MIA W HITT E T INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
PORTFOLIO ASSEM BLY ROOMS PROJECT
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MAST ER PL AN ARCHITECT URE INTERIOR DESIGN URBAN DESIGN
PORTFOLIO PHASE 1 : MAST ER PL AN
SADDLERS SITE
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1 ^ MIDDLETON HOUSE REFURBISHMENT TO BE REDEVELOPED FOR BOUTIQUE SHOPPING DISTRICT. TWO FLOORS FOR UNIQUE START UP BUSINESS OFFICE.
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< INTERGENERATION OF NATURAL ELEMENTS INTO THE SITE INCLUDING WATER FEATURES.
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< CREATING A MARKET PLACE FEEL IN THE NEW SQUARE AT THE HEART OF THE CATHEDRAL QUARTER > WILL ACT AS PRIMARY MARKET SQUARE > IRON GATE WILL BE A MARKET STREET.
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^ ASSEMBLY ROOMS NEW BUILD DESIGN MIXED DEVELOPMENT.
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> MARKET PLACE IS TO BE EXTENDED TO THE CATHEDRAL QUARTER - LANDSCAPING WILL BE DEVELOPED TO CREATE A GREATER SENSE OF PLACE.
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v LANDSCAPING WILL BE USED TO CREATE LEVELS AND PLATFORMS.
v NEW STUDENT LIVING SITE, AN ORGANIC PATH FORMS A CONNECTION INTO ST MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GATE.
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MARKET PLACE 1.2
DERBY MASTERPLAN
DEVELOPMENT SITE
< EXTENDING CATHEDRAL GREEN
NEW BUILD ON THE SITE OF THE OLD ASSEMBLY ROOMS TO CATER FOR BIG BUSINESSES. THIS WILL ALLOW THEM TO HOLD CONFERENCE FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY.
STUDENT STREET>
MICRO SITE
< TOURIST INFORMATION
GREEN CORRIDORS
^POCKET PARK
< OUR CONCEPT WAS FORMED WITH CITY LIVING AND GREEN LIVING AT ITS CORE. WE IDENTIFIED KEY ROUTES AND NODES THROUGH THE CITY CENTRE AND PLANNED HOW WE COULD CONNECT THE PEOPLE TO THE LAND VIA URBAN DESIGN TECHNIQUES. INTEGRATING GREEN SPACE ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO STAY IN PLACES LONGER ENRICHING THE SENSE OF PLACE.
MACRO SITE
PEDESTRIANS CYCLING
WORK
PUBLIC TRANSPORT CARS
LIVE PLAY
CITY LIVING
INNOVATION
TECHNOLOGY
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PORTFOLIO PHASE 2 : ARCHITECT URE
PUBLIC OPINION >
RESEARCH ON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS
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The Assembly Rooms site is to be imaginatively re-designed by a series of individual and high quality buildings, with a mixed use of leisure, retail, office, apartments and a hotel. Justin Smith Architects refer to the scale of the building dominating the north side of the market square, needing to be creatively re-addressed. ‘‘Demolition is about the greater good of the wider context, which will not be achieved if the Assembly Rooms are re-purposed.’’
Evans Vettori Architects refurbishment, suggesting rebuilding the concrete but with an additional level added. The architect confirmed he had been involved with the initial design concept of the building.
“The Assembly RoomsPREVIOUS needs to be demolished” USES MUSIC/ EVENTS / THEATRE
ALTERNATIVES THE VENUE > 500 CAPACITY GUILDHALL > 1200 CAPACITY DERBY ARENA > 5500 CAPACITY MARKET PLACE > FESTIVAL TENT (OUTDOOR) ^ALREADY CATER FOR VENUE SIZES OF MIXED CAPACITIES > NEED FOR ANOTHER VENUE?
EKV Design A Derby Architecture Firm have done an artists impression of what they would do with the assembly rooms now the project has been put in the public’s interest as it’s no longer a council project. The design from EKV Design is based loosely around the concept of a railway signal box, inspired by the city’s heritage. Uses made up of retail and offices. Councillor Martin Rawson said “The more interest there is, the easier it will be to find a solution for the site. Designs need to give the area a more vibrant feel and the frontage is very important.” EKV have definitely achieved the vibrant frointage, very similar to the quad design.
>KEY MARKET PLACE SITE SHOULD BE IN USE 24HOURS A DAY, INCREASING CITY CENTRE FOOTFALL > RATHER THAN ON SPECIAL OCCASION USE.
‘‘Aesthetically, it was never going to be an easy building to love’’ ‘‘The imminent arrival of the Derby Arena at Pride Park is very exciting as it will equip the city with a venue of a capacity that is two or three times greater than that of the Assembly Rooms.’’ - Russell Rigby, 2015
“One of the seven blunders of the
world” Information Sourced Newspaper articles, references chapter 6
- Anon
SUMMARY < “The Assembly Rooms needs to be
demolished”
- Justin Smith, Architect
“There is a tremendous mix of architectural styles in the Market Place, which opens up the
idea to something new and striking,
but will complement the area and last.”
> THERE IS A NEED FOR AN ICONIC BUILDING THAT REPRESENTS THE INNOVATION OF DERBY. WITH A PURPOSE THAT BRINGS TOGETHER SOCIAL GROUPS. > RENOVATION OF THE OLD BUILDING WILL JUST MASK OVER THE PAST > A NEW BUILD IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE SITE.
-Richard Cox
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BUILDING APPRAISAL
GROWTH OF THE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SECTOR > HIGH WAGE ECONOMY > HIGH NUMBER GRADUATES > YOUNG PEOPLE CITY LIVING
BUILDING USE
CURRENT CORE STRATEGY IDENTIFIED REQUIREMENTS 1700 NEW DWELLINGS IN NEXT 10 YEARS
WANT
24H CITY COMMERCIAL FACILITIES
LEISURE
> RESIDENTIAL
> AUDITORIUM > OFFICES > CONFERENCE ROOMS
COUNCIL CURRENTLY REVIEWING LIBRARY > POSSIBILITY OF CLOSURE CURRENTLY 14 INDIVIDUAL LIBRARIES IN DERBY > CENTRALISING THESE WILL RELIEVE THE COUNCIL OF STRESS 2014/2015 783,000 VISITED DERBY LIBRARY > CURRENT DEMAND NEW TECHNOLOGY > LESS STAFF NEEDED > REDUCING OPERATING COSTS LACK OF STUDENT PRESENCE WITHIN THE CITY, HAVING UNIVERSITY FACILITIES IN THE CENTRE WILL REINFORCE EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES.
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LIBRARY
> OPEN ACCESS COMPUTERS > TECH SUPPORT > READING LOUNGE > CAFE > EXHIBITION PLACE > PUBLIC COURSES > UNIVERSITY FACILITIES > STUDY ROOMS
MASTERPLAN ZONE PLAN
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PROVIDE FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE BIG BUSINESS 24 HOUR CITY INCREASED DIVERSITY WITHIN HOUSING >AIMED AT YOUNG SKILLED WORKFORCE
2.3
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
MOVEMENT
BIOMORPHISM
EARTH
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SEDIMENT LAYERS
MORPHISM O I B > N O I T U L O V GROWING > E > N O I S S E R G O R P ADAPTATION + > T L I U B E R > D > GROWING E M DESTROYE I T R E V O T L I U LAYERS > B > A T A R T S > D N U > EARTH > GRO S T N E M E L E E H T FIRE > 2.1 3.1
FORM FINDING
> CONCEPT BASED AROUND NATURAL ELEMENTS > NO STRAIGHT LINES IN NATURE > INSPIRED BY WIDER SURROUNDINGS. BUTTERNUT SQUASH SLICED IN AN UNCONVENTIONAL WAY TO REVEAL SHAPES > GIVES DEPTH > CENTRAL HOLE > ATRIUM > SUNLIGHT > MAXIMISE POTENTIAL OF FREE ENERGY
> FORM FINDING ABSTRACT MODELS BASED ON HISTORY OF ASSEMBLY ROOMS BEING REBUILT > HISTORIC LAYERS FORMING
ORGANIC SHAPES >
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^PLAN VIEWS TO MAXIMISE POTENTIAL OF SITE ^ATRIUM DEVELOPMENT A CONTINIOUS FLOW BETWEEN FLOORS AND LEVELS BY THE USE OF A SWEEPING FLOOR
DEVELOPMENT 3.2
SITE ANALYSIS
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ELEVATIONS ^ USING THE CONCEPT TO PLAY WITH HOW FLOORS FLOORS CREATING NATURAL STEP COULD BE CONNECTED BACKS> GIVES DEPTH
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ANGLES NATURALLY LEAD PEOPLE THROUGH THE BUILDING CREATING A DIRECT ROUTE TO CATHEDRAL GREEN/ SILK MILL
FIRST FLOOR
AUDITORIUM CAN BE CENTRAL AS NO WINDOWS ARE NEEDED, CIRCULATION SPACE ALONG CENTRE ROUTES
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
BACK OF HOUSE CIRCULATION RESTAURANTS /LEISURE
PUBLIC SPACE RESIDENTIAL
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
COMMERCIAL 3.4 OFFICES
INCLUSION OF A 'CORNERSTONE' MEETING POINT OF THE TWO WINGS WHERE INTERROGATED TOGETHER TO CREATE HUB/ CORE MASS DEVELOPMENT >>
ORGANIC INFLUENCE
FORM FINDING
ORGANIC STRUCTURE > SEAMLESS EFFECT, TO APPEAR AS HAVING GROWN STRAIGHT OUT OF THE GROUND > STRUGGLE TO MAKE THIS WORK WITH SURROUNDING BUILDINGS
HISTORY > TIME > EVOLUTION > KNOWLEDGE > GROWING > ORGANIC > FORM >
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FORM FINDING
PRACTICALITY> INSPIRED BY ROCK FORMATIONS, WHERE BUILD UP CREATES NATURAL CREVICES USED FOR BALCONIES AND SOLAR SHADING ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION
AUDITORIUM > PITCHED ROOF FOLLOWS FUNCTION OF TIERED SEATING LOOKING DOWN AT STAGE
^BRIDGE BRINGING IN FACADE CLADDING TO A CONCENTRATED POINT > FOCUS POINT BRIDGE> UNDERNEATH A DETAIL FOLLOWED ON FROM FRONT FACADE
HISTORY > LAYERED > SHADOWS > PLACE MAKING > CHARACTER > HEART OF THE CITY
3.5
INTERIOR CONCEPT
AUDITORIUM
DEVELOPMENT> FOLLOWING THE ORGANIC SHAPES THERE IS REAL OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A STUNNING UNIQUE AUDITORIUM
FOLD> IN GEOLOGY A FOLD IS MADE BY MOVEMENTS DEEP UNDERGROUND CAUSING THE GROUND TO SWELL AND PUSH IT DIRECTIONAL CAUSING CHEVRON PATTERNS.
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INTERIOR CONCEPT
LIBRARY
<EACH TIER/FLOOR REPRESENTS TIME AND THE PROGRESSION/STEPS TOWARDS THE FUTURE
^ THE LIBRARY IS THE CENTRAL CORE CONNECTION BETWEEN EAST AND WEST WING. THE 'TRUNK' OF THE BUILDING.
^EXTERIOR SKETCH
PLAN DEVELOPMENT> DEMONSTRATES HOW GF + FF ACT AS A LIBRARY. THIRD FLOOR CONNECTS TO THE MAIN BUILDING CREATING AN EDUCATION FLOOR.
> CONCEPT OF GROWING UP AND OUTWARDS, EACH FLOOR THE PLANS CHANGE AND WIDEN TO SIGNIFY GROWTH. THIS IS REPRESENTED IN THE PURPOSE > GROWTH OF KNOWLEDGE
^LIGHT CAN BE SHARED AMONGST THE LEVELS
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RESIDENTIAL BLOCK
POSSIBILITY OF LAYERS ON A VERTICAL AXIS EXTRUDED, ALTHOUGH INTRUSIONS OF PRIVACY OCCUR
> EAST WING RESIDENTIAL BLOCK INSPIRED 'THE CORE' OR "TRUNK" OF THE BUILDING, THIS WING IS INFLUENCED BY THE ROOTS OF A TREE AND HOW THEY INTERTWINED THEMSELVES INTO THEIR SURROUNDINGS
< DISTRIBUTING ROUTES/COLUMNS/ DETAILS DOWN THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING, DIVIDING SPACE AND GIVING EACH A FLAT INDIVIDUALITY
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FINAL DESIGN
ALT E H > Y R E EEN R G > S E H ANC R B S > E E R T > G OWIN R G S > T O O > R H T EAR > ND U < THE WAVE CREATES O R G > NATURAL BALCONIES + A T A PLATFORMS R ST
^INCREASING THE ANGLE TO TILT THE BUILDING, PARTLY SHADED BY THE SOUTH FACING LIBRARY
^MAXIMISING THE EXTERIOR/ PERIMETER OF THE BUILDING ALLOWS FOR MORE NATURAL LIGHT
4.2
COURTYARD
^CREATING WALKWAYS AND CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING TO INTEROPERATE THEM INTO THE NEW BUILDING
CONNECTIONS > BRIDGE > SHADED > ATRIUM ^ CURRENT SITUATION, ACCESS NEEDED FOR BINS AND DELIVERIES > TO BE RELOCATED IN THE NEW BUILD.THE BUILDING ON RIGHT IS PARTLY USED FOR OFFICES AND PART ABANDONED. A RE-CLAD AND CONNECTION TO THE NEW BUILD WILL GIVE THIS BUILDING NEW PURPOSE.
> PLAZA MIX OF PAVING AND BENCHES, SEATING AREAS, SUITABLE FOR PEDESTRIANS & VEHICLES
> MATERIALS: MIX OF EXISTING BRICK IN BEHIND. MATERIALS BLENDED IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY.
^POTENTIAL
LIGHT CONSIDERATION > SET BACK >
> SPACE PLAN POSSIBLE PATHS NEEDED FOR MAXIMUM PERMEABILITY.
4.3
< LIGHT SANDSTONE VERTICAL PLANKS APPLIED THROUGH A RAINSCREEN CLADDING SYSTEM. LARGE WINDOWS STRETCH ALONG WHOLE FACADE > CREATES CONTINUITY.THE CANTILEVERED FLOORS CREATE SMALL GARDEN BALCONIES TAKING A MORE ORGANIC FORM, TWO COLOUR TONES GIVES DEPTH AND DETAIL. REDUCING WINDOW SIZE INCREASES PRACTICALITY. THE CURVES ARE DESIGNED IN A WAY THAT THEY DRAW YOU TOWARDS THE CENTRE.
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FACADE DEVELOPMENT
FACADE DEVELOPMENT
v DIRECTLY BELOW SHOWS DETAIL UP UNDERNEATH THE BRIDGE.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT
<DEVELOPMENTS SURROUNDING THE QUAD + ADJOINING BUILDING. BOTH NATURAL STONE DESIGNS MODERN SITS WITH NEXT TO CLASSICAL STYLE, THROUGH USE OF SUITABLE MATERIALS. BOTH CURVES AND STRAIGHT EDGES PRESENT. THE NEW BUILD WILL STAND OUT BUT NOT BE IN CONTRAST.
^ MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOL > INSPIRATION ON HOW THE CURVES CAN BE ACHIEVED. BY USING A TRIANGULARLY STACKED SYSTEM THE TRACKS WILL FOLLOW THE BUILDING.
CLADDING DETAIL
5.1
STRUCTURE
PERSPECTIVE VIEWS
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THE UNUSUAL CURVES AND WINDOW SHAPES HELP PROTECT THE INSIDE VIA SOLAR SHADING, AS A LARGELY SOUTH FACING FACADE WINDOWS ARE PLACED ON A HORIZONTAL PLANE INSTEAD OF A MORE TYPICAL VERTICAL PLANE TO PROTECT WORKERS IN THE SUMMER MONTHS.
^LOAD-BEARING WALLS AND STEEL COLUMNS ARE PRESENT IN THE DRAWING. WHERE THERE ARE LARGE SPANS YOU CAN SEE IN THE RENDERED IMAGE IT CATERS FOR AN ATRIUM, NO FLOOR SUPPORT REQUIRED. ^ THE LARGE BRIDGE BETWEEN THE TWO BLOCKS WORKS ON A CANTILEVERED SYSTEM, LARGE STEEL BEAMS ARE USED FOR SUPPORT. < STEEL STRUCTURE. < FLOOR WILL BE IN SITU CONCRETE SLABS. THIS IS THE BEST OPTION FOR THE SHAPE OF THE BUILDING. CONCRETE HAS A HIGH THERMAL MASS, LARGE BUILDINGS HOLD AND RETAIN HEAT BETTER WHICH WILL REDUCE OPERATING HEATING COSTS.
PASSIVE STACK
THE DESIGN HAS A PASSIVE STACK NATURAL AIR VENTILATION SYSTEM, ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS > COMBINATION OF CROSS VENTILATION, BUOYANCY (WARM AIR RISING) AND VENTURI (WIND PASSING OVER THE TERMINALS CAUSING SUCTION) THE ATRIUM SERVES AS A DOUBLE VENTILATOR AS BOTH SIDES CAN BENEFIT FROM THE SYSTEM, AS COOL AIR RISES IT CAN CIRCULATE THE FLOOR AND BE LEAD BACK TO THE TOP > CROSS AIRFLOW ALLOW EFFICIENT IN A DEEP BUILDING STRUCTURE.
ENVIRONMENTAL
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THIRD FLOOR 1.RESTURANT 2.EXHBITION SPACE/ATRIUM 3.CAFE 4.AUDITORIUM 5.COATS/RECEPTION 6.MEETING ROOMS
7.CONFRENCE ROOMS 8.KIDS CORNER 9.BOOKS 10.TECHNICAL SUPPORT 11.COMMON AREAS 12.QUIET STUDY
13.SEMINAR ROOMS 14.FLEXIBLE WORK PODS 15.PRIVATE OFFICES 16.OPEN PLAN OFFICE 17.STAFF FACILITIES
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VISUAL 1.
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^ THE PREVIOUS MASS WAS TOO LARGE AND CREATED A PHYSICAL BARRIER BETWEEN THE MARKET SQUARE AND AREA BEHIND - CREATING LARGE DARK CORRIDOR,ONCE OPENED UP IT ALLOWS FOR MORE TRAFFIC TO PASS THROUGH, EXPANDS SURFACE AREA FOR RETAIL/RESTAURANT FACILITIES ALTHOUGH STILL HAS THE PHYSICAL CONNECTION OF THE BRIDGE.
DEVELOPING LAYERS CONCEPT
FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
NEW LAYOUT WILL HAVE THE CONCEPT OF THE DIFFERENT FLOORS REPRESENTING A NEW STAGE IN LIFE AS PEOPLE DEVELOP ALTHOUGH IT WILL BE DIVIDED THROUGH THE SEGMENTS OF THE BUILDING, FINDING THEIR SHAPE THROUGH THE INTERIOR LAYOUTS. CIRCULAR LAYOUTS IN THE LIBRARY ALLOW PEOPLE TO TAKE A PRE-MADE JOURNEY FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP. THIS GIVES THE WHOLE BUILDING A TYPE OF FLOW WHERE YOU ARE LEAD TO TRAVEL THROUGH THE LAYOUT.
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Restaurants and retail are used to increase footfall throughout operating hours. There is a desperate need for an exhibition space in the center of Derby, a place where local companies/artists etc can show and display their work, this area can be rented for galas etc increasing revenue for the building. The university needs a stronger presence in the city center, students will spend in the city and it will help boost the local economy. A library holds such an important role in city, especially derby that has such high skilled workforce the center should represent that skill and intelligence and if Derby had a inspirational library it would encourage a new type of library culture, a place that anyone could go and use and learn and it will transform the meaning of library.
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PORTFOLIO PHASE 3 : INTERIOR DESIGN
Controlable strip lighting. The back counter grows from a seconbdary stip from the ceiling that reaches down to the floor and forms the back counter and back wall. Counter design is pulled down from the ceiling and the whole structure twists 35 degrees to form the front counter. This creates a counter service for a cafe or catering sirtuation. Full length illuminated wall.
As the exterior is inspired by naturally formed rock formations the original inspiration for the interior were the minerals and compounds found within the rock. The atrium staircase initial design was inspired by this desert flower it would be a central staircase with arms growing off to each floor.
Exhibition space visual, to show how the university could use the space to have the degree show or display work this would encourage more members of the public to attend.
The new smaller footprint has a smaller atrium and this staircase disturbs the flow, therefor 3 sets of stairs have been integrated designed in a way that you spiral and circle up the building.
Projections on walls to highlight events. Exhibition walls/ stand designed in the same organic principles of the building. Furniture design of plinth.
Inspired by the structure of living organisms, this bone like structure gave the form for the study pods. Sketches show development for how seating could be integrated into tree-like structures that run the span of the floor. Lighting was integrated to give the placer a greater ambiance and this can effect the feel of a place.These pods create private places in a public space. This structure also inspired for the magazine/book shelf racks having them set into the wall of the fire escape they have a seamless built in feel and fit into each others spaces. The color scheme is fairly neutral with pops of color to give a young active and vibrant vibe. Along the second floor that connects to further educational facilities the atrium is lined with private desks overlooking the atrium.
FURNITURE DESIGN Seating for the auditorium retractable to create more space. To do this neatly the arms can be slotted down into the seat and flipped up as one.
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The back of the seats have desks built in that can fold down to create a desk space.
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PORTFOLIO PHASE 4 : URBAN DESIGN
LANDSCAPING
CONNECTIVITY.
LANDSCAPE.
MAIN WALKWAYS REPRESENT THE RIVER.
THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE CARVES AROUND IT.
PATH.
DEPTH.
SET ROUTE IS ESTABLISHED TAKING PEOPLE ON A JOURNEY.
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LANDSCAPING FIXTURE
A PLACE TO MEET
A PLACE TO SIT
A PLACE TO ENJOY
Seating fixture into the landscaping, in a cured shape to create a middle point that acts as a node of interest. Tree stumps are painted and bolted in place, making a sustainable and natural seating area. Bold reds and oranges are used to contrast with the surroundings and create a landmark.
LEVELS
INSPIRATION
Stepped landscaping puts people on different levels, giving a varied set of views into the market place.
INSPIRATION
MATERIAL
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FURNITURE ADAPTABILITY
SOCIAL INTERACTION FLEXIBLE
MOVABLE SEATING
ADJUSTABLE
In a city and space that is always changing needs furniture to adapt to its environment too. The seating design is built along a long metal curved structure with timber boxes that work on a roller system allowing them to be rolled together and apart slowly creating a large solid bench for groups or single individual benches for those wishing to be alone.
LOCATION MAP
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PATHWAYS Research finds that humans along with previous primitive organisms (evolutionary times) tend to avoid open spaces and stick to protected edges. For the human brain, the edges not only help us feel safe, they help us efficiently orient and create a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mental mapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of our surroundings (N. Salingaros, 2016). With this theory applied a channel has been carved into the landscaping creating an intimate walkway that takes the public on a scenic journey.
CALM OASIS
ACTIVITY SQUARE
SEATING The inspiration for the lighting design came from the structure of fractals in nature. Leaves alike the human body have veins that pump nutrients needed for survival. Markers and signals help navigate people enforcing how we are expected to flow through the site. These principles are applied in the floor lighting design.
PUBLIC PLANTING FLOWER BEDS
LIGHTING
INSPIRATION
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PAVILION
FINAL DESIGN The pavilion structure is inspired by the shape and natural shelter provided by trees with the additional benefit of light illuminating the area below. This adds security and encourages a 24 hour city mantra. Soft timber is used to clad the steel frame structure for a soft natural appearance. This these tall structures will stand as a landmark on in the site and will highlight the activity educed area.
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ACTIVITY SQUARE
This area of the site in very active as it links with the quad and leisure activities. Here stand bold colours and bright lights to alert the public and encourage excitement. The reduced size square will be used for markets, public speaking and performances. The landscaping adjacent is all designed to face in on the activities giving it a 360 degree view.
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THE OASIS Curves are everywhere in nature, very rarely are straight lines found. Humans neurological-response mechanisms are hard-wired to gain pleasure from curves, as they have a natural balance through symmetry. We respond to Biophilic design as our sensory organs are awakened by them, studies show the absence of natural geometries and structural balance can be linked with anxiety and illness.
The oasis is meant to replicate the structure of a natural environment to try and evoke feelings of a healing place. A healing environment allows people to draw emotional support from their settings. It frees them to move around and interact unselfconsciously, to combine their lives with the lives of others. One wall of the intimate path raises and is laced with trees to give a sense of enclosure and create a private place in the heart of the city.
Below it runs a planter that is free for the public to use with the aim to engage the public, and plant fruit trees that can later be enjoyed freely by the public. Water is used to increase the feelings of tranquillity and enhance the local biodiversity. Backing the oasis are seating areas facing the environment giving the public the option to choose dependent on feelings.
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THE GARDEN
FRUIT GROWS FROM THE TREES
The garden planter runs along the whole length of the oasis walkway with intervals for benching, parallel to benching for people to sit and watch the planters. This purpose will bring people to the space for a length of time and can provide a physical activity for all ages as well as encourage social interaction with others. All major aims of the project.
THE UPPER PODIUM IS USED AS A GREEN.
A PUMP RECYCLES THE WATER TO BE USED FOR WATERING THE GARDENS.
THE PUBLIC ARE FREE TO PLANT, GROW AND NURTURE THE GARDEN.
RUN OF WATER FLOWS INTO A UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE SYSTEM UNDER THE PLANTER.
GARDEN LOCATION
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SITE MAP
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