2D SITE INVESTIGATION

from Architecture thesis- Negligence of the unseen negligence

IMAGE ARCHIVE

9 AM- 3 PM

APPLICATIONS ON BUILDING NODES

People work in large numbers especially in construction sites around the waterfront and also in the docks. This type is job is labour intensive with less interactions. High levels of noise is also recorded near the site owing to construction.

3 PM - 9PM

ACTIONS ALONG BOUNDARIES

During the evenings, there are increased activities in the sculpture park, docks and also outside the residents. People tend to gather for informal meetings, pray , socialise, shop, play and enrich the outdoor spaces.

APPLICATION

WINTER SUN SUMMER SUN

HOT SHAMAL WINDS: These hot winds are usually from south-east. Hence the design must be resilient against winds from this direction

COOLER ZONES AROUND BUILDING PERIMETER: people like to spend more time around the edges due to:

- less radiating zones around corners of buildings

- shaded areas near trees + landscapes - under elevated land masses (bridges/ mounds)

ENVIRONMENTAL SITE RADIATION + WIND ROSE ANALYSIS - CONTEXT

3D SITE ANALYSIS INITIAL POINTS OF INFLUENCE

WINDROSE: The design of outdoor research and testing should consider moderate wind speeds from North-west and south, and high speeds from West and east

PREVAILING WINDS: Cooler winds are from north-west. The design must aim to maximize the capture of cooler winds and allow more fenestrations to improve indoor quality

9 AM- 6 PM

VIRTUAL NODES AND NETWORKS

Art jameel happens to be the local information hub attracting people from other parts of the city opening from 10AM. Other key points of information happen to be meeting areas, hotel lobbys, reception desks and kiosk centres.

POTENTIAL - BASED ON NETWORKS AND EDGES

The waterbody acts as a major information exchange platform which connects people living in different parts along the creek. Water taxis, Dhow cruises and boats become vessels for exchange in terms of things that are tangible and intangible as well.