I have selected the historic industrial town of Blaydon-On-Tyne as my focal point located 6.1 miles to the west of Newcastle. A location rich with industrial heritage. My intention is to delve into a specific area within this town, one that continues to host a myriad of industries. Through a contemporary lens, I aim to reimagine these industries and their relevance in the present day. To achieve this, I will conduct a comprehensive urban analysis of the neighborhood, examining its contextual intricacies, physical attributes, and inherent character. This exploration has guided me to pinpoint a potential project site spanning approximately 13 hectares. This designated area will serve as the canvas for my design intervention, where I will endeavor to integrate modern perspectives while respecting the historical backdrop and industrial identity of the town.
Within this scope, my primary focus will be on the well-being of the individuals working within these industries. Functionally, guided by the proposed site area, I will delineate the areas earmarked for transformation and discern which industries will be retained. This intervention aims to balance preservation and progress, ensuring that the site evolves without compromising its core identity while simultaneously catering to the needs and wellness of the
Where?
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Light/Medium warehouses
Heavy warehouses
Commercial business
Public Buildings
Hospitality
Waterfront Services
Temporary structures
Regional Land Use map
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Existing freight railway line
Riverfront Access
Riverfront Pedestrian access
Main Bus Stops
Principal Motorway road
Transportation corridor
Site-analysis:
GREEN- BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
Where?
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Mudflats – for excess river water
Open Spaces – Adjacent to Industries
Spaces for Future Road Expansion
Sports ground Arenas
Car Park Open Spaces
Legend: Open Green Areas Waterbodies
Hierarchy of open spaces
Legend:
Suburbanites
Constrained City dwellers
Hard pressed Living
Urbanites
Multicultural Metropolitans
The Neighborhood of the site area has mostly suburbanites Household – Privately Rented
Neighborhood Descriptions
Where?
The Site area predominantly has the least privately rented houses
Urban strategies:
Urban strategies-2
Aim: Sense of community in the Industrial workspace. Objective: Provide spaces for social and leisure activities such as a communal kitchen, open-air theatre, etc..
Vision: Cohesive neighborhood.
Urban strategies-3
Aim: Create strong connectivity and linkages. Objective: Clear fenestrations, service lines, mixed usages, nodes etc…
Vision: Social urban connectivity.
The essence of tree links and tree nodes
Category of tree links and tree nodes:
1. Flowering plants
• Seasonal flowering plants
2. Shrubs
• Aquatic shrubs
• Land shrubs
3. Trees
- Acer campestre
- Ceratophyllum demersum (Aquatic shrubs)
Note: These are some of the common local trees/plants that can grow in various seasons across the country
