RIBA part 2 Thesis Report: Chester Riverside Culture Centre

Chester Riverside Culture Center

Intensifying the line between the context and site

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Thesis Project Report

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INTRODUCTION Thesis intentions - Re-Exploring the approach using context grid lines and surrounding important landmarks factors as the main driving force towards designing a building that adapts well to the site .

-Understanding the role of geomery and clean lines with a strong languare and regular forms in doing an abstract space that people can feel and relate to .

- How culture and the geomertry of the site can affect people’s senses and approach towards architecture and arts, and can express themselves through the giht form pattern in a way to empahsize their culture.

Intensifying the Line between the context and site CONTENTS : Urban Masterplan Thesis Brief Project Aim

the Urban Context, Choice ,Site analysis ,aims and goals.

Vision and approach

Concept Theory

Site choice and Potential

Design Development

Sketches ,Design Intentions ,Massing, and Planning Further concept development, spatial resolution of the Main lecture room and main exhbition areas, sections, plans and perspectives Concept development, Circulations , Strategy overall design, Materials and developed plans

Spatial Resolution

Scheme Resolution

Exploring the Thesis

Precdents

Analysing the Inspiration

PUBLIC REALM

Urban realm design communication and resolution

PRACTISE REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT STRUCTURE REPORT

Culture is not about buildings, but about the life and happenings between them and the opportunities such places and spaces create for activity and social interaction. A successful city establishes a sense of place – determined by the surrounding physical environment, its history and the people acting out their lives in it today. By effectively defining, encouraging and investing in such a sense of place, culture and history people are drawn to live, work, study and visit.

Please visit the link to see the proposed design walkthrough on youtube . https://youtu.be/8ImwZFsShuE

Location

History

Salmon fishing was famous in 1835 near the Old Dee Bridge until 1880 where Fishery Boards impose a restriction in fishing and licensing the fishermen.

Roman and Medivel Background

the Choice

Originally chester was built as a fortress when the Romans were ruling.

Protected by high wall from enemies, the site’s location value is of not only heritage value but culture as well and adds t othe potential of it attracting visitors to see it from different perspective especially when it has intresting vista such as the river and the castle.

William Smith’s (1588) plan of Chester

1938 map of Chester

CHESTER FOUNDED 79 AD AS A ROMAN FORTRESS UNDER EMPEROR VESPASIAN

Current Site in Contemperorary Chester Lavaux’s map in 1745: St. Martin’s Church area

Context

Site and Context History

Location in The Masterplan

Based on a map on Chester dated 1581 drawn

by Georg Braun, the width of River Dee was bigger than it is today, extended until the city walls with Watergate opens into the water.

Wharves alongside the city walls were used for trading activity. The map also indicates that there are Old Dee Bridge, Roodee and early settlements outside the city walls on the north, east and south side.

By 1795, the River Dee has moved away from the city walls, and there is a significant right-angle turn on the river as a result from engineering works completed in 1730s.

A couple of decades later, the city has a railway station which affects the city’s layout.

The wharves were no longer used as a port for ships to anchor and Grosvenor Bridge was already built. On the west of Chester, Sealand Industrial Estate has started to be developed with factories and sports facilities being built in the area. Residential buildings also started to spread outside of city walls.

the Choice

Reasons for choosing this site was the potential it had from its surrounding context, the site’s prominent location and the vistas.

What makes also special is that the flexebility of uses it offers and benifit to the surrounding from a economic value and a cultural experience.

The Sites location near an important rout enables it becoming a cultural icon when entering chester that is visible to outside comers.

The vision as it looked like in the urban design masterplan was to make it an Enterinment centre like cinemas, game plazas and resturants. At that stage the focus wasnt from a contextual approach.

Solid and void

INITIAL MASTER PLAN DESIGN PROPOSAL

FINAL MASTER PLAN DESIGN PROPOSAL

Context The Site

Current SIte Uses

Approach from the riverside

Chester Racecourse with the Bootle Hotel in the back.

Grossvenor Bridge and approach from the racecoaurse

Universty of Chester

Chester Racecourse

the Choice

Climate

TOPOGROPHY

Feasibility and VIsion :

Precedents China’s Wenchuan earthquake memorial museum Cai yongjie Main Choice : Building relation with landscape

Abbots Cottages, Corfe Castle, Dorset Careful exercise in local vernacular

Main Choice : Building relation with usage of material regarding context

Falling Water House, Frank Loyd Wright Main Choice : Building relation with Surrounding environment and how harmony and balance are clear.

According to bids by Cheshire West and Chester Council for planning approval and Chester Northgate ,There are plans submitted for a leisure and cultural destination in the heart of Chester. Councillor Richard Beacham, Cabinet Member for Housing, Regeneration and Growth said: “Northgate is about creating a new public space for people to come together and socialise, it’s about supporting the businesses that drive our local economy, and it’s about building on the heritage and cultural offer that people in our city are so proud to share.’’

The vision is to design something for everyone including a transformed, modern indoor market housing local traders and start-ups and a choice of leisure and cultural experiences. A new square will provide a focal point for socialising and entertainment. “This is the largest regeneration project being delivered by the Council in decades and is expected to bring significant benefits for the city of Chester. As well as employment opportunities, it will attract investment and support economic growth as part of a joined-up plan for the city.”

The Council received numerous suggestions and milestones such as:

Main Choice : Choice of material different from context to emphasize it

Moesgard Museum, henning larsen architects Main Choice : Building oreintation in relation to natural daylight

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Main Choice : Building relation with Economic value

-A green and sustainable development -Accessibility for everyone -High quality public realm -New buildings to fit with the character of Chester -Space for independent retailers -The size and appearance of the car park -In response to these themes, the designs will incorporate the following: -Greenery – As much greenery as possible is being introduced within the development. As well as green living walls, landscaping is proposed within the public realm.

-Sustainability – Sustainability has been at the heart of the design process. The scheme will include cycle parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. The site will be easily accessed by existing public transport. -Use of sustainable materials and the green walls will provide a healthier environment.

Funding:

Chester Council and Chesire West are the main primary providers. Until now no other secondry funding is announced .

The idea of Chester Northgate is to develop the road as shown in the picture below .

The cost and budget for it is estimated between 6-7.5 million pounds with innflation costs. The estimated value of the completed scheme has also risen to £55.9 million but the funding gap has still increased by an extra £3.7m to £13.7m which will be met from other council budgets.

the Steps

Brief Site Apprasiel

This is just a early imagining of the massing of the site .

Not Necessary the site will be filled on all the area. But later on in the deveolpment stages will be massed according to the final zoning decided.

180 m

180 m

Option A is prefered because it allows the edges to be shown which is the site’s strength

Option B

To go with the context lines, applying formal and regular geometry with site is more logical than using iregular shapes which

17000 sqm

240 m

Site measurments

Theory

Understanding the site Context relation to concept

Active Edges are the key to the success of this theory of contextualism.

Using the geometry of the site to extract the grid and built up the site using the formal shape of the triangle will increase the practility of the spaces.

The Philosophy

Contextual architecture, also known as Contextualism is a philosophical approach in architectural theory that refers to the designing of a structure in response to the literal and abstract characteristics of the environment in which it is built.

Famous Architect Colin Rowe in the 1960s as a reaction to modernism, which valued universality and the projection of utopian ideals onto sites.

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT GRID

THE THEORY I AM TRYING TO ACHIEVE IS HOW TO APPLY CONTEXTULAISM WITH USING THE EDGES OF THE SITE AS A POTENTIAL OF CONNECTING IT WITH THE SURROUNDING CONTEXT TO EMPHASIZE THE BUILDING AS AN ICON OFCHESTER HERITAGE AND CULTURE

CONNECTING THE EDGES OF THE SITE WITH NODES OF INTEREST AND VISTAS FROM VARIOUS LOCATIONS

BRIEF Concept

the Reason

the Approach

Why a Culture Centre?

Across the UK there are several important CULTURE Centers thatserve the community and the people and provide a historical and cultural background to the people and tourists.

Even though Chester has several culture centers but they are not emphasizing the heritage in a city like Chester with its rich history and having a place that interacts with its important landmarks and reflects in a strong architectural language represented in a structure designed to serve specially this purpose will emphasize it in a long life time for upcoming generations. The idea is to move the scattered museaums under one roof in a complex that transforms the culture status of Chester as an icon designed building that becomes the culture beacon of Chester in contemperory arts and heritage..

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

RIBA North

St Johns Manchester

Current culture centers in Chester.

Korean Culture Center in London

Chester History & Heritage

University Of Chester Riverside Museum

SKETCHES

Theory

Contextual explorations reveal the most critical aspects of the site: access and mobility around; the relationship with its surrounding public spaces; permeability and access to the required internal public space; service access.

MASSING

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Program : Plan and Section Devolpment Horizontal Circulation Vertical Circulation Building relationship with Context Schemitc phase: Development of Interior spaces Deveolpment of Exterior Facades

Program

SCALE OF ACCOMODATION This is an initail estimation of the spaces in the program breakdown and how each space will be like in sqm.

Primary Function Art related Areas Contemporary Art Gallery

Library 2000 sqm

Museaum of Chester 2000 sqm (Horse Racetrack history,Compititions..etc)

AREAS AND ZONING RELATION TO EACH OTHER WITH THE USER

Events and Exhbitions

Shelving area

600 sqm 45 sqm

1000 sqm

Storage Areas

500 sqm

Video area

Mechanincal Rooms

200 sqm

Reception and Admin

50 sqm

Service area loading art pieces

100 sqm

Priniting area

25 sqm

Circulation

200 sqm

Study area for students from chester universty

250 sqm

M/F Toilets

50 sqm

Computer area

500 sqm

Storage area

150 sqm

Adminstration Offices Museaum/Gallery Cafe Autidorium for gatherings

100 sqm

4 Cinemas Foyer Toilets Resturants/Cafes 2 Theaters Circulation Electrical/Mech room

145 sqm

50 sqm 600 sqm

Entertainment Complex

Bubble diagram showing relation between user - Primary uses of the site + Temporary uses

Reading sitting areas

1000 sqm 400 sqm 50 sqm 500 sqm 1500 sqm 400 sqm 70 sqm

Temporary(Secondry) Festival Uses -Outdoor area(multiple use area - 3 zones could be combined if needed) Camping site during Horse Race events 700 sqm (old one is usually the whole park but modern facilities will help accomodate the large numbers).

Christmas time, Spring and Halloween Markets 1000sqm

Craft Workshops relating to Vernacular Chester Art (Roman , Medivel) targeting Chester universty students and tourists.

Touristic Coaches and Buses loading 650 sqm including circulation

Classes Working areas Circulation Toilets Storage area

Service/Loading trucks lane for the culture complex located by the Grosvenor Road Including lane 300 sqm

750 sqm 500 sqm 100 sqm 30 sqm 100 sqm

Total= 16,915 sqm footprint

DESIGN DETAIL Site Plans Internal Program 3d Zoning Exploded Axonometric Building Skin Envelope Building in Context Public Realm Key Space - Main lecture Room and Reception Outdoor - Indoor Event space relationship

3D Basement FLOOR Plan

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN (MASTER PLAN) SCALE 1-200

GROUND FLOOR PLAN (MASTER PLAN) SCALE 1-200 GROUND FLOOR PLAN (MASTER PLAN) SCALE 1-200

3D Ground FLOOR Plan

3D First FLOOR Plan FIRST FLOOR PLAN (MASTER PLAN) SCALE 1-200

AXNOMETRIC

HORIZONTAL CIRULATION IN YELLOW CITING THE MOVMENT OF PEDESTRIANS FROM THE STREET AND CONTEXT WITH THE BUILDING RELATIONSHIP.

THE COLORED SPACES SHOW HOW THE EXHIBITION SPACES, AND CORRIDORS CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER. ALSO EMPHASIZES ON THE HORIZONTALITY OF THE THEME OF THE DESIGN. EAST SIDE CORRIDOR

MAIN LECTURE ROOM

CORE

GALLERY SPACES

CORE

Above shows how the Building blends with the context ( Grossvenor Bridge ) ...Respecting theHORIZONTALITY of the context lines appearing as one

3D SHOTS

Public Realm Diagrams and Sketches

IN YELLOW , RIVER DEE, CHESTER WALL AND THE MAIN TRAINLINE FROM CHESTER TO WALES BRIDGE IN THE BACK OVER THE RIVER

Sequintal Serenity (Approaching Visual Experince ) and Vistas THE RACE-COARSE IS ONE OF THREE MAJOR CONTEXT LINES WHICH IS WHY THE BUILDING IS ORIENTED TOWARDS HORIZONTALLY

Urban Context: Material and Massing

Sequintal Serenity (Approaching Visual Experince ) and Vistas

Urban Context: Material and Massing

MAIN APPROACHES

MATERIAL INTENDED FOR USE IN LANDSCAPE AND ELVATIONS : RED SANDSTONE WHICH IS LOCATED LOCALLY IN CHESTER AND IN ITS CONTEXTUAL DEEP GEOLOGICAL LAYERS; GIVING MORE REASON TO USE IT NOT JUST FROM A HERITAGE VALUE BUT AN ENVIRONMTAL ONE AS IT’S SOURCED LOCALLY MINIMISING TRANSPORTATION POLLUTION AND COSTS.

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT

STRUCTURE REPORT

ChesterRiverside MUSEUAM & Culture complex PRACTICE REPORT

SITE CONTEXT RELATION IN CIRCULATION and ACCESS TO Surrounding roads during Emergency

Fire Safety

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(FOR PHASE 1 OF THE PROJECT)

Unusual fire deliberation must be taken to the basement, ground and first floor. All of the functions and activity happen in these all floors equally, usually the basement is more active because of the connection with the outdoor become an additional hazard which need prevention when assembling its distribution. Given the building fabric tissue, the concrete structure of the load bearing walls and exterior sandstone cladding and floor slabs do not require any additional fire protection since its built-in resistance to fire. Nevertheless, as a public building and museum and have antiques and plaster and decorative wood ornaments and in the ceiling transfer toxic smoke around the main space.

To prevent this, sprinklers/fire curtains from CO2 foam instead of water to reassure the wood decorative ornaments and displayed antiques not got damaged from water. It should be wellthought-out on the covering concrete slabs and fire extinguishers should be located near the combustible material.

Observing or changing the fire hazard timber to a more graded but expensive is a solution or possibly will be extra alternative to delay extension period and shelter the evacuation procedure.

The smoke and fire detectors are placed exactly as shown in

North SIde Main Core

South SIde Main Core

The perspective shows the relation between different spaces and the corridors with the cores. The linear design circulation of the building enables direct access without obstacles to escape in less time possible.

This shows how in emergency situations how people on the roof has ease of access or for emergenvy vehicles to come to the building directly from the road.

Materials As my main material is Sandstone clading from Local quarries and suppliers and concrete . which are both veryf fires resistant and cheap to maintain unlike wood timber or steel which is more expensive and on the long term and with limited funding that sometimes could happen and specially to the context respect all materials within the building is stone and brick in some limited areas. Wood is used in very minimial areas such as decorative furnture or ornaments which do not impose main threat to structure or fire casulties.

An important part of a strategy to limit the spread of fire is compartmentation of the building into sections which are seperated by fire resistant walls or floors such is the choice and maximum use of it.

The walls are load bearing and are made of concrete for the inner core and exterior claded by sandstone.

Even the inner walls and partitions except those in the toilets made from Gypsym panels 15mm Type F (fire/temperature resistant).

Costing

(FOR PHASE 1 AND 2 OF THE PROJECT)

Feasibility and VIsion : According to bids by Cheshire West and Chester Council for planning approval and Chester Northgate ,There are plans submitted for a leisure and cultural destination in the heart of Chester. Councillor Richard Beacham, Cabinet Member for Housing, Regeneration and Growth said: “Northgate is about creating a new public space for people to come together and socialise, it’s about supporting the businesses that drive our local economy, and it’s about building on the heritage and cultural offer that people in our city are so proud to share.’’

The vision is to design something for everyone including a transformed, modern indoor market housing local traders and start-ups and a choice of leisure and cultural experiences. A new square will provide a focal point for socialising and entertainment. “This is the largest regeneration project being delivered by the Council in decades and is expected to bring significant benefits for the city of Chester. As well as employment opportunities, it will attract investment and support economic growth as part of a joined-up plan for the city.”

The Council received numerous suggestions and milestones such as: -A green and sustainable development -Accessibility for everyone -High quality public realm -New buildings to fit with the character of Chester -Space for independent retailers -The size and appearance of the car park -In response to these themes, the designs will incorporate the following: -Greenery – As much greenery as possible is being introduced within the development. As well as green living walls, landscaping is proposed within the public realm.

-Sustainability – Sustainability has been at the heart of the design process. The scheme will include cycle parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. The site will be easily accessed by existing public transport. -Use of sustainable materials and the green walls will provide a healthier environment.

-Access – A key priority is to ensure that access to and movement across the site works for everyone. As much as possible has been done to keep gradients to a minimum. Lift access is provided at Princess Street and Hunter Street and we’ve included resting points across the site.

Following feedback and consultation with Corporate Disability Access Forum (CDAF), larger than standard lifts have been included in the plan to better accommodate wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. Some of the disabled parking spaces will be above standard size for ease of getting in and out of vehicles as well as space for movement around the vehicle.

Quality of environment – The modern design will complement and echo the character of the city. The proposed building materials have been carefully selected following feedback using ‘material boards’ as part of the consultation which has influenced the look and feel of the buildings.

The introduction of green walls will enhance the relationship of the city to the Cheshire countryside. The greenery will help soften urban landscape and provide a healthier environment.

Another Perspective?

As my proposed design is to devolp the site in castle drive street and Grosevenor road. The idea behind is first the site’s location as a landmark gate to Chester which is more visible and promenent and overlooking the river and gives the riverside more vibrancy and activity and also activates and reltes with the context important sites such as the horse track especially on event days and people already using the reiverwalk and connects the Historic part of Chester with the river which creates a spine covering the two main important locations of chester as a touristic , lesiure and heritage value.

Funding:

Chester Council and Chesire West are the main primary providers. Until now no other secondry funding is announced .

The idea of Chester Northgate is to develop the road as shown in the picture below .

The cost and budget for it is estimated between 6-7.5 million pounds with innflation costs. The estimated value of the completed scheme has also risen to £55.9 million but the funding gap has still increased by an extra £3.7m to £13.7m which will be met from other council budgets.

Photo courtesy of BID Chester.

Also my building is more focused on Heritage converstation and on the cultural side of Chester, Hereby comes the decision of moving all musesams sccatered around Chester without an emphasized location for them and lack of space under one building offering more space, laboratories for antiques conservation, links with Italian museams and culture centers and lectures giving the Roman backrground of Chester. This helps on emphasizing on what Chester is already famous for. Also from an economic value the small shops located and the onging events and exhibtions planned to happen and secondry uses such as kiosks on the builings roof offer more chance to small trade chains and reflects on the community.

It doesnt have to be all of the budget in one place but one when its balanced between both sites it can make a bridge of a culture and leuisre hub and connecting them is the historic center of Chester. On the long term ; both financilly and heritagely will increase in value.

Estimated Calculations Given I have to buildings in my proposed design. The building in Yellow is the first phase of the project which includes the main art galleries and exhbitions, open outdoor and indoor for temporary events and activites related to sports. Small shops ,temporary kiosks and lecture rooms.

The building in Red is in the second phase of the project to built later after 5 years of the first one after it brings enough profit to secure 25% of funding to the construction of the second phase. The building includes the main adminstraion offices, lecture rooms, a theatre and auditorium. Also Specilazed laps for restoring and antique conversation. Gallery rooms and a library. It will also include storage rooms.

This is an initail estimation of the spaces in the program breakdown and how each space will be like in sqm. The Element is per floor and the building consists of 3 footprint levels.

Phase 1 ُElement Art Galleries

Area 1850 sqm

Rate £ per sqm 2000

Total Floor Area in sqm 5558

Cost in £ 11,116,000.0

Main Indoor and outdoor Exhibtion

1217 sqm

2150

1217

2,616,550.0

Events and Exhbitions

1560 sqm

2000

1560

3,120,000.0

Storage Area

500 sqm

1500

905

907,000.0

Mech/Electric Plants

200 sqm

850

657

558,450.0

Service area loading art pieces

100 sqm

500

454

227,000.0

Circulation

300 sqm

750

955

716,000.0

50 sqm

700

370

259,000.0

Adminstration Office

100 sqm

900

200

180,000.0

Shops/Gallery Cafe

150 sqm

1700

643

1,093,100.0

Lecture Rooms

600 sqm

1145

1200

1,374,000.0

1245 sqm

2000

1245

2,490,000.0

M/F and Handicapped Toilets

Landscaping/outdoor facilities Building Cost

24,654,100.0

Building Cost Fluctuation 10.5%

2,588,680.5 27,242,780.5

TOTAL COST Additonal Fees Professional Fees

15%

4,086,417.075

Contingency Fees

5%

1,362,139.025

0.7%

190,699.46

Legal Fees

Additional Cost 5,639,256.46 Tender Cost Index Fluctuation 5.5% 310,159.10 TOTAL COST 5,949,415.56 Building Cost 27,242,780.50 Additional Cost 5,639,256.46

Gross Total Cost = £ 32,882,036.96

Phase 2 Element

Area

Foyer 404 sqm M/F and Handicapped Toilets 53 sqm Resturants/Cafes 540 sqm Autidorium 1500 sqm Circulation 414 sqm Electrical/Mech room 72 sqm Craft Workshops relating to Vernacular Chester Art (Roman , Medivel students and tourists.

1000

Rate £ per sqm 800 700 1700 2000 800 700

Total Floor Area in sqm 404 224 540 1500 818 288

Cost in £ 323,200.0 156,800.0 918,000.0 3,000,000.0 654,400.0 201,600.0

2150

1000

2,150,000.0

2000 800

754 202

1,508,000,0 161,600.0

1500 500 500 500 400

660 42 141 59 26

990,000.0 21,000.0 70,500.0 29,500.0 10,400.0

800 700 700

250 510 155

212,500.0 357,000.0 108,500.0

500

1024

512,000.0

1030

500

1030

515,000.0

650

200

650

130,000.0

Service/Loading trucks lane for 230 the culture complex located by the Grosvenor Road Including lane

200

230

46,000.0

Classes 754 sqm Circulation 101 sqm Toilets 30 sqm Library Reading sitting areas 660 sqm Shelving area 42 sqm Video area 141 sqm Reception and Admin 59 sqm Priniting area 26 sqm Study area for students from chester universty 250 sqm Computer area 510 sqm Storage area 155 sqm Outdoor area-Camping site during Horse Race events 1024sqm Christmas time, Spring and Halloween Markets Touristic Coaches and Buses loading including circulation

Building Cost

12,076,000

Building Cost Fluctuation 10.5%

1,267,980.0

TOTAL COST

13,343,980.0

Additonal Fees Professional Fees

15%

2,001,597.0

Contingency Fees

5%

667,199.0

0.7%

93,407.86

Legal Fees

Additional Cost 2,762,203.86 Tender Cost Index Fluctuation 5.5% 151,921.21 TOTAL COST 2,914,125.07 Building Cost 13,343,980.0 Additional Cost 2,762,203.86

Gross Total Cost = £ 16,106,183.86

Thus bringing in total of Phase 1 + Phase 2 = £ 32,882,036.96 + £ 16,106,183.86 = £ 48,988,220.82 for the total cost of the whole proposed project.

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FINAL REFLECTION Doing this project throughout the semseter was very special from a public desgin experience. I always wanted to design a museam in a way that includes the context and becomes a part of it physically and spiritually. A surrielistic experience by the user , the visitor and the people who work in it . Promoting the Circulation expereince as the main driving factor from the context to output how the design looks was challening but worthwhile because it makes the physical space active by making it a part of the whole context system. Making it easily accessable by foot was the main issue as this meant making the ramp as the main vertical and horizontal mean of moving and helps in giving a big space for handicapped users and thus achieving the main goal of a cultural center which includes all. Active Edges are the key to the success of this theory of contextualism.

Using the geometry of the site to extract the grid and built up the site using the formal shape of the triangle will increase the practility of the spaces. Linking the interior and exterior through the landscape garden in a classic way can make the space feel more relaxing and stress free space.

If I had more time i would have expereinced the playing of mass heights instead of one flat surface making the ciruclation easier but see how making it in a ay with heights would have defiently been a oppurtunity to design .Also, the use of earth materials and vernacular architecture and local ways of building and encaging local visitors and people who live and even tourists to build their own experince would have been a unique challenge .

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