COMPONENT 1: ART GALLERY/HIGH TECH DESIGN CENTER
SPECIFICATION:
DESIGN BRIEF: For this project I would be developing an old Media Lab which is located near Stratford High Street. I would be developing it into a High Tech Art Gallery. I have chosen to redevelop this space due to its lack of attention of local people. The design of the buildings has been there since 2008 over the years the space has started to lack its purpose. The location of the space is even better due to being near Stratford High Street and Westfield/Queen Elizabeth Park. Stratford was originally a farming area the area has started its developed even more in 2012 due to the Olympics. My chosen theme for this product would be organic and flow and movement. Flow of movement would be a great to use the river the building is located next to. I would develop the space by bringing out the architectural aesthetic the space is lacking in.
o 3/4 floors-with an open roof o Outdoor and indoor sitting area o Each floor would have its specific space and theme o The building in general will have a relation to the river side and the structure itself
o Disabled access o Kids play area
o Washroom facilities(female ,male , disabled ) o Large open space on the second floor that can be used for a café shop with sitting area for studying or relaxing
LOCATION:
o The design of the space will link to more environmentally friendly themes( recycling products making them into sculptures , using technology and analyzing the river floor developing it into art)
o Open roof with sitting areas and greenery surrounding it (with solar panels ) o Some floors will allow access to animals(dogs, cats etc…) 2
SITE ANALYSIS
TRANSPORT RESIDENTIAL FLATS EDUCATION SHOPPING CENTRE
ENTERTEINMENT LOCATION
My chosen location is an old Media Lab in Stratford High Street. I have chosen this location due to its surrounding space. The space in general is surrounded by residential flats gyms and other entertainment facilities. Near the existing structure there is a bridge that leads to Olympic Park which is a great location for many tourist to come and visit the Art Gallery.
The space lacks in many aspects. The first problem is on my visit to the space I have come across to a lot of rubbish laying around the space and many cars parked anywhere they can find. Leaving no space for pedestrians to walk on the path. Not many people can be seen in that location in general due having no entertainment for children and for even elderly
On the other hand, the space has many good aspects too. Such as the space being right next to the River. The location is also near to rail services and primary schools for children. The space could be developed more by adding a space which will bring people together who would be willing to travel to the space and relax 4
LOCATION ANALYSIS The location is surrounded with many entertainment buildings such as fitness, clubs etc.. There is also residential flats and also houses that are all around the location. (there is also new flats being built currently) Stratford High Street was one of the famous spaces back in the days due to its massive markets and railway. But throughout the years the space has been forgotten by a lot of people. Which led the space to be used for only flats and houses buildings to be built.
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Also, from my visit I have come across the roads are very busy and multiple cars pass by and right Infront of the building there is a bus stop
LOCATION: From my visit to the site, I have drawn many elevation views to give me and overview of the space and its size. The space is relatively small compared to the buildings surrounding it
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From my site visit I've came across on the right side of the building a basketball court that has been used by the local people which could be developed into a bigger space for children and local people in general
Top view of my chosen location: I have measured the distance of my chosen location to give me a rough idea of my building development
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SITE VISIT:
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HISTORY OF STRATFORD
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Espaces d'Abraxas Espaces d’Abraxas is the design of on the most famous Spanish Architects Ricardo Boffil. His best known for his post-modern structures.
The space has many different buildings that have been combined throughout the years
The building is an enormous house complex which is located in Paris, France. The buildings is surrounded with many greenery from the inside and also the outside. The design of the building is to utilize classical motifs and new building technologies to achieve a luxury aesthetic
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I have chosen this buildings as an inspiration for my final design due to its amazing detail in structure in general. The design has many small details that Ricardo Boffil has used on his previous buildings. The buildings from his previous years contrast to this a lot. The enormous outdoor space in his building is very unique to me due to not many Architects design their design in such ways.
I have drawn my favorite viewpoints of the building adding elevation views to it too. The space has a lot to take inspiration from
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Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum is by the famous Brazilian Architect. The building is located in the city of Niteroi Rio De Jeneiro, Brazil. The building is one the famous city landmarks. The structure is 16 meters high with there floors.
The museum has a collection of 1,217 works from the art collector Joao Sattamini. The buildings is shaped as a modernist structure which can be views as an UFO.
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Front view:
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Zentrum Paul Klee is a museum dedicated to Paul Klee it is located in Bern Switzerland. The design is by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano.
Zentrum Paul Klee:
The structure of the buildings was inspired the location and its hills. Renzo wanted to build a ‘place of remembrance’ in honor of the artist Paul Klee. The building has many rooms inside with different themes and sculptures. I have chosen this space due to its overall appearance. The building look identically as a wave. The buildings has many movement and flow aspects from its bendable structure to the small details that can be seen up close.
Side elevation: I have drawn different views of the building due to its numerous detail and unique design
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