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Contents 02 Entangled Promenade 09 Life of Textile 13 Future Representation 14 Design Methodology

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Entangled Promenade MLA YEAR2 UNIT C (Dec 2022 - May 2023) This is a works as design studio project in Unit C, the unit for Master of Landscape Architecture students (both first and second year MLA and MA. MSc students) led by Helena Rivera, Ed Wall. These works are all individual work supervised by the tutors, including some work from other modules. The focus of this year’s design unit was ‘Future Coasts’, which explores practices of designing with water, working with gradients of wetness and dryness, from different perspectives on the prevailing future challenges in some coastal landscapes.

The proposed concept for ‘The Entangled Promenade’ is a dynamic walkway that emerges from careful consideration of the cultural and exological context of the site, Thamesmead, including its spiritual and non-human perceptions, as well as its relationship with the flood exosystem. By interweaving these diverse elements, the promenade acts as a powerful catalyst to enhance the experience of pedestrians and encourage a deeper connection with the site. As users traverse the promenade, they are invited to engage in a form of daily meditation and worship, increasing their sense of presence and connection with the surrounding environment. The interwoven promenade also plays a vital role in emergency situations, providing a safe and accessible evacuation route in the event of flooding or other disasters.

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Abbey Wood (and Lesnes Abbey)

Lesnes Abbey is a former abbey, but ruined, where you can still see some of the remaining structure. Abbey Wood is an area of woodland surrounding the Abbey on the hill. Therefore, this area could be a place of safety for those living in the Thames area at high risk of flooding to temporarily secure themselves.

River Thames and Flood risk

As a result of sea level rise, London and the surrounding area of the River Thames need a high level of tidal defences to prepare for future flooding.

The Thames Estuary 2100 Plan (Environment Agency, 2012) shows the current and future tidal defences required below. Thamesmad is located in the area of high flooding risk and as an action zone.

Soil characteristics

This background hatching indicates the types of soil characteristic of the area, mostly composed of sand and clay.

This graph shows the comparison between the current level of flood protection and the expected future risk of flooding, although the likelihood is very low, there is a risk of flooding beyond current capacity in the future. (Figure taken from Hall, J. W., Harvey, H., & Manning, L. J. (2019). Adaptation thresholds and pathways for tidal flood risk management in London. Climate Risk Management, 24, 42-58).

Biodiversity

In this area, there is a very good amount of potential for biodiversity, especially around the Croaway Wetland, Themesmead Ecology Park, Southmere Lake and Lenses of Abbey, according to research by Peabody, as Thamesmead 2050. Also, it is easy to see some birds in flight and beautiful wetland meadows if you have a little walk around the area. That is why in this project we want to conserve this richness of biodiversity and enhance the more sustainable ecosystem here.

Walkway as Evacuation Route

in emergency, this walkway help people to evacuate safely for all by their own foots , bycyclyes, stooters, or wheelchairs, including those who are in diffficult situation in accessibility currently.

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When there is no flooding, the water remains in the river area and the Thamea path is safe to walk on, as shown in the pictures.

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Existing Topographyy

現状の地形について

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Flood - Towards

Flood - Over the barrier

The only safe places in this area are the Abbey Wood at the top of this map, where the risk of flooding is very low and about 20 metres above ground level.

Once the water level reaches the current barrier, it is likely to spread across the whole area, as there are areas below the river level.

This BASE layer shows the existing topography, focusing mainly on environmental issues, including flooding risks and evacuation routes, as well as soil characteristics and some local biodiversity elements.

Soil characteristics index Artificial Ground

Sand

Clay and Sand

Sand and Gravel

Clay

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Existing Landuse 現状の土地利用について

This BASE layer shows the existing land use characteristics, with details of some key elements along the route.

The representation is inspired by the traditional animistic drawings and tries to show the patchwork nature of the sites, indicating that these sites are quite segmented and the accessibility between the sites is limited.

Landuse characteristics index Grass green Woodland Area Area

Residential Area

Tidal Area

Lake Area

Road Area

Other Area

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Entangle Promenade | 5 Sketches as part of the design development process to capture the existing landscape character and develop towards the proposed design.

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This is on the river side of Thamesmead towards Erith, as part of the Themes Path. Proposal scenes to show the proposal design and the existing landscape in the background. This also shows how the rain garden works, and where this walkway means the entanglement, and some other non-human relationship within the entanglements.

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When a flood of water passes over the meadows and green area, the potential land will be used as part of the river as a huge reserve to minimise the impact of the area of human habitation. The proposal includes entangling promenades that will still work as a walkway for people to evacuate and ensure the accessibility for the surrounding areas as well as little canal for people to use boats to move around the Thamesmead.

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FOCUS SITE : WETNESS

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ASSEMBLEY INSTRUCTION

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WETNESS Approx. water level (river surface)

DRYNESS Semipermeable membrane (textile)

Joint Semipermeable membranes are designed to allow water molecules to pass through while blocking sediment particles and contaminants to maintain water quality in the embankment during flooding, minimising the impact on the Thameamad ecosystem.

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Concrete Base Semipermeable membranes are designed to allow water molecules to pass through while blocking sediment particles and contaminants to maintain water quality in the embankment during flooding, minimising the impact on the Thameamad ecosystem.

Waterproof geotextile Subsoil

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LIFE OF TEXTILE | 1

LIFE of TEXTILE MLA YEAR1 UNIT A (Dec 2021 - May 2022) This first year’s project, Life of Textile, proposes the marketplaces as a place to recycle fabrics on the site. The project started with an analysis of how much clothing ends up in landfill, so the idea was to create a “grit”, a stall that would have all the necessary equipment and be able to start recycling in the existing market, in this case Queens’ Market in Newham. The structures of the stall and the market could change their forms freely using fabrics as materials.

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Future Representation | 1

FUTURE REPRESENTATION MLA YEAR2 (Sep 2021 - Nov 2022) This project was part of the modules focusing on digital skills in MLA year 2, including Arc GIS, 3D scanning, augmented reality and specifically using Rhino and Vray Render. This project and its processes are also written on the blog, which can also be accessed via the QR code on the right; https://reinakos.myportfolio.com

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Design Methodology | 1

DESIGN METHODOLOGY MLA YEAR2 (Jan 2023 - May 2023) In this project/module, I have worked as a team to explore the different types of participatory design methodology, as well as reading supporting documents to gain more knowledge about how participatory processes have been developed.

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