FOOD BANK
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“noun. a place where stocks of where stocks of food, typically basic provisions food, and non-perishable items, are items, are supplied free of charge to of to people in need.”
The site being located in the current Canterbury Bus Station, which interacts with the fourteenth century city, The in the current which interacts with the fourteenth wall meant that the scheme had to be designed accordingly, so that it could fit in with the environment. The wall meant that the scheme had so that it could fit in with the environment. The shopping centre situated opposite the site also contributed to design principles. the site also contributed
Working together with the local Food Bank, I have designed a building which enables new social and cultural Bank, I activities based around three principle goals of growing, knowing and gathering activities based around gathering.
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Our first step was to design a prototype which would then become a part of the design when Our first step was to design a then become a part of the design when the scheme was completed. Introducing a new gateway into the site is an important step as the the scheme was completed. Introducing a new the site is an important step as the access points were limited. Starting from the outer wall and climbing to the top through the wall access points were limited. the outer the top is a journey which represents struggle. is a
Once on the have a view of the site and surroundings which is an experience not many people get to taste at the moment as the wall is not used as much. After reaching the top, taste at the moment as the wall is not used as much. After reaching the top, the grand staircase which meets ones eye suggests the beauty and comfort after the struggle. I I believe my prototype represents ones feelings when they approach the Food Bank. believe my prototype ones the Food Bank.
Once you’re on the top, you have a view of the site and surroundings which is an experience not
noun. the first, original, or typical form of something; an archetype.” . the first, or
Different circulation possibilities are introduced, introduced, providing a process of dis- of discovery for each space space.
Creating a place where where people have the opportunity to explore all levels to all levels promoting both spatial flexibity and freedom in in movement.
Consider a space organisation that that encourages exchange and encourages social encounters.
NATURAL VENTILATION
The design aims to promote naturally ventilated spaces. This is achieved by windows located on promote This is achieved on opposite sides which allows cross ventilation and narrow spaces.
DAYLIGHT PENETRATION
Daylight penetration is achieved from both sides. The placement of the buildings and windows is achieved from both sides. help distribute daylight evenly.
OUTDOOR COMFORT
Comfortable outdoor space for social events. Buildings surrounding the courtyard cut breeze and sun rays. and sun
NATURAL SOLAR SHADING
Shading is provided via walls and surrounding buildings.
GREEN ROOF
The green roof enables elevated spaces for social uses. It also absorbs rainwater which is bene- which is beneficial.
“adjective “adjective. of, relating of, to, or designating a city a city or town: densley popu- or lated urban areas.”
“noun. the process of restoration.” of restoration.”
The focus of the project was sustainable urban designs and to create groups of buildings, urban spaces, and The was sustainable and to create and landscapes in a way that addresses today’s environmental challenges The task was to redevelop three selected addresses challenges. The task was to selected sites in the‘fringe belt’of the city of Canterbury The designs had to engage with the several aspects of the life sites in the Canterbury. had of the life of the city, from the way people move through it, to their activities and the way in which space is used. of the from the through it, to their activities and the is used.
The three sites have different purposes and characteristics and our aim as a group was to design a scheme The three sites have was a scheme according to the needs of the people and environment. A new and updated transportation system was also the needs of the people and environment. A new and updated system was also introduced with teamwork.
This map shows the whole of Canterbury and the existing routes. In addition to this we have added new routes and This map shows the whole of and the existing routes. In addition to this we have added new routes and facilities convenient to the new transportation system. This also makes travelling throughout the city much easier facilities convenient to the new transportation system. This also makes travelling throughout the city much easier and sustainable.
1 BIKE HUT / BIKE RENTAL INFORMATION CENTRE 1
2 STUDY HUBS
3 RETAIL / CAFE ROOF TOP
4 BRIDGE 4
5 FARM 5
6 SEATING AREA WITH ARTIFICIAL MITIGATION POND
For the main part of the project, I decided to convert the existing car park into a museum and a I decided to convert the into a museum and a residential area towards the rear of the site. The museum is to educate the community and in- residential area towards the rear of the site. The museum is to educate the troduce a new activity to the city. The ramp and the building for retail provides a corridor for the troduce a new the The a corridor for the museum allowing visitors to move in order in ease. museum visitors to move in order in ease.
The trees are plotted accordingly to separate the public and private areas, blocking noise and The trees areas, views in benefit to existing and new residential builds views in benefit to builds.
MASTERPLAN
1 BIKE HUT 1
2 PARK WITH RAIN GARDEN
2 PARK WITH
3 COURTYARD
4 MUSEUM
5 RETAIL / RESTAURANT
6 RAMP
7 RESIDENTAL 7
The History Museum of Houses is an The of Houses is an open-air museum chronicling the open-air museum historical culture and architecture of the city throughout the years. of the The museum consists of six historical residential buildings which tell ical the stories of the men, women and the and children that lived in these homes. Giving a taste of the life from differ- of the life from different periods of time in Canterbury ent of time in Canterbury. Each building is frozen in time and in time and opens a door into the history of the Canterbury, offering a fascinating offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Retail / Cafe
The Ramp The
Courtyard
“noun. the art and practice of designing the outdoor environment, especially the art and practice of designing the outdoor designing parks of gardens to harmonize with buildings and roads.” to
The park loacted next to St Stephens Church, Hales PLace, was a location assigned to design a retreat for the loacted next to St Hales PLace, was a a retreat for the community in Canterbury The main focus was to benefit the society spiritually and for health purposes community in Canterbury. The main focus was to benefit the purposes. Providing overnight acommodation and combining mental reflection with physical activity was also a key acommodation and matter.
My scheme offers the community a destination spa where the people pick and produce their own customised the spa where the people pick and produce their own customised essential oils which will then be used during their spa journey which in result benefits their health both essential oils which will then be used benefits their health both mentally and physically.
As shown in the sketch, free forms and domes were the main concept in this As shown in the sketch, free forms and domes were the main project as the circle is associated with perfection, eternity and the heavens as the circle is leading us to the purpose of the project. Low ceilings and small spaces make Low make one feel safe which makes it easier to reflect. Feeling closer to nature was also one feel safe which makes it easier to reflect. nature was also an aim of the scheme.
NORTH EAST ELEVATION
NORTH WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH EAST ELEVATION
SOUTH WEST ELEVATION
Existing Front Elevation Existing Elevation
Proposed Front Elevation Elevation
Existing Side Elevation
Proposed Side Elevation
Existing Rear Elevation Existing Elevation
Proposed Rear Elevation Elevation
Existing Side Elevation
Proposed Side Elevation
