The big model
Relaxation
Circulation
Buffer zone
The aspect of my building which I chose to model is a rectangular cut-out section of my stairs which:
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shows an important change in levels ( ground to upper ground floor) which helps facilitate my building's accessibility.
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Incorporates the heart of my building ,which is the central courtyard, and also a look at key aspects of my facade design.
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shows a host activities that occur in my building at different scales.
Buffer zone
Precedent
The modern Arc de Triomphe in the La Défense district of Paris, La Grande Arche de la Fraternité, was realized by Danish architect Otto van Spreckelsen. Paul Andreu completed the project in 1990, after Spreckelsen’s death
Detail Idea
The athmosphere
Gardening
Scheme
Storage
Space
Circulation
Sitting/ Eating
Play area
Performance
Space
The growing facade
Stretford the Market Town
In the 19th century Stretford was an agriculture village, producing more than 500 long tons (508 t) of vegetables each week for sale in Manchester by 1845.
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Response:
Inspired by this knowledge, I decided to create a growing plant wall that could help inspire and facilitate future community gardening events. Also, rhubarb, arguably its most iconic of plant exports at the time is considered as one of the plants in my design