Trinity Buoy Wharf By Rainier Reyes
Trinity Buoy Wharf Purpose of the Trinity Buoy Wharf: Trinity Buoy Wharf contains London's only remaining lighthouse – built in the year 1864. They used this lighthouse to experiment and develop lighting equipment for other lighthouses rather than actual practical use. Nowadays, it also acts as a creative site where artists, photographers and small businesses settle in the low-cost workspaces/studios the Trinity Buoy Wharf provides.
The drawings to the right showcase small parts of Trinity Buoy Wharf which altogether create a unique mix of historic and modern structures. I quite like this design as combining industrial buildings with modern city structures presents a contrasting theme and honours the Wharf's origin by keeping old buildings.
The plan view above showcases the area I am supposed to replace as well as the existing buildings that will stay surrounding the chosen site. I feel that the site area would work well as an outside space due to being exposed to the River Thames. It is also a rather unique shaped area with varying shapes which is why I will lean towards a more modern take to the design. I believe that removing the pre-existing buildings inside the yellow area works due to how unorganised they make the place look. The area in general needs a redesign hence the decision to redevelop the space.
Trinity Buoy Wharf The area to the right is relatively new, created in 2005 and houses 24 office spaces. Due to it being modern, it contains environmental features such as natural ventilation. The building's yellow colour makes it stand out more in comparison to the older adjacent buildings.
Although it is one of the most noticeable places in the entire wharf, I believe Container City 2 (showcased below) stands out too much, completely contrasting the surrounding old buildings. The very bright colours used were intentional as it reflects the creative nature of the artists who occupy its 22 studios.
The building shown to the left has been on Trinity Buoy Wharf since 1864 and is connected to the only experimental lighthouse in London. There were originally 2 on each side of the building however, the one on the left side was demolished in the late 1920s. This building in particular is exposed to the river Thames as the lighthouse was occasionally used to shine a light across the river. It is also one of the buildings which will stay after redesign.
Trinity Buoy Wharf The drawings to the right showcase small parts of Trinity Buoy Wharf which altogether create a unique mix of historic and modern structures. I quite like this design as combining industrial buildings with modern city structures presents a contrasting theme and honours the Wharf's origin by keeping old buildings. This does however at the same time ruin the place's architecture as it feels messy and random because of the mix between new and old. Although the crates are a unique feature in the Wharf and somewhat tie in with the history of the place, I believe it is too overused and to some can be seen as an eyesore. Most of these crate areas will stay after the redesign, therefore meaning I will have to work around them
The area above is one of 2 buildings in Trinity Buoy Wharf made entirely of crates/containers. It is also known as Container City 1 and was made only in 2001 through the span of 5 months. It is 4 stories high and provides office spaces for artists / creative businesses. My main problem with the area shown above is that the colours do not match whatsoever. The differing colours for the crates not only heavily contrast with the mundane background but also clash with one another.
Thames Barrier Park
I really like the way the garden has everything s orted in columns. Not only does this make the design more interesting and unique but also makes the place look wellkept from a Birdseye view.
Purpose of the Thames Barrier Park and what makes it interesting:
The riverside park was under construction for over 50 years and was designed by the landscape architect Allain Provost. He had designed the park in a way that would act as a homage for the people who had died in the second world war. What interests me with the design is how very meticulous and organised the entire garden is. The hedges and bushes are all arranged in neat patterns which altogether makes an attractive garden. I believe the hedge design Provost uses throughout the park could be replicated easily in other areas. This is because of how repetitive and simple the design is. I do however feel like replacing the hedge with different materials could work well. For example, instead of it being greenery it would be made of metal/ plastic.
Highline
What makes the highline interesting:
The Highline was originally an abandoned railway that went through numerous buildings in New York City. It was eventually redesigned into a long urban park walkway which I believe was the perfect way to remodel the spur. The mix between vegetation and modern paths is quite diverse, with the majority of the track changing throughout the course. This helped transform the dull railway into a more exciting space where communities can gather and walk through.
The way the vegetation blends with the path of the Highline is an intriguing design choice that I would like to replicate in my own space. This is because it creates a more natural looking which despite being predominantly trees/bushes, contains enough walking space for people who pass by.
Above is a different section of the Highline that doesn't feel overwhelmed by nature like the parts others do. This is probably because the space has all the greenery in the middle of the passage, which is the opposite for the other areas shown. The fact it differs in this aspect means the path surrounds the vegetation, giving the impression that there is more space to walk.
Gardens by the Bay Overall, the Gardens by the Bay located in the central region of Singapore is a very compelling and enticing place to look at. Regarding the architecture, I would say it is some of the best I've seen for gardens and is holding a lot of inspiring sections such as the images displayed on this slide. The way greenery is utilised in the image below seems perfect for the wall or hedges I would use in my designs. It not only showcases nature but acts as a unique barrier that also contains open spaces for people to look through.
The most interesting thing about the area for me would be the numerous towering structures that surround the park. These all emit light for, keeping the park vibrant even at night as well as acting as structures that make the place more noticeable from far distances. The unique tree branch designs is something I'd be willing to use in my own projects as it utilises natural elements to create a captivating design.
Millennium Park The Millenium park contains a variety of unique structures designed by world class-architects. My favourite is The Pritzker Pavilion which is showcased in the image to the far right. I feel the metallic structures scattered across the park contrast perfectly with the grass and trees surrounding them. The metal used in some designs such as the one to the right is reflective which makes the park feel more interesting because of this. Overall, after viewing the Millennium park and its architecture, I hope to utilise metallic structures/pavilions for the space in Trinity Buoy Wharf.
The Pritzker Pavilion structure to the right is easily the most interesting area in the park for me. It acts as the centrepiece of the park, being a grand pavilion space that can hold over 10000 people. I like the metal beams that surround the area as it gives a futuristic element to the entire design. It also compliments the middle building very well which also contains a unique design, being made entirely of abstract shapes stacked on one another.
Pavilion ideas The Pavilion to the left is extremely unique as the entire area is sectioned into different parts. I also like the way seats are arranged as it almost seems as if they overlap the walls of the pavilion. The curved shape of the entire design reminds me of scribbles on paper as it is rather messy.
I quite like the design for the pavilion above. This could easily be used as inspiration for a seating area due to the curved shape of the design. Most of my site layout consists of curved shapes and therefore having a seating area with similar properties compliments it well. I also like the material and colour of the design since it contrasts perfectly with the green grass.
Pavilion ideas 2 The curved and twisting design to the left serves as the perfect foundation for a pavilion. It could easily act as the walls in a pavilion, with a glass ceiling in-between each wall. The curved shape is also very similar to the bends of the River Thames which I hope to implement into my model.
I quite like the shape of the ceiling of the pavilion to the left. The walls having the striped pattern is also interesting and I feel works well with the rest of the buildings design. The top being a different colour is another feature which makes the overall design feel better. The two pavilions to the left are just examples of the circular design I would implement into my space. The main reason for this is it would fit the ideas I have in mind which is to use curved designs for most of the areas in the space.
Site Layout ideas The areas shown below are just basic ideas on what the general layout of the site will be. These ones do not yet include the café or Pavillon place.
Below showcases the entire planned site layout including the 2 pavilions and the necessary café which has its interior displayed to the right. I decided to keep the river design used in the previous layouts, combining it with bridges and glass spots to walk over.
I felt that using the river Thames and river Lea in the design was a unique touch that connects the space with the surrounding area (as it lies next to both rivers).
Mood board The mood board to the right showcases curved / arched structures that I feel can be easily included in my project. This is mainly because of how they're simple in nature and wouldn't be too overwhelming if placed around the space.
What makes these designs interesting for me is the fact they can work well with basically anything. Using the middle structure as an example, I could use it as the entrance for the entire area or just a place people can walk below.
Mood board 2
Model 1
The openings This model is just the base template for the café I will place in my layout. It contains a very simple circulaThis model is just the base template for the café I will place in my layout. It contains a very simple circulaThis model is just the base template for the café I will place in my layout. It contains a very simple circula
This model is just the base template for the café I will place in my layout. It contains a very simple circular base with there being a small upper section connected to the cylinder. The reason this circular base works so well is due to the layout idea contain a lot of curved and circle shaped places.
I quite like the idea of making the upper section and ceiling contain glass. The glass helps light come in as well as making the building more interesting. For example, when it begins to rain people inside could see the raindrops fall on top of them due to the glass ceiling.
Model 2
For this model, I attempted to completely replicate the sketch to the bottom left which served as the template for the entire design. I did however add extra colours on the ground to help make the space feel less empty as well as more dynamic. This meant that the space wasn't filled with the same colours.
This model focused more on getting the general area / layout which is why it isn't too detailed. The different coloured areas were used to represent the varying materials for the flooring such as concrete / tiles. They do not represent what colours will be used in the final project.
The side platforms are elevated to different levels to add depth to the place. There would be steps to each layer and the inclusion of railings would help keep people from falling off. The green patches represent either grass spots or bushes that are supposed to add a natural element to the entire area.
Sketch Up Early development On the left is a picture of the space in early development. I had added the small river that crosses the entire Wharf as well as the different platforms that surround the space.
Below is the template I created which the entire model will be based on. It was made as the base design and therefore had numerous changes and improvements done onto it. However, it still retains the primary designs and ideas that the final product will have.
To the right are 2 images that showcases a small change I decided to do with regards to the steps to the different platforms. Instead of including regular steps I decided to make them have a circular shape as it connected and linked well with the rest of the design.
The finalised Sketch up Model is shown to the right. With the Birdseye perspective we can see that the theme of rivers is very prevalent from the shape of the seats as well as the inclusion of a mini river that runs throughout the entire space.
The seating design above was heavily inspired by the shape of rivers, linking the design with the history of the Wharf which is located right next to the River Thames.
Sketch Up Completed The finalised Model contains several different platforms to make the space feel more dynamic and filled. I also included bushes around the areas which would otherwise have been very empty. There are also small grass patches connecting with the river with one of the spaces being accessible to the public.
The café above contains glass in the ceilings so that people inside could see the sky above while ordering in the café. The café also contains a circular shape just like the grass patches which helps keep the design of the space consistent. The ground of the café is wooden however there is glass where the river passes below so people can see the water run through the river.
Overall, I felt the final model was perfect in utilising all the space given in the Wharf. The river was my favourite feature as I had most of the design based around it.
Below is the seating space I put on the top platforms. The seats contain a river shape as it complements the river theme used across the space. This is also why the tables have a circular shape as it also works well with the theme of circles used across the design.
The small glass pavilion to the left is just a small area that people can go to if they require shielding from rain. I decided to have glass for the ceiling as it links well with the café that also contains a glass ceiling.
Sketch Up Model From Above
Sketch Up Model Line Style
Sketch Up Model Different Views
Sketch Up Model Different Views Part 2
Sketch Up Model Placed in Revit