Interim Showcase

Getting ready for the show case the main things that have stood out are bettering access to light for the dwellings as natural light is a key requirement as well as has massive mental health benefits. The form of the building should be developed further to not only create more interest, but create a better use of space, light, interest and journey. For example the shops along the south of the design could have a better form with more of a stacking affect to create a different overall feeling in the walkway space. 

My studio feedback highlighted:

• How there is a need for better lighting. Perhaps different height variations could add more light into the main block. 
• To have the walkway open to the top to again change the feeling of the space and create more interest. 
• More courtyards could be added or more openings added to the east side of the building to create more rhythm. 
• Perhaps the roof garden can have a restaurant sky bar.
• Lastly, there is a clear correspondence from the ideologies from the Major Project Preparation. 

PAGE ONE: 

• Site analysis- connection to the pocket park
• 2 x housing schemes- showed the duplex apartments and the studio flats, the sqm of each and how many.
• 3 x concept ideas- creating a link to the pocket park using an open space, bringing the outside in. Settled for a large, open walkway that narrows toward the west.
• Brief interpretation- main focuses are wellbeing, working from home and nature. Focusing on how to better the independent small businesses and restaurants in the area. 

PAGE TWO:

• Plans- only looking at the ground floor plan, how the walkway will work. 
• 3D Volumetric model- showing the courtyard that is aiming to bring in more light.
• Structural research- how does the structure affect the shape of the building eg.the beams and glulam columns will depict some of the form, window and wall placements.