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ATTITUDE TO THE EXISTING
from Beacon of Resolven
by rv_design
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1. The building sits close to / on the site boundary limiting area for development.
2. The front entrance is permanently closed. Traffic is generated through the side of the building.
3. Close proximity to adjacent residential buildings. Requires for care regarding sound polution.
4. Lack of direct sunglight due to the snooker room extension.
5. Complicated traffic patterns due to cars being parked on the street, there is not enough width.
The current building will be altered to resemble the structural shape of the original art-deco facade. The snooker room extension will be removed to provide the inner rooms of the hall with direct daylight. The vertical extension elements will create a mostly symmetrical facade and feature beacon features.
1. In the vision for the future, I will aim to provide an improved traffic pattern to limit congestion, whilst actively encouraging the use of bicycles and other sustainable modes of transport.
2. A public building front will be developed in a form of a park / garden.
3. The building will be made accessible for all from a variety of directions.
4. Vertical connection units will be developed and made prominent by implementing a beacon-like feature.
The circulation within the building will be improved. There will be no dead ends and convoluted circulation patterns. The front entrance will be re-opened to provide the building with a proper reception area.
The current structural core spaced out every 3.7m. will be used an built upon with a vertical extension unit. The envelope will be improved by adding insulation, making the building more sustainable.
