Contributors Daniel Melissa Meghan Ivo Robert Sophie
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Contents Masterplan Development
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Model Development
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Phase Stages Final Proposal Key Diagrams
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Visions
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Individual Proposal
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HISTORIC STUDY WEEK 1 | 01/11/18 We began our master planning process by looking at historic maps to study changes in the landscape – maps can act as a historical record and can help provide information on potential sites. Maps not only show these landscape changes and potentially when these changes happened, they can also indicate what features are important to map makers at that time.
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Stromness,1880
Stromness,1902
Stromness, 2018
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SKETCH DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2 | 08/11/18 In week two we started to pick out possible sites for each building. We later explored the relationships between the neighbouring sites and the existing buildings. We all agreed that the master plan should follow the existing street pattern and building vernacular and have a smooth transition to the existing high street.
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SKETCH DEVELOPMENT WEEK 3 | 15/11/18 Looking at the wider context of Stromness and the risk of rising flood water we explored the option of including flood-water barriers. We also had the ambition of moving the existing ferry terminal to the opposite side of the Hamla voe. After, we investigated the existing relationship between Stromness high street and the sea and added a bridge to the site to connect the two sides of Stromness together.
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SKETCH DEVELOPMENT WEEK 4 | 22/11/18 In week four we introduced a new pathway which will surround the newly proposed water in Stromness. We believed that this walkway would work best if made pedestrian. We explored the mass and scale of the newly proposed bridges as a collage. We studied different options for the accessibility of the bridge, including pedestrian or car accessible.
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SKETCH DEVELOPMENT WEEK 5 | 29/11/18 In week five we explored the potential of the sites around the bridge and the newly proposed ferry terminal. The idea was to further develop that area and look at new opportunities, this included the possibility for new businesses, research facilities and accommodation. We also explored the option of developing and building on top of the water to recreate the built heritage and vernacular of the existing high street.
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SKETCH DEVELOPMENT WEEK 5 | 29/11/18 After taking precedent from the Churchill barriers we explored the option of creating bridges from Stromness to the nearby islands which are only accessible by boat. This would help close of the bay of Stromness and protect the high street against the risk of flood water and climate change.
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VISUAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK 5 | 29/11/18 We explored through visualisations the possible features of the bridge we are proposing and how they can be implemented into the design. In the process we are considering, scale, appearance, function and accessibility.
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MODEL DEVELOPMENT WEEK 6 | 06/12/18 When thinking about the type of models required, we concluded that we would concentrate on modelling the site which we believed could be developed as part of the master-plan and therefore chose a set scale of 1:1000. Using layered plywood wood we recreated the buildings of Stromness to give a sense of place and a better understanding of the urban form of the high street. The became a large inspiration when continuing the master plan.
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PHASE 1 DEVELOPMENT WEEK 6 | 06/12/18 Phase one focusses on the moving of the ferry terminal on the opposite side of the Hamla voe. This created an opportunity for engaging the new housing development and further improve the new site. The addition of the bridge would help us both achieve this objective and divert the traffic, avoiding congestion in the narrow streets of Stromness.
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PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT WEEK 6 | 06/12/18 Phase two focuses on creating two key areas with high density of housing and businesses while maintaining the character of Stromness through incorporation of a pattern similar to Victoria Street. Another key characteristic of Stromness derives from the applications of the Udal Law, which entitles land owners to build on top of the water, a pattern we have tried to replicate in our master plan.
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PHASE 3 DEVELOPMENT WEEK 6 | 06/12/18 The last phase consists on the addition of different hubs for sports, research and educational purposes. The housing developments act as a buffer zone connecting these key elements for the locals. While the master plan focuses on creating new job opportunities and housing for the people living in Orkney, this phase focuses on spaces for entertainment, learning and community.
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FINAL PROPOSAL WEEK 7 | 13/12/18 The research our unit conducted focuses on the relationship instaurated between the local population and the architecture of the town of Stromness with a particular focus on the Udal law which had enormous implications to the coastline. The development of Stromness has been predominately based on the coastline and this has been a key factor in the development of our master plan while trying to address the issues of aging population in Orkney, climate change and island growth within the master plan. The intention within our plan was to make Stromness an easily walk-able town for the locals, with a pedestrian route around the Hamla voe and the diversion of traffic in different phases to reduce congestions in the narrow streets of Stromness. The different areas in which our master plan focuses include a wide variety of buildings, including housing, businesses, research and educational centres, co-living units, sport facilities to encourage people to be more active and the moving of the ferry terminal to the other side of the Hamla voe, creating a bridge connecting the new development which has already started on the other side of Hamla voe to the main town of Stromness. The new ferry terminal and the related bridge will help diverting the traffic and avoiding congestions while also creating new opportunities for development in both the two main areas of our master plan. The master plan is developed around different key areas like the bridge and the centres connected by a variety of housing and mixed used developments, derived from the existing footprint of Stromness.
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KEY DIAGRAMS WEEK 7 | 13/12/18
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Density
Pedestrian Routes
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Low Buildings LOW BUILDINGS
Low Buildings
Traffic Routes
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VISION | HIGH STREET WEEK 7 | 13/12/18 The aim of the visualisation is to give a clear image of how the outcomes relate to the concept. This visual connects the density to land use; representing the high density settlements in Stromness.
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VISION | HAMLA VOE WEEK 7 | 13/12/18 This visual focusses on the development of the east site of the Hamla voe with the addition of the sports centre and related docks and in background the mixed use development.
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VISION THREE | BRIDGE WEEK 7 | 13/12/18 We can see the main architecture elements present in the town; highlighting the different typologies and functions present. The open space with the water creates a threshold that emphasises the contrast between built environment and nature.
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INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS Melissa Bell
Robert Coutts
Sophie Macaulay
In order to combat social exclusion, the ageing-population and keeping the sense of community within in my design, I propose to provide shared facilities and amenities which are integrated within a dense urban housing development .The integrated housing development will consist of a variety of units ranging from 1-bedrooms to 3-bedrooms intended as a mixture of social and private housing targeted towards the elderly, students, families and first time buyer / start up homes.
Due to Orkney’s unique climate and harsh geography this results in many of the Orcadians on the islands working from home.
Across Scotland our cities are ageing, child care cost are rising and jobs are few and far between. This means that extra care facilities for both the elderly and children will need to be provided in urban settings and on larger redevelopment projects, ideally integrated within the community and housing types. The project aims to tackle the demographic of Stromness, allowing a harmonious co-existence of diverse communities that otherwise may not mix. It is based on the notion that in this day and age intergenerational links between all three generations is crucial for individual growth. Therefore the intergenerational centre can be defined as a bridge between contemporary concepts of elderly care homes and activities involving younger generations.
Starter Housing
Continuing the existing street pattern of Victoria Road the development will contain communal facilities including shared washing facilities, car and bicycle parking, communal study / office space with potential library which would be supplied from the local libraries / bookshops, and a possible cinema screen room where residents or the community can showcase their work.
Co Living Units
I propose a new co-living environment where residents share communal facilities such as kitchen, dining and living spaces but also have access to a mixture of public and more private work and office spaces. The building offers rented desk spaces at relatively low cost, with shared amenities for workers. My proposal will is community-driven concept that aims to provide shared living spaces for young renters seeking an increasingly sociable lifestyle. Through the clever use of split levels and mezzanine floors the building will create the a separation between public and private spaces.The building will hold communal events for residents, held in the building’s shared spaces. These include meals and cooking classes where residents are encouraged to keep in touch.
Intergenerational Education Centre
The overall purpose of the project is to establish a space for integrating social, educational, cultural, service, care and other programmes into the contemporary model of an intergenerational centre. The current design has been developed through case studies of existing intergenerational centres, analysis of programmes and functional requirements and analysis of spatial conditions. This centre integrates day care for elderly, educational centre, workshops, nursery, restaurant, multi-purpose hall space along with programmes and services run for the community.The aim is for the building to use Orkney’s renewable energies to create a sustainable and energy efficient design. A key design element is to create a healthy indoor-outdoor living environment connecting the 3 buildings - the botanic garden. It will a hub for the community promoting civic engagement, intergenerational learning, hands-on coursework, and health and wellness activities. The idea is to take advantage of a mixed program and the presence of various generations to allow for the growth of a community, destined to be active, united and integrated to the urban context. The project aims to build a deep relationship with the community of Stromness, and is intended to evolve over time. I want to encourage all Stromness residents to take ownership of the centre and make the most of this wonderful new facility.
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INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS Daniel Mattioli
Meghan Rasmussen
Ivo Rumenov
Our project has the aim of improving the living conditions of the population of Orkney, creating a master plan that would attract young people and professional to these islands which are ageing on a faster rate than other parts of the UK. While the master plan focuses on creating new job opportunities and housing for the people living in Orkney, I have focused my project towards a space for entertainment for people of all ages.
There is a very strong fishing industry linked with Stromness, fishing is one of the main sources of incomes for the residents on the island. Though time investigate and researching ways to provide and improve this industry, my design will hopefully benefit the local people in the town. I would like to create a facility for the local fisherman that will house accommodation and shower facilities for the workers as the land their catch and need to rest before heading back out to sea and work. As well as plenty storage space and a social area with a kitchen allowing the users to cook food. I will also look into the possibility of my design being able to host the Fisherie office, ensuring everything the fishermen need is within a walk-able distance from the pier where the boats come in.
The idea for my project was formed during the study trip to the island. This will be a research centre with the nature and traditions in mind, so as to fit in the landscape both aesthetically and functionally.
Sports and Leisure Centre
My idea is to create a sport centre on the north east side of the Hamla voe, which makes it an ideal location for the Stromness primary school and Stromness Academy and the people which will benefit from the first phase of our master plan and the creation of the bridge to create an enclosed body of water in Stromness. I would like to create a facility for the local people that will incorporate various multi-purpose areas which will include courts for various sports which all the locals could benefit from, this would benefit particularly the students from the local schools which would have an enclosed space to play a variety of sports. The facility would also incorporate plenty of storage spaces, changing rooms, offices for the staff and a gym, with more private areas with classes dedicated to a variety of recreational activities. After conducting a research, I have found out water sports are widely conducted throughout Orkney, but locals in Stromness do not seem to have any facility where the equipment could be stored. The sports centre would benefit from the creation of an enclosed and sheltered body of water where people can enjoy the healthy outdoor environment with docks from where they could sail and dock on the opposite side, taking the most out of the master planning we have conducted to benefit.
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The Bridge
I also aim to provide the residents in Stromness with a design that creates a space for people to socialise. By proposing a restaurant, I hope to develop a space that allows people to meet and encourage friendly gatherings. There has been a noticeable decrease in the amount of local businesses present in the main town of Stromness. This is due to lack of customers and expense of properties, within my design I hope to improve this by creating a shop to accommodate smaller local businesses. This will allow for the opportunity of these businesses to sell their local produce or arts and crafts without having to worry about sustaining enough money to pay rent. This shop will sell the fish that the local fisherman catch but will also have the possibilities for another products and will hopefully help to promote smaller trades. By having these differently function buildings located on this new bridge I need to look closely at the way in which they are entered and how the bridge itself will function. Allowing for both pedestrian and vehicle access to increase the use of both side of Stromness. The bridge is one of the fundamental features of the design and will be the main focal point that is seen from all directions. Therefore I want to encourage the residents to used this part of the town and create a new social meeting point.
Research Centre
Such a building is needed because Orkney is a place where many scientists are exploring different scientific disciplines. Having a place where their observations and experiments are deployed in a secure and comfortable environment will not only boost science but also improve working conditions as well as create the opportunity for collaborative work and development of various interdisciplinary projects. The design of the project will take into account good practice and the experience of people working in the field so far. At the same time, the latest technology and materials will be used to create a contemporary interior space. The construction of a new research centre will have a clear social effect on the local community. New jobs will be created that will keep local people and attract new scientists from all over the world due to the unique natural resources of the place and also for the environment that allows productive and innovative work in excellent conditions. A special place in my project has the applications of VR and AR. I expect that they will bring young, bold and innovative high tech specialists to the island. I foresee the research centre to have an exhibition hall, a showroom and open not only to researchers but also to tourists. There will be laboratories, workshops, catering establishments, study halls, computer halls with interactive learning opportunities, and research projects with people who are not present at the moment but communicate remotely. The impressive nature and the exceptional people who do not just survive, but live fully in Orkney are my inspiration. Working in a challenging environment and mastering new spaces, including underwater, are a challenge that I would not miss.
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