Initial Response

Now we have our site properly nailed down - the adjacent Oddys Locks - we can start looking at massing.



This image extrapolates our previous bubble diagram into 3D, giving an approximate idea of areas, heights and relative positions of spaces.



This section shows an anticipated strategic response - south facing glazing and atrium for passive gain and ventilation, exposed soffits with acoustic rafts and chilled beams, heat pumps and so on. Of course, the finished article will hopefully be a very different beast

Long time no see

It's been almost a month since the last post, I've been working on the 5k word site analysis report. First of all, we've got a new precedent - Clarence Dock.



This recently completed residential/commercial development is likely to be very similar to the finished "Bankside" masterplan so gives a good indication of what the surrounding context will be like.



This image shows how part of the design bridges the canal, just as my design will have to. In this case the block is supported by huge steel beams nearly a metre deep, indicating the seriousness of the structure required!



The designs follow the typical ground floor retail space units, with upper level apartments and a "penthouse" on the top floor