5.0 Design Process 5.14 Architectural Ambition (Precedence)
After creating different elevation studies and looking at what sort of materials would not only suit a hospice but root the building into the site of the Govan Graving Docks I found a beautiful harmony with using corten steel and timber. Both materials represent the rusty strength of the ships and their industrial character whilst also providing warm vibrant and welcoming tones for a hospice environment. Both materials will be allowed to weather naturally to provide constant change through their aging as the ships would do. Corten steel also weathers well in highly corrosive environments which may be important located so close to the river and birch timber will weather to a lovely silver colour, change is an important part of hospice design and I think it is important for a building to be able to age elegantly. 74