Design studio 1b interim presentation (year 1) 2nd semester

Design Studio 1B

site analysis

Site 1 analysis (figure 1) is located on Merchants Quay, in the heart of Salford Quays, on the brink of the water. The address and coordenates on Google maps are: 93 The Quays, Salford, M50 3TT, UK. 53.470908, -2.290125

Noise and odour I could hear the public talking as I went steeper into the lower gradient levels towards the south facing of the site. Traffic noise from the north face of the site was also coming from ‘The Quays’ road.

The scent presented to me while on site was different depending how far I was from the canal. When close to the canal and on the same gradient level, it had a slight odour of sewage coming from the sewage pipes nearby. As I walked up the steps facing north of the site, it smelt slightly salty but fresh and breezy with all the open space, allowing new gusts of wind to edify my nose.

Size and shape

2 - Ground conditions After analysing this space, the area has not been contaminated by any previous buildings. The ground conditions of this site were not completely levelled. However, Due to the lack of plant roughage in the field, the ground is highly exposed and therefore susceptible to the weather, thus resulting it being quite muddy.

1 - Size and shape The existing site is located at 93, The Quays, Salford. The current shape of the site is a large square with the length at 18.7m and the width at 18.1m. The open space provides a good location for future developments. Additionally, the flat surface would make it easier and would be beneficial to place a building on this site.

Due to the large open space, there is opportunity for additional features such as, a garden and garage.

Existing trees and shrubs on the site The well-maintained grass currently occupies the site; the site is surrounded by a mixture of well-maintained scot pines (Pinus Sylvestris), common holly (ilex aquifolium) and hebe shrubs (hebe buchananii).

These bushes and tree are partially positioned and scattered around the site. However, leaving the east façade with an open path entrance. These trees provide a cover from natural elements such as rain and direct sun light, this is beneficial because it may help modulate indoor temperature.

Overlook While standing on site, overlooking on the south side of the site there are railings, street lighting, stairs, a canal, and bridge. Boats and ships also are seen to pass through the canal.

There are many rubbish bins in sight for public use, this is a great facility to keep the site and what is surrounding the site clean. Overlooking on the north side of the site, there is a road, specifically called ‘The Quays’.

On the west side of the site, there is a good-sized car park estimated to be 15.7ft (4.8m) in length, by 7.8ft (2.4m) in width.

Pollution Human made pollution is active as there are ships and boats travelling through the canal frequently. Some rubbish from the public is found on the ground which is harmful for the environment and animals in their natural habitats such as birds present on the site. Vehicles driving by the site causes air pollution nearby, however, there are many other options which create a better way of transport for the environment, such as cycling on the cycling paths and walking on the many pavements there are.

Save the Oceans (Gargalo,2018)

https://www.aneddoticamagazine.com/vasco-gargalo-save-the-oceans/

Typography The site has even ground throughout the whole perimeter. Opposing at the east side perspective of the site there is a footpath that elevates southwest of the site, which leads to another pathway closer to the central bay. Users can access the site from the east side, adjacent to The Quays road located north to the site where there is a residential area. There is a 9-step staircase on the south-east of the site, leading to the site itself, surrounding the whole perimeter there are ‘heavy shrub’ bushes and trees which gives confidentiality and a sense of security while on site.

Access and circulation There is a large East side opening that measures 61.4 ft (length) by 59.4ft (width) to access the site. There is a tram station near by the site as well as bus and cycle lanes which make the site very accessible through various types of transport. naturally, cars and road vehicles have easy access to the site on ‘The Quays’ road (in front of north of site) and a car park as addressed previously.

Client Brief (The gamer)

Objectives & goals • Two bedrooms (guest room & master bedroom) • Study • Gaming room • Walk-in closet Budget & schedule; two-month lower cost maintenance & construction structure Target & audience; • Family • Friends Project Scope; eco-friendly home Available materials; • Steel • Wood • stone • Concrete • Paint (warm colours) Overlook/ style; • Two story contemporary unit overlooking the city skyline and water with adequate privacy.

• Ability to blend into the surroundings

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

CONCEPT 0NE

CONCEPT TWO

Front Elevation

9600 1540

250

100

Game room

3500

2391,5

1250

5250

Bath

Bath

Car shed

1000

Bedroom

11495,43

5000

2550

Wardrobe

Entrance

6995,43

5205,43

3100

Study

3004,57

Master Bedroom

1754,57

1000 1500

living area

Balcony

8600

Ground Floor

1500

First Floor

Right Elevation

Rear Elevation

Left Elevation

A

A

7.8M 6.8M

6.7M

3.7M

3.5M

0.5M

Roof plan

Section A-A