PRECEDENT STUDY

POROSITY- LAYERINGS

As hedgerows consists of the different appearance in their branches and leaves produce the effect of varying density through layering and interweaving to one another.

Elevational Analysis

Hedgerows as Facade System

HUMAN-MADE LANDSCAPE LINE BIODIVERSITY

Human-cutted

Taking a closer look it came to a conclusion that the straight and flat line of hedgerows derived from the action of ‘man-made’ cuts.

As hedgerows are a linear and continuous plant that consists of various species,a strong sense of promotes symbiosis enables the continuation of life cycle in hedgerows.

Species Analysis

Fruit and Leaves

Element 1: Horizontal Lines in Landscape

Inspired by the linear landscape of Culross (especially the cutting hedgerows), we developed our plan in a linear sequence to depict the rhythm of the scene.

Also, this linear relationship corresponds with the food production lines. Therefore, we arrange our building along with the linear relation in multiple ways.

Element 2: Navigation & Transparency

Having explored qualities in hedgerows such as the similar ‘line’ in hedgerows and buildings in Culross, as well as the ‘gaps’ in hedgerows similar to the openings in building elevation, the elevation variation of density with different control factor was created.

Element 3: Cut & Root/ Above and Below

We also employ this relation in our section to explore the above and below relationship of hedgerows. We put some spaces which dig underground to match the fact that food naturally grows from the ground.

The pickle library is a storage tower which also offers a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape. Various pickles in different sizes of containers will be able to store on the corresponding floor. An elevated platform will be able to carry them. Also, natural ventilation has been carefully designed to work by the temperature differences.

It gets inspired by interdependent productive relationships from hedgerows where the inner layer is the food bank for humans and the exterior skin is the food bank for animals such as birds.

The green facade of the tower has its own small ecosystem. Different plants or crops planted on the different floors create different micro-climate which repondoes to the diverse living needs of species. Also, the planting pot has a rainwater collecting and irrigating system to achieve sustainability.