE 28 | MONTERREY
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK
MONTERREY, MEXICO The site chosen for further investigation is Monterrey in Mexico. Monterrey is the capital of Nuevo León estado (state) and is located in the north-eastern side of Mexico. Monterrey is the 3rd biggest city in Mexico and the 2nd largest industrial centre. The city is well-known for its industrial, commercial and at the same time educational character. Through the site analysis we have investigated Monterrey in-depth to have a clear perspective of the issues of the area. The aim was to produce a proposal that delivers high levels of environmental quality while intensifying a selected site of the chosen city.
For the quality of an environment to be considered as high level, it should contain a number of key characteristics. It should be considered as safe, ‘clean’, interesting-pleasant, recreational, inspiring, ‘green’ – sustainable, to have a character, a sense of community, All those characteristics play a vital role on maintaining a healthy environment. There is a great number of environmental qualities that would need to be safeguarded when designing for future cities.
GROUP MEMBERS
PAVLINA
“Our VISION for Monterrey is to REGENERATE the historical neighbourhood of BARRIO ANTIGUO as the HEART OF THE CITY, in order to RECONNECT the FRAGMENTED society”
FEDERICO
SITE ANALYSIS
ABISHIEK
BRACKEN
ISAAC
MAIN ISSUES Although the financial and work center is still in the city center, most of the residents who cannot afford a property in this area have had to look for options far from the center, this means that every day thousands of people have to move to the center of the city to reach its workplaces, causing a major issue of URBAN SPRAWL. Due to the fact that public transport and urban equipment has not been able to develop at the rate of growth of the city most people prefer the use of their private vehicles to move which brings several problems such as TRAFFIC, DECREASE OF THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY of people, INSECURITY in the less inhabited areas of the center .
Barrio Antiguo has a great potential to be developed as a high-density area. The area has a lot of services that without place to doubt make it a attractive and well equipped area. Our approach is to rehabilitate the area as a pedestrian area recovering the historical identity of the place and reducing the car traffic, generating a walking neighborhood with better environmental qualities that makes the people see this area as a living area
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Strong economy Location as central Existing natural features (mountains and rivers) Cultural features-enhance local heritage Macroplaza as key feature
Congested roads Lack of cycling and walking networks Increased number of parking spaces Low density Inefficient public transport
MEXICO | PAGE 29
MASTERPLAN
PEDESTRIAN SECONDARY VEHICLE ROAD PRIMARY VEHICLE ROAD
STREET SECTIONS
PERSPECTIVES
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PAGE 30 | PENANG
PENANG, MALAYSIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK
George town, Penang, was used as the case study to reveal the various benefits of developing the connections of a place based on the many attributes that define it: i.e. its multicultural background. By bolstering the community’s sense of belonging, the investment from the people visiting and living there will encourage further economic investment that will help maintain and emphasize its unique cultural identity.
The diagram shows a summary of environmental qualities that we are aiming to safeguard in our concept and applied models for intensification. Each primary quality is related to the identified constituent elements that contribute to it, which will form the framework with which we create and assess the final design.
GROUP MEMBERS
JIACHI
MARINI
“To create an INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY through PUBLIC REALM." AARON
BONSU
MAIN ISSUES
UVARAJ
SITE ANALYSIS Pollution Air pollution is mostly caused by the vehicles, which results in a significantly decreased quality of public spaces and toxic air quality can lead to negative health impact. The main disease that cause of death is disease of respiratory system. Flooding Georgetown experienced flash flood up to knee high for over a week on the mainland following heavy downpour. Over a hundred people were evacuated to several flood relief centres as flood waters inundated their low lying homes. Climate Penang Island temperature is often high and temperatures reaching as high as 35°C during the day. The weather there is humid and hot which causes people rather stay indoor than outdoor.
MALAYSIA | PAGE 31
DESIGN EVOLUTION
MASTERPLAN
PLACE IDENTITY
PERSPECTIVES
High density buildings are placed around the central square. All high density building are mixed use which to cater all the community and they are in a walkable distance. Low density buildings are residential which have a view towards the sea.
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PAGE 32 | HONG KONG
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK
HONG KONG Hong Kong is strategically located at the southern area of China, with an area of 110,666 Hectares. The bustling city also homes green mountainous hiking areas and beaches, enhancing the surrounding landscape. Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate characterised by hot and humid summers and cold to mild winters. Historically, the surrounding areas used to be fishing villages before globalisation (The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
This diagram presents the main environmental qualities that were highlighted throughout the academic review and case study analysis. As portrayed in the diagram, you can see that all the conditions affecting the key environmental qualities inevitably lead back to the standards of a healthy environment. We aim to address this within our design principles, to ensure we produce healthy environments that achieve the key environmental qualities.
GROUP MEMBERS
SAM
RACHEL
CORY
MAIN ISSUES
AVANTIKA
CHERRY
Providing suitable quantities of EMPLOYMENT will create an economically sustainable neighbourhood encouraging ACTIVITY to remain, rather than commute out towards the city. WASTE MANAGEMENT can be controlled through urban farming, a system that has psychological and physical benefits, improving WELL-BEING” WELL-BEING”
The four major issues that are faced by Hong Kong are lack of employment , lack of affordable housing , extreme problem of food waste and decreasing mental psychological states.
SITE ANALYSIS
HONG KONG | PAGE 33
DESIGN EVOLUTION
MASTERPLAN
DESIGN APPROACHES
SECTIONS
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PAGE 34 | DURBAN
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY-DESIGN PRINCIPLES FRAMEWORK
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA European prescence, primarily of British and Dutch origin, dates back to the 17th century, to pursue the land’s abundance of natural resources; diamonds and gold. In 1910, an independent arm of the British Empire found the Union of South Africa, giving control of the country to the white minority population and enforced the disenfrenchising of black South Africans [Walsh, 2000]. By 1913, the Land Act passed by the Union of South Africa, resulted in 80-90% of the country’s land being forcibly taken from black South African owners. Thiswas the beginning of the Apartheid for South Africa. ‘Apartheid’ translated is the meaning of ‘apartness’ or ‘separteness’.
The framework graphically describes the way in which Durban’s current challenges & the chosen environmental qualities to tackle, will be delivered through 5 urban and architectural design principles that have been developed from theoretical research and case study analysis.
GROUP MEMBERS
TRISH
MARTYNA
SAHEJ
ASTRID
MAIN ISSUES 26 years after the dismantling of the Apartheid regime, South Africa & its people have made great leaps of unity as a people. However, although stride have made to unify South African societies, political and economic disparities are still rife and asking for reparations to be made. This is leaving communities protesting for rights that were previously stolen, and the county’s government racing to make amends to wrong-givings, but falling behind in many promises that were made 26 years ago. Some strong issues still prevalent are; racism, lack of housing & service infrastructure & lack of education & employment.
"We intend to design a DEVELOPMENT which assists with BLURRING LINES OF BETWEEN VARYING SOCIO-ECONOMIC, CULTURAL & RACIAL CLASSES, and allow for COMMUNITIES to DEVELOP A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP of their spaces in order to encourage SAFER & MORE COHESIVE NEIGHBOURHOODS". SITE ANALYSIS STRENGTHS • Close to local & popular fishing spot • Existing vlei runs north-south below site • Burmans bush [conservation park] • Industry & business district west of the site • Arts district in walking distance of the site • Beach promenade along East of site • Existing sporting facilities in walking distance of site • 2040 IRPTN proposal • 400m walking radii
SOUTH AFRICA | PAGE 35
MASTERPLAN
DESIGN PROPOSALLAND USES
PERSPECTIVES
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PAGE 36 | LAGOS
LAGOS, NIGERIA
Lagos Island is the oldest part of Lagos and is where the growth of the mega-city of 21 million people began.Lagos Island is the heart of the city, The centre of commerce, finance, administration and education. Its has a rich history of different settlers, trade and clash in cultures. It is difficult to know exact numbers due to its rapid urbanisation and uncontrolled growth of slums.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK The level of environmental quality can be judged by how well an environment supports the fulfilment of Maslows hierarchy of needs. The diagram below shows how each level of needs can be addressed by the built environment.The Quayside Marina Project has recently come forward for development hence there is very little information on it except a brief description of its financing status, the vision and vague references to proposed land-uses.
In 2018, an article called ‘Why Lagos works’ was published in the Financial Times. It highlights, its status as a city with poor governance but also a city that is thriving – attracting investment and private enterprise. It has transformed over the past couple of decades. In terms of roads, infrastructure, governance and general investment and security offering citizens a greater opportunity to thrive.
GROUP MEMBERS
DAIMA
NURLYANA
REBECCA
ANAS
IRINA
MAIN ISSUES To create a vibrant and beautiful waterfront development accessible to all. This will be achieved through the remodelling of the waterfront site to create a global strip that will absorb existing intensification processes while also encouraging interaction between different socio-economic groups.
SITE ANALYSIS
NEIGERIA | PAGE 37
PERSPECTIVES
MASTERPLAN
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4.0 INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS
This chapter presents the whole individual design project for both semesters that deals with the research, conceptual modelling and application of advanced urban design and provides an opportunity for students to explore the 'socio-spatial implications' of urban design in difficult situations.
DETAILED MASTERPLAN The main objective of this address current trends of rapid global communications and rapid urban growth.Â
PAGE 40 | AARON “…How we could use the common interest of Malaysia to unite the different cultures and races with Malaysia through social integration and social harmony…”
BLOCK ANALYSIS
AARON OSINUGA MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU I am currently studying my Part II at
Oxford
Brookes
University;
aspiring to be an architect. I am a very optimistic and self-motivated individual. I am passionate about Newham; the borough where I am from. I am
interested in making
an impact in his community. I
am
a
member
Lawrence
of
the
Charitable
Stephen
Trust
and
Building Futures Programme, I am a
confident
individual
who
has
benefited from working at 6 other top architectural practices, I am a highly over
capable
professional
16-month
with
architectural
experience.
Block B -
Design
Malaysia,
SOCIAL INTEGRATION & SOCIAL HARMONY PENANG, MALAYSIA The ‘All as one for peace’ project Block A Designed to promote open adaptable spaces with the perfect active frontage which produces passive surveillance over the courtyard block. In the middle, I propose a street food market space, which enables me to preserve the place identity and culture of Malaysia is another have a very popular food street culture within this is a way of bridging the gap of segregation to diversity and integrating
block
to
in
way
as
created
the
in
the
a
business
cater
to
different
sense
as
it
district
for
makes
use
occupations
and
disciplines within one development Block C - Designed in the way to preserve another common interest within Malaysia the street art culture, as I create three walls as an outdoor museum space for the
locals
and
for
the
opportunity
to
create
a
tourist attraction which can boost the economy of Georgetown Malaysia
OSINUGA | PAGE 41
PROPOSAL
Aerial Visualisation of Masterplan I propose a design which creates social integration and social harmony within Georgetown Malaysia, as Georgetown Malaysia suffers from an urban barrier of social hierarchy as the rich people have the opportunity for a better quality of life, while the lower class are limited to fisherman villages and fewer opportunities Within my design, I break it up into three mixed-use blocks which present key figures on how I propose to create social harmony within a society like Georgetown Malaysia.
3d Analytical Section
Section Cut Through Blocks
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PAGE 42 | ANASS
THERMAL COMFORT To be able to achieve this, one should have a comfort level
target
that
shall
be
achieved
in
a
city
to
encourage pedestrians and cyclists to use the urban space
ANAS BOUSMER MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU I have completed my undergraduate degree in Architecture at Oxford Brookes. I have become proficient at addressing
briefs
with
innovative
designs focusing on sustainability. Through being part of outstanding design units, I have acquired skills in problem solving. In 2019 I have also worked in a practice that specializes in design for the community and have an environmental duty to society. I have successfully worked in many group projects in university, as well as an intern in Atelier KEL, an architectural firm in Marrakech.
MARINA AVENUE LAGOS, NIGERIA This project will demonstrate how to control the microclimate of a warm highly intense urban area in Lagos. The aim of this design is to provide high levels on environmental quality and comfortable environments for pedestrians and cyclists in Lagos through sustainable approaches to diminish the amount of carbon footprints in the area by manipulating the warm climate. The warm climate in the area doesn’t enable people to walk or cycle outside. To be able to achieve this, one should have a comfort level target that shall be achieved in a city to encourage pedestrians and cyclists to use the urban space
The Street blocks have been designed in order to trap the south west prevailing winds inside the perimeter blocks within the courtyards. The building design also enables natural ventilation throughout all the dwellings. The map shows different street orientations and hierarchy and which has been designed to enable a good level of permeability while at the same time reduce the number of cars used within the blocks and encourages people to walk and cycle. Field data shows that vegetation reduced the local temperature of the surrounding air and surfaces which is caused by evapotranspiration, low heat capacity and the reduction of solar radiation. Shading from the tree canopy makes trees the most effective and efficient vegetation approach for cooling.
Taller buildings have been placed in the North and in the high streets to minimize overshadowing near the oceanfront and at the same time to not block the ocean views from the other buildings on site.
BOUSMER | PAGE 43
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL
Masterplan Proposal in Aerial View
Long Section Through Site This fits with the master-plan requirements. The master-plan development is highly inclusive, proposing distinctive sustainable blocks that encourage people to walk throughout the site. It does an excellent job in analyzing the different thermal comfort levels throughout the main streets within the site to have an idea on how to improve the thermal comfort levels in the future. It shows the different natural and sustainable design solutions that are appropriate to the Lagos site. The development also proposes some variety in dwellings and other facilities while respecting the basic urban design qualities. The overall project shows the effects of intensification on the area while keeping a degree of inclusivity and have a degree of social cohesion for all the different groups while at the same time have a sustainable approach to controlling the micro climate in the area. It is clear that a lot of data regarding the preferred thermal comfort figures for each city’s warm climate needs to be more accurate to have more precise data. , future planners and designers should take into consideration these micro-climate solutions in warm cities to reduce the overall CO2 emissions. African cities are growing at a very fast pace and need to adapt and transition towards more sustainable developments for a better future.
VISUALISATIONS
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PAGE 44 | ASTRID
"UBUNTU NGUMTU NGABANYE ABANTU" “A person is a person through other people” These principles focus on promoting vibrant, safe, and unique
developments
which
stimulates
a
long-term
sense of Ubutnu - where residents of all demographics will go outside with a smile on their face.
ASTRID GUTHIER MA URBAN DESIGN My love for the built environment began at the age of 5 when I counted portaloo’s on car journeys, because I knew that for every portaloo, somewhere urban change was happening! My passion for specifically Urban Design stimulated while studying BSc Town Planning at Cardiff University, where I achieved a First Class Honours and was awarded as the Top Performing Student in my cohort.
NEIGHBOURHOOD LEVEL
I am passionate about customizable, sustainable, and vibrant developments and I hope to be involved with such schemes in the future. So, let’s get creative.
MANDELA’S QUARTER DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Durban
is
a
wonderfully
complex
city, consisting of a mix of diverse cultures and demographics. Howbeit, the city is becoming fragmented due to
its
increasingly
frequent
racist
and xenophobic attacks. This project therefore aims to revitalise a sense of
'Ubuntu'
communities
by
bringing
together
diverse through
sports and the greater outdoors.
VIRTUAL LEVEL
GUTHIER | PAGE 45
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL
Visualization of Mandela’s Quarter which enhances the setting of the Moses Mabhida Stadium and Durban Beach.
Visualization of communal gardens within the terraced blocks
Plan View of Mandela's Quarter
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Visualization of ‘Rosa’s Hart’ (center of the Quarter)
PAGE 46 | AVANTIKA
AVANTIKA MANKAR ma urban deisgn
Before joining the MArchD course, II completed my bachelor's degree in architecture
in
completion,
I've
fascinated
about
India.
Upon
always
been
urban
design
and
chose to pursue my career by doing so so that I can contribute to the development of cities.I worked as an architect with an NGO in India called zero gravity, where we transformed the schooling experience of children in government schools. I also worked in an architectural firm for 8 months on projects related to interior,
landscaping
architecture. leadership
I skills
have and
and excellent
I'm
always
eager to learn new things.
1 . NET-ZERO NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR 2050
GARDEN CITY , AYLESBURY This
green
designed
to
city have
masterplan net
zero
was
carbon
emission by 2050 and generate its own energy
by
preserving
natural
resources such as sun , wind and water.
This
neighbourhood
also
has
priority to walking and cycling to keep the community healthy.
BLOCK ANALYSIS
MANKAR | PAGE 47
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL & FRAMEWORK
2 . HEALTHY PLACEMAKING
hong kong.
The main motive of this neighbourhood is to create long term quality spaces that would support good mental health at a high density environment. This design was based in Hong Kong as this city has a problem of bad mental health.
This
neighbourhood
delivers
good
outdoor as well as indoor green spaces which promote
socialising
and
are
active
spaces
which would encourage people to come out and enjoy.
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PAGE 48 | BRACKEN
AIM
-
To
ensure
green
corridors
to
allow
animal
movement
across
the
morphological layers - To Increases native plants within the city Including lots of fruit trees to be accessible in the streets and private gardens, olives and citrus trees are grown in the area/to make healthy eating easily available! - To repopulate some of the endangered species in Monterrey to improve the population by 50% per year by! providing the right healthy habitats - Promoting good bacteria and fungi to thrive to improve biodiversity and cleanse
BRACKEN ROOTS
-
MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU with
the
human
proposed
space
surroundings
to
holds
the
science
future;
that
journey
of
transforming
fit.
I
a
believe
our
of
and
water
-
of
the
external
Using
natural
low
impact
arts
society.
70%
of
all
surfaces
within
the
3
‘what
Innovative
and
is
possible’
building -combat habitat loss and fragmentation of habitats in the city by providing safe areas.
and
design.
conscious
Urbanism and master planning captivate me, inspires
transcending
me
the
to
human
be
a
part
experience
of
on
a
large scale, to create better cities. However, I also feel engaged when designing the more intimate details of a home.
BIOPHILIC CITY MONTERREY, MEXICO Working with the forces of nature. To create 3
Block C - PODIUM BLOCKS - DENSITY : 1200-1500 ppHa.
Blocks that integrate nature symbiotically into a high-density
area;
Monterrey’s
regenerated
city
centre. Designing to harness naturally occurring ecosystems into the infrastructure of the city and it’s
building
systems.
Ensuring
that
the
site
promotes biodiversity and supports the currently suffering wildlife and habitat loss! In order to
Block B - COURTYARD BLOCKS : DENSITY : 1200-1500 ppHa.
combat the harmful pollution created from the industry
trade
in
Monterrey
reintroducing
the
native plant life will help restore the balance; working on a local scale that impacts the global environmental
crisis.
Taken
from
the
extensive
research and master planning of Monterrey and all
the
struggles
it
faces,
its
environmental
condition is negatively impacting the health of the
people
of
Mexico,
with
diseases and obesity problems.
high
encourage
water to reuse - smart waste management systems incorporated into each
deign is imperative to sustaining our planet.
which
blocks
the
Great
with
environmentally
like
- To have a waste management system that recycles 100% of all the grey
architecture tests the limits of technology by redefining
materials
the
Architecture
harmony
shapes
soil
bioactivity
I live to create. I am a holistic designer; I start
the
hempcrete!
respiratory
Block A - HOUSING BLOCK DENSITY: 300 ppHa
ROOTS | PAGE 49
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL
Facade habitat detail
Plant drainage system - herb garden Vertical forest irrigation system
Permeable block detail allowing animals to travel through the block whilst maintain the block structure - to combat habitat loss in the city
Stage 1: The initial building development 30 year plan Stage 2: Once the natural systems have been activated 50 year plan
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PAGE 50 | CHING HIN
CHING HIN CHAN
MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU Before
joining
the
AIM
MArchD
The
Programme, I finished my study of Architecture in Curtin University
development.
public
My
the
housing
experience
be
sensitive
to
in
what
existing
community
background of the site.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
is
happening in the neighbourhood. I
am
highly
interested
scale
urban
design
in
large
project
and
public design works.
BLENDING IN HOMELESS INTO NEIGHBOURHOOD
DESIGN PROCESS
The aim of this project is to make provision
for
homeless
people
be
blended into high density cityscape. In many countries, homeless people usually
see
as
the
burden
of
the
society and being excluded from the communities. barrier
to
This the
has
created
homeless
the
people
group. They find difficulties to They are people who need to be care as much
as
anyone
in
the
neighbourhoods. This project aims to demonstrate homelessness
the
integration
strategies
communities is deliverable.
in
used
the
homeless
and
the
need
for
intensification, alongside the complexity and cultural
public housing aspect helped me to
Row
levels of environmental quality are safeguarded and
officer in architectural, focusing scale
Skid
work, move, socialise and play, while ensuring high
Housing Authority as a technical large
for
to densify the area to provide thriving spaces to live,
and spent 3.5 years in Hong Kong
on
masterplan
initiative as a forefront. The aim of the masterplan is
of the
CHAN | PAGE 51
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL
PERSPECTIVES
View from Steet within Blocks
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View from the Vibrant Street
PAGE 52 | FEDERICO
DESIGN PROPOSAL
FEDERICO RUIZ RUSCHKE MA URBAN DESIGN, OBU After
completing
architecture
in
my
bachelor
2013,
I
had
in the
opportunity to work in world-class firms
such
Gabriela
as
Mauricio
Carrillo
Workshop
and
Rocha
+
Architectural
Landa
+
Martinez
Architects in which I contributed in large
scale
social
and
private
projects, that had a great impact on their environment, a concern arises about the way cities are developing and about improving the quality of life of their inhabitants.
SOCIAL COHESION MONTERREY, MEXICO The
Project
is
underused Monterrey,
located
area an
in
in
an
downtown
industrial
city
in
northern Mexico, this area despite having
a
privileged
location
and
nearby services and public spaces are
not
attractive
for
the
inhabitants of the city. This Project proposes the rehabilitation of this area using elements that rescue the industrial character of the city and in
turn
adapting
requirements cities
to
of
recover
area of the city.
to
the
new
contemporary and
densify
this
In
order
to
create
a
plural
neighbourhood,
it
was
decided to generate different types of blocks that can offer
different
types
of
experiences
privacy to their inhabitants.
and
levels
of
RUIZ RUSCHKE | PAGE 53
Aerial view
Furniture made with local materials
Interaction with the river
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Interaction between different layers
Steps as a meeting place
PAGE 54 | HOI KI CHERRY
BACKGROUND The planning theme is proposed to be developed a better living quality in a high-density residential block by encouraging a co-living habitat. This proposal is aspired
to
become
with a vibrant
an
attractive
residential
blocks
waterfront, concurrently improving the
quality of life of the residents and creating a sense of belonging, provision
which of
are
conventionally
shared
space
geared
for
to
the
surrounding
HOI KI CHERRY YEONG
neighbourhood. The design solution addressing the
MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU
aspects: plot, block and building.
selected
“Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space.“
- Mies van de
Rohe. After I complete my master’s degree program in 2021, as an architect to be, I strongly believed that one must be able to cope with ups and downs, enduring through the good and the bad.
Without
a
question,
all
the
pressures that I have faced, and will continue to face in future, will make me more capable to shine within this challenging yet meaningful industry. With
my
hard-working
enthusiasm,
I
hope
attitude
I
can
and
have
a
positive and a significant influence on the building industry in the near future.
CO-LIVING FOR YOUNG ADULTS HONG KONG To
promote
quality
for
a young
better adults
living in
a
high-density residential block by encouraging a co-living habitat.
specialist
topic
and
cultural
context
in
3
YEONG | PAGE 55
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL
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PAGE 56 | ISAAC
FRAMEWORK
ISAAC NOURI
MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU I
completed
(Hons)
my
first
Architecture
part
of
degree
BA at
Westminster university UK. Urban Design has always been one of
my
favourite
specialisations
to
understand how large project such as master plans function in city and design to improve residents health, economy and quality of life. I
worked
with
Pick
Everard
and
Pioneer Design in the UK and gained valuable
experience
from
a
large
master plan to small extension.
THERMAL COMFORT MONTERREY, MEXICO We are providing maximum thermal comfort in the arid climate. The main aim of this neighbourhood is to create high-quality mixed-use space in a high-density environment that encourage residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor space with maximum thermal comfort. The podium based tower blocks and perimeter blocks are designed to enhance the connectivity and airflow integrated with vegetation and water fountains. This method creates high-quality space that reduces the temperature of approximately 6.6-7.5 degree Celsius.
DESIGN PROPOSAL
NOURI | PAGE 57
DESIGN PROPOSAL
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PAGE 58 | JADE
FRAMEWORK
A few key elements have been identified to be conducive to creating a place with strong place identity.These being as followed: -Links to surrounding morphology -Individuality, -Cultural buildings, -Adaptability, -Land use, Accessibility, -Social space, -These new design principles will work in conjunction with the initial overarching design principles from phase one, which are:-
JADE LIM
MArchd archiecture , OBU Throughout my studies in architecture I have had an interest in how architecture improves people's well being. In my undergraduate studies this was done through a more intimate way with the emphasis being on the singular
human
scale
though
the
development of a single plot. Studying urban design enabled me to explore this at a wider scale, how the design of the wider urban landscape affects people. These are concepts that I can take forward to my current practice
BLOCK DESIGN
growing on the foundation of experience, working for 3 years in practice where I am currently working on a number of master planning
projects
and
larger
scale
developments. Through these I am able to not only look at the individual plot but to look at the wider urban fabric
SKID ROW AN ARTISTIC NEIGHBOURHOOD These are the chosen blocks to explore the phase 2 question ‘how can urban design deliver on place identity for artists in the context of a high density environment?’ These would allow the most exploitative response to the question. Th is site contains 3 out of 5 of our initial phase 1 design actions, this allows for a solid foundation of a number of opportunities to create a sense of identity for the site using the design actions that have been identified.
Blocks-Plots Prototypes
LIM | PAGE 59 MASTERPLAN
Masterplan Aerial View
PUBLIC REALM
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PAGE 60 | JIA CHI
"Creating a WELCOMING and HARMONIOUS INTERGENERATIONAL living for all age groups in an intense urban area." FRAMEWORK The design framework of intergenerational living is based on the initial research of literature review to create 5 design principles to achieve the vision.
JIA CHI YAP
MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU I
had
completed
Science
my
(Hons)
Bachelor
in
Architecture
in
UCSI University. After graduated, I had more than one year working experiences in architect firm which is DP Architect. I had involved in design
and
which
I
project
am
team
being
before
trained
to
complete a project from start to end. I also involved in many design competition where gained skill in applying creativity to design highly exotic,
interesting
yet
design.
My
to
expand
aim
my
is
functional continually
design
skill
INITIAL ANALYSIS Chosen Blocks Site Context
Site Density
User Group
and
knowledge.
INTERGENERATION LIVING PENANG, MALAYSIA
Connectivity
In Penang, people normally are staying with
their
Therefore
parents creating
and
children.
intergenerational
living can enhance and maintain this harmonious relationship. Besides that, this
place
is
designed
for
a
healthy
lifestyle which provide outdoor spaces for
physical
interaction.
activities
Plots
are
and
social
accessible
and
permeable to encourage walkability. It is also specially designed for children and elderly people by providing proper public realm.
Plot Prototype
YAP | PAGE 61
FINAL DESIGN PROPOSAL Every
blocks
are
connected
through
an
internal
courtyard to create human scale connectivity. Internal courtyard accessibility.
can It
allow also
more
provides
permeability passive
and
surveillance
which is safe for children to play around the courtyard and helps elderly to access every corner.Â
Fruit trees are planted along the courtyard to enrich the sensory experiences.
Buildings are designed to integrated with the public spaces. The spaces that are between the building can bring all age group together and create a harmonious environment.
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Different layers green terrace provide private shared spaces for the residents
semi
PAGE 62 | MARINI
FRAMEWORK The design framework is based on initial research on urban happiness which creates design principles on different morphological level for George Town, Penang.
Connectivity and movements
MARINI AHMAD SHUHAIMI MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU I
completed
my
Architectural International Malaysia studies,
in I
degree
in
Studies Islamic 2018.
University
Throughout
participated
architectural
at my
in
several
competition
related
Green and blue network
to design and multimedia as well as being highly engaged in music and cultural activities. Upon
graduating,
privilege
to
I
have
work
architectural
the
in
and
both
engineering
firms. I am highly passionate in the process and
of
improving
quality
of
well-being
spaces
design-led
urbanism
architecture
with
through and sensitivity
Surrounding context
towards context and environment.
URBAN HAPPINESS GEORGETOWN, PENANG The aim of this project is to create environments
that
support
and
maximise urban happiness in George Town, Penang. The quality of life of
Character areas and users
city dwellers are compromised due to rapidly
increasing
urbanisation.
The
key to long-term and viable solutions are
multi-scale
creating
effective
character healthy
approach
and citizens
experience.
towards
social
identity and
cohesion, of
rich
place, sensory Plot and prototypes
AHMAD SHUHAIMI | PAGE 63
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL “HOW TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUPPORT AND MAXIMISE URBAN HAPPINESS IN AN INTENSE URBAN AREA?”
Final Masterplan Visualisations of public realm
Ecological urbanism in multiscale
Public realm through section
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Social cohesion through floor layout
Townscape element to enhance charcater and identity
PAGE 64 | MARTYNA
AIM
MARTYNA FELUS MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU I am a young Architectural Assistant
One of the main design objectives that shaped my
with BA Architecture from Central
project was Reducing social and economic difference
Saint
between
residents.
This
providing
variety
housing
Martins
currently
in
studying
Architecture
(RIBA
specialisation Oxford
United
in
Brookes
Kingdom
Masters Part
Urban
II)
in with
Design
University.
I
at
also
have a professional experience and have
been
working
architectural
in
practice
the
small
since
2017.
of
has
been
types
achieved
and
making
by all
facilities to be free and accessible to all income and age groups.
DESIGN PROPOSAL
Before arriving to London in 2014, I studied at Cracow School of Art and Fashion Design achieving Diploma in Interior Design.
THE UJABULE NEIGHBOURHOOD DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Considering the difficult past of the South Africa and its current situation I
directed
into
an
my
issue
individual of
social
research
Plan of the Community Block.
cohesion.
Thanks to the literature touching the problems
of
loneliness
and
mental
health in high density developments in cities, I came across the idea of craft workshops and skill exchange programmes,which positive
social
encourage interactions
and
improve wellbeing of citizens. Community Block.
FELUS | PAGE 65
Public/Private Sectors
Plan of the Residential Block.
Greenery Area
The heart of the scheme is a Local Community Centre. The complex consists of 3 buildings. The main building includes offices, communal kitchen, sewing workshop, barber/hairdresser shop, pottery workshop and multifunctional hall for other activities such as arts & crafts. Second building (with tapered walls) includes a hall on the ground floor which is dedicated to acting classes and storage and open air cinema/theatre on the roof. The last building is wood and metal workshop and it is separated from the rest due to possible noise and dust pollution. All the facilities are open and free to all residents of Durban. Workshops are run by and for citizens on a skill-exchange basis and are voluntary.
Masterplan in Aerial View
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PAGE 66 | AMIRA
FRAMEWORK
AMIRA ALIAS
MA URBAN DESIGN , OBU
My
passion
urban grow
towards
design my
has
cities
helped
learning
skills
and
me
DESIGN ELEMENTS
to
towards
creating a better cities for future. Looking
at
learning scopes
past
experiences
skills of
from
both
and
different
planning
and
design really helps me to support the have
knowledge gained
and
the
ability
throughout
I
this
wonderful journey.
BLOCK SECTIONS
This Garden City project is highly focused on developing a smaller scale of neighbourhood design masterplan. For this project, I created this playable green town concept approach that will support multi experiences and design interventions to support the needs of the community.
ALIAS | PAGE 67
Health is the most important element of designing our lives. This project allows me to create a healthy city network for Skid Row, California to access the main issues of homelessness and mental health problems. The journey will take you towards multi different scales of designs that aims to provide
long
term
viability
community and future needs.
MASTERPLAN
MORE INFO Visit (Link): https://faqihahamira.wixsite.com/website
for
the
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THE POWER OF THERMAL COMFORT In order to manage the microclimate, the design proposal will
OSEI TUTU BONSU
implement
4
core
design
principles.
Ventilations Systems, and 4. Urban Fabric Cooling.
MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU I am a hard working individual who approaches adversity with a calm
and
love
for
design
cheerful writing
has
nature.
and
led
me
My
graphic to
diverse
working
environments.These
experiences
have
interests
in
furthered
materials,
developments
and
my
urban
their
impact
on the public realm.
COOL MINDS METROPOLIS PENANG, MALAYSIA In
2017,
the
Malaysian
Ministry
of
Health conducted a national health survey.
Within
Malaysians revealed
to
that
aged
13
be
survey,
to
17
critically
were
suffering
from a range of mental health issues. According to the survey, there were many rising was
contributing problem. the
One,
lack
accommodated
factors of
to
in
to
this
particular,
spaces the
that
needs
of
support groups. It is thus the belief of
this
design
author
that
approach
a
that
sustainable could
be
implemented is by way of designing healthier
and
comfortable
environments for support groups to congregate
in
and
1.
Hydro
Ventilations Systems, 2. Smart Solar Shades, 3. Natural,
have
interactions with one another.
social
FINAL DESIGN PROPOSAL
BONSU | PAGE 69
Block A – This block is comprised with edges during the week.
multiple mixed use buildings to maximise the active
Block B – This block has a sculpture gallery to the far right corner of the block. Block C – This block has a community center located at the foot of the block and a school that faces the public realm. To manage the microclimate of this area, water misters are used and spread evenly.
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FRAMEWORK The design framework emerged from initial research on the subject of Health dedicated to the chosen site of Monterrey creating the design principles that have been followed as design guidelines.
PAVLINA KOLOKOTRONI
MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU
Both my undergraduate and postgraduate studies have been based on both Architecture and Urban Planning. I have followed these two paths as I am highly interested in the great connections both subjects have and the great impact they have on our lives. I have completed my 12month practise in Cyprus, where I come from, back in 2018-2019 and I am currently working again at the office I worked for. I am highly interested in being involved in projects that are helping Cyprus become healthier and more sustainable.
Design Objectives Framework
"Increasing the levels of physical activity, through connectivity, in order to tackle the physical and mental health issues of Monterrey's society"
BLOCK ANALYSIS
A HEALTHY MONTERREY The aim of this project was to create
Uses Distribution
healthier conditions whilst intensifying the centre of Monterrey, in Mexico. The great issue of Urban Sprawl has greatly affected Monterey with an impact on the quality of life, causing major health issues to the residents and the environment in general.
Block Greenery Percentage
KOLOKOTRONI | PAGE 71
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL
Masterplan Proposal on Plan
Masterplan Proposal on Aerial View
STREET SECTIONS
VISUALISATIONS OF PROPOSAL
View from Steet within Blocks
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View from the Vibrant Street
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ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK The
Framework
urban
food
considers
the
production
morphological
layers
This
edible
systems, framework
yields
of
various
alongside was
then
used
the to
analyse several international case studies which show best practice for how urban food production has been adopted
RACHEL HAMMOND MA urban design, OBU
I am passionate about everyone having access to healthy, fresh food. This is a challenge land
within
space
is
urban
limited
areas
and
where
population
density creates high demand for food. That is why my professional focus is on urban food production. have
been
designing
and
installing
urban edible landscapes for the last 5 years and this course has given me the chance urban
to
explore
design.
presents
many
production
the
The
theory
urban
solutions
issues
and
behind
environment to
I
food
want
DESIGN PRINCIPLES The
Design
Principles
are
a
direct
result
of
the
key
learnings from the case studies These principles are a checklist for successful urban food production
to
challenge the mindset that food needs producing outside cities. Currently
working
developers,
as
a
consultant
designers
and
to
local
authorities, hope
to
instigate
many
more
edible
landscapes across the UK and Europe
URBAN FOOD PRODUCTION DISSERTATION, UK & CENTRAL EUROPE The
project
breadth
aims
of
examples
of
best
food
production
range
of
people
to
existing
practice projects
solutions of
a
present
city.
a
international
to
urban and
feeding
The
a the
practical
Design Code and Toolkit cards have been designed to remove some of the
fear
urban
and
food
misnomers
productions,
around and
to
start conversations about how they might
improve
environment.
an
urban
The image below discusses some of the common misconceptions around food production which can be barriers in developments
HAMMOND | PAGE 73
DESIGN CODE FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS The
Design
Code
includes
one
principle on each page, showing how and
why
that
included
principle
within
a
should
masterplan
be
There
are three examples of implementation for each principle, showing scale and breadth of application, as inspiration for
Designers
and
Planners
The
intention is that this Design Code is used
at
masterplanning
stage
or
before, in order to generate ideas and discussion
The
set
designed
of
Toolkit
to
offer
cards
has
practical
been
guidance
for the designer or planner in terms of installation skill and cost, time taken to maturity of yield and the outputs expected
from
each
Urban
Food
Production system Here you can see an example of a plot based system and one
which
fits
within
the
existing
green and blue network, with QR codes directing
the
user
to
an
existing
project There are 35 cards in the pack covering Green Blue Network, Streets, Plots
and
Buildings
suggestions food
for
production
the for
with
range
of
incorporation
of
the
a
benefit
of
people, economy and the environment Further
guidance,
consultancy
and
packs of cards are available via www edgelandscaping uk
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PROPOSAL
REBECCA DAY MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU Before joining the course I spent
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the last 5 years completing my BA in architecture and working at small practice in Brighton. I
have
high
a
particular
interest
density
in
residential
architecture, and solving all of the unique design problems that they
entail.
I
find
this
area
particularly interesting because it
brings
into
fundamental
issues
Is
to
required
live
question about a
what
fulfilling
life.
LIVING NEXT TO HIGHWAYS & RAILWAYS, LAGOS, NIGERIA The site consists of 3 blocks of undeveloped land, sandwiched between the Lagos Island water front and a railway and highway. The project focused on how to create a pleasant residential environment (public and private space) in close proximity to a railway line and highway. Achieving this required combating a four main issues: Noise pollution, air quality, view, and land value. This multifaceted approach to the design resulted in a very unique housing development.
Sea front area developed to bring footfall to local businesses and create more pleasant public spaces, full of activity.
CULTURAL RESEARCH The project also involved learning area and the everyday practices of research later informed the use community spaces, the size of the faรงade.
about the history of the the people of Lagos. This and arrangement of the units and elements of the
Identifying traditional crafts and practices, creating places for people to practice these crafts and market spaces for them to profit from them and contribute to the local economy.
DAY | PAGE 75
ISSUE 01: TACKLING NOISE POLLUTION In order to reduce the impact of the noise pollution created by the highway and railway line, they were wrapped in a sound absorbent structure. Additionally, the ‘noise sensitive’ uses
(such
further
as
away
pollution,
and
living from
space’
the
insulated
were
source by
moved
of
noise
less
noise
sensitive spaces (such as amenity space
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FRAMEWORK The
design
carried
of
out
this
in
a
intensification step-by-step
project
process.
has
been
Firstly
by
creating a DESIGN FRAMEWORK that would inform the design
ideas.
includes
a
Then performing
SWOT
ANALYSIS
a
and
SITE
AUDIT
ACCESS
which
ANALYSIS.
Thirdly by creating an INTENSIFICATION REQUIRES to accommodate
SAHEJ AGGARWAL
analysing
the
800
people
SECURITY
per
hectare
AND
SAFETY
and
then
THREATS
by and
establishing DESIGN ACTIONS to counteract them. Then
MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU
finally using the intensification required statistics and
Creativity is the urge I feel within
"PUBLIC SAFETY: INTEGRATE CRIME PREVENTION IN A
me. Architecture and design is the
the
design
actions,
DESIGN
HIGH-DENSITY ENVIRONMENT".
ideal arena where I can practice and hone
my
skills.
The
opportunity
provided in this field of education takes
you
people
deep
into
who
the
have
minds
of
created
monumental legacies. Having had the taste of design, technology and fine arts
as
my
extra-curricular
adventures in school, I felt at one with myself while doing something in the
creative
fields.
With
the
understanding that if a hobby can be turned into a profession, what better path
than
design
and
architecture
can I choose.
PUBLIC SAFETY: TO INTEGRATE CRIME PREVENTION IN A HIGHDENSITY ENVIRONMENT DURBAN,SOUTH AFRICA This design project analyses one of the
issues
that
can
be
resolved
by
good urban design faced by the city of Durban (South Africa). Using this analysis, it aims to deliver a design that
addresses
this
issue
and
provides a neighbourhood with a good urban environment. In a multi-cultural city such as Durban, where we aim to provide a density of 800 people per hectare, public safety is a big issue.
DESIGN ACTIONS
a
place
that
delivers
AGGARWAL | PAGE 77
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL
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FRAMEWORK
SAMANTHA MANTON
MArchd archiecture , OBU
Before joining the MArchD course, I completed my Part 1 Degree at NTU achieving a 2:1, where I then went on to spend 12 months in
This framework responds to initial research into social cohesion in high density environments, where design objectives and principles naturally evolved when investigated within a city such as Hong Kong.
INITIAL ANALYSIS Using the basic elements of a Morphological Analysis, we can highlight areas within the area that pose qualities for development and certain characteristics supporting social cohesion.
London as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant. I am a very bubbly and confident character,
with
a
passion
for
CHARCATER AREAS
netball which I am highly involved in. During the pandemic, I have been design
developing skills
content
my
through
design
graphic freelance
for
various
clients.
PUBLIC REALM LOCATIONS
SOCIAL COHESION HONG KONG This
project
aims
at
tackling
the
issue of social cohesion within a site in Hong Kong. Through hybrid blocks,
inclusive
comfortable
spaces
spaces, and
public
realm phasing, the design presents a solution that demonstrates how activity
and
deliverable
interaction in
both
are
building
typologies and the public realm.
PLOT PROTOTYPE LOCATIONS
MANTON | PAGE 79 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
PLOT PROTOTYPE EXAMPLE
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PROJECT VISUALS
PAGE 80 | SATWANT
How can we use TECHNOLOGY to create a more WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT in HIGH DENSITY applications?
DESIGN OBJECTIVE While
the
designing
forefront for
the
of
needs
the of
and
good
urban
technologies
I have worked for multiple planning
used
practice to
satisfy
below.
and architecture practices over the last 5 years, both during and after gaining
1
at
Brighton
experience
projects
and
in
University,
a
roles
architectural
variety
within
of the
workplace
which
strengthened my skillset coming into my Part 2. I am a sociable, hard working person and
I
which
enjoy can
creating
ennoble
a
architecture person,
that
portrays emotion, care, and radiance within the form. In my spare time I work as a freelance traditional and graphical artist alongside
SAFER TODAY, SMARTER TOMORROW SKID ROW, LA This project aims to tackle the issue of
homelessness,
poor
DESIGN PROPOSAL
quality
housing, and lack of social cohesion. Through
affordable
family
housing,
sociable
amenity
and
co-
spaces
with parks and market roads, smart technology for internal and external temperature collection, social project
control
and
live-work
distancing brings
and
water
units
applications,
the
technology,
homeless
and
the
design. Public space, equitable housing, accessibility,
MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU
Part
the
is
general public will form the urban precedence of the
SATWANT BENIPAL
my
project
opportunity
for this for
life to come back to the community. Section across the Southernmost block
will the
sit
alongside
design
the
objectives
BENIPAL | PAGE 81
Plan of Ground Floor accommodation
Typical floor plan layout
Typical 2-bedroom unit
View from the Southern end of site
View from the Northern end showing the historical museum, solar umbrellas, and main amenity area
MORE INFO Visit (Link): Plan of Ground https://vimeo.com/424102806
Floor
accommodationhttps://vimeo.com/424102459
and
the
streets
at
:
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DESIGN PROCESS
Intensifying the area while encouraging integration, variety, diversity and other urban design qualities, maintaining place-identity, requires the existing area and actors to be taken into account. The concept of plot-based urbanism encompasses all of these, and is the chosen approach for the design
SITI NOR LYANA MARCHD ARHICTECTURE, OBU
Objectives for each topic and their interactions were created, to guide the design process.
Hello! I am from Malaysia. I have completed my bachelor’s degree on Applied Science in Curtin University, Australia . PLOT AUDIT
Before continuing my Part 2 studies on a Masters of Architecture degree, I worked as an assistant architect at an architecture firm, Cs Loo Architect for 18 months engaging in several architectural designs. I participated in the conceptual design phase and design drafts of mixed development project, high-rise building.
WELL - INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINABLE
OVERLAY MASTERPLAN
RESIDENTS, USERS AND BUILDINGS
LAGOS, NIGERIA
The aim of this project was to create a design and
that
mixes
public
inclusive range
to
environment
of
Nigeria
different
spaces
is
people a
as
mostly
for
dwellings
provide as
an
wide
possible.
a
Lagos,
residential
area
intensifying along transport corridors. It
will
pressure
experience to
intensify
considerable as
Lagos’s
population grows and the effect of the Lagos transport link takes effect.
CHARACTER AREAS
MUSTAPAH | PAGE 83
FINAL DESIGN PROPOSAL
The design for Marina Waterquay site creates an integrated environment in an intensifying part of Lagos, Nigeria. Below is the design principles and design actions.
These lie on the
borders of several character areas, perfect for creating a mix.
Aerial view masterplan
Public Realm:Oasis courtyard
Active Edges
Permeability
Symbiotic Relationship
Kiosk & market under bridge
Public Realm:
Garden square
Public & Private space
Public realm: Fish market Passive surveillance
Mixed use development
Integrated Green space
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Section: Street shading
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AIM CONSERVING & MAXIMISING BIO-DIVERSITY FOR HIGH DENSITY DEVELOPMENTS The world’s population is ever increasing, and demand for natural & man-made resources will forever be a challenge,
however
to
ensure
human
survival
and
optimum health and well-being, we must conserve our bio-diversity
and
ecosystems,
and
maximise
them
whenever opportunities arise. We need to allow for its
TRISHANA NAIDU
MA urban design, OBU I am a young Professional Architect, with a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa. I hold 6 years of professional experience and I am interested in Big to Small forms of Architecture & Urban Developments. Hence completing my Masters in Urban Design. I am a social, bubbly person, who enjoys designing thoughtprovoking and innovative architecture with great sensitivity towards its users. I am always open to new ideas, adventures, and experiences through life. I particularly enjoy challenges and sketching ideas by hand, allowing me to develop designs thoughtfully. I enjoy meeting new people and learning from their experiences.
BIO-DIVERSITY IN THE PUBLIC REALM DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA THE CITY & PRIVATE DEVELOPERS HAVE AGREED TO WORK TOGETHER IN GIVING THE LAND BACK TO THE CITY BY 2040 4 SPATIAL PRINCIPLES A CONNECTED CITY, A WALKABLE CITY, AN INTERGRATED & INCLUSIVE CITY UNLOCKING POTENTIAL - RESIDENTIAL 60% = 564HA - RETAIL 5% = 45HA - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 20% = 190HA - OTHER AMENITIES 15% = 145HA - POTENTIAL JOB CREATION = 250 000 [INCL. CURRENT 100 000] - PUBLIC AMENITIES & TRANSPORT CENTRES TO BE WITHIN 5MIN. WALKING DISTANCE FOR ALL RESIDENTS CHOSEN SITE FOR PROPOSAL IS WITHIN THE ‘SPORTS PRECINT’ DISTRICT THE DURBAN COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE WHICH IS ZONED AS A PUBLIC GREEN OPEN SPACE, BUT IS IN FACT PRIVATELY OWNED
further
growth
and
already
seeing
the
not
further
negatve
decline,
impacts
as
loss
we of
are bio-
diversity has on our environments and health. Understanding
the
processes
that
determine
urban
bio-diversity is complex and challenging but must be made a priority when faced with rapid urbanisation. We must be cogniscient of leading drivers of land-use change, and the necessity of landform fragmentation is call for, with important focus on its implications on bio-diversity.
NAIDU | PAGE 85
MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL
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OBJECTIVES Private front garden boundaries can be clearly defined with railings / low walls / hedges. Residents are
more
empowered
to
challenge
unacceptable
behaviour. Boundaries are kept under 1m in height so that front doors and windows remain open to view from the street. This creates active street frontages and allows
UVARAJ BALASUNDARAM
natural surveillance of the public space Active Street
MA URBAN DESIGN, OBU I completed my bachelor's degree in architecture in India. An innovative and
talented
Architect,
currently
completing a MA Urban Design with Oxford Brookes, eager to launch the next
stage
hotbed
of
of
my
career
pioneering
in
the
architecture
in the UK. Inspired by urban design projects and architects including the worldfamous Shanghai Tower, I am keenly interested town
in
sustainability,
planning
and
the
urban
use
of
digitalisation techniques to change
Corner building need to be addressed
properly in
order if not that will be inactive. so create corner building are mainly for commercial and retail purpose. Blank building elevations have been avoided thus providing a sense of natural surveillance to the development. High density will create more active than low density. it will reduce crime activity and fell safety.
the perception of urban design in various contexts.
Plot Distribution
Solid
Vertical Residential
SECURED BY DESIGN PENANG, MALAYSIA To create spaces with opportunities for encountering, engaging, and interacting with other people. If space has "more eyes" coming and going, it can discourage a potential crime that is likely to occur in isolated locations. Spaces require careful design to attract the type and frequency of activity and users evenly.
Maximize Shadows
Vertical Landscape
BALASUNDARAM | PAGE 87
DESIGN PROPOSAL This street network mainly designed for people for walking and cyclist. In these north-west & south-west park way is only allowed for pedestrians and cyclist. Main goal to design this plan to make people more active and feel more comfortable. Create
spaces
encountering, with
other
with
opportunities
engaging,
people.
If
and
space
Residential
Commercial
Street Network
for
interacting has
"more
eyes" coming and going, it can discourage a potential crime that is likely to occur in isolated locations. Spaces require careful design to attract the type and frequency
View (Public)
View (Private)
Active Edges
of activity and users evenly.
View of (north-west) park corner
Masterplan
View of centre of the park
Masterplan Proposal in Aerial View
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