The gherkin

I've drawn this to show the way that the glass is built into the gherkin securely so that it does not break or come loose.

At the top of the gherkin there is also glass which has been built so that it could curve upwards to create the top of the building furthermore it creates a flower like pattern at the top.

Throughout the gherkin it maintains a diamond pattern at the front of the gherkin.

Due to the pattern of the glass it makes it possible to create the half circle like shape at the top.

In my local area there is a noticeable lack of restaurants and small amount of communal spaces which is why in this project I am aiming to create a communal area with restaurants and plenty of spaces to sit and be with other people. The space that will be used for the construction of this new communal space is Petersfield centre. The new building that will be created in this project will also keep some of the functions that Petersfield centre has such as the flats they have above the shops in the area. The purpose of this project is to turn Petersfield centre into a much more comfortable and better looking place in order to improve the lives and experiences of people living both in and nearby Petersfield centre.

Specification

• It must include one garden area.

• It must include outdoor seating alongside an open space.

• It must include a variety of flats/apartments.

• It must include at least one restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating.

• Each apartment needs to have windows and a balcony.

• It must keep the bus stop that is on the site area

• It must have a parking lot for residents