PORTFOLIO
NISHA GANDHI L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E CT U R E B A H O N S + P G D I P LO M A
PORTFOLIO
Nisha Gandhi C3274344 Landscape Architecture Portfolio PG Diploma Landscape Architecture Leeds Beckett University, UK
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SOUTHBANK SOUTHBANK PETERBOROUGH, UK
PORT CITY, AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS
BREWERY PARK BREWERY PARK LEEDS, UK
GOTTS PARK COMMUNITY GOTTS PARK GARDEN, LEEDS, UK
TORO CREEK NATURE TORO CREEKUSA PARK, CALIFORNIA,
Site Information
Site Information
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Introduction
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Introduction
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Introduction
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Watershed Management Plan
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Concept + Masterplan
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Vision
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Context
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Context
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Visuals
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Masterplan
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Site Analysis
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Site Analysis
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Sections
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Frameworks
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Design Development
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Community Consultation
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Frameworks
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Character Areas
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Masterplan
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Feedback
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Planting Palette
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Focus Area
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Design Development
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Layout Plan
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Model
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Details
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Visuals
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Model + Analysis
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Group Exhibition
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RESUME RESUME
PERSONAL I currently work as a Project Consultant Landscape Architect at LDA Design, whilst studying for my MA in Landscape Architecture. I have high exposure to a diverse range of projects, which include residential developments, business parks, park restoration, development and regeneration, and urban and public realm. I have good experience working on design codes, preparing detailed general arrangement plans, landscape drawings, construction details, masterplan rendering, detailed sectional elevations, open space strategies, play area strategies, hard and soft material typologies, and producing specifications, at outline preliminary stage to reserved matters, planning, and tender stages. I have a keen eye for detail and story-telling, which are skills I apply both to the visual representation aspects of the work I produce. This can be seen in the presentations, documents, signage, and infographics I have produced.
LINKS
WORK www.linkedin.com/in/nishasgandhi
CURRENT
PROJECT CONSULTANT - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LDA DESIGN, PETERBOROUGH, UK
www.twitter.com/brightxside
(July 2013 - Present)
PREVIOUS
STUDENT ASSISTANT CAL POLY COORPORATION, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, USA
www.pinterest.com/nishagandhi
(November 2011 - June 2012)
www.issuu.com/nishagandhi
VINES BAR DERBY, UK (June 2011 - August 2011)
THE CLUB LEEDS, UK (January 2011 - June 2011)
EDUCATION 2016 PERSONAL Name
Nisha Gandhi
Languages
English
http://nishagandhi.co.uk
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY, LEEDS, UK
2013
BA(HONS) LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (1:1) LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, LEEDS, UK
2012
BLA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (GPA: 3.6) CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, USA
2010
CONTACT Mobile
(+44)79437 32118
nisha.gandhi@me.com
REFERENCES References available upon request.
PRODUCT DESIGN, IT + MATH (A/A/B) CHELLASTON SIXTH FORM, DERBY, UK
SOFTWARE ADOBE INDESIGN CC
RHINO 3D
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC
AUTOCAD
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC
KEYSCAPE
ArcGIS
SKETCHUP
SKILLS + THRILLS
Outdoors
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Travel
Coding
Rowing
Cycling
Blogging
SOUTHBANK, PETERBOROUGH Southbank in Peterborough was the main focus for Major Design Project during my Postgraduate level. The project theme was waterfront regeneration, for which I produced a feasibility study, technical study and design and access statement. The project focuses around bringing life to the rivers edge, and using the space to connect a corridor of green space along the river by designing a central park for the people of Peterborough.
PORT CITY, AMSTERDAM
This project is based around the port area of Amsterdam. Following the theme of bringing the city alive through various methods of green infrastructure approaches, I designed a masterplan to respond to creating a destination to the north-west of the city, and revive the industrial waterfront to focus on social living. The project site is split into five zones, where I focused on capturing the character in each through various green infrastructure related solutions.
SELECTED WORKS
BREWERY PARK, LEEDS This urban design project allowed me to explore my ability to respond to opportunities for a city park in Leeds. I created a strong connection between north and south Leeds through green corridors, shared public spaces, and an improved transportation infrastracture, allowing the park to be an anchor for community life and creative interaction.
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SOUTHBANK SITE INFORMATION POSTGRADUATE
The proposed site for major redevelopment is situated in central Peterborough, adjacent to the River Nene and within proximity of the city centre. The shape of the site is almost rectangular, with four sensitive boundaries. The north side is bounded by the river, with Frank Perkins Parkway (A1139) east, London Road (A15) west, and the Ely to Peterborough railway line bounding the south of the site. Within the bounds stated, the majority of the site area has previously been developed and vacated, making it a brownfield zone.
EMBANKMENT
KEY THEATRE
CITY CENTRE
Aerial photograph of Peterborough South Bank
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The site in its current situation is un-used and inaccessible. The site has not been maintained for any purpose and has previously been vandalised with graffiti in various locations. The Grade I Listed buildings and Flour Mill are vacant and have fallen to ill repair. There is no natural surveillance to the site, and it radiates a poor urban quality to the immediate context of the site and the city centre.
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SENSITIVE RIVER EDGE LACK OF CONNECTION/ ACCESS INTO SITE MAIN ROAD BOUNDING EDGE
EXISTING BUILDINGS
LEVEL CHANGE
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NO ACCESS THROUGH TO SITE
DEVELOPING IN FLOOD PLAIN (INDICATIVE)
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PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (INDICATIVE)
OPPORTUNITIES CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CITY CENTRE
SOUTH BANK
ENHANCE/CREATE VIEWS TOWARDS CATHEDRAL + KEY THEATRE
LINK TO THE EMBANKMENT GREEN LINKS
CREATE A GREEN CORRIDOR
DEMOLISH ‘AQUA HOUSE’ ENHANCE EXISTING BUILDINGS ON SITE
LINK THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AREA
CONTINUOUS CYCLE/FOOTPATH LINK ALONG RIVER
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SOUTHBANK
CONCEPT + MASTERPLAN
SOUTHBANK PARK. THE INTERSECTION OF HERITAGE, CULTURE + NATURE. ACCESSIBILITY
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Responds to Peterborough’s target for more sustainable, cultural and economically sound developments
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ACCESS UNDER BRIDGE BY EXPANDING UNDERNEATH THE ARCHES ICONIC RED STEEL ARCH BRIDGE - PROVIDING A GATEWAY FROM THE SOUTH OF THE CITY TIMBER TERRACES DOWN TO MARGINAL/AQUATIC BUFFER AND REEDBEDS ORNAMENTAL PLANTING TERRACING DOWN WITH CONCRETE RETAINING WALLS
RIPARIAN BUFFER PLANTING TO RIVER EDGE, RETAINING EXISTING BIRCH PLANTING
GRADE II LISTED BUILDING - RESTORED FOR USE AS A CAFE / ART CENTRE / GALLERY SPACE
TIMBER PLATFORMS DOWN TO KAYAKING AREA HOTEL / OFFICE SPACE WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING
WET WOODLAND MARGINALS AND REEDS
REED PLANTING
WOODLAND MIX TIMBER DECKING (SUSPENDING IN AREAS)
GATEWAY
ORNAMENTAL PLANTING BEDS BUFFER TO THE MAIN ROAD AND TO FRAME VIEWS ACROSS SITE
WOODLAND SCRUB MIX
ACCESS BUFFER PLANTING
ACCESS MIXED USE BUILDINGS APARTMENTS WITH GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL OWNERSHIP COURTYARDS
SCULPTURE RELOCATION OF THE BAS-RELIEF ENGINEERING SCULPTURE
SQUARE IN FRONT OF ART CENTRE WITH TEMPORARY WATER FEATURE STRIPS FOR MULTI-FUNCTIONAL USE WATER FEATURE - SUNKEN IN GROUND WITH MARGINAL/AQUATIC PLANTING AND FLUSH TIMBER DECKING ACCESS. USED FOR EDUCATION/SHOW SPACE
WOODLAND SCRUB MIX ACCESS ROAD
URBAN FARMING SPACE/ SEASONAL BEDS
VARIOUS DEAD WOOD AND LOG PILES RETAINING WALL
FRANK PERKINS WAY
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SOUTHBANK VISUALS
CONCRETE STEPS TO WATERFRONT
MAIN ROUTE - RESIN BOUND GRAVEL TIMBER DECKING
AREAS OF OPEN WATER
MARGINAL AND AQUATIC MIX PLANTING (REFER TO GA) REEDBED MIX PLANTING (REFER TO GA)
FLOOD ZONE 2 (4.8m) HIGH WATER LEVEL (4.45m) HIGH WATER LEVEL (3.37m)
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DEAD WOOD
WET WOODLAND PLANTING
MIXED WOODLAND PLANTING
RETAINING WALL
RIVER NENE
REEDBED MIX PLANTING (REFER TO GA)
MARGINAL MIX PLANTING (REFER TO GA)
TIMBER DECKING
FLOOD ZONE 2 (4.8m) WATER LEVEL (4.45m)
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SOUTHBANK SECTIONS
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SOUTHBANK FRAMEWORKS
FUNCTIONS + USES
CONNECTIVITY
ACCESS / GATEWAY
PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN ROUTE
VEHICULAR ROUTE
SHARED FOOTWAY + CYCLEPATH
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE TYPOLOGY
WOODLAND PLANTING / SCRUB MIX
RIPARIAN PLANTING
ORNAMENTAL PLANTING
MARGINAL / AQUATICS/ REEDS
GRASSES / MEADOW MIX SECONDARY PEDESTRIAN ROUTE
FLEXIBLE SPACES
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VIEWS + VISTAS
ACCESSIBILITY
TREE PLANTING
PLANTING PALETTE
Acer campestre
Alnus glutinosa
Betula nigra
Betula pendula
Betula pubescens
WOODLAND PLANTING / SCRUB MIX
Acer campestre
Crataegus monogyna
Prunus spinosa
Corylus avellana
Salix alba
Salix cinerea
Viburnum Opulus
MARGINAL / AQUATICS / REEDS
Rhamnus carthartica
Rosa canina
Alisma plantago
Apium nodiflorum
Caltha palustris
Carex acutiformis
Lythrum salicaria
Mentha aqautica
Typha angustifolia
Phragmites australis
RIPARIAN PLANTING
Alnus glutinosa
Betula pendula
Crataegus monogyna
Salix caprea
ORNAMENTAL PLANTING
ORNAMENTAL PLANTING SEASONAL CHANGE
Alchemilla mollis
Geranium Hakonechloa macrorrhizum macra ‘Aureolo’ ‘Ingwersens Variety’
WINTER
Helleborus niger
Alchemilla mollis Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Ingerwersens Variety’ Hakonenchloa macra ‘Aureolo’
Hemerocallis citrina
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
GRASSES / MEADOW MIX
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’
Helleborus niger
Hemerocallis citrina
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ EM4 Meadow Mix
EG22 Amenity Grass
SPRING
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AMSTERDAM SITE INFORMATION POSTGRADUATE
The Netherlands, located on the coast of the North Sea, is a prosperous and uniquely cultured country. The name ‘Netherlands’ was inspired due to the country’s flat geography, with only 50% of land exceeding 1m above sea level. The country is known for highly liberal views and laws, and the advanced engineering involved in reclaiming land a mitigating floods.
Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, is located in the north-west of the country, with approximately over 2 million inhabitants within the greater metropolitan area. Shown below is an aerial of the city, divided into eight municipal districts. The chosen site for this study is in Westpoort, located approximately 3km away from Amsterdam Central Station. The red line boundary on the aerial to the right shows the site, approximately 470 hectares in size.
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Amsterdam is home to a diverse range of art and culture, from theatres to museums, markets and festivals. Highlighted in the diagram to the right is a sample of the different types of cultural activities in the city.
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Over 1,500 cafes and bars 75 museums 900 types of animals in the Artis Zoo Over 8,000 16th to 18th Century buildings 207 paintings by Van Gogh
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- Create a rich landscape experience throughout the site - Enhance the existing blue infrastructure to create a well-connected and water- sensitive site - Enhance and maintain, where necessary, buildings and infrastructure on–site - Create functional spaces to promote year round use of the site - Maximise the experience of green and blue infrastructure by extending links north to south - Address the future needs of the city
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BIODIVERSITY
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Sections and images are used to illustrate methods in which each aim could be applied on a site-wide scale. The principles are shown in more detail in the frameworks in the Frameworks section.
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The following covers the vision for Port City, showing aims and strategies based on the five basic principles shown opposite.
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CONNECTIONS BETWEEN BUILDINGS WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN
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ATTRACTIVE FLORA
WILDLIFE NESTS PLAY SOLAR ROADWAYS METRO LINE
STREET TREES
RESIDENTIAL WITH COURTYARD
GREEN WAY
RESIDENTIAL WITH COURTYARD
PRIMARY ROAD
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AMSTERDAM MASTERPLAN
The eight diagrams below illustrate a snapshot of the design rationale behind the masterplan. These were turned into concepts to explore and masterplan an avenue of designs, ending with the most feasible design.
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BLUE PATTERNS
GREEN PATTERNS
CONSTRAINTS
VIEWS + GATEWAYS
URBAN GRAIN
CONNECTIVITY
CONCEPT
CHARACTER AREAS
FERRY LINK
RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS WETLANDS
WOODLAND PARK
HUB + URBAN FARMING
OFFICE PARKLAND
STUDENT HOUSING
RESIDENTIAL
RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS DOCKS
WATERFRONT PARK HOUTHAVEN (RESIDENTIAL)
SPORTS FACILITIES TRAIN STATION
UNIVERSITY
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AMSTERDAM FRAMEWORKS
The following frameworks below show the breakdown of uses and function within the site, and further rationale of the design.
WETLANDS WOODLAND LINEAR PARK
WETLANDS
HABITAT ISLANDS
URBAN FARMING OFFICE PARKLAND
WATERFRONT PARKLAND
LINEAR PARK
GREEN WEDGES
OVERGROUND PARK RESIDENTIAL COURTYARDS
GREEN LINKS
SPORT FIELDS ORCHARD WOODLAND PARK
Cemetery
GREEN WEDGES
Existing water
Proposed water
Blue links
Apartments
Terraced residential
Canal houses
Mixed use
Commercial/ OямГce
University
Student housing
Sports facilities
Train station
Hotel
Views
Landmarks
Existing
EMBANKMENT
PHASE THREE PHASE THREE
HUB
PHASE ONE
HARBOUR CIVIC DISTRICT
PHASE TWO
CULTURE DISTRICT
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Existing road
Proposed road
Rail
Underground infrastructure
Bridges
Ferry terminal
Metro station
Metro link
Proposed path
Links to existing
Proposed solar panel
Proposed wind turbine
Gateways
CHARACTER AREAS
The diagrams below show a flavour of the style and character within each of the zones.
THE HARBOUR
THE CULTURE DISTRICT
THE CIVIC DISTRICT
THE HUB
THE EMBANKMENT
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BREWERY PARK BREWERY PARK, LEEDS Year 3
This intensive specialist design project is based in central Leeds. The project focuses on connecting shared spaces, and creating an exploratory waterfront experience. The site is situated in South Leeds, sitting below the River Aire. The former brewery was founded in 1822 by Joshua Tetley, and then was taken over by Carlsberg in 1998. Demolished in 2012, the area has become a temporary parking lot, leaving behind the original art-deco style administration building. Surrounding the brewery, is a mix of retail outlets, mixed-use residential space, and offices.
“an anchor of community life and
creative interaction.�
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BREWERY PARK CONTEXT
EXISTING FEATURES
With the Tetley Brewery being a centrally located and vacant site, it is highly feasible to become a new destination for development.
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
LEEDS, UNITED KINGDOM
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SALEM CHURCH
RESIDENTIAL SETTING
RIVER AIRE
SURROUNDING AREAS
LEEDS TRAIN STATION
BREWERY WHARF
BRIDGE END, LEEDS
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BREWERY PARK SITE ANALYSIS
ACCESS ROUTES
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CONNECTIVITY
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
CHALLENGES
OPPORTUNITIES
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RESIDENTIAL USE CENTRAL LOCATION RIVER LINKS FLAT GRADE HERITAGE SURROUNDING AMENITIES
SHADE PATTERN
LACK OF TRANSPORT EXCAVATION HEAVY TRAFFIC NEGLECTED AREAS ACCESS LACK OF CONNECTION
ASPECT HS2 PROPOSAL FLOODING SAFETY PARKING LINKS TO SURROUNDINGS
CITY CONNECTION CITY PARK LIVABLE SETTING PRESERVATION TRANSPORT OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING USE
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BREWERY PARK DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN PROCESS The design process for this proposal was based on connecting existing spaces in the city, and creating shared functional spaces that can be accessed by all. The above diagrams are a result of experimenting with fluid lines and applied research into the principles of livable streets.
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BREWERY PARK MASTERPLAN
PEDESTRIANISED ACCESS
This conceptual masterplan outlines the different areas proposed for Brewery Park. The site extends from the edge of Granary Wharf, to Clarence Dock. The parks function is to provide a sanctuary for residents and visitors to the city, and be a keystone in connecting north and south Leeds. SOVEREIGN ST. ENTRY
GREEN ALLEY
WATERFRONT ELEVATED PEDESTRIAN ROUTE
HS2 STATION WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROAD ACCESS
OUTDOOR SOCIAL AREA
UNDERGROUND PARKING + ENTRY
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160m
MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
SHARED CORRIDOR
NEW DOCK ENTRANCE
PARKLAND
MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL
INFRASTRUCTURE WILDFLOWER MEADOW
WETLAND
OFFICE PARKLAND
OVERLAY
BREWERY PARK FOCUS AREA
WATERFRONT FOCUS The selected waterfront section shows a diverse range of mixed uses, materials and shared spaces. This section incorporates principles of livable streets through a shared cycle and pedestrian path, active frontages and places for gathering. Visitors receive a unique experience through two different routes, creative spaces in level changes, and an active interaction with the River Aire.
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BREWERY PARK LAYOUT PLAN
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MARSHALLS FERROCAST POST AND TENSION WIRE SYSTEM WITH IROKO HARDWOOD POST FENCE
METROPOLITAN COMBINED CONCRETE CHARCOAL FLAG PAVING 1000 x 400 x 40
MARSHALLS NOXER SILVER GREY FLAG PAVING 500 x 800 x 30
GATIC SLOT DRAIN 95mm PAVE SLOT
BELLUNO MODULAR CONCRETE BLOCK SEATING 400 x 500 x 1800
CAST CONCRETE PIMPLE TEXTURE PAVING
NATURAL GRANITE STONE 1100 x 1100 x 40
PRE-CAST CONCRETE (GRIT BLASTED) AND TIMBER SEATING (KWILE SLATS) 0.5m x 4.8m 2.4m
AUBRILAM ORLAM COLUMN LIGHTING 5000 x 76Ø
LIGHTLY TEXTURED GRANITE PAVERS, STEP TREAD + RISERS (CHARCOAL) 20 x 20 x 400
CAST IRON TREE GRILLE 1500 x 1500
ROLAWN MEDALLION TURF (0.5m contours)
MULCH
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BREWERY PARK DETAILS
SEASONAL INTEREST CHART
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FIXED BESPOKE SEATING 2.5m x 0.8m x 14.5m Iroko hardwood slats 20 x 56 x 1000 (typ). FSC approved. Stained finish. Galvanised steel posts 30Ø. Embedded into a 300mm concrete pile foundation. Polyester powder coated. Customisation: End caps and chamfer edges (unspecified). Fixed with 12mm stainless steel bolts and nuts.
WATERFRONT RAILING 1:10
GATIC SLOT DRAIN 95mm PAVE SLOT 1:10
MARSHALLS FERROCAST POST AND TENSION WIRE SYSTEM WITH IROKO HARDWOOD POST FENCE Stained Iroko rail (FSC approved). Wall brackets: Galvanised steel (132.2 X 7.8 X 100). Fixings: 12mm stainless steel factory swaged threaded terminal with cable quick nut cover.
BELLUNO MODULAR CONCRETE BLOCK SEATING 400 x 500 x 1800
MARSHALLS NOXER SILVER GREY FLAG PAVING 500 x 800 x 30
MID-GREY GRANITE KERB WITH CONCRETE FITTING 260 x 80
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BREWERY PARK MODEL + ANALYSIS
CHANGES IN LEVEL
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SPATIAL ORGANISATION
SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS
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GOTTS PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN GOTTS PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN Year 3
Gotts Park is located in Upper Armley, West Leeds. It is home to a local golf course, Benjamin Gotts’ estate and the walled garden. Designed by Humphrey Repton in 1820, the walled garden once provided fruit and vegetables for Armley House. After WWII, the walled garden was famously known as a local attraction due to its exceptional display of roses. The site today remains vacant, used as a recreational walking route with the occasional occurrence of anti-social behaviour. The site is now being proposed as a new public community garden to be maintained in partnership with The Conservation Volunteers.
“weaving community and opportunity into the
fabric of a historic walled garden.”
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GOTTS PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN CONTEXT
WALLED GARDEN ENTRANCE
TOP TERRACE
ROSE BEDS
SHADE + WIND PATTERN 48
EAST WALL - GRADE II LISTED
ACCESS ROUTES, NEARBY AREAS + GREEN SPACE
SITE ANALYSIS Diagrams of major observations and considerations taken into account during the design process.
ACCESS + ROUTES
VIEWS + VISTAS
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GOTTS PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Consultation with the community was an important factor in this public realm project. A planned consultation took place in Armley on the 8th October 2012, at the Copper Kettle Cafe. Prior to the consultation, flyers were designed and displayed locally to communicate the event. An online survey and Facebook group were also setup for those unable to attend. The main consultation was based around active involvement from the community, by having them input their opinions onto cocktail stick tags, and placing them onto a map of Armley.
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FEEDBACK RESULTS Using a mixture of approaches in our consultation, a quality response was achieved from the community which assisted in producing well-informed design responses.
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GOTTS PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT Armley has a rich heritage and reputation related to milling. This was used as inspiration to design a connected and fluid site, achieving character through ‘weaving’ spaces.
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SLICED GROUND PLANE
0.5m CONTOURS
SKETCHUP IMAGERY
MODEL
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GOTTS PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN VISUALS
PARK ENTRANCE
GAME AREA
COMMUNITY CAFE ARBOUR VIEW
VIEW FROM TERRACE
KNOT GARDEN
SIDE ENTRANCE
FOOD PLANTING AREA
OPEN LAWN
STORAGE
POLYTUNNEL
GOTTS PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP EXHIBITION
GROUP MASTERPLAN PROPOSAL 56
GROUP PORTFOLIO
EXHIBITION DISPLAY
EXHIBITION NIGHT (31.01.13) 57
TORO CREEK NATURE PARK TORO CREEK NATURE PARK, USA Year 2
This project examines a decommissioned oil facility located just off of Highway 1, and north of Morro Bay in San Luis Obispo county. The site is located south of Toro Creek and it’s estuary as it flows into the Pacific Ocean. The terminal received crude oil from interior valley oil production facilities and loaded it into ships for transport from the 1930’s until 1999. This project interprets and applies understanding of environmental and ecological issues, in order to plan and design within the natural and built systems found in and around the Toro Creek Watershed. Emphasising recreation and education, this design proposal offers a nature park open for public and private use that integrates and respects its local surroundings.
COASTAL 58
ESTUARY
STEEP DENSELY VEGETATED AREA
RIPARIAN
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL
BIRD PAVILION TRAIL
NON-NATIVE VEGETATION
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TORO CREEK NATURE PARK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN
VEGETATION
AGRICULTURE
COASTAL
• Water management system to keep pollutants out of the water. • Create safety net for surrounding habitats.
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NON-NATIVE GRASSLANDS
RIPARIAN
• Preserve and enhance rangelands. • Restore native grasses and foraging habitat. • Create trail system that connects coast to upper elevations.
• Remove non-native and replant native plants. • Stabilise creek bed and banks. • Protect creek from agricultural runoff and intrusion.
ESTUARY
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL
• Conserve and restore flora and fauna. • Encourage low impact recreation. • Tightly regulated hours of operation.
• Regulation of future developments. • Enhancements of existing conditions. • Offer conservation easements.
NATIVE VEGETATION
STEEP DENSELY VEGETATED AREA
• Preserve the native species in the area and remove invasive species. • Controlled fires. • Keep livestock out of the area. • Periodic site observations.
• Analysis and management of potential hazards. • Road protection and enhancement. • Soil and rock stabilisation around human impacted areas.
Regulation of future development. Conservation planning. Coastal erosion prevention. Historical and cultural preservation.
STAKEHOLDERS
RURAL LAND USE
MORRO BAY ZONING
SLOPE ANALYSIS
BASEMAP
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NATURE PARK LOCATION
CONCEPTUAL MANAGEMENT PLAN The management plan is derived from a series of overlays (seen opposite). The five layers show where zoning laws and property ownership overlap with the physicality of vegetation and the gradient across the landscape, to provide a good sense of opportunities and constraints for specified sections of the watershed. 61