Reflection and Revision
Key Changes
I therefore chose to address these concerns through
-uniting separate structures via a coherent roof structure
-demolishing the post office to create a better connection through to the canal and more opportunity to open out onto the canal side
-bringing the pedestrian walkway to ground level and deciding on a ‘red brick road’ route
3.2 began with a critical reflection of where I had progressed to in 3.1.
REFLECT
REVISE
Summary of Key 3.1 Ideas
- to provide a new link mimicking Kind Street
-three distinct building programmes designed for different senses
-the building to function as a charitable enterprise therefore aim for reduction of costs
Main Issues to Address
-the disjointed nature of what had become three separate and unique buildings
-lack of connection through to the canal due to maintaining the post office
-the raised pedestrian walkway requiring difficult levels changes and access concerns, alongside redundant/shaded ground beneath
Initial 3.2 Programmatic Layout
Modification of the Pedestrian Walkway
After moving my buildings towards the canal I wished to continue to provide a pedestrian route.
The model and sketches here illustrate how the revised walkway may work alongside the steep embankment of the site.
Shop
Shop
Shop
Dining
Activity Space
First Floor (Street Level)
Dining area seems small and less significant than it was previously (should be central to whole project)
Lack of plant space/location of services
Ground Floor (Canal Level)
Reception
Lobby
Kitchen
Food
Store
Cafe
Public
W.C's
Retail
Shop
Shop
Shop
Admin
Potential issues with splitting the kitchen and dining area over 2 floors